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, July 5, 2016

A Beauty Refined (Saphhire Brides #2) - Tracie Peterson

This is the second book in the Sapphire Brides series.  The first book was called A Treasure Concealed, and the third book, due out in September, is called A Love Transformed.  All three books are about different characters, so you can read them alone or out of order.

Phoebe has come to Montana with her father as he buys sapphires for his client, a duchess.  As she explores the hotel, she finds none other than her mother, a woman she was told was dead.  After she hears her mother’s tale, she has to take all this new information and decide what she believes about her father.

Ian is a man who crafts raw sapphires into the beautiful stones that end up in jewelry.  He meets Phoebe and begins to question his vow to never give his heart to another woman.  He’s been wounded by lies and persuades Phoebe’s mother to meet with her estranged husband to try and work things out.  Neither Ian nor Phoebe realize what the man is capable of at first, but they soon learn he’s much more dangerous than they first thought.

All in all, this was a good book.  It didn’t end up being one of my favorites by this author, but it still had enough high points that I didn’t have any issues getting through it.  The relationship between Phoebe and her mother drew me in, and Kenny was a cute character.  I wish there had been more meaningful interactions between Ian and Phoebe.  3.5 stars.  Good Book!

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


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