Rebecca Hill
When Anna goes back to work, she brings a young woman into their home to help care for the children, but things seem to be spiraling out of control. No matter how many things she points out, she is told that its all in her head. But something is definitely off about Oaklynn.
I think this is the first Lake Union book that I just didn't fall head over heels in love with. The writing was great, but the storyline just stalled for me. While there is real potential for a fabulous book, I just felt that too much was missing.
Get ready for an emotional roller coaster that is not going to let you off until the very last page.
Jess is still reeling from the loss of her son several years ago. Star is just trying to survive a life on the streets. Lucy is the one that is going to bring them together, into a mismatched family.
As the secrets and memories begin to surface for both, they have to learn to deal with the pain in different ways, but each path that they are on are leading them towards each other, as much as they are trying to resist it.
As the truth is finally revealed, each of them will have to make a decision, and one wrong move could mean death for one or both of them...
This was a fabulous book, and I could not put it down! The heartbreak, the emotion, it was all written perfectly! A perfect book for a rainy weekend!
Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishers for allowing me an advanced copy for a unbiased review!
If you are looking for a book that is more than just the usual, “Texas is great,” then you have to read this book! I could not put it down at all! From start to finish, it held my attention.
Jack Coffee Hays was an enigma in his time. When men like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie were larger than life, Jack was more quiet in his methods, but he got the job done. If he didn't know it, he learned it. If he was good at it, he wanted to be better. He did not only hold himself to this standard, but those who served underneath him.
The Texas frontier was a lawless and hard place to live, but with Jack Hays, it became a place where families could grow and build.
See Texas from a different perspective, and discover the man that everyone has forgotten, one of the most celebrated Texas Rangers of all time.
This is a must read book! Get your hands on it now, you will not be sorry!
There are casualties of war that no one can see coming, and some of them are going to shock a family more than anyone could ever know...
When pictures are discovered in her grandmother's attic, Gillian is not sure what to think. She thinks of the grandmother she knew, and cannot imagine what she would be doing with a Nazi officer. But as the story starts to unfold, the past comes to light, and the horrible secret that her grandmother has been hiding for many years is finally about to be shared.
As Gillian sets off on a journey to discover what she can learn about her grandmother and the story that was told, the sacrifices that were made during the war are made more clear. However, there are secrets from the past that have yet to be revealed...
Oh my goodness! I could not put this book down, it was amazing! I sat and read it in one sitting. Get ready for a story that is going to run you through an emotional loop!
Azalais did not know the direction that her life would take when she was picked up by the young noblewoman on the side of the road. Now, she carries a dreadful secret, one that could spell death for her if she and the others are found out.
As she searches for her friend, she is thrust into a role that she was never meant to play, one that could ruin more than one family if the deception is uncovered.
This was a great book! I absolutely loved it!
If you are looking for a step back in time, and a “cannot put this book down” then you need to check this one out! I LOVED it! There are some great tales and stories, and each one takes you down a different path. It was amazing.
As a history teacher, I loved reading this, as I can recommend this book to my students! I will be blasting this one on social media to as “the must-read book for Fall.”
Thank you to NetGalley and Candlewick Press for an ARC copy of this book for a unbiased review. All views are strictly my own.
Maggie is trying to get back on her feet, amid a tragic loss. However, she is going to find that there is so much more about to test her courage, and everything that she believed.
As she attempts to help track down some stolen art from WWII, Maggie is also trying to stay one step ahead of Dane, the person who has sworn to kill her. With Michael, her colonel, and Sugarman, an agent with the Federal Government, they are hot on the trail of tracking down clues and lost relics. But a note in her mailbox has her wondering if her father is really dead, and bringing up memories of her mothers death, so many years before.
What is really going on, and will Maggie make it through the entire ordeal alive?
I cannot say enough about this book! Oh my goodness! I LOVED IT! I could not put it down, so much so, that now I am playing catch up at work.
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The murder of Sherri Rasmussen was a horrific act that devastated countless people. She was vivacious, well-liked, and outgoing. If you are going to read one book this summer, grab this one, it is a masterpiece.
When Sherri was murdered, no one could figure out who had done it. Although there were some who had their suspicions, it was not until many years later that the truth finally came to light, and when it did, it left an entire community in shock. The murder had been committed by John's ex-girlfriend, someone who was to uphold the law - she was a police officer.
