THE WIND BLOWS IN SLEEPING GRASS by KATIE POWNER

Publication date 26/9/23

THE WIND BLOWS IN SLEEPING GRASS by KATIE POWNER  is a delightful read with humour and depth as the author beautifully describes the life and emotions of fifty year old Pete Ryman, who lives quietly in Sleeping Grass,Montana with his pot bellied pig, Pearl, and his friend Windy Ray, whose deep faith in the Creater and his words of biblical wisdom are brought out at just the right time. The characters, both human and animal, in this poignant story, will live on in your heart….

Pete has a very low self image due to ongoing rejection and being told that he will never make anything of his life. In fact he has noticed that “In his experience, people’s interest in him never lasted long.” His rage against life’s unfairness has not made things easy in the past.

Working as a garbage man, cleaning up other people’s messes, he finds all kinds of treasure in what people throw away. As Windy Ray says “everything the Creator mekes has value, but a man must choose whether he wants to see it.”

As Pete’s world becomes enlarged with new people coming into his life, there is not only a great deal to forgive, but there are more people to love……….

I am not going to spoil the read for you by telling you any more.

I cannot recommend The Wind Blows in Sleeing Grass 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.

SKYE FALL by PAIGE EDWARDS

Publcatio date 24/10/23

SKYE FALL by PAIGE EDWARDS is a beautifully written romantic novel based on  a strong Christian message of redemption. Dealing with abuse, police corruption, politics and terrorism, as contrasted with the sacrificial love of family and those in need, the story is most inspirational. I was hooked from the befginning and could not put this lovely and exciting book down! The author has not only painted beautiul scenes, mainly of the Scottish countryside, but she has taken us through her charaters’ very real fears and struggles ….

I like to see the British nobility portrayed as normal people, the love Ben has for his father and siblings, and the love Isla has for her family by keeping away so that they are not attacked by Shay and his cohorts. Ben’s caring and unselfish character is a portrait of a real man who knows who he is in Christ…..

I was really moved by this book and cannot recommend it highly enough.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Covenant Communications. The opinios in this review are completely my own.

GARDEN OF THE MIDNIGHTS by HANNAH LINDER

Publication date 1/10/23

GARDEN OF THE MIDNIGHTS by HANNAH LINDER is a beautifully written historical romantic suspense novel with unforgettable characters, a well worked out and exciting plot, and a strong Christian message, mainly about the importance of forgiveness, running through it. 

The story takes place in 1809. William Kensley, the illegitimate son of Constance Kensley and Edward Gresham, has been left to the mercies of his cruel aunt and alcoholic cousin With his  mother dying in childbirth, his aunt and cousin!s jealousy and the attacks on himself and those who try to help him, he is warned to flee Rosenleigh and look for answers from his father, who lives at Sharottewood Manor in Leicestershire. He finds Edward’s daughter Isabella in London and they form a special friendship. Isabella, who loves the outdoors, riding her horse and walkng on the seashore, is delighted to find a companion who enjoys the same things she does…..

There is snobbery, pride, blackmail, jealousy, gossip, hatred and much more, as those of the ton look down on anyone less fortunate than themselves. Edward  Gresham will do anything to avoid losing his important position in society and his inheritance….

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

I cannot recommend this lovely read highly enough.

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

FRAGILE DESIGNS by COLLEEN COBLE

Pulication date 2/1/24

FRAGILE DESIGNS by COLLEEN COBLE is a thrilling romantic suspense novel, full of twists and turns, with great characters and a subtle Christian message.

When Carly Harris’ husband Eric is brutally murdered, leaving her pregnant and alone, she moves in with her grandmother Mary Tucker, in her large house in Beaufort, South Carolina. Mary asks her other two granddaughters, Amelia and Emily, to come and help them turn the house into a bed and breakfast. Carly’s sisters are jealous of her and suspicious of her motives…..

Throw an uncaring father, a young stepsister, a handsome homicide detective who lives next door, a Faberge egg, an uncovered adoption and the Russian Mafia into the mix, and you will find yourself on a roller coaster ride….

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

I cannot recommend Fragile Designs highly enough. It is a most enjoyable and exciting read.

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