THE ELUSIVE TRUTH OF LILY TEMPLE – Joanna Davidson Politano

“The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple” by Joanna Davidson Politano, features the silent-film actress, a smart, witty woman with a shadowy past. In the world of Edwardian England in 1903, a whimsical, multi-layered tale lies delicately sandwiched somewhere between the true world of reality and the imaginary world of make-believe. This exquisitely crafted work of Christian literary fiction explores the extraordinary relationship between the human nature and the eternal spirit as the reader patiently navigates through all the mysterious highways and byways of life, trying to discover its true meaning. As in all her inspiring books, Joanna captures the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives and highlights them in her own unique, inimitable style. Her inspired writing catches the reader’s attention from start to finish. It compels us to want to read every single book of hers. You will want to get your own copy. Happy reading!

Miriam Jacob

SANDCASTLE INN – Irene Hannon

“Sandcastle Inn” by Irene Hannon is an inspiring story of restorative love with highly relatable, large-as-life characters, simply because they are flawed people like everyone else. The main characters, Vienna and Matt have their own unique problems. Can a joint project to revive Sandcastle Inn help to solve them? God works through all things in His own unique way as Matt and Vienna work jointly together to restore the struggling Inn. The Lord graciously allows their souls to be restored as they draw closer to Him, paving the way for them to root their relationship in Christ, with a firm and stable footing. I highly recommend this beautiful book!

Miriam Jacob

HER SECRET HOPE – Shelley Shepard Gray

“Her Secret Hope” by Shelley Shepard Gray is the inspiring and exhilarating story of how Lilly Kurtz left home to find herself but found true love instead. She wants to make a fresh start, without a past and no secrets lurking in the shadows but the past reluctantly refuses to lie dormant. Will Lilly be forced to give up on love to find peace or is love the solution to all of her myriad problems? Lilly frantically escapes her Ohio roots, desperately seeking and trying to find the elusive happiness her heart poignantly yearns for. Adopted at the tender age of two, she carries a chip on her shoulder. Now aged twenty-four, in the Amish community of Pinecraft, Lilly works as a maid at the Marigold Inn, where she meets Eddie Byler, who was jilted in love and smarting from the devastating hurt. As Lilly and Eddie spend more quality time together, they start to care for each other and Eddie slowly begins to heal. However, his penetrating questions about her family puts the budding relationship at risk. Gray’s revealing portrait of a young woman seeking her own unique place in the world, and Lilly’s profound insights into self-worth and faith prove most affecting and worthy of deep contemplation. Here is a book that avid readers would like to invest their time and energy in, with no regrets. Happy reading!

A QUILT FOR CHRISTMAS – Melody Carlson

“A Quilt For Christmas” by Melody Carlson is a heartwarming novella, celebrating the true spirit of Christmas, depicting how CHRISTMAS can be celebrated with a family, even if you are alone. Widowed and lonely, Vera Swanson does not expect to celebrate Christmas this year, until little Fiona Albright knocks on her door out of the blue, needing help urgently, with her mother seriously ill and her father out of station. When she discovers that Vera is a quilter, Fiona has an unusual request for a Christmas quilt for her sick Mama. Vera quickly gathers some women together to stitch a quilt. Vera fervently hopes that Christmas for the Albrights will be transformed and she may find a family of friends to warm her heart, hearth and home. This extremely inspiring story of giving, forgiving, and a heartful of love will capture your imagination in a big way. Little Fiona’s big heart of love truly makes all the difference for Vera and others like her this Christmas.

A VIEW MOST GLORIOUS – Regina Scott

“A View Most Glorious” by Regina Scott is historical fiction at its finest and best. In 1893, Coraline Baxter climbs Mt. Rainier to promote a suffragette group to help women gain the right to vote. However, suffrage isn’t the only reason for Coraline’s unusual decision. Desperate to succeed rather than succumb to her mother’s disastrous plan for her life, she invests all her hopes in a man as rugged and wild as the mountain itself. But Nathan Hardee is so much more than Coraline ever imagines in her faintest dreams. Determined to live a life of significance, Coralee wants to make her mark on the world in a big way. Meanwhile, in a sudden change of heart, rugged mountain guide Nathan Hardee agrees to help her scale the summit, when he sees what is at stake for her. These two finally discover that only when they do it together is the view most glorious. Their characters are as multifaceted as a dazzling diamond. There are vivid descriptions of majestic scenery, and a twisting, turning plot that makes one wonder where it is heading to. Climbing Rainier requires all the fortitude Cora can muster, as she and Nathan rediscover their faith in God and humanity. Here are two loners who make most unlikely partners in righting a wrong. I highly recommend this awesome book by an exemplary author.