This book was an “oh good heavens, what am I reading” novel. I was horrified at the precision that Stephanie undertook, and the very callousness that she held within her. Her obsession with John led to the murder of an innocent person.
As for the husband - don't even get me started. More than once (probably more than 100) I wanted to reach into the book and shake him senseless.
Get the book, and read it. It will leave you in a roller coaster of emotion. It was fabulously written!
Wonderful and insightful!
This book is one that kids (and parents) are going to really enjoy! Wilhelm's Journey is full of great information and engaging. Kids are going to love learning about his journey to America!
This book is one of those must have's! If you are a librarian - this should be added to the top of your list - or even if you looking to find books to give as gifts, you need this one!
If you enjoy a good mystery, then you are going to LOVE this book! Completely unforgettable, and full of amazing details and stories.
In “Unsolved Mysteries of World War II” the author takes us on a fantastic journey back to the war and the many puzzling cases and events that still leave people scratching their heads. While some of these are full of conspiracy theories, the fact remains that something happened. However, we might never know the full truth behind these unsolved cases.
As someone who has a background in history, this book called to me, and I was not disappointed! I was enthralled from the start, and this is one book that I cannot wait to be released so that I can add to my bookcase! The many stories that are encompassed within this volume, are bound to pique your interest and remind the reader that there are many aspects of the war, as photographed and covered as it was, that might never have a satisfactory answer.
Put this book on your pre-order list now, I promise that you will not be disappointed! Michael FitzGerald had done an amazing job, and carefully compiled the many pieces of evidence that are available, and leaving the reader to draw what conclusions you will - my research list just got a whole lot longer!
Ariel Bradley had two brothers fighting in the conflict known as the American Revolution. When General Washington needed help, he used young Ariel, only 9 years old to discover more information about the troops that were under the British. He needed information, and the young boy was the perfect one to go in, due to his age and innocence.
Oh my, what a story! I LOVED THIS BOOK! As I was reading through the information at the back of the book, they tell the story of Ariel when he grew up, and also what the profits for the book will be used for. As a veteran, I was pleased to see that they are donating to the Fisher House, which is a place for families of wounded servicemembers to stay while their loved ones are being cared for in the VA hospitals. This book is definitely on my list of ones to recommend!
If your kids love history, as mine do, then they will enjoy this sweet little book about a brave little boy and his service to General Washington.
Take a step back into New York during the time of gangs, war, and more! This book will take you on a journey that you will not soon forget!
Thelma, a young widow, is fiercely protective of her brother and her son. But she is about to discover that there is so much more inside her, and she is about to face some tests that she never thought she would have to endure.
Captivating and timeless, this book will leave you emotionally wrought, and wanting more!
I went into this book with a lot of hope. I had heard some great things about it, so I was hoping for a well-rounded story. If you like romance, then this is a book you might enjoy. If you are looking for historical fiction, keep going.
Elfrida lost her husband at a young age. When he tells her on his deathbed to go to the King, she is not sure what he means. But, she follows his instructions and with her father soon sets off for court, where she will meet King Edgar.
As the story progresses, they begin to figure out a way to put aside his second wife and make Elfrida his new wife, and queen. But it is not going to be easy.
Elfrida becomes the first woman crowned as queen of England, alongside her husband.
As I stated at first, I was rather disappointed with this story. I felt as though the “passion” that they had could have been minimized, and the real story of these two brought forward. She was a powerful woman and one that would be influential for years to come, even after the death of Edgar. To put her in this light, well, it was as though nothing else mattered. Not one that I will recommend at all.
If you are looking for some great short reads, check this out! I enjoyed the stories. There are 10 stories in the collection, and each one has its own undertone and story.
Often when you are reading short stories, they tend to build off each other, each one following the last. Smith has taken these ten stories and completely worked a bit of WOW into each one.
While a little editing would not hurt, it does not take away from the stories, and the message that the writer is trying to get across.
If you want a short read at the beach, check these stories out now! You can read through in a couple of hours (or less depending on your reading speed). Just sit back, read, and enjoy!
I look forward to seeing what this author comes up with next!