Oh, I loved this! It’s the sweetest, most satisfying romance I’ve read in a while. Nothing overly dramatic, just honest-to-goodness relationships and lovely characterisation. Deanne answers an advert for a wife, but she doesn’t expect her prospective husband to be in a wheelchair. Bill, meanwhile, knows nothing about her previous unhappy marriage. They marry immediately… Continue reading Interview For A Wife by Ruth Ann Nordin
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Passing Through by JP McLean
I found this short story sitting in my BookFunnel app and began reading. At thirty-seven pages, it’s a quick and haunting read. Sarah and Stephen return home to clear out their father’s house after his death. As you might expect, this brings back plenty of memories. The story is told from Sarah’s point of view,… Continue reading Passing Through by JP McLean
An Oxford Haunting by Steve Griffin
This is the first book I’ve read by Steve Griffin, a ghost story author I follow on Instagram. When I joined his newsletter a while ago, I received An Oxford Haunting as a freebie. While browsing my BookFunnel app for something to read, I came across it again. This is a classy, well-written ghost story… Continue reading An Oxford Haunting by Steve Griffin
The Green Cabinet Door by Mary Woldering
This was a good short read. It took about an hour to read the forty-six pages, but it was time well spent. Easy, entertaining and intriguing, this imaginative tale offers a different spin on the ghost story. It’s told in the first person by Aliyse, who discovers a green door and initially mistakes it for… Continue reading The Green Cabinet Door by Mary Woldering
The Bride’s Choice by Ruth Ann Nordin
This is the second book in the Nebraska Prairie series. I love this author and know I can always return to her books for a good, entertaining read. So far, the series has featured men living with a disability or personal difficulty who each find love. This story follows Jack, whose nerves make him clumsy… Continue reading The Bride’s Choice by Ruth Ann Nordin
A Body in the Green Room by Leo Weston
Set in the village of Swanlow, this story gives us a charming feel for the area. The author’s descriptions draw you in, making it easy to picture the setting. Author Henry Alder returns to his home village to give a talk but rushes off before it is finished. He is soon found dead in strange… Continue reading A Body in the Green Room by Leo Weston
Calvin, The Swan Prince by Rose English
This is a beautifully written short tale about Calvin and his family of swans. Seeing humans through their eyes makes for a wonderful story. People can be sweet and kind, but some are less so. Although this is primarily aimed at children, I don’t see why adults can’t enjoy it too. I certainly did, as… Continue reading Calvin, The Swan Prince by Rose English
A Weekend at Caistor Lakes by Joni Martins
I’d never heard of a Go-Pod before reading this book. We used to go on holiday in our caravan when our children were little, so I was interested to find out exactly what one was. The author explains it well, and it sounds like a perfect way to spend a weekend away. Towing something smaller… Continue reading A Weekend at Caistor Lakes by Joni Martins
Under Iron Skies by Katherine Black
If you like nostalgic stories, this heartfelt tale will be right up your street. It certainly was mine. In this novella, we follow Edie from the age of four to one hundred and two. There is a lot packed into these 137 pages. Sweet young Edie has a great deal to cope with, including evacuation… Continue reading Under Iron Skies by Katherine Black
The Purchased Bride by Ruth Nordin
I suddenly found that I was struggling to read. Every book I started failed to hold my interest, and I became frustrated with myself. Then I remembered Ruth Ann Nordin. For me, she is the queen of historical romance. She has a huge collection of books to her name, several of which I’d already enjoyed.… Continue reading The Purchased Bride by Ruth Nordin
