An Inconvenient Truth by Kristi Ann Hunter

Love, love, love this book. I have read all of Kristi Ann Hunter's books and they are all excellent. As soon as my teenage daughter saw this book in the mail, she screamed with excitement and told me to hurry up so she could read it next. Yes, they are that good. This final book in the series (say it ain't so!) finally tells the story of the Duke of Riverton and his quest for a wife. Now that all of his siblings and ward are married, he has decided that it is time for him to settle down. He is the most eligible catch in the area, so there are plenty of ladies who would be flattered, but he is a more sensible and logical guy and has his sights on one particular lady. Needless to say, the lady's cousin catches his attentions but she is not the type of girl he thinks he needs. Isabella Breckenridge is the most beautiful lady of the London season, but she is not there to find a husband, but to save her family. The way this story unfolds in lovely and makes you truly think about trusting God in everything and learning to have less control. Trust me you will fall in love with all of the characters in this story. I strongly recommend starting at the beginning of the Hawthorne House series. While you can read this book separately, you will have a greater fondness for the Dukes of Riverton's family members if you read their stories as well. Thank you to the publisher for this free copy.

Behind the Scenes by Jen Turano

I decided to review a book from an author I had never read before. This book was just "okay." While I am sure some may laugh out loud at the main character and her silly personality, I had a hard time picturing her behavior in the setting of this book. While I realize she is supposed to be a wallflower who doesn't know how to behave correctly or always seems to have a public accident happen to her, I just thought she was a little "too much." A little over the top. There is a mystery type plot to the story, but it is not too difficult to connect the dots. This was a fairly simple read with a predictable ending. Thank you to the publisher for a free copy to review.

Wings of the Wind by Connilyn Cossette

My absolute favorite fiction to read is biblical fiction. This story was a joy to read. I was enthralled from the very first chapter and could not wait to see what was going to happen. You could feel the tension between the characters and then, as the story unfolds, the tension releases and you could feel the forgiveness between them. This story is about a Canaanite who does not believe in the one true God and through the people she comes in contact with and her life experiences, she begins to see the love of God. I think there were many lessons for us to glean from the story of Alanah. This book comes with discussion questions in the back. I highly recommend them. There are many twist and turns to the story so you never get board and the story is not predictable. Thank you to the publisher for a free copy of this book.

A Note Yet Unsung by Tamera Alexander

Another great Belmont Mansion novel! This book intrigued me because I have read many of Tamera Alexander's books and because I live in a house with violinist. I fell in love with the two main characters, Rebekah and Nathaniel, and delighted in their interactions. Alexander does an excellent job of "painting the picture," so you can feel the emotions of the characters. She also does a supreme job describing the mansion. You feel as if you are walking through the house and can sense the grandeur. I do think that the story line was mostly predictable. My favorite part of the book is the situation with Nathaniel's family and how it effects Rebekah and Nathaniel's relationship. I also enjoyed going to Alexander's website and listening to the music written about in the book while I was reading. Delightful! Thank you to the publisher for a free copy of this book.

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill by Julie Klassen

I am always excited when a new book by Julie Klassen is published. Her style of writing along with her story line always engages me and I am thoroughly hooked to every word. This book intrigued me from the very beginning because I have read many historical fiction books, but I have never read about a coaching inn. The main character of this story, Jane Bell, becomes the landlady to a coaching inn after the devastating death of her husband. She has no desire to run the inn and no know-how, but debt and the fear of the town's demise ultimately drags her out of her mourning state and into the business world. She learns how to deal with her mother-in-law, who returns to "help", owning a business as a woman in the early 19th century, her husband's suspicious death, and competition. Through all of this she learns how resilient she really is and that there is hope for the future. I highly recommend this book by Klassen. Thank you to the publisher for the free copy.

A Lady Unrivaled by Roseanna M. White

This is the final book in the Ladies of the Manor series by Roseanna White and the final story about the fire eyes. I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. I found A Lady Unrivaled to be a heart warming story about a girl who wants to protect her family from the dangers of cursed rare diamonds and about a man who needs redemption from a troubled past. I enjoyed the fun banter between these two characters. I also enjoy the authors scene and setting descriptions. She does an excellent job of helping you visualize everything without going too far and losing you, which always causes me to scan ahead. This book would be difficult to read without knowing what happens in the previous two books, so I also recommend The Lost Heiress and The Reluctant Duchess. Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

An Elegant Facade by Kristi Ann Hunter

This book was excellent. I started off by reading the author's note and decided that even though Kristi Ann says that you can read this book without reading A Noble Masquerade, I decided that I better start at the beginning. While you could read this book without the other stories, I prefer to start at the beginning. I'm real glad I did. I started with A Lady of Esteem, Kristi Ann's e-novella before reading the next two books. All three were fantastic. The e-novella sets the stage for the Hawthorne House Regency series and A Noble Masquerade and An Elegant Facade continue the story. What I liked best about this book is that the setting is during the same time frame as the previous book. Each book is about a sister and her debut season. Their stories intertwine, so you get some of the same scenes but the perspective is completely different. Her characters are interesting and the story lines keep you wanting to continue reading. I highly recommend reading all three of Kristi Ann Hunter's books. Thank you to the publisher for the free copy.