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 10, 2016

Dawn at Emberwilde (Treasures of Surrey #2) - Sarah E. Ladd

This is the second book in the Treasures of Surrey series.  The first title was The Curiosity Keeper.

Isabel’s life is changing in a big way.  When she is whisked away from her humble school to the grand Emberwilde estate, she finds herself surrounded by luxuries she’s only been able to dream about.  Her aunt has ideas for getting Isabel and her sister settled, plans that don’t seem to take Isabel’s wishes into consideration.

Colin has land of his own, but manages Emberwilde.  He’s also the magistrate for the area and is investigating smuggling in the supposedly haunted forest surrounding the estate.  He becomes intrigued by Isabel, but her aunt doesn’t like him and tries to keep them away from each other.

This book had it all: rags to riches, smuggling, a haunted forest…I loved it.  It has just the right balance of mystery and romance.  The mystery and intrigue were done in a great way, and the characters were likeable.  Isabel’s sister, Lizzie, was also a treat with her spunky personality.

There are no references to the characters from The Curiosity Keeper, so these can be read alone or out of order.  I look forward to more from this author.  Good Book!

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


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