Wolves Among Us By Ginger Garrett

In a small village near the Black Forest, a double murder sets the stage for a charismatic inquisitor to begin a terrifying witch hunt among the town's women. Mia, the sheriff's wife, is the axis around which this story turns as she keeps her past a secret while dutifully tending to her sickly daughter and her aged mother-in-law. The town's priest, Father Stefan, struggles with leading his flock faithfully while keeping evil from taking over the village. Confused about what is good and what is evil, these two characters embark on much soul-searching as the violence around them intensifies to a stunning conclusion.
My Thoughts: Ginger is one of my favorite authors in the Christian Historical fiction genre.So I am a bit biased when it comes to her books. This latest in the Chronicles of the Scribe series was really different it had it all Drama , history and Passion. a fabulous read from a time I didn't know about.

Thanks to Jeanne From David Cook Publishing for the chance to read this fabulous book.

Martha by Diana Wallis Taylor

Sumamry: Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented characters of the New Testament is Martha. Often painted in the colors of reproach, Martha seems to be the poster child for how not to be a follower of Jesus. From the mind of Diana Wallis Taylor comes this touching, well-researched portrayal of Martha of Bethany, sister of Mary and Lazarus. Through Taylor's lush descriptions and inspired combination of imagined and recorded dialogue, Martha's world--her trials, triumphs, and loves--vibrantly comes to life. Follow Martha as she is jilted by her betrothed, falls in love with a Roman soldier, grieves the death of her father, cares for her siblings, and serves her Lord with dignity and grace. My Thoughts:
Another wonderful story from the bibical times. Martha is one of those books every Mother, Daughter and Wife should read. a fascinating look at one of the sometimes forgotten heroines of the bibical times.
Thanks to Revell publishers for the chance to review this wonderful novel.

Roses An Epic Read!

Sumamry:This enthralling stunner, a good old-fashioned read, may herald the overdue return of those delicious doorstop epics from such writers as Barbara Taylor Bradford and Colleen McCullough. Meacham's multigenerational family saga, set in East Texas circa 1914–1985, charts the transformation of Mary Toliver, a wide-eyed 16-year-old heiress, into a calculating cotton plantation queen as hardheaded as Scarlett O'Hara. Her brother, Miles, goes off to WWI, returns home, but then goes back to France to marry Marietta, a French Communist, leaving Mary to deal with their plantation, Somerset, and Darla, their alcoholic mother (who later hangs herself ). Many years later, Mary, now an elderly, terminally ill widow, resolves to defeat the Toliver Curse and regrets selling her soul for Somerset and giving up her true love, Percy Warwick, the father of their secret child, to marry their friend Ollie DuMont, who helped her save Somerset when Percy refused. Meacham uses three well-balanced viewpoints: Mary's, Percy's and Rachel's, Mary's great-niece, who must confront Percy when she discovers some disquieting family information after Mary dies


My Thoughts:When this book came out I had looked at it in the B&N store. I wanted to find out more about Mary and the mysterious change she made to her will. But at the time I had already spent my book budget for the month so back on the shelf it went. Last month I had a 15% off coupon for anything in the store and I chose Roses to use it on. From the first chapter I was hooked in to this family saga. It is a whopping 609 pages long but as you read it you see the scenes of a miniseries unfold before your eyes. I really hope this one is made in to a film it deserves at least a 3 night miniseries. This one is one of my favorites for the year!

The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor The Vampaire Slayer

A highly palatable fusion of dark fantasy, historical fiction, and Arthurian legend, this first installment of an audacious new mashup series features Queen Elizabeth as Britain's only hope to defeat an "ancient foe" threatening to overwhelm the land. The narrative, presented as a recently unearthed secret diary, begins when an encounter with Anne Boleyn's ghost awakens Elizabeth's latent supernatural powers. With powerful enemies watching her every move, the young queen is informed of an even more pressing concern: Mordred, a thousand-year-old vampire--who happens to be the bastard son of King Arthur--wants to turn Elizabeth into one of the undead and rule England by her side. Powered by exceptional character development, a meticulously detailed portrayal of 1559 London, and brisk pacing, this utterly readable novel will more than satisfy fans of fantasy and historical fiction alike.

My Thoughts: This was the first  Tudor Vampire book i ahve ever read and I must say I was pretty surprised by it. It was not gory or bloody at all.  I know the story was far fetched but it was still a very interesting twist to the Tudor saga. a fascinating read if your looking to sort of mixed up your historical fiction reading this summer.

Upcoming Release:

I just love Sabrina Jeffries Hellions of Hallstead Hall series. I just don't which I like better the books or the covers ....:0)
Here is the fourth book in the series

Murder In the Tower By Jean Plaidy

The dashing Robert Carr is a well-known favorite of King James I. After attracting his attention by falling from a horse in the tiltyard, Robert rises quickly through the ranks. But when the cunning and beautiful Frances Howard comes to court, a very dangerous liaison changes everything.
Married against her will while still a child, Frances emerges from that experience a headstrong force of nature—determined to have her own way, no matter what the consequences. Her attempts to rid herself of an unwanted husband, and later to ensnare a lukewarm lover, have led her deep into the world of spell-makers and poisoners. This is a woman to underestimate at great peril. But not until Robert finds himself ensnared in one of Frances’s plots—imprisoned in the Tower of London and accused of murder—does he learn at last what she is truly capable of.
My Thoughts:
This is the first of the Stuarts Plaidy novels I have read and it was really entertaining. Frances was one of those gals who you really loved to hate. she was sort of a Jezabel type chracter to me. Another great Plaidy read.

