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I love that Elizabeth Camden has been venturing into contemporary stories as her meticulous research is a delight to encounter in more recent plots. The first book in the Far and Away series , Meet Me in Virginia , introduces us to the Chadwick family, with Alice kicking things off as our resident history professor with a penchant for Jane Austen. Being a woman of precision and refinement, it's quite fun to see her encounter a swashbuckling hero. I'm excited about what's next in the series as the Chadwick family has its own eccentricities, with the next book coming in spring 2026. Content to be aware of : yoga, a gym scene that readers may be sensitive to Book Synopsis She believes in elegance and tradition. He’s all about grit and smashing through obstacles. Together, they’re a disaster waiting to happen—or the perfect match. Alice Chadwick, a history professor devoted to the genteel values of Jane Austen’s world, has spent her career championing kindness and mannerly com...

If church history intrigues you, 30 Key Moments in the History of Christianity by Mark W. Graham is an excellent addition to your home library, offering stories from the global church that are not to be missed. Ranging from well-known testimonies to more obscure happenings in farther reaches of the nations, it's a book that will develop your curiosity and cause you to rejoice in God's faithfulness throughout the ages. Many thanks to  Baker Publishing Group  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Discover 30 Remarkably Diverse Stories from the First Thousand Years of the Church Encouraging, inspirational, challenging, and convicting true stories of the global church Sheds light on Western and non-Western church history through stories from a wide variety of cultural, social, and political contexts Offers invaluable insights for our times For many Christians, our understanding of the history of the church ...

I am so overjoyed that I was able to read The Light of Stars by  Jenelle Hovde  as it was everything I hoped it would be, plus even more. I knew going into it that there would be suspense, intrigue, romance, crossing cultures, and science, but the way that everything came together was sheer bliss. A brilliant exposition into biblical justice without sacrificing any elements of the plot, the second book of The Bluestocking Society releases on July 14, 2026 and you'll want to add it to your TBR! Many thanks to  Tyndale House Publishers  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : self-forgiveness; child abductions; violence toward labourers; references to debauchery, corruption Book Synopsis An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling in this Regency romance set in g...

I read the Lauren Holbrook series by Erynn Mangum decades ago, so it was such a pleasure to discover a more recent novel by her that's set in my favourite city, London. Mind the Gap is definitely a trip you want to take while enjoying a sweet romance 💂 Book Synopsis The best thing to do when all your dreams get crushed? Pack your bags and head to London. Kate Macon has spent her life preparing to be a teacher and six weeks into her dream come true, everything crashes and burns thanks to budget cuts and a hiring freeze. With nothing but bowls of cookie dough and Pride and Prejudice marathons to look forward to, it’s not a hard decision when her grandmother calls and invites her on a trip to London. However, instead of being an escape from reality, London just proves to be a catalyst for bringing out the worst in Kate. All her fears, insecurities and frustration seem to be right in front of everything. And her feisty grandmother, not to mention their quick-witted tour guide, aren...

I've read several books from the Clarkson family over the years with this title being my first from Nathan Clarkson , and it's as creative and thoughtful as I would have expected it to be. I'm the Worst  releases on January 27, 2026 and it's as much an admission of weakness as it is a celebration of God's goodness and strength. Many thanks to  Kregel Publications  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis When it comes to the world's problems, it seems we know who to blame: them. The other party, team, tribe, or belief system. It's natural to ignore the log in our own eye while seeing the specks in others', but it might just leave us all blind and bound. Through personal stories, cultural anecdotes, scientific data, and biblical wisdom, Nathan Clarkson invites you to join him in a different, better way of living―one that begins with admitting our own failures and faults, and leads to ...

With surnames like Austen and Dashwood, you know that the people of Wisteria, North Carolina are just itching for a romance to play out before their eyes. A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham is definitely a rude awakening for Daphne, and it's a fun journey that we get to go on as we see a small town band together to support old and new local businesses. Many thanks to  Thomas Nelson Fiction  and  NetGalley  for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : several New Age references including séances, hauntings, and manifestation; symbols of luck; mentions of speaking to and praying to deceased family members; near conflation of deceased family members to deity Book Synopsis Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival? In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings t...