Tag Archives: Barbour Books

“A Heart on Consignment,” by Mindy Steele

More Than Just Plain Salina’s mother has told her she is too plain to attract a husband. She tells Salina she must change basic things about herself if she has any hopes of getting a man. Her mother has been … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“The Beginners Quilt,” by Wanda E. Brunstetter

From Thimbles to Heartbreak: A Surprising Amish Journey Emma has never felt so punished in her life. Instead of staying in the open air and the outdoors, she’s been “exiled” to her grandparents’ house for a summer of domestic boot … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“The Bird of Bedford Manor,” by Michelle Griep

Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire Juliet and her aunt are starving, penniless, and have nothing to eat in 1820’s England. The only way to get food is to poach it on Henry Russell’s land, but if … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Plain Jane’s Secret Admirer,” by Anne Blackburne

The Course of True Love is Never Smooth Lizzie is only willing to go on her honeymoon if Jane takes care of her bakery, and her beloved cat, Little Mouse. Lizzie is barely gone when Little Mouse disappears. Samuel, Jane’s … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Dastardly Deeds Down on the Farm,” by Cynthia Hickey; Linda Baten Johnson; Teresa Ives Lilly; Janice Thompson

4 Cozy Farmyard Mysteries Out in the Not So Peaceful Country Enjoy four different mysteries that each have a rural twist: “Hog Wild,” by Cynthia Hickey Shelby tries to uncover who took her champion hog, Big Red. At the same … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Not Exactly Mr. Darcy,” by Carolyn Miller

The Way of True Love is Complicated Olivia, is from Australia, but is temporarily in an English village to take care of her grandmother. She finds herself at odds with Liam, the gardener of Harbury Hall. This historic home used … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“The Red Cottage,” by Hannah Linder

Amnesia, Danger, and Mayhem! On a mist shrouded night in 1818 Cornwall England, Meg was hit hard on the head, and left to die. She awakens with no memory, and finds herself sheltered in the grand Penrose Abbey owned by … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“The Daughter of Shiloh,” by Terri J. Haynes

A Story That Grabs Your Heart and Doesn’t Let Go From the very first chapter, this story is a gripping and deeply moving experience. It centers on Lealia, a student trying to redirect her path from Tuskegee Institute to Howard … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“First Comes Marriage Then Comes Murder,” by Donna Mumma

A Women of Wynton’s Mystery The Curse of the Bridal Gowns! The ladies at the Wynton’s Department Store are at it again, this time trying to stop a smear campaign that involves the much-loved Miss Vivien who runs the bridal … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Mistletoe and Mayhem,” by Janice Thompson

Wedding Bells are Ringing! RaeLyn is getting married and has an amazing wedding planned. She is holding the ceremony outside, at her parent’s farm…in December. Friends and family will sit on haybales covered with homemade quilts. A week before, a … Continue reading

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment