A Refuge at Highland Hall (Review)

Author: Carrie Turansky 

Genre: Historical fiction, Romance

My Rating: 9.5/10

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Penny Ramsey has always considered Highland Hall her home, but when Britain becomes involved in World War I, she travels to London to help her sister Kate with the eight orphaned children she and her husband, Jon, have taken into their home. Doing her part for the war effort takes priority over Penny dreams of romance until she meets Alex Goodwin, a Royal Naval Air Service pilot in training.

Alex is determined to prove his worth and do his part to defend his country. Knowing he is heading off for the dangerous assignment of chasing Zeppelins in France, he feels its unwise to form any romantic attachments. But he cant help admiring the pretty warm-hearted Penny and wondering what it would be like to find her waiting when he returns home from the war.

As Penny writes to Alex, their friendship blossoms, and she becomes his tie to home and normalcy as he faces the hardships of war. but being a RNAS pilot means confronting the enemy, and the fallout from those experience pushes Alex beyond Pennys reach. Can God mend the brokenness left by the losses of war?


A Refuge at Highland Hall was an wonderful read, and I got it done in no time at all. It was a sweet book filled with history which made me one happy girl!

 It didn't only have on story line but like...5 going on all at once and it was so fast paced I couldn't put it down.
When I first got it it felt like such a thick book, but so much happens in so little time, that I actually wished it was longer. It was filled with such realistic characters that you couldn't help but feel comfortable reading it.

Penny Ramsey's character was excellent and very normal, none of the fiery-temper or the to-sweet-to-be-true stuff. She was very sweet and didn't live in denial of her feelings.

Alex Goodwin was the pleasant, good-looking, visitor to the Ramsey household, and the author didn't waste any time getting to the point of what was going on through his head. He is brave and sensible, but at times just reminded the reader that he is human and is not the perfect guy.

The little love story going on between the ladies maid and a German prisoner was ADORABLE!
It was so to the point, and they were never in doubt of their feelings. It was the strong kind of love that help them get thought difficult times even though they don't know each-other that well.
The stories between the two married coupes and all was just perfect.

I loved this book and was sad when at last I had to close its covers, but I am so glad to have this darling little read on my bookshelf

I received this book for free from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.

Love Everlasting (Review)

Author: Tracie Peterson

Genre: Historical Romance

Bethany House Publishers  

Growing up in a Seattle bridle finishing school never prepared Abrianna to become one of those brides, but now Wade Ackerman, who has always been the reliable boy next door, is indicating he wants to be more than friends. and even the people closest to Abrianna believe Wade is the man she should marry. So why is she having such a hard time choosing between Wade Ackerman and Priam Welby.

Watching Welby's relentless pursuit of Abrianna is making Wade's blood boil. Welby can offer her wealth and security, but what about character and integrity? Surely Abrianna can see past Welby's smooth tongue and fine clothes. Can't She?

 Caught between the devil and the boy next door, either choice she makes will change Abrianna's life forever.

Tracie Peterson has been one of my favorite Historical Romance writer for a very long time, and it took me no time at all to decide that I wanted to read her new book.

Love Everlasting is a wonderful romance book if there ever was one, It is not to mushy-gushy and it really was a very delightful read. I did especially enjoy Abrianna's character as I felt like I could relate to her. I haven't read any of the Brides of Seattle before this one and I absolutely would go and pick them up sometime. This is the 3rd book in the Brides Of Seattle series and I can't help but wonder what the others are like. 

The only con that I could find with this book, was that I felt that the first half of the book lacked a little bit of action and it seemed a bit drawn out. But that was no big deal and I didn't really care to much about it.

My Rating: 9 out of 10

I received the book for free from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.