• Jewelry Stories

    Jewelry Stories from Until Leaves Fall in Paris

    It’s time for a new Jewelry Stories post! I can’t tell you what joy I get from combining my two favorite things – books and jewelry – into these pieces that help bring these stories to life in new ways. Today’s book will already be making it into my Top 10 favorite books for this year, so there was no question that some inspiration for jewelry and bookmarks would be found within its pages. One of the things (there were many!) that I loved about Until Leaves Fall in Paris was little Josie, and maybe that’s because I have two little girls of my own. Their innocence at that age…

  • Book Reviews,  Historical Fiction

    The Finder of Forgotten Things Book Review

    About the Book It’s 1932 and Sullivan Harris is on the run. He promised the people of Kline, West Virginia, that he would find them water, but now he’s failed and disappeared with their cash. Although he’s determined to stay a step ahead of pursuers–like Jeremiah Weber–his resources are running low. Gainey Floyd is suspicious of Sulley’s claim to be a dowser when he appears in town but reconsiders after he finds water. Rather, it’s Sulley who grows uneasy when his success makes folks wonder if he can find more than water–like forgotten items or missing people. He lights out to escape such expectations and runs smack into something worse.…

  • Book Reviews,  Historical Fiction

    The Red Ribbon Book Review

    About the Book An Appalachian Feud Blows Up in 1912 Step into True Colors — a new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime In Carroll County, a corn shucking is the social event of the season, until a mischievous kiss leads to one of the biggest tragedies in Virginia history. Ava Burcham isn’t your typical Blue Ridge Mountain girl. She has a bad habit of courtin’ trouble, and her curiosity has opened a rift in the middle of a feud between politicians and would-be outlaws, the Allen family. Ava’s tenacious desire to find a story worth reporting may land her and her best friend, Jeremiah Sutphin, into…

  • Jewelry Inspired by Books,  Jewelry Stories

    Jewelry Stories from The Finder of Forgotten Things

    Why, hello there! I can’t tell you how happy I am that you stopped by for today’s Jewelry Stories. These posts give me such joy as I get to pair two of my favorite things together – talking about Christian fiction books and creating jewelry. Today’s book and jewelry combo was a delight to put together, and I can’t wait to share all of that with you below. First, let me tell you a bit about our featured book – The Finder of Forgotten Things by Sarah Loudin Thomas – It’s 1932 and Sullivan Harris is on the run. He promised the people of Kline, West Virginia, that he would…

  • Book Reviews,  Contemporary,  Historical Fiction

    The Master Craftsman Book Review

    About the Book In 1917, Alma Pihl, a master craftsman in The House of Fabergé, was charged to protect one of the greatest secrets in Russian history–an unknown Fabergé Egg that Peter Karl Fabergé secretly created to honor his divided allegiance to both the people of Russia and the Imperial Czar’s family. When Alma and her husband escaped Russia for their native Finland in 1921, she took the secret with her, guarding her past connection to the Romanov family. Three generations later, world-renowned treasure hunter Nick Laine is sick and fears the secret of the missing egg will die with him. With time running out, he entrusts the mission of…

  • Book Reviews,  Historical Fiction,  Suspense

    Shadows in the Mind’s Eye Book Review

    About the Book Charlotte Anne Mattas longs to turn back the clock. Before her husband, Sam, went to serve his country in the war, he was the man everyone could rely on–responsible, intelligent, and loving. But the person who’s come back to their family farm is very different from the protector Annie remembers. Sam’s experience in the Pacific theater has left him broken in ways no one can understand–but that everyone is learning to fear. Tongues start wagging after Sam nearly kills his own brother. Now when he claims to have seen men on the mountain when no one else has seen them, Annie isn’t the only one questioning his…

  • Jewelry Inspired by Books,  Jewelry Stories

    Jewelry Stories from A Heart Adrift

    Welcome to the latest edition of Jewelry Stories! Ever since reading A Heart Adrift, my mind has been flooded with ideas for jewelry and bookmarks! So much so that there were 15 new designs inspired by this amazing novel. So, first things first – definitely get yourself a copy and put it at the top of your TBR pile! Second, I hope you will look at this story in a new way through the designs featured below. I’ve matched each of them to a specific passage in the book. Several of them just might make your heart flutter as Henri is the dreamiest hero and Esmee is 100% made for…

  • Book Reviews,  Historical Fiction

    A Deep Divide Book Review

    About the Book After being kidnapped as a child, heiress Emma Grace McMurray has seen firsthand the devastation that greed causes in the world, and she wants nothing to do with it–including her father’s offering her hand in a business deal. She sneaks away to be a Harvey Girl at the El Tovar Grand Canyon Hotel, planning to stay hidden even if it means always looking over her shoulder. Ray Watkins arrives at the hotel wanting to impress his father by finding success on his own. Then maybe he can take on more of the family business and do something good with the profits. Ray immediately admires Emma Grace, and…

  • Book Reviews,  Historical Fiction

    Saving Mrs. Roosevelt Book Review

    About the book The Safety of the First Lady Rests in Shirley’s Hands Shirley Davenport is as much a patriot as her four brothers. She, too, wants to aid her country in the war efforts, but opportunities for women are limited. When her best friend Joan informs her that the Coast Guard has opened a new branch for single women, they both enlist in the SPARs, ready to help protect the home front. Training is rigorous, and Shirley is disappointed that she and Joan are sent to separate training camps. At the end of basic training, Captain Webber commends her efforts and commissions her home to Maine under the ruse…

  • Book Reviews,  Historical Fiction

    In Honor’s Defense Book Review

    About the Book Book: In Honor’s Defense Author: Karen Witemeyer Genre: Historical Romance Release date: June 7, 2022 Luke Davenport has been fighting all his life–for respect, for country, and for those unable to fight for themselves. But now that his Horsemen brothers are domesticated, he’s left alone to battle the wildness within. When an opportunity arises to take a job on his own, tracking down a group of rustlers, he jumps at the chance. Damaris Baxter has mastered the art of invisibility. Plain and quiet, she hides in books and needlework, content to be overlooked. Until her brother dies suddenly, leaving her custody of her nephew. She moves to Texas to care for…

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