Harlequin Celebrates The Royal Wedding

I was browsing the Harlequin site and came across this miniseries of Ebooks.

Each one highlights a different Royal wedding through out the ages. There are seven books and each one is priced at 1.79. They can be found on Amazon as well just make sure you are looking under the right country for your Kindle because they are available in the UK as well when ppurchasing remember these are short stories. They are all historical romances not necessarily historical fiction  The tittles are:

With Victoria's BlessingQueen Victoria and Prince Albert, 1840

Lionheart's Bride King Richard and Princess Berengaria, 1191

What the Duchess WantsEleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine and Henry of Anjou (future Henry II), 1152

Princess Charlotte's ChoicePrincess Charlotte and Prince Leopold, 181

Prince Charming in Disguise Prince George and Caroline of Ansbach, 1704

A Princely DilemmaGeorge, Prince of Wales (future Prince Regent/George IV) and Princess Caroline of Brunswick, 1795

The Problem with JosephineNapoleon and Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria, 1810

I went ahead and purchased them all  for summer reading their reviews will appear here soon.  

Calling Jane Austen Fans

A friend of mine who has been sketching Princess Diana prints for awhile has taken her art in a new  direction in her art to include  our literary favorites . Here is Jane Austen and isn't she beautiful. She is up on EBay at the  moment . So if you would like to  bid on her head on over to EBay before she is gone.

Love Amid the Ashes By Mesu Andrews

Sumamry:Love amid the Ashes is one of those books I could not put down
a fascinating tale of romance and tragedy and faith. Dinah must follow her deceased grandfather Issac's final command and marry the son of Job Then tragedy strikes his family Diah must decide what she will risk for his survival.
My thoughts: I really enjoyed this ride through bibical times Dinah was a very interesting chracter to get to know. The details of the surroundings of the characters were vivid and you feel like you are there walking hand in hand with Dinah as she tells the story of Job.
I would like to thank Revell for the chance to review this book.

Bringing Adam Home by Les Standiford, Joe Matthews

I was probably about 8 or 9 when Adam Walsh was abducted this was the first time in knew that kids were kidnapped and that some never came home. In today's world we are pretty much used to turning on the TV and seeing that yet another child has been taken and 4 days later we hear they are are no longer with us. and every once in awhile we hear some good news that they have been found alive thanks to the resources that we have today such as Code ADAM, Amber alerts etc.We also have America's Most Wanted Which Adam's father is the host of. Bringing Adam Home is the story of one man's determination to get justice for Adam and his family. This book pulled at my heartstrings as I read how this little boy was tortured and murdered for no reason what so ever. But in the end Adam's story changed many of our lives today he is the reason we now have the Missing Children's center, CODE ADAM and today parents are more aware of the dangers that await our children. The book is not just the story of what happened to Adam but Also the story of how The Walsh's chose to use their son's murder to help other children around the world and how they help changed laws and how the police respond to a missing child call. If you remember Adam's story you may want to pick this book up to find out justice was found for this little boy.

William and Kate A Royal Love Story By Christopher Andersen~

I have decided when it comes to Royal Biographies Andersen is one of my favorite authors. So I was thrilled to see this book released. The book opens with a dream scenario that William has that really pulls you in to the book. from then on you are hooked . we are given some really interesting inside looks in to the Middleton family as well as Kate and William’s relationship grew over time. I learned quite a bit about The Future Princess and I must say that we Diana Fans have nothing to worry about Miss Middleton is going to make us proud. William did a good job picking this girl out and taking his time to make sure he doesnt repeat the mistakes his father made. This is not one of those trashy tell all books its more like a inside look at the couple. The only thing negetive I can say about the book is the Author has revealed The couple’s rpivate nicknames for each other. To me they seemed too personal to publish. There are several photographs and i must say I love the back of the book of Diana holding William as a baby . This one is definitely one that will make a home on my bookshelf right next to the previous Andersen books I own.

The Tudor Secret C.W Gortner

Christopher has done it again! the Tudor Secret is a fascinating look in the to the Tudor Court with a fresh pair of eyes if you will. Brendan Precott is a orpahn raised in the house hold of the Dudleys He finds his sellf sent ona misson to Princess Elizabeth and ends up becoming her protector. But then The King dissapears and Elizabeth is determined to the uncover the truth behind it puts Brendan in the middle of it all.
A wonderful book ful of mystery and the intrigue of the Tudor court its one of those books you must read this year. Many thanks to Chris for the chance to review it I just loved it!

The Lady in the Mist

Summary:By virtue of her profession as a midwife, Tabitha Eckles is the keeper of many secrets: the names of fathers of illegitimate children, the level of love and harmony within many a marriage, and now the identity of a man who may have caused his wife's death. Dominick Cherrett is a man with his own secret to keep: namely, what he, a British nobleman, is doing on American soil working as a bondsman in the home of Mayor Kendall, a Southern gentleman with his eye on a higher office.
By chance one morning before the dawn has broken, Tabitha and Dominick cross paths on a misty beachhead, leading them on a twisted path through kidnappings, death threats, public disgrace, and . . . love? Can Tabitha trust Dominick? What might he be hiding? And can either of them find true love in a world that seems set against them?

My Thoughts:Although it took mea couple of days to really get in to the story I throughly enjoyed it. Tabitha wasa refreshing new character to get to know. The subject of the book was an interesting one as I really didn't know much about Midwiveryand all the rules that uit entailed such as you had to be a married woman to take up the profession. Its a great start to the series.
Thanks the publishers of Revell For the chance to review the book!