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Title:   Always the Baker, Finally the Bride Author:   Sandra D Bricker Genre:   Christian Romance Pages:   352 Published:   April 2013 Publisher:   Abingdon Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: In "Always the Baker, Never the Bride," readers fell in love with Emma Rae and Jackson, and they've gotten more acquainted with them in the two books that followed. But now it s time for the diamond to meet the road as Jackson fields an offer to sell The Tanglewood, a move that will uproot this high-flying family act once and for all. Get reacquainted with all of the lovable and quirky characters from the first three books as your favorite diabetic baker figures out if she'll achieve her greatest goal of all: Will Emma, at last, become FINALLY the Bride? We initially met Emma Rae and Jackson in “Always the Baker, Never the Bride” and got to know them through “Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride”, and “Always the Designer, Never the Bride”.  As each ...

Title:   Something New Author:   Dianne Christner Genre:   Inspirational Romance, Christian Pages:   320 Published:   February 2012 Publisher:   Barbour Publishing Source:   NetGalley Buy Links:   Amazon , Book Depository , Kobo Synopsis: Return to Plain City, Ohio, where lifelong goals open paths to something new. Lil Landis aspires to become a head chef…a far cry from her Conservative Mennonite upbringing. But as she chases after her dream, problems seem to hinder her every move—from her mother’s depression to her family’s failing farm. Veterinary student Fletch Stauffer comes to the Landis farm with some goals of his own. But as Fletch is drawn deeper into deceptive ambitions, he finds himself falling for spunky Lil and at odds with his dream. Will determination cloud their thoughts until their goals—and love—disappear? Spice Level:   Sweet and innocent – perfect for this inspirational romance. Violence Level:   Almost non exis...

Title: The Wedding Dress Author: Rachel Hauck Genre:   Christian Romance, Contemporary Pages:   343 Published:   April 2012 Publisher:   Thomas Nelson Source:   NetGalley Where to buy: Amazon Synopsis: One dress. Four women. An amazing destiny. Charlotte Malone is getting married. Yet all is not settled in the heart of Birmingham's chic bridal boutique owner. Charlotte can dress any bride to perfection-except herself. When she discovers a vintage mint-condition wedding gown in a battered old trunk, Charlotte embarks on a passionate journey to discover the women who wore the gown before her. Emily in 1912. Mary in 1939. And Hillary in 1968. Each woman teaches Charlotte something about love in her own unique way. Woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlotte's heritage, the power of faith, and the beauty of finding true love. Charlotte had no idea what came over her when she started bidding on the battered up old...

Title:   Always the Designer, Never the Bride Author:   Sandra D. Bricker Genre:   Christian Romance, Contemporary Pages:   304 Published:   April 2012 Publisher:   Abingdon Press Source:   NetGalley Where to buy:   Amazon Synopsis: It's taken Audrey Regan years to establish herself as a wedding dress designer, and to date she's been roped into creating dresses for nine of her girlfriends. Request #10 follows her vow to Just say no and comes from her very best friend. She can hardly turn Carly down Audrey arrives in Atlanta early to perform all of her maid-of-honour duties along with final fittings for a one-of-a-kind dress. But Carly's wedding is nothing short of an event, complete with Prince Charming, and the festivities make Audrey question whether there's a prince of her own anywhere in her future. Enter the groom's brother and best man. Shaggy-haired, tattooed bad boy J.R. Hunt couldn’t be any more different from Prince Charming if he rod...

Title:   Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride Author:   Sandra D. Bricker Genre:   Contemporary Christian Romance Published:   October 2011 Publisher:   Abingdon Press Source:   NetGalley Synopsis: As a wedding planner,  Sherilyn Caine sh ould have the perfect wedding experience... After all, she just landed her dream job at the  wedding destination hotel , The Tanglewood . The rest should be a  piece of cake for  Sherilyn's  Type A personality. But  while everything else goes smoothly, her own wedding plans  start to sink  right before her eyes . One way or the other, Sherilyn is determined to make this wedding work—until the latest development threatens to call the whole thing off. Is it possible that Sherilyn is allergic to her fiancé? Wedding dresses that disappear and an uncontrollable allergy to her fiance.  These are just two of the obstacles that poor Sherilyn must over...

