Review of “Written in Secret” by Crystal Caudill

This is the first book I have read by this author. The main characters in this novel are Lydia Pelton and Abraham Hall. Even though some serious things happen in this story, there are some funny parts with the main female character and her quick wit. I really enjoy figuring out puzzles and mysteries so that was one reason I found this book to be intriguing. The main mystery plot in this book was pretty original which also drew me into the story. I will say that the author did an excellent job of making this one hard mystery to solve. The book was not too gory for me even though there was murder in it which I appreciated. I am not a big fan of gore and the author did a great job of describing things without making it more detailed than it really needed to be to get the point across. Overall, I would say this was a great read and I would definitely recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

Review of “Storm Warning” by Elizabeth Goddard

I have read several books by this author and her books are on my must read list. This novel is the first in a new series called Hidden Bay. It does not take long to figure out how the prologue fits into the story nor does it take long for the suspense and mystery to begin. I think that the author did an amazing job of writing her two main characters. They complement each other really well. I also think that the suspense and mystery in this plot builds at a good pace. I found myself not wanting to put the book down. There were several really good twists and turns in this book. The suspense and action lasted to almost the end of the story. I would definitely recommend this one.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

Review of “The Farmer’s Marriage Bargain” by Heidi Main

I have read several books by this author. She is on my list of authors that I will read even without reading what the books are about. This is a marriage of convenience plot, but the reason is unique. I do not think I have read a marriage of convenience novel where the reason was for insurance purposes. I also thought it interesting the reasons that both characters had for not wanting to get married for love in the future so it made the marriage of convenience not as big of a deal for them. I thought the three year old triplets were adorable and added a lot of great parts to this novel. Overall, this book was a well-written romance that I would one hundred percent recommend.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

Review of “Wyoming Ranch Sabotage” by Kellie VanHorn

I have read several books by this author and I have enjoyed them all. This novel was no exception. I really enjoyed this one as well. The main characters in this book are Sadie Madsen and Jesse Taylor. At the beginning of the novel, you find out that Jesse is Sadie’s ex-fiancée. Throughout the beginning, you are told why they split up which helps to understand their current feelings towards each other. I thought the author did a great job of tying everything together to where I was able to figure out part of who was the villain before being told. This novel was a well written suspense that did not have one boring part in it. I would definitely recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

Review of “Austen Inspired” by Alana Highbury

This is the first novel I have read by this author. It is listed as a clean and wholesome romance on Amazon. I would personally not list it has wholesome. As for clean, it is for the most part though there are a few exceptions to that. There is a little bit of cursing. I do feel it meets the closed-door definition of no detailed intimate scenes. The main character, Viviana Cantwell, in this novel is a little quirky and the main male character, Dr. Gregory Fitzgerald is a well-written arrogant snobbish man. I felt like the characters definitely drank too much which did not really add to the plot. Overall this was not the type of book I like to read.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.