A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

While Love Stirs (The Gregory Sisters #2) - Lorna Seilstad

This author is one that I like to keep my eye on for new releases.  Her mixture of history and story make for an interesting and easy read.  In the past, I've read the Lake Manawa series, which consists of Making Waves, A Great Catch and Ride of Her Life.  I also read the first book in this series, When Love Calls.  All great books!

Charlotte is the middle sister and sometimes feels a little invisible.  Her passion is cooking, and she's ready to fight for it.  When her "aunt" gets sick, she feels that she has been trained to help her heal faster through healthy, nutritious foods.  She ends up fighting against the doctor quite a few times, but she also is drawn to him.

Joel likes everything in its place.  He's having some financial issues at the hospital, so when Charlotte voices her opinions (strongly), he doesn't really want to listen to her. Eventually, he sees the merits of her training and is drawn to her.

This book was great.  The characters both come face to face with their own insecurities and have to decide whether they will give up on love or trust God to guide their steps.  We get to find out how Hannah is doing (the heroine from the first book) and we also get to read about spunky younger sister Tessa.  I also liked the historical information at the end about Fannie Farmer.

I truly believe there will be a third book about Tessa, but I couldn't find a title for it or when it would be coming out.  I think it would be okay to read these out of order, but I recommend you read both of them if you get the chance.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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