The Girl In the Gatehouse by Julie Klassen – My Review

Bethany House (January 1, 2011) This is only my second time reading Klassen though I have her first two titles on my TBR shelf. After picking up The Silent Governess I knew it was time to make this author a must read. Rarely have I experienced historical novels that not only hook me as a [...]

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A Rush of Wings by Kristen Heitzmann – My Review

Bethany House (October 1, 2010) While this is fiction I found it more than believable, it truly read as realistic – something that could happen to anyone. Just some adjustments to the social status and character tweaks would be needed to fit an everywoman/everyman scenario. This was my first experience reading Heitzmann but I am [...]

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Within My Heart by Tamera Alexander – My Review

Bethany House (September 1, 2010) Rachel Boyd learned not to trust her father which carried over to doctors in general. Without knowing how to trust people trusting God is an even more indomitable struggle. Alexander draws readers into the past as her characters find their way into minds and hearts long after the pages are [...]

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A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer – My Review

Bethany House (June 1, 2010) When your neglectful mother ignores everything but the latest fashions and her outer appearance what’s your first reaction to a new dressmaker’s shop opening across the street? Not only does Jericho Tucker find out but he was planning on purchasing the property and putting it to another use so he [...]

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A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer – FIRST WildCard

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason [...]

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The Hidden Flame by Davis Bunn & Janette Oke – My Review

Bethany House (January 1, 2010) I grew up reading Janette’s Prairie romances. I loved the epic family dramas and happy endings though I was too young to realize that in our modern society these were merely fantasies that would likely never come true. I still cherish some of the dreams those stories built in my [...]

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The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen – My Review

Bethany House (January 1, 2010) I should have guessed other readers of the genre knew what they were talking about. Though this was my first taste of Klassen’s writing she has definitely become a must read after just one book. Thankfully I have her two earlier books somewhere in my TBR to sate my reading [...]

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Book Cover Survey

Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks New cover survey for Bethany House. These are always interesting to do and then see the books on the shelves a few months later with the final cover.

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New Contests at Bethany House

Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks One of my favorite publishers is running some new contests this month. The first is for historical themed gift baskets based on some of their fall releases. Wander over here to get your name in the pot for one or all. The second is for a digital [...]

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Remembered by Tamera Alexander

Originally Posted at Bibliophile’s Retreat by Melissa Meeks This Week The Christian Fiction Blog Alliance introduces:Remembered Fountain Creek Chronicles Book 3 by Tamera Alexander(Bethany House, 2007) About the Author:Tamera Alexander is a bestselling novelist whose deeply drawn characters, thought provoking plots, and poignant prose resonate with readers. Alexander’s books have won multiple awards, including Romance [...]

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