Showing posts with label Kristi Ann Hunter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kristi Ann Hunter. Show all posts

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Enchanting the Heiress - Hearts on the Heath - by Kristi Ann Hunter

 

Wonderfully Different ðŸ’•


I found this story to be different, and wonderfully so.
This story throws Harriet and Jonas together in a ruse of a writing collaboration. They work closely, with much of the story centered around the two of them, but with enough outside activity to keep things interesting. Jonas has no idea he can write, and Harriet intends to lead him to that conclusion. My absolute favorite scene was when he described wading in a stream, leading Harriet to want to experience it too. Her subsequent enjoyment of the experience was lovely.
"He kept looking at her. She looked back at him. Around them the breeze blew and the trees swayed. The water trickled on, but time seemed at a standstill. “‘He hath made everything beautiful in His time.’” The words seemed to breathe out of him, becoming part of the encompassing swirl of water and wind and sun."
I liked how they both had views of life that needed to make room for other possible ideas. This period romance was most enjoyable.

I was gifted this book for my honest opinion without expectation or compensation.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5 stars = Loved It

Bethany House Publishing 352 Pages
Series:
Hearts on the Heath
1. Vying for the Viscount
2. Winning the Gentleman
3. Enchanting the Heiress 

KristiAnnHunter.com

Publisher’s Synopsis: Miss Harriet Hancock enjoys playing the role of eccentric heiress, using her wealth and influence to cleverly and anonymously better the lives of those in Newmarket. Though she keeps people at a distance to protect a years-old secret, when her friend pleads for help on a personal project, Harriet can't resist.


Stable hand Jonas Fitzroy would do anything for his twin sister, even if it means seeking out the woman whose meddling ways have made him wary and suspicious. The last thing he expects is for Miss Hancock to request his help in writing a book. Intent on revealing her underlying plan, Jonas agrees.

As they work together, an unexpected friendship forms. But when things for once don't go according to Harriet's plan, she's left wondering if good intentions might not be enough. Is there a way to mend the broken pieces of her life? And will Jonas give her another chance at his heart?




Sunday, April 4, 2021

Sunrise Service and Winning the Gentleman

 

I had no idea my photo was captured & found it later on IG :)
Good morning, and blessed Resurrection Sunday to you!  I made it to Sunrise service this year and it was wonderful! They had a pancake breakfast fundraiser that was such a blessing to participate in as well.  Before we get to the book review, I also wanted to share this darling chick nature collage 2 of my daycare littles made this past week.


England, Sept 1817, Aaron Whitworth and Sophia Fitzroy are forced to work together when he accidentally hires her as a jockey. "Either God thought Aaron needed another lesson in perseverance, or the world wanted him to remember his proper place - or rather his lack of one."

Sophia is a talented rider, but she longs for more than the life of a circus performer. "Pressing her mouth into a stern line, Sophia adjusted her hold on the reins until they were taut enough to create a proper connection with her horse and pasted a smile on her face. One more show. One more evening. Then they would make their escape, running into the dark to find a new life that suited them all."

I particularly enjoyed Sophia's twin brother, Jonas, who was strong and wise, keeping them grounded in God's word, even when times were difficult or seemed hopeless.  I do hope he gets his own story.  "It's going to be all right, Soph. God promised to never fail us nor forsake us." He gave a twisted grin and a one-sided shrug. "Since Israel got that promise, besmirched though it was, what we're doing isn't going to send Him running."

Aaron is very reclusive and has built a protective shell around his heart. As I read "Was he getting lazy about keeping the parts of his life separate, or were people simply hammering their way in?" a jackhammer was literally hammering outside in my driveway.  Ha!

The support system Aaron finds actually surrounds him is touching: "There were varied qualities of clothing, varied levels of stable grime, and an absurd conglomeration of pasts that never should have brought them together, yet here they were. With him."

