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The Newcomer (Amish Beginnings, Book 2) by Suzanne Woods Fisher Copyright 2017 Revell Publishers ISBN; 9780800727499 The Story: A fresh start in the New World will test Anna's resolve . . . and her heart In 1737, Anna König staggers off a small wooden ship after ten weeks at sea, eager to start a new life in the vibrant but raw Pennsylvania frontier. It's a time of new beginnings, and for Anna and Bairn's shipboard romance to blossom. But this perfect moment cannot last. As Bairn grasps the reality of what it means to be Amish in the New World, his enthusiasm evaporates. When a ship captain offers him a first mate position, he grabs it. Just one more crossing, he promises Anna. But will she wait for him? As a newcomer joins the church, Anna is torn. This man is everything Bairn is not--bold, devoted, and delighted to vie for her heart. And he is here. Bairn is not. Far from the frontier, an unexpected turn of events weaves the lives of Bairn, Anna, and the...

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Lord of the Privateers The Adventurer's Quartet, Volume 4 Stephanie Laurens Copyright 2016 Mira ISBN: 9780778319733 The Story: Revel in the action, drama, intrigue and passion as the Frobishers— with help from Wolverstone, the Cynsters and many familiar others— steer the adventure to a glorious end. Unstoppable determination  Widely known as the lord of the privateers, Royd Frobisher expects to execute the final stage of the rescue mission his brothers have begun. What he does not expect is to be pressured into taking Isobel Carmichael—his childhood sweetheart, former handfasted bride and current business partner—with him. A force of nature, Isobel has a mission of her own: to find and bring a young cousin safely home. And along the way, she hopes to rid herself of the dreams of a life with Royd that still haunt her. Unfinished business Neither expects the shock that awaits them as they set sail, much less the new horizons that open before them as they embark on a f...

The Worthington Wife Sharon Page Copyright 2016 HQN Books ISBN: 9780373788545 The Story: Sharon Page sparkles in this poignant and irresistibly entertaining follow-up to her breakout novel, An American Duchess. Lady Julia Hazelton is the most dazzling among 1920s England’s bright young things. But rather than choosing the thrill of wanton adventure like so many of her contemporaries, Julia shocks society with her bold business aspirations. Determined to usher the cursed Worthington estate into a prosperous, modern new era, and thus preserve her beloved late fiancé’s legacy, the willful Julia tackles her wildest, most unexpected adventure in Cal Carstairs, the reluctant new Earl of Worthington. he unconventional American artist threatens everything Julia seeks to protect while stirring desires she thought had died in the war. For reasons of his own, Cal has designed the ultimate revenge. Rather than see the estate prosper, he intends to destroy it. But their impulsive marriage—...

Wild Horse Springs Jodi Thomas Copyright 2017 HQN Books ISBN: 9780373799275 The Story: In the heart of Ransom Canyon, sometimes the right match for a lonely soul is the one you least expect  Dan Brigman may not lead the most exciting life, but he's proud of what he's achieved: he's a respected lawman, and he's raised a bright, talented daughter on his own. But finding a lone, sparkly blue boot in the middle of a deserted highway gets him thinking maybe the cowgirl who lost it is exactly the shake-up he needs. After losing her baby girl, Brandi Malone felt like her soul died along with her daughter. Now singing in small-town bars to make ends meet, she's fine being a drifter—until a handsome sheriff makes her believe that parking her boots under his bed is a better option. College grad Lauren Brigman has just struck out on her own in downtown Dallas when a troubling phone call leads her back home to Crossroads. Her hometown represents her family, frien...

The Mark of the King Jocelyn Green Copyright 2017 Bethany House Publishers ISBN: 9780764219061 The Story: You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you take the journey to the fledgling 1720s French colony of Louisiana in Jocelyn Green’s new book, The Mark of the King . After being imprisoned and branded for the death of her client, twenty-five-year-old midwife Julianne Chevalier trades her life sentence for exile, where she hopes to be reunited with her brother, serving there as a soldier. To make the journey, though, women must be married, and Julianne is forced to wed a fellow convict. With her dreams of a new life shattered, Julianne must find her way in this dangerous, rugged land, despite never being able to escape the king’s mark on her shoulder that brands her a criminal beyond redemption. Read what others are saying about the book on the Litfuse website ! Purchase a copy:   http://bit.ly/2iKM4uj My Thoughts: So many times I've been pulled in by a gorgeous ...