A SONG IN THE DARK by KIMBERLEY WOODHOUSE

 A SONG IN THE DARK by KIMBERLEY WOODHOUSE  is way up there with some of the best novels I have read! The way the author has given us Chaisley Frappier’s beautiful and courageous story against the background of Hitler’s horrific regime is quite incredible. What really good timing for this book, with the horrors being perpetuated today and anti Semitism stronger than ever  in the world. I pray  that this book will awaken Christians the world over to unashamedly stand by the words of Christ and spread His truth and love abroad……..

The characters are unforgettable, the story is riveting and the Christian message very strong. The musical theme is exceptional. 

We see how Chaisley, her grandmother, Rick, Mel and Dr G put their own lives at risk to stand up to Hitler and get as many “undesirables” as they can to safety. The fact that the Nazis could turn on Chaisley for her blindness is a very real danger. 

I do not want to tell you any more and spoil the read for you.

I cannot recommend this beautiful and inspirational read highly enough.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

THE LUMBER BARON’S WIFE by LYNN AUSTIN

Publication date 14/4/26

 In THE LUMBER BARON’S WIFE LYNN AUSTIN has given us an interesting and inspirational story of three women, Hannah Webster, wife of Dr John Webster, and Kate Abernathy, trophy wife of Henry the lumber baron, in the late 19th century, and Ashley Gilbert, an avid historian, whose husband David is a conservationist, in present time, who have all moved to a timber town on Lake Michigan. Not only is the novel rich in history, but the lives of these three very different women meld together to give us a wonderful story of bravery, redemption, friendship, marriage and forgiveness, as their emotions are revealed to us. Each of the women have life changing decisions to make………

As is the case with all of this author’s novels, the Christian message is beautifully explained and forms an integral part of the story.

The two timelines run into each other seamlessly as the truth about Kate Abernathy’s disappearance is revealed.

I cannot recommend this beautiful book strongly enough.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

TAKE THE HORSE AND RUN by HAYLEE GRAHAM

 Publication date 9/5/26

TAKE THE HORSE AND RUN by HAYLEE GRAHAM is a beautiful story of redemption and forgiveness with wonderful characters, including Cartier, Haylee’s beautiful horse and best friend throughout her checkered life, who was literally stolen from her to pay her mother’s debts………

As we follow Haylee, first of all in her incredible jumping career with Cartier, and then in her determined and courageous attempts to save Cartier, we are taken on an emotional journey that will really speak to you……
I cannot recommend this truly amazing book strongly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Publication date 7/4/26

 WITNESS PROTECTION by ROBERT WHITLOW is an exciting and highly inspirational legal thriller with a strong Christian message against a backdrop of drug related criminal activity. 

Jon Tremaine, a former member of the Los Reyes cartel, has been in witness protection for nearly twenty years ad lives with his pregnant wife Sarah in Brunswick Georgia on a tree plantation that he manages. When his employee, Cesar Mendes, is taken into custody on trumped up drug charges, he puts Sarah and himself in danger by standing with him. Has his past come back to torment him once more?………

Kelli Quinn, who has moved to Brunswick with her children Max and Emma to stay with her aunt Carly Withers after a devastating divorce, joins her best friend’s law firm and, at Jon’s request, takes on Cesar’s case. When the F.B.I. become involved and want to use Cesar to flush out some big fish in the drug cartels things become really dangerous……..

Aunt Carly is a wonderful character. I love the way she prays for her hurting family and for Sarah, and the prophetic Scriptures that the Lord gives her and her friend Jan………

I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you. All I can say is do not miss this very special book!

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

HANDLE WITH CARE by MARYBETH WHALEN

 Publication date 14/4/26

HANDLE WITH CARE by MARYBETH WHALEN is a brilliantly laid out and highly inspirational story about hope and hostages, marriage, family relationships and deeply hidden secrets. All the seven people involved in a very emotional situation taking place inside a post office in a normally quiet seaside town have something they are hiding. Each of the packets that the three ladies have come to post contain something that, once posted, could cause untold harm…….

We see what happens when seven strangers are bound together in a tense situation. These are very different people who would not normally have socialised, drawn together in a potentially explosive situation. We see how secrets are shared and emotions run high. Even Hope, the well-named negociator, has her secrets……
I love the subtle Christian message running through the story and cannot recommend this most enjoyable novel strongly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

NOT WHAT WE PICTURED by BECCA KINZER

 NOT WHAT WE PICTURED by BECCA KINZER is a sweet and extremely funny romance novel with an amusig mix of unusual characters and a strong sense of the importance of every human being and God’s love and Fatherhood……..

McKenna Boston is an enthusiastic redhead who feels responsible for her younger sister Bobbi, and  has more or less put her life on hold until Bobbi’s boyfriend Oliver makes a commitment to marry her. McKenna has always felt unworthy having been in foster care until Mamma J, Bobbi’s mother, adopted her……..

Nate Lambert feels abandoned by his father and struggles with unfoegiveness. ……

Add to this the goings on with the unusual group of friends at The Happy Hiccup Bed and Breakfast, interminable comittee meetings and an assortment of goats and chickens, and you have the perfect setting for romance and confusion!……..

I highly recomend this delightful read which is certainly full of surprises and laugh out loud humour.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers, The opinions in this review are completely my own.

WHEN JUSTICE COMES by COLLEEN COBLE and RICK ACKER

 Publication date 3/3/26

WHEN JUSTICE COMES is the final book in the Tupelo Grove Novels by COLLEEN COBLE and RICK ACKER, and it finishes off the series with a thrilling roller coaster ride as everything comes to a head, and the criminals are finally exposed.

While Hez and Savannah prepare for their upcoming wedding, they find themselves in the enemy’s crosshairs once again as they try unsuccessfully to adopt Savannah’s ten year old nephew Simon. ……

There is murder, kidnapping, lying, betrayal and blackmail, contrasted with romance, the support of friends, unconditional love and a good message on the importance of prayer.

I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.

I highly recommend this enjoyable and exciting read to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.