One of the things I enjoy about historical fiction is the opportunity to learn while enjoying a good story. Did you know that in the pre-Civil War South, older slaves worked in the plantation’s loom room? Because they were too worn out for physical labor, they spent their days weaving, creating clothing and other necessary…
Author Archives: Lauren
House of Secrets, with Giveaway
Bailee Cooper’s life is going very well. She is on a successful career path at a growing publishing company, and the boss’s son Mark, who happens to be a really nice guy, would love nothing more than to develop a relationship with her. Unfortunately, Bailee resists emotional ties with anyone, except for her younger sisters….
Hot (Sweaty) Mamas: Five Secrets to Life as a Fit Mom, with Giveaway
I am one of those people who likes to exercise. Honestly, I need to exercise. It lifts my spirits, energizes me, and makes me healthier and happier. Exercise has been a daily part of my life since my teens, and I never had too much trouble fitting it into my life…until I became a mom….
Wonderland Creek, with Giveaway
Alice Ripley couldn’t be happier. Although she is living during the Great Depression, her father’s job as a minister keeps the family fed and sheltered, and Alice loves her job at the local library. For someone who can’t keep her nose out of a book, life couldn’t be much better. When her boyfriend breaks up…
On Reading: Never Say Never (My Life with an E-Reader)
When I first saw an e-reader, I thought I would never own one. After all, I loved books. I liked the texture of the pages. I liked the holding the book firmly in both hands. Books and I had a connection. And while I enjoyed technology, I didn’t really want to curl up with it…
The Unexpected Miss Bennet, Review and Giveaway
Several years ago, I decided to read Jane Austen’s novels. Over the course of a year, I enjoyed them all. Like many Austen fans, I have a special fondness for the Bennet sisters from Pride and Prejudice. Since first reading this classic, I have reread the book and experienced the story through the BBC movie…
A Lasting Impression
I enjoy Christian fiction, and most novels that I read are by Christian authors (I am open to reading fiction by any author, but I prefer books without bad language and/or intimate scenes, and they are more and more difficult to find). Occasionally, I feel that I am in a reading rut, and the books…
The Baker’s Wife
It’s true that you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, but it’s also true that covers are powerful. When I saw the cover for Erin Healy’s new novel, The Baker’s Wife, I was drawn to it immediately. Thankfully, the story did not disappoint. The Baker’s Wife is a powerful, intricate, fast-paced novel–the kind that…
Love on the Line
Georgie Gail is a woman in a man’s world. As the switchboard operator for a small Texas town, she enjoys living alone and keeping the town connected. Georgie thinks everything is running smoothly, and then the telephone company sends a man to work with her. Georgie is frustrated by the presence of Luke Palmer, a…
Remembering You
Ava has it all: a wonderful fiance, a great house, and a promising job as a news producer. When her fiance breaks off the engagement with no warning, Ava’s life spirals downhill quickly. Then, Ava has the opportunity to accompany her grandfather on a trip to Europe as he reunites with his World War II…
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