Book Review: “Rosa’s Land” by Gilbert Morris
May 18, 2013 at 5:15 pm | Posted in Books | Leave a commentTags: Book Review, Christian Fiction, Gilbert Morris, Romance Fiction, Thriller
Gilbert Morris in his new book, “
Rosa’s Land” Book One in the Western Justice series published by Barbour Publishing takes us into the life of Lafayette Riordan.
From the back cover: His dream awaits…
Lafayette Riordan longs for an adventurous life against the West’s worst outlaws. But his gentle upbringing has prepared him for a life as a scholar and artist, not a lawman. Unwilling to give up, Riordan secretly learns to handle firearms and eventually gains a coveted spot with Judge Isaac Parker’s famous marshals even though it involves doing the worst jobs in the territory.
Rosa Ramirez left the sordid conditions of her home near Amarillo, Texas, for the promise of a new life on her grandfather’s ranch. But she quickly learns that safety is just as precarious on the ranch after a band of outlaws steals her grandfather’s horses and kills one of his men. Rosa rides to Judge Parker and demands protection, but she is livid when she learns that Riordan-the stable boy and dish washer-is the only man available. Far from being the marshal Rosa wanted, Riordan doesn’t even look like he can handle a pistol.
It’s up to Riordan to convince Rosa otherwise..and take hold of his dream of honor and love.
Before Gilbert Morris became the prolific writer that he is he was a history professor. So teaching us about history in a very entertaining manner is second nature to him. He was also a pastor so teaching us Christian principles is also second nature to him. In “Rosa’s Land” both second natures become one. I think this is historical fiction at its finest.
Gilbert Morris is an incredible storyteller. Mr. Morris can write about anything, in any time period, and it always comes out wonderful. However when Mr. Morris writes a Western I think that is when he enjoys it the most. I have been reading everything by Gilbert Morris for a long time and I have to say that this may be his finest work. This is also just plain fun and exciting as well. It is a book of the romance between Riordan and Rosa. Then there are the themes of destiny and dream fulfillment. Gilbert Morris is an expert at bringing historical events to life while weaving in the fictional aspects of the story in a seamless flowing pattern. He makes you care for all the people involved and takes you along for the journey.
If, like me, you have read everything ever written by Gilbert Morris then you are going to love this book. If this is your first reading of anything by Gilbert Morris you are going to love this book. “Rosa’s Land” is a very fulfilling read and a wonderful beginning to this series.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Barbour Publishing . I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Book Review: “When Love Calls” by Lorna Seilstad
May 18, 2013 at 4:16 pm | Posted in Books | Leave a commentTags: Book Review, Christian Fiction, Romance Fiction
Lorna Seilstad in her new book, “
When Love Calls” Book One in The Gregory Sisters series published by Revell brings us into the life of Hannah Gregory.
From the Back Cover: When romance calls, will she choose to answer?
Hannah Gregory is good at many things, but that list does not include following rules. So when she must apply for a job as a switchboard operator to support her two sisters, she knows it won’t be easy. Hello Girls must conduct themselves according to strict–and often bewildering–rules, which include absolutely no consorting with gentlemen while in training.
Hannah doubts it will be difficult to keep that rule–until a handsome young lawyer starts getting under her skin.
With historic details that bring to life the exciting first decade of the twentieth century, Lorna Seilstad weaves a charming tale of companionship that blossoms into sweet romance.
“When Love Calls” is a lot of fun. Just the idea of saying, “number, please” your entire shift is enough to drive you crazy. However Hannah is a self-reliant woman who has two sisters who must be taken care of. Hannah feels she lost the farm her deceased parents had owned and that guilt is what partly motivates her. All Hannah wants to do is follow the rules and keep her job but Lincoln Cole, the young lawyer who presented the eviction papers to them, is making that rather difficult. “When Love Calls” is full of wonderful themes of self-reliance versus God-reliance. Ms. Seilstad does a wonderful job of transporting us back to a time and place that we will, sadly, never experience again so savor the time spent in these pages. This is an interesting story filled with lots of excitement and romance as well as history. I liked it a lot and I am looking forward to more in this series.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Revell. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
“Available May 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
Book Review: “The Face of the Earth” by Deborah Raney
May 18, 2013 at 3:00 am | Posted in Books | Leave a commentTags: Book Review, Christian Fiction, Romance Fiction
Deborah Raney in her new book, “
The Face of the Earth” published by Howard Books brings us into the life of Mitchell Brannon.
From the back cover: What if she never came home . . . ?
When Mitchell Brannon’s beloved wife sets off for home after a conference, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. Mitch returns from work early that evening, surprised that Jill’s car isn’t in the garage. But her voice on the answering machine makes him smile. “Hey, babe, I’m just now checking out of the hotel, but I’ll stop and pick up something for dinner. Love you.” Hours later, Jill still hasn’t returned, and Mitch’s irritation turns to dread.
When the police come up empty, Mitch enlists the help of their next-door neighbor, Jill’s best friend, Shelley, to help search. As hours turn into days and days into weeks, Mitch and Shelley’s friendship grows ever closer—and decidedly more complicated. Every lead seems to be a dead end, and Mitch wonders how he can honor the vows he made to a woman who has seemingly disappeared from the face of the earth.
How far do you have to go to keep your marriage vows? “The Face of the Earth” explores that question. It also explores the special friendship that exists between women. Then there is the mystery. Mitchell Brannon’s wife doesn’t come home. Despite an investigation she just cannot be found. If she is gone does that mean his marriage is over? Ms. Raney gives us a mystery as to what really happened to Jill and what will happen between Mitchell and Shelley. “The Face of the Earth” deals with relationships and is so well balanced to keep it from becoming really depressing which in the hands of a lesser author would have become. All the characters are likable and Ms. Raney has a way of making the characters lives very real so that we feel that we are living the moments with them.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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