Sweet and clean romance with Christian values
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Karina was in the witness protection program and running for her life.  She was witness to a crime's aftermath and someone was out to kill her.  Her "case manager" is a man named Richard.  "Richard" is also her boss, Phillip, but Karina doesn't know they are the same person.  She and Phillip begin to have feelings for each other but when this situation is resolved, she will go back to living her life in Miami and Phillip has a home and business in Lowville, New York.

There was drama, suspense and romance.  It was a sweet story with some Christian morals discussed.  The characters were developed and the story was realistic.  I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading others by this author.

I was given an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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I received this book for free but am writing this review on my own
This is a lovely Christian romance book. I love to read romance novels and ones that aren't R rated are the best. This one fits the bill. The characters are real-like and the storyline is very good.  I love the way Jackie weaves the characters into the story. I highly recommend this book for anyone that likes good clean romance stories.
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The Fall of Lord Drayson is sweet clean regency romance. I have enjoyed several of Rachel Andersons books, and I am never disappointed by what I read. This starts out with Collin, aka Lord Drayson, showing up to tell Lucy that she and her mother must move out because he plans to sell the home that they are currently staying in rent free. Their first impressions of each other are not favorable of each. Collin falls and wakes up with amnesia and Lucy uses that to her advantage to help Collin see things differently. The relationship builds slowly and there are just enough twists to keep you wondering if there is going to be an happily ever after. It is a sweet story.
****I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. *****
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I enjoy a good clean book thats interesting throughout the story. It brought out good christian qualities in some of the characters
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I liked the characters in this book very much.  I found the story line sweet and engaging. There were no drawn-out situations to overcome (which I also enjoy) but a straightforward faith-based love story.
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Another amazingly sweet, easy to read romance from Cecelia Dowdy.  I enjoyed reading the continuing story of Toni, her Shades of Chocolate Bakery, and the small town of Blue Spring.  Watching Tori grow in faith through all the ups and downs she encountered was the best part of the book.  Jason's growth both as a person and in his feelings for Tori was well developed.  The storyline was realistic and included characters that depicted both the good and bad sides of every day life.  I loved seeing the relationships between Tori and her Mom and Jason and his dad recover from past problems.  Definitely a good follow up to book one:  Raspberry Kisses.  I look forward to reading Sweet Dreams to find out more about Sterling.

FAVORITE QUOTES:  "I'm a Christian but that doesn't mean I have all the answers to life's problems.  I'm a long way from being perfect.  But following Jesus isn't about knowing everything or acting correctly in every situation.  It's about being forgiven."

"Christians have suffered for two thousand years, and what I'm going through is minimal compared to what some Christians have suffered...I just know that there will come a time when all the suffering stops and God grants us eternal life."

"I'm sure of this:  Jesus Christ has never run out on anybody."

*DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy to facilitate this review. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.
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I liked this simple love story. The romance was clean and upstanding and put God in the center where He needs to be for any relationship to work.
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This is a clean, Christian romance. Set in mideval times, this book has the feel of a fairy tale (beauty and the beast) while also maintaining realism. A delightful story that comes to life through the author's skillful prose. Scripture is appropriately placed to enhance the story as well as show insights into the character's struggles and enlightenment. Excellent editing, well researched era references, characters to love and some to dislike, scenes you can clearly envision and, of course, that wonderful romantic sigh factor, all work together in an engaging plot to give the reader a memorable experience. I for one will remember this book long after I've gone on to read others. I'll also be visiting these characters again sometime in the future as I have added this book to my reread collection.
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This a very sweet, clean romance. It is a  short, quick read. I love the characters in this book and the close-knit town they all live in. The story unfolds at a good, steady pace, and keeps the reader's interest. I really like Jeffery and the fact that he likes Kristina Rose so much, just the way she is.

This author writes really good, clean romances. The only think I didn't particularly like was the fact that Kristina Rose focused so much on her weight. It's unfortunate that this is true for so many women. She is such a kind, loving, beautiful person, inside and out, that it is sad she feels she has to change her body so drastically. I know this story portrays a very real situation, and it does have a good outcome, but I just wish it didn't have to be such an issue.

Melissa is good at tackling the difficult issues that people (especially women) struggle with. She always brings a positive, hopeful message, though, along with the struggle.
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This is a sweet, clean romance that really left me with a good feeling at the end. I found the characters to be well-developed and likable. The mystery involved - who's placing "leavery" in the gift shop - is intriguing. I did think that it was a bit slow in plot development as far as they mystery part went. However, this book is a romance, not a mystery, and the romance edge was done well.

