Reviews by B Squared
Simply Delicious Amish Cooking
On 5/8 B Squared wrote: I have enjoyed browsing through the pages of Sherry Gore's "Simply Delicious Amish Cooking" cookbook. Aside from being just a collection of appealing recipes, the book is interspersed with photos of the Pinecraft community and short stories that welcome readers into the community. The ... Review of "Simply Delicious Amish Cooking"
The Heiress of Winterwood
On 4/19 B Squared wrote: Rating: 4 Stars~ ~ ~Review: "The Heiress of Winterwood" is a promising beginning to Sarah Ladd's new series "Whispers on the Moors." As a fan of period British dramas, this novel satiated my hunger for a elegant English love story, especially in the absence of Downton Abbey. There are ... Review of "The Heiress of Winterwood" by Sarah Ladd
Secretly Smitten
On 2/13 B Squared wrote: Secretly Smitten is the light-hearted follow-up compilation of short stories to Smitten, and it re-invites readers into the quaint small town life of Smitten, Vermont. The discovery of new or lost love is the focus of each of the stories; and ... Review of "Secretly Smitten" by Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter, and Diann Hunt
The Trouble With Cowboys
On 9/30 B Squared wrote: Denise concludes her Big Sky Romance series on a strong note. The Trouble with Cowboys is my favorite book of the series with two likable main characters and appearances by characters from the past two novels. This is the perfect weekend read, providing an escape to the wild and beautiful American ... Review of "The Trouble with Cowboys" by Denise Hunter
Starring Me
On 8/11 B Squared wrote: Starring Me is a quick read with a positive message for teens. Many of the young characters in the novel have or aspire to high-profile lifestyles. Although most teens aren't vying for a spot on a tv show or mingling with the President's children, the emotions and circumstances that the main characters ... Review of "Starring Me" by Krista McGee
The Wedding Dress
On 3/31 B Squared wrote: Enduring, finely detailed, beautiful, and inspiring. Rachel Hauck's newest novel The Wedding Dress evokes the same qualities of the plot's common thread: a timeless wedding dress. On the surface, the white wedding dress is just a dress; but as the story progresses, Hauck reveals a deeper symbolism. ... Review of "The Wedding Dress" by Rachel Hauck
Beyond Molasses Creek
On 1/27 B Squared wrote: Beyond Molasses Creek is an intriguing novel...from the cover and title to the plot within the pages. I am drawn to books that merge a few stories into one, but sometimes the concept is better than the execution. Beyond Molasses Creek is one of the successes. Nicole Seitz achieves the ideal harmony in ... Review of "Beyond Molasses Creek" by Nicole Seitz
Smitten
On 12/21 B Squared wrote: It is this real-life friendship that creates one seamless story about the trials, support, laughter, and love among friends and community members in Smitten, Vermont. Although each short story focuses on one of the four friends, Natalie, Julia, Shelby, or Reese, it progresses through the year as the ... Review of Smitten by Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, & Denise Hunter
His Steadfast Love
On 10/18 B Squared wrote: In her latest novel, Golden Keyes Parsons delves into America's tumultuous years when friends and neighbors turned into enemies on the battlefield. The plot begins in 1860, just before the start of the war and concludes at the war's end. As a result, readers see the struggles, heartaches, and uncertainties ... Review of His Steadfast Love by Golden Keyes Parsons
Beyond All Measure
On 5/15 B Squared wrote: Dorothy Love makes a definitive impression in the realm of Christian fiction with Beyond All Measure. The first novel in the Hickory Ridge Romance series sets the tone for what readers can expect from Love’s future novels. Beyond All Measure is set in a tumultuous time in the South, and it touches ... Beyond All Measure by Dorothy Love
Fairer than Morning
On 5/1 B Squared wrote: Fairer than Morning is a touching and inspiring novel, which has been appropriately compared to the works of Charles Dickens. The plights of abused apprentices and slaves are topics that are not generally covered in fiction novels. Unfortunately, such harsh realities are part of American history; but ... Fairer than Morning by Rosslyn Elliott
The Convenient Groom
On 3/27 B Squared wrote: Based on appearances, celebrity marriage counselor Kate Lawrence has it all. She has a successful career, and she is about to marry her fiance, Bryan, on the beautiful island of Nantucket. Hours before her highly publicized marriage ceremony and upcoming book release, ... The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter
Curiosities of the Civil War
On 2/27 B Squared wrote: Did you know that some wives, including General Grant's wife, actually followed their husbands from one battlefield to the next during the Civil War? Even after losing a limb, did you know that some soldiers returned to battle? Have you ever thought ... Curiosities of the Civil War by Webb Garrison
Save the Date
On 1/17 B Squared wrote: Jenny B. Jones' writing has that magical "IT" factor for me. She masterfully infuses Save the Date with just the right mixture of sarcasm, quirkiness, and serious moments that gives the story depth and keeps you turning the pages for more. The characters are like real people, with flaws and weaknesses. ... Save the Date by Jenny B. Jones
Softly and Tenderly
On 12/31 B Squared wrote: Softly & Tenderly is the second book in the Songbird series by Sara Evans and Rachel Hauck, which continues the story of Jade Benson. After being happily married for two years, Jade's life begins to unravel with the discovery that her husband, Max, has a young son from a previous ... Softly & Tenderly by Sara Evans and Rachel Hauck
The American Patriot's Almanac
On 11/9 B Squared wrote: The American Patriot's Almanac is a treasure trove of interesting facts and stories relating to America's past and present. Ranging from government-related topics to pop culture, this book contains subjects to interest a wide range of readers. Like the United States, this book is comprised of many ... The American Patriot's Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb