We first met the Archer brothers–all four named after Texas heroes at the Alamo–in Short Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer. They were funny and charming and strong and sweet. The moment I heard that brother Crockett was getting his own story, I was ecstatic, both because he is a great character and because Karen Witemeyer is a great writer. Seriously, I...

There are just some authors that make me wonder why I choose to continue writing, for their books are flawless. The characters, the settings, the plots, the very words on the page. Siri Mitchell is one of these authors for me. Unrivaled is her newest offering. Set in 1910 St. Louis, Unrivaled delves into the world of candy manufacturing. Lucy’s father is...

One of my favorite things about historical fiction is learning about places/eras/historical events I didn’t previously know much about. Such is the case with Christine Lindsey’s series Twilight of the British Raj, set in India in the years following the first World War. Captured by Moonlight, the second book in this series, is now available as an ebook,...

Oh, how I love Regency-set books! And Julie Klassen’s stories are some of the best. The Tutor’s Daughter is no exception. Set on the dangerous Cornwall coast, in a manor house high on the cliffs, the tutor and his daughter find themselves in a house filled with secrets and strange happenings. This story is a lovely mix of Jane Austenish characters with...

I have loved Laurie Alice Eakes’s Midwives series. Each story has been unique–and wonderful. This third installment, focusing on the daughter of the midwife from the first book, is no exception. Set against the backdrop of a feuding Appalachian family in the 1840s, the story winds and twists like a rushing river. Like all of Laurie Alice’s stories,...

In February of 2011, I met Elizabeth Ludwig at a writers retreat. She and I instantly connected. That weekend, she pitched her historical romantic suspense series to a Bethany House editor. Now the first book in that series, No Safe Harbor, has released! I ended up with 2 copies, so I’m giving one away. Just leave a comment below by Friday, November 16th at...