What makes Gayle Roper such a good author is that she can develop a plot, create memorable characters, and do great dialogue without filling pages with bad language or steamy scenes. I like a book that I can fully enjoy and not cringe while reading it. I got it with this one. I feel that Gayle Roper has done a wonderful job with "Seaside Gifts" and I look forward to her next offering.

*I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*
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I don't remember any glaring grammatical or spelling errors, but while there may have been one or two, I enjoyed the story well enough that my eyes and mind just moved on.

I am a Christian, but I prefer not to have it in my face while reading. Their faith was appropriate for the setting, and I loved not having to worry about undesirable language or sexual content. I would recommend this book as a breath of fresh air to anyone desiring a clean read with both romance and mystery involved.
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Loved it! One of the best christian romances I have read in a while. There was true character development and the two main characters had an attraction through the whole story instead of the last three pages of the book. The christian message was beautiful, real and touching and not preachy. The book left me smiling and appreciating my own husband.
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I like a clean faith based story with practical life lessons. Put in some romance and I'm sold, good book!
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It is nice to read a clean romance book where the main character is so giving and loving.  It shows that there are still good people in the world who follow Christ's admonition to love another.
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I thouroughly enjoyed this book and wuold recommend it to anyone who likes Christian fiction with sweet romance. It is set in 1800's England about a weathly woman who marries young and is completely taken care of by her surgeon husband and a house full of servants. When her husband dies unexpectedly and deep in gambling debt, which she knew nothing about, she looses everything including her home. The story is about where she goes from there and how she begins to see God's hand in everything and to trust Him. It is beautifully written.  It contains sadness, goodness, hard work, redemption, faith, forgiveness, love, friendship, morality, chastity, humor, romance.  A light, fun, heartwarming read.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book as a part of a book tour in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Reminding us of a simpler way of life and the true meaning of the holidays, Charlotte Hubbards An Amish Country Christmas was a joy to read.  Two light hearted romances, well developed characters and good dialogue kept me turning the pages to discover what would happen to the four couples involved.  While a part of the Seasons of the Heart series (due to being set in Willow Ridge and Cedar Creek, Missouri), this book can easily be enjoyed on its own.

In The Christmas Visitors we are introduced to two sets of siblings, twins Mary and Martha Coblentz and brothers Nathan and Bram Kanagy.  While from different Plain communities, these are young people enjoying their youth and preparing for their futures.  Meeting by chance, due to an encounter at the local mercantile in Cedar Creek, these young couples strike an immediate attraction, pair up, have a difference of opinion and falling out and then reunite, all while spending their Christmas/New Years holidays together.

Fun and lighthearted, Ms. Hubbards story reminds us of the importance that faith in God, love for their families, and a willingness to live a life without all of the modern or English contraptions many of us have somehow come to depend on.  I really enjoyed how she developed all of the characters and how she introduced a sweet romance into their lives.

In Kissing the Bishop the author takes us out of Cedar Creek and takes us to Willow Ridge, a neighboring Plain community three hours away.  Here we meet middle aged sisters Jerusalem and Nazareth Hooley, and two widowed bishops, Tom Hostetler, the newly appointed bishop of Willow Creek, and Vernon Gingerich, the bishop of Cedar Creek.  While the bishops have gotten together to discuss church matters, the maiden sisters have agreed to cook and tend house during their meeting.

While this is a romance focused on older characters, it is no less sweet, and focuses a bit more on the actual relationships between a husband and a wife.  While both Jerusalem and Nazareth Hooley thought that marriage was an experience in life they would never experience, both Tom Hostetler and Vernon Gingerich remind us that we can fall in love, and be willing to make life changes, at any time.  Ms. Hubbard did an excellent job developing these four characters and I was really sorry to reach the end of this story.

Overall An Amish Country Christmas is a clean, excellent romance, I am happy to recommend to anyone who wants a sweet Holiday romance!  I know Ill be getting the rest of Ms. Hubbards Seasons of the Heart books to read over the holidays myself.
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When it comes to second chance romances, I can be picky about whether it really works out. Oftentimes the characters can be so hung up on whatever happened in their pasts that they wait til the very end to suddenly warm up and give a second chance, which is not so believable for me. This book was not that way at all. It was a sweet Christian romance, where two people who were sadly separated were given a second chance. It was a tender story about forgiveness, patience and love, and I truly enjoyed it all!