– A really different take on the Cinderella trope – A great Christian theme without going over the top on religious elements – Love ALWAYS finds a way back – Clever references to classic books that I loved to read – very well done
My full review of Finding Lady Enderly
Finding Lady Enderly is not your typical romance. Finding Lady Enderly starts as a sort of rags to riches story. Raina is swept up like Cinderella to the ball, her rags turned to silk, and suddenly she’s the Lady. But it isn’t all diamonds and fancy dresses. Her new life is a lie, and it weighs heavily on her shoulders. Her struggle wasn’t just with God and her spirituality. She struggled with morality and if she was doing the right thing.
The romance of the novel is a little more subtle, as it draws heavily on the long lost love of Raina’s life. But he is no longer there to rescue her from her predicaments, and she finds that she needs to rescue herself instead. Every day she spends as Lady Enderly pulls her further into danger and deceit.
There are so many amazing romantic gestures that made my heart swoon. Communicating to your love by marking lines of text in classic novels from Bronte, Austen, and Dickens is a surefire way to a booklovers heart. Add glances across the room, glimpses of a familiar face in a crowd, and a song that will move your heart, and even though we don’t see the hero’s side of the romance, we don’t really need to.
The ending has several unexpected moments. Surprises and twists on what I thought was going to happen. In many ways, these were amazing, but I did feel a little cheated on my happily ever after – it didn’t happen soon enough. The story ends in a way that vividly reminds me of the classics used in the story, with a more settled feel and deliberate feel to it, but heartwarming and satisfying in its own way.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
Don’t read this book if:
– You really dislike Christian themes – religion is an integral part of the characters themselves – You want loads of romance and contact between characters, this is a more subtle approach – Main characters placed in circumstances where they HAVE to lie
Reasons you should read Kitty Confidential by Molly Fitz:
– You think that talking to pets is a perfectly normal part of life and would love if they could talk back to you. – Love a great mystery with a little bit of a talking animal in it. – You enjoy hits of a love interest without getting all mushy-mushy and kissy-kissy.
Kitty Confidential by Molly Fitz Book Cover
My full review of Kitty Confidential
Angie is your typical girl floating through life without having much of a purpose. A little snarky, a little sarcastic, and suddenly able to talk to an old dead woman’s cat. Her shock was quite genuine, and her introduction to Octo-cat was charming, comical, and started the book off on a really great note.
Octo-cat is full of himself and forgetful, which sounds just like the wonderful fur-babies I have at home. This doesn’t mean he’s not good. It’s just how cats seem to be. But the incredibly loyal Octo-cat wants to help his new human find out who killed the woman that was his for so long. He’s even willing to suffer a few car rides to solve the case.
Kitty Confidential took me in all sorts of directions. There are several very nice suspects to consider, and each has a pretty good motive. However, the real culprit was still a bit obvious – which I think is OK in a cozy mystery. How it was done, was still a big surprise.
A little over the top, even for a kooky cozy mystery, I still had a lot of fun reading Kitty Confidential. There were several side characters that I look forward to seeing more of, and I wonder what antics are next in line for this crazy duo.
Do not read this book if:
– You do not like things slightly ridiculous, over the top, and dramatic. – You are offended by talking animals.
***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book***
-Wish Upon a Cowboy is the ultimate example of how being nice and treating others well will come back to you when karma gets a chance.
-Cowboy heroes are hot – always.
-Moms who will do anything for their kids are the ultimate heroine, and we need more books starring them.
About Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts
Title:Wish Upon a Cowboy Author:Jennie Marts Series: Cowboys of Credence #4 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Holiday, Cowboy, Small Town
Hot on the ice and tall in the saddle…
Rancher and hockey coach Logan Rivers’ attempts to hire a housekeeper are hindered by women more interested in marriage than meal-planning. So when snarky Harper Evans arrives with zero romantic interest in him, he couldn’t be happier. But as he gets to know her, he finds himself hungering for more than her cooking.
Down-on-her-luck single mom Harper Evans came to Colorado with one goal: to find her son and bring him home. Temporary work for a local rancher seems perfect, but to keep the job she has to deny her feelings for the hot cowboy who’s heating up her kitchen.
Logan’s secret learning disability has caused a financial mistake that could cost him everything. With the holidays approaching and a storm closing in, he and Harper have to save his ranch and fight for her son. But can Harper trust the cowboy who is offering her both a home–and his heart?
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
