Tag: world war 2

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): This Passing Hour by Leslie Gould

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): This Passing Hour by Leslie Gould

Posted November 28, 2023 / 18 Comments

THIS PASSING HOUR by Leslie Gould SERIES: Amish Memories #2 GENRE: Dual Timeline / Amish Romance (Christian) PUBLISHER: Bethany House RELEASE DATE: November 28, 2023 PAGES: 400 After the death of her parents, Mennonite Brenna Zimmerman relocates to the Lancaster County farm of her Old Order Amish grandparents. There, she […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt

Posted November 6, 2023 / 61 Comments

THE WARSAW SISTERS by Amanda Barratt GENRE: Historical Fiction (Christian) PUBLISHER: Revell RELEASE DATE: November 7, 2023 PAGES: 381 On a golden August morning in 1939, sisters Antonina and Helena Dąbrowska send their father off to defend Poland against the looming threat of German invasion. The next day, the first […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Cindy Kay Stewart & Abounding Hope

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Cindy Kay Stewart & Abounding Hope

Posted October 13, 2023 / 11 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Abounding Hope by Cindy Kay Stewart, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to chat with Cindy today about her new WW2 Historical Romance! ABOUNDING HOPE by Cindy Kay Stewart SERIES: Circle of Hope #1 GENRE: Historical WW2 Romance (Christian) PUBLISHER: Hope Springs Press […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Dare and a Prayer by Julie Lessman

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Dare and a Prayer by Julie Lessman

Posted October 7, 2023 / 25 Comments

A DARE AND A PRAYER by Julie Lessman SERIES: The Cousins O’Connor #3 GENRE: Historical Romance (Christian) RELEASE DATE: October 1, 2023 PAGES: 596 (NOTE! THIS BOOK IS A SWEET INSPIRATIONAL WITH A HIGHER LEVEL OF ROMANTIC PASSION) He’s a hotshot who takes up a dare. She’s an aspiring missionary […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Cathy Gohlke & Ladies of the Lake

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Cathy Gohlke & Ladies of the Lake

Posted July 11, 2023 / 64 Comments

Please join me in welcoming the marvelous Cathy Gohlke to the blog today to talk about her experiences in one of the locations and inspiration for her new historical fiction, Ladies of the Lake! LADIES OF THE LAKE by Cathy Gohlke GENRE: Historical Fiction (Christian) PUBLISHER: Tyndale House RELEASE DATE: […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Elaine Faber & Mrs. Odboddy’s Desperate Doings

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Elaine Faber & Mrs. Odboddy’s Desperate Doings

Posted June 4, 2023 / 4 Comments

Please join me in welcoming author Elaine Faber to the blog to talk about using historical facts in a novel – like her historical cozy mystery Mrs. Odboddy’s Desperate Doings! MRS. ODBODDY’S DESPERATE DOINGS by Elaine Faber SERIES: Mrs. Odboddy Mysteries #4 GENRE: Historical/WW2 Cozy Mystery PUBLISHER: Elk Grove Publications […]


Book Review: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

Book Review: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

Posted April 20, 2023 / 8 Comments

ONLY THE BEAUTIFUL by Susan Meissner GENRE: Historical Fiction (general market) PUBLISHER: Berkley RELEASE DATE: April 18, 2023 PAGES: 396 A heartrending story about a young mother’s fight to keep her daughter, and the winds of fortune that tear them apart by the USA Today bestselling author of The Nature […]


Book Review: Strong Currents by Delores Topliff

Book Review: Strong Currents by Delores Topliff

Posted March 11, 2023 / 4 Comments

STRONG CURRENTS by Delores Topliff SERIES: Columbia River Undercurrents #2 GENRE: Inspirational Historical Romance PUBLISHER: Scrivenings Press RELEASE DATE: February 21, 2023 PAGES: 335 Is any price too great to pay for love and freedom? When German Christian, Erika Hofer, opposes Hitler, church leader Dietrich Bonhoeffer helps her flee to […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Sarah Sundin & The Sound of Light

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Sarah Sundin & The Sound of Light

Posted February 23, 2023 / 44 Comments

I’m so excited to have author Sarah Sundin here to talk about her new book, The Sound of Light, and give us a peek at her writing spot where all these fabulous stories come to life! THE SOUND OF LIGHT by Sarah Sundin GENRE: Inspirational Historical Fiction/Romance PUBLISHER: Revell RELEASE […]


Book Review: Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff

Book Review: Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff

Posted February 8, 2023 / 8 Comments

CODE NAME SAPPHIRE by Pam Jenoff GENRE: Historical Fiction PUBLISHER: Park Row RELEASE DATE: February 7, 2023 PAGES: 368 A woman must rescue her cousin’s family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance during World War II 1942. Hannah Martel has narrowly escaped […]



Book Review: Within These Walls of Sorrow by Amanda Barratt

Book Review: Within These Walls of Sorrow by Amanda Barratt

Posted January 26, 2023 / 12 Comments

WITHIN THESE WALLS OF SORROW by Amanda Barratt A Novel of World War II Poland GENRE: Inspirational Historical Fiction PUBLISHER: Kregel RELEASE DATE: January 17, 2023 PAGES: 433 “As superbly written as it is haunting in its truth.” –Kate Breslin, best-selling author of For Such a Time Zosia Lewandowska knows […]




Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Death on a Deadline by Joyce St. Anthony

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): Death on a Deadline by Joyce St. Anthony

Posted November 14, 2022 / 5 Comments

DEATH ON A DEADLINE by Joyce St. Anthony SERIES: Homefront News Mysteries #2 GENRE: Historical Cozy Mystery PUBLISHER: Crooked Lane RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2022 PAGES: 288 Editor-in-chief Irene Ingram pencils in her newest mystery in Joyce St. Anthony’s second captivating Homefront News mystery, perfect for fans of Anne Perry […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Hope and a Prayer by Julie Lessman

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Hope and a Prayer by Julie Lessman

Posted October 7, 2022 / 42 Comments

A HOPE AND A PRAYER by Julie Lessman SERIES: Cousins O’Connor #2 GENRE: Inspirational Historical/WW2 Romance RELEASE DATE: October 1, 2022 PAGES: 500 She’s in love with her best friend. He’s in love with her cousin. But when the war reveals a gift so rare, will they be saved by […]



Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Kate Parker & Deadly Rescue

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Kate Parker & Deadly Rescue

Posted September 20, 2022 / 17 Comments

Please join me in welcoming Kate Parker to the blog today to share a fascinating glimpse at history and how it relates to her new historical cozy mystery, Deadly Rescue! DEADLY RESCUE by Kate Parker SERIES: Deadly #9 GENRE: Historical Cozy Mystery PUBLISHER: JDP Press RELEASE DATE: September 20, 2022 […]


Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Season of My Enemy by Naomi Musch

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Season of My Enemy by Naomi Musch

Posted June 22, 2022 / 7 Comments

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for Season of My Enemy by Naomi Musch, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! Keep reading for an excerpt! SEASON OF MY ENEMY by Naomi Musch SERIES: Heroines of WWII GENRE: Inspirational Historical Romance PUBLISHER: Barbour Fiction RELEASE DATE: June 1, 2022 PAGES: 256 “Get Your […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Cori Lynn & Hearts Under Fire

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Cori Lynn & Hearts Under Fire

Posted June 21, 2022 / 18 Comments

Please join me in welcoming author Cori Lynn to the blog today to chat about her debut novel, Hearts Under Fire! Cori Lynn is a novelist and screenwriter based in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to her latest novel, Hearts Under Fire, she has written multiple screenplays including two feature-length films. […]