Title:   Love Finds a Home Author:   Wanda E. Brunstetter Genre:   Historical Romance Published:   July 2011 ISBN:   1616264551 Publisher:   Barbour Books Source:   NetGalley for honest review Synopsis: Bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter brings you three historical stories of finding room for love. Daddy's Girl - Glenna Moore is desperate after she watches her gambling father jump hurriedly from the back of a moving train. Will a young reverend bring stability and love back into her life? Dear Teacher - Judith King’s life as a new schoolteacher takes an unexpected turn when a widowed father begins to captivate her thoughts. Will she muster enough courage to seek his love? Twice Loved - Bev Winters’s job is an answer to prayer until her boss complicates her widowed life. Will her pride allow love after loss? Daddy's Girl - Glenna and her father are on route to yet another town.  Her father - a notorious gambler and...

Title:   Count Down to Love Author:   Julie N. Ford Genre:   Contemporary Romance, Christian Romance Pages:   240 Published:   July 2011 Publisher:   Bonneville Books Source:   NetGalley Blog Tour:   Tristi Pinkston Virtual Book Tours Synopsis: Abandoned at the altar, Kelly Grace Pickens finds herself left holding not only the bouquet but also the exorbitant bill for an A-list wedding. Homeless, a once promising singing career floundering, and her life bearing an uncanny resemblance to one of her country music ballads, she reluctantly accepts a last minute offer to appear on a reality TV show akin to the bachelor. Pitted against silicon-enhanced supermodels in four-inch heals, Kelly feels confident that she will be among the first would-be fiancés to be excused. Only, when the mysterious bachelor from New York City, Dillon Black, invites her to stay, Kelly finds herself thrust into the vortex of a game she doesn’t have the first idea ...

Title:   Love Remains Author:   Kaye Dacus Genre:   Contemporary Romance, Inspirational Published:   August 2010 ISBN:   1602609896 Publisher:   Barbour Books Synopsis: Every grandmother wants to see her grandchildren happy, especially when it comes to their love lives. Join five active senior ladies—and one gentleman—who take a great interest in the lives and loves of their single grandchildren and become The Matchmakers.  Zarah Mitchell and Bobby Patterson become the first focus of meddling grandmothers when he moves back to Nashville to work for the Tennessee Criminal Investigations Unit. Will Zarah be able to forgive the man who years ago chose a military career over her—especially when she learns he is investigating the historic preservation agency for which she works. 14 years have passed since Zarah has seen Bobby Patterson - since Bobby broke her heart.  Or so she thought! ...

Title: Doctor in Petticoats Author: Mary Connealy Genre: Historical Romance, Christian Romance, Western Romance Pages:   320 Published:   July 2010 ISBN:   1602601461 Publisher:   Barbour Books Source:   ebook via Netgalley Synopsis: What happens when an idealistic student nurse encounters an embittered army doctor in a stagecoach accident? How will she react when she learns her training didn’t prepare her for tragic reality? How will he, an army deserter, respond to needs when he vowed to never touch another patient? Can these two stubborn mules find common ground on which to work and bring healing to West Texas? **************************** My Thoughts: When I first picked this story up, I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  Was this the story of a young woman trying to make it in a man's world?  Breaking through the prejudice and thick headed-ness of old fashioned society?  It was so much more then that. Beth McClell...

Title:   A Heart Renewed Author:   Karen Baney Genre:   Christian Romance, Historical Romance, Western Romance Published:   April 2011 ISBN:   001268130X Publisher:   Author Source:   from author via Smashwords Synopsis: Headstrong. Unconventional. Until life turns upside down... Julia Colter struggles to accept life under her controlling brother's greed. The suitors he selects would benefit him, but are far from the ideal husband for her. When her rebellion against her brother puts her life at risk, she turns to her friend for help. Adam Larson longs to train horses and plans to head west to the Arizona Territory to see his dreams fulfilled. When his sister's best friend shows up in the middle of the night, he agrees to help her flee. The decision changes his life, in more ways than he expected. Can Julia forget the pain from her past and open her heart to love? ************************* My Thoughts : I was so compl...

Today we have author Karen Baney with us! She is the author of " A Dream Unfolding " - first in her new Prescott Pioneer's Series.   I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing her novel last month.  She has a new book in the series coming out this coming spring called " A Heart Renewed ". About Karen: Karen Baney, in addition to writing Christian historical fiction and chick lit novels, works as a Software Engineer.   Spending over twenty years as an avid fan of both genres, Karen debuts her talents with A Dream Unfolding , the first in a four book series set in territorial Arizona. Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing.   She is active in the women’s ministry at her church, facilitating numerous bible studies throughout the year.   Karen and her husband make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs.   She also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Arizona State University. ---------- 1...