Staffordshire pearlware mug
1817-1832 Mayer & Newbold
Tea Quote: "Moving around the small space, shucking the trappings of polite society, and making himself a truly awful cup of tea, Aaron's muscles relaxed one by one." (smile)

The love story of Aaron and Sophia is very sweet and the setting of horses and stables in England is a lovely backdrop.

I am happy to recommend "Winning the Gentleman" with thanks to the publisher for a gifted copy. All opinions are mine alone without expectation or compensation.

4 Stars

Unless clearly defined on a website, I use the Goodreads Star Ratings System: 1= Did not like it, 2= It was ok, 3=Liked It, 4= Really liked it, 5=It was amazing

Kristi Ann Hunter
Author's Website

Bethany House Publishing 352 Pages 



I pray you enjoy this Easter season and find many good books to read and large cups of tea to savor.






Sunday, August 23, 2020

VYING FOR THE VISCOUNT by Kristi Ann Hunter

 

The new Hearts on the Heath series

Vying for the Viscount by Kristin Ann Hunter - Book 1- Hearts on the Heath, Available Aug. 4, 2020

***MOST ENJOYABLE, CLEAN, REGENCY ERA STORY***

I started reading mid-day and read until bedtime.  Finished in one sitting!  The idea of the 2 main characters helping each other find a good match is always interesting. I really like the brothers Aaron and Lord Rigsby. Both are supporting characters. They need to work out their issues & have stories of their own.  When old characters show up, particularly from Kristi's books, it's especially amusing. The verbal sparring in conversations is witty and adds to the reading. I appreciate that eventually Hudson asks to court Bianca properly and get to know each other better vs simply rushing into marriage.

"finally - he was going to step into the life he'd been waiting twenty-eight years to live. As the firstborn son of the firstborn son of the sixth Viscount Stildon, Hudson had always known his destiny. Assuming, of course, that he managed to stay alive and fulfill it.  Hiding away in India had been enough to protect Hudson from the schemes of a crazed uncle who wanted the title for himself, but it had meant exposure to other dangers."

Mrs. Snowey pressed her lips together in a
 tight frown.  Bianca merely smiled.




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I recommend this 4-star book. I received a complimentary eBook from the author, publisher & NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own without compensation or further expectation.

Bethany House Publishing

352 Pages

©8/4/2020

I use the Goodreads Star Ratings System: 1= Did not like it, 2= It was ok, 3=Liked It, 4= Really liked it, 5=It was amazing


Thursday, November 14, 2019

A Pursuit of Home - Fantastic New Regency Read


A Pursuit of Home – Haven Manor Book 3 - by Kristi Ann Hunter (one should read the previous Regency Era books in order)

***Fantastic Characters***
French Countryside, 1806 Jessamine Beauchene - wealthy, royal niece to the King of Verbonne, petite at age 15. Her family attacked in the middle of the night. Shoved into a hole in the floorboards with their family’s secrets.
[Absolutely one of my favorite scenes is when a beloved character from Kristi’s very first novel appears.]
The board lifted and the light from a single lantern revealed a pair of grey eyes… “What’s your name?” he asked. “Jess-“ hiccup – “Jess-” sniffle… “Well, Jess,” the man said, “I’m here to rescue you. How do you feel about going to England?”
[He is somewhat of a hero and definitely has amazing wit.  Without revealing too much I was thrilled to have him back!]
Marlborough, England, 1816
Ch. 1 Sometimes despite time, distance, and a significant amount of ignoring it, the past never quite went away. Over the past two days, everything Jess had run from had spilled over the wall of the past and covered her present like gravy. Lumpy, bitter, burnt gravy. Every emotion she’d worked hard to bury had risen to the surface, making her mind a muddled swarm of incomplete thoughts and sharp colors.
… her current situation irritated her … she was going to have to ask a very bothersome man for his assistance. She needed Derek Thornbury’s help. To get, she was going to have to ask him, which required talking to him, which required, which required being in the same room with him without taking her knife from its hidden sheath and stabbing him in the leg. A tall order, as the man was simply too vexing for words.
“I brought you tea.”
“I see that.” He crossed the room and lifted the top of the pot to gaze into the depths of the brown liquid. “Is it poisoned?”
…Derek was a scholar of antiquities. He worked with things created by dead people.  When he was working he might go days without a significant interaction with anyone who drew breath. Living people, quite inconveniently, required him to recall his manners and finish his sentences. Jess wasn’t merely an inconvenience, though. She was a massive complication, a mystery that was constantly changing, frustrating him to no end even as it kept enticing him closer.

Tea Quote: Anyone who insisted on foisting their romantic notions on her could find themselves with ipecac in their tea.


Faith Quote: …how important it was to seek God in the quiet times in order to know what to cling to in the chaos.
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Enjoyable story as always!

Thank you to Bethany House, the author and NetGalley for a copy. My opinion is my own and given freely. Keep updated on the author’s website, Kristi Ann Hunter dot com

Haven Manor Series:
“The Haven Manor series follows a group of women who take what could have been a life-crushing circumstance and turned it into an opportunity to help desperate women and their children from the same fate. Their pasts may have brought these women here, but God has an amazing future in store for them.” -Author’s Website
Book 0.5 A Search for Refuge (Margaretta’s Story) 03/2018 FREE eNovella (available in print 2019 in the 3 author collection Love At Last)
Book 1 A Defense of Honor (Kit’s Story) 06/05/2018
Book 1.5 Legacy of Love (Sarah’s Story) 10/2018 Novella in The Christmas Heirloom Collection featuring 4 different authors
Book 2 A Return of Devotion – Daphne’s Story - coming Feb. 5, 2019
Book 3 A Pursuit of Home - Jess's Story - 11/5/2019
CLICK HERE

Until next time, Hugs and a Cup of Tea (hopefully without ipecac or poison!)

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

A Return of Devotion 5 Star Book Review

Since it is pouring rain and has been for several days,
rather than staging my book, I am borrowing the Author's graphic.
A Return of Devotion – Haven Manor Book 2 - by Kristi Ann Hunter

***Another Superb Regency Era Read by Kristi Ann Hunter!***
We return to Haven House following book 1, A Defense of Honor, with preparations having been made for the owner to take up residence.  (It will be important to read book 1 prior to this one). 
Daphne Blakemoor, by all accounts, seems to be a daft, incapable housekeeper upon the arrival of Lord William Oswald, the new Marquis of Chemsford.  However, the Marquis bears so striking a resemblance to one of the children Daphne cares for that she is immediately struck dumb when she sees him.
The two have many questions they are able unable to voice or are not quite sure how to and various moments of hilarity, covert operations, and deep thoughts ensue.
Ch. 1 “It might be worth keeping Mrs. Brightmoor around simply for the plethora of surprises that came along with her.”
At times Daphne’s thoughts are so moving I felt them deeply and even cried for or with her.
Ch. 11 “She would never possess the ability or courage to guide anyone anywhere, but she could raise up a Joshua just as Moses had done.  These children…were her next generation. They were the ones God was preparing to go forth into the world and live for Him.
Daphne has a huge imagination! Ch. 11 “… leaving Daphne to go into her own pre-sleep routine. The one where she drifted away to a life other than the one she had.” Ok, that right there shook me! I have done that since I was a very young girl and never expected to read about someone else (even fictional) doing it too. I think it’s why my dream life is extremely crazy! ((smile))
I love the supporting character, Jess.  We know she was a spy, but not much beyond that.  She has mad knife and culinary skills and she makes me laugh a lot! Her sarcasm is on point. Ch. 19 “I could put a bit of foxglove in xxx’s breakfast,” Jess murmured. (xxx to avoid spoiler).  She also genuinely cares for the people around her, giving wise counsel and fierce devotion as needed.
William has wonderful strength of character. I really liked him. Ch. 34 “Forgiveness is an interesting thing. Unlike a lot of other things in life, it’s easy to ask for and hard to accept.”

Tea Moment: Ch. 2 “In the new woman’s hands was a tray. Steam rose from the teapot that sat in the center, surrounded by a cup, saucer, and an assortment of small sandwiches and biscuits.” … “As he bit into a biscuit, an explosion of flavors he couldn’t identify but refused to live the rest of his life without filled his mouth.”

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one in the series.

Thank you to Bethany House, the author and NetGalley for a copy. My opinion is my own and given freely. Keep updated on the author’s website, Kristi Ann Hunter dot com

Haven Manor Series:
“The Haven Manor series follows a group of women who take what could have been a life-crushing circumstance and turned it into an opportunity to help desperate women and their children from the same fate. Their pasts may have brought these women here, but God has an amazing future in store for them.” -Author’s Website
Book 0.5 A Search for Refuge (Margaretta’s Story) 03/2018 FREE eNovella (available in print 2019 in the 3 author collection Love At Last)
Book 1 A Defense of Honor (Kit’s Story) 06/05/2018
Book 1.5 Legacy of Love (Sarah’s Story) 10/2018 Novella in The Christmas Heirloom Collection featuring 4 different authors
Book 2 A Return of Devotion – Daphne’s Story - available Feb. 5, 2019
Coming Soon – Jess’s Story 

Hugs and a cup of tea,

Thursday, October 18, 2018

The Christmas Heirloom – Four Holiday Novellas of Love through the Generations



Legacy of Love, a Haven Manor Novella by Kristi Ann Hunter
•:*:•. A Wonderfully Heartwarming Christmas Tale .•:*:•
1827 Lancashire, England
Sarah Gooding plays piano and is companion to the elderly and frail Dowager Countess of Densbury, and she loves cake!
Mr. Randall Everard is a third son and therefore of little consequence to the earldom. However, he is the apple of his grandmother's eye and he has a deep love of cultivating the earth. 

The Dowager Countess has lived a full life and enjoys music, fellowship and practical jokes. She is both kind and formidable if trifled with. She wears a beautiful pendant her sweetheart gave her in her youth that often reminds her of the wonderful love they shared. This Christmas she has some very special ideas of how to celebrate and hopefully cultivate young love.
From this moment on we live life the way my grandmother did. We love Jesus. We love each other. And we let everyone else come along or get out of the way.”
I laughed out loud and I also cried. A wonderfully heartwarming Christmas tale.
(5 stars)


Gift of the Heart, a Novella by Karen Witemeyer
•°o•:*:•. Incredibly Sweet Story of Acceptance .•:*:• o°•
1890 Hope Springs, TX
After the death of her husband and losing nearly everything, Ruth and her seven-year-old daughter, Naomi, are starting over in the up-and-coming town of Hope Springs.  With scant few personal items, a beloved family heirloom is the only thing of value she possess. But, that will be given to her daughter one day, when true love comes to call.  Although she has reservations about so many things, she has gumption and the sheer will to provide for her daughter will push her past any doubts. Beauregard owns the local hotel. Heck, he owns most of the town. But his debilitation keeps him hidden away. That is until a fiery widow with a talkative little girl, a meddling best friend and a pesky cat pull him out of his shell.
Bo and Ruth are drawn to each other and find something they were each missing in their lives.
"When Ruth pushed open the door, warmth from the front room enveloped them like a welcoming hug. …  It left her feeling cherished, pampered. Loved?"
(5 stars)


A Shot at Love, a Sound of Rain Novella by Sarah Loudin Thomas
•°o•:*:•. Great little Romance in the Woods .•:*:• o°•
1958 Bethel, West VA
22-year-old Fleeta is a crack shot and can hold her own with any man. More of a tom-boy, she dreams of becoming a gunsmith but is beholden to her family.
1. "Fleeta whispered a prayer that…the ghost deer hadn’t been a sign of anything bad. There were rumors about him."
2. "She’d had her fill of men. She’d take care of herself and never look to a husband for anything."
Hank Chapin is a timber man but is getting restless for something new, and perhaps settling down.
He collects guns, and when he’s invited home for the holidays with his best friend Judd, he decides to enter the local turkey shoot with his brand new Remington 740 Woodsmaster rifle.  Little does he know what he’s in for when he meets the attractive and strong-willed Fleeta hidden behind a pile of masculine clothing and a Winchester 1890 rifle.
3. "He had the definite sense he could no more hold on to her than he could a gossamer cloud of mist."

TEA MOMENT: “The best apologies have something to hold them, maybe a bunch of flowers you cut out in the woods, or a tin of tea from the store. The words are the main thing, but it’s nice to have something to remember them by."
Great little romance in the woods that draws you in and moves right along.
(4 stars)


Because of You a Bradford Sisters Romance Novella by Becky Wade
•°o•:*:•. Maddie and Leo find their way through Christmas to Each Other .•:*:• o°•
Present Day, Merryweather, WA
27 year old Maddie Winslow and 31-year-old Leo Donnelly have a unique connection. Maddie is compassionate and a people person who works in a sweet shop. Leo is a bookish professor and rather shy, and dad to three year old Charlie. When they are paired up at church to work the “Mission – Christmas” project together and bless Kim and her a daughters, a local family in need, they spend more time together than just the occasional run-in they might have expected during the holiday season.  
“I’m not on my own. God is still with me and God still provides. He always makes a way.”
(3 stars)

Bethany House Pub. (c) 2018
Karen Witemyer kindly sent me a complimentary book in the hopes of a favorable review with no further compensation.
4 stars overall
The stories are cozy with just enough Christmas to delight, but not be overwhelming if you read it in October like me!! 

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

A Defense of Honor by Kristi Ann Hunter

It's book release day for this wonderful installment in the new Haven Manor series from most excellent author, Kristi Ann Hunter.

I was so excited when the golden envelope arrived! I immediately took it out to the garden to photograph!

I could not put this book down and read the entire thing on Saturday!  I enjoyed every minute of it.

A Defense of Honor – Haven manor Book 1 - by Kristi Ann Hunter
London – 1816
Graham, Lord Wharton, is bored with balls; bored with high society; bored with life in general.  That is until a chance encounter with a lady in a green ball gown catches him off guard.  Compelled to investigate he is faced with the most unusual person he has come across in a long time.  However, mystery and danger seem to follow her and she might not be the best diversion after all.
Katherine FitzGilbert is determined to right the wrongs of the well-to-do’s indiscretions and protect those who need her.  She may not be able to change the past, but she will do everything she can to see to the future of those she has secreted away.  With the help of some dear friends, including Mr. Nash Banfield, the wonderful solicitor from the introductory FREE eNovella, A Search for Refuge, she is doing her best to provide a calm and serene life for her charges out in the country.  That is until things begin to unravel.

AAAAGHH! The word was supposed to read
STURDY, not study! ;/
I really enjoyed the characters and story.  I especially liked that while the subject matter (pre-marital relations) behind the story can be an ugly one, the author wrote it in a very comfortable way, never subjecting us to an overly descriptive scene like some authors do. I absolutely adore the scene in Ch. 6 with Graham and little Daniel in Mrs. Lancaster’s shop . And when Graham takes his friend, Aaron Whitworth, around to his tenants and introduces him in a very special way, I was laughing out loud. 

Tea Moment: Ch. 30 Daphne brought tea with her to the back porch that night. She sat on the steps next to Kit and offered a mug before sipping her own drink in quiet serenity. 


I recommend this book and look forward to future installments. 
My favorite bookmark
& gardenias from my garden.
Read: 6/3/2018 - Reviewed: 6/5/2018 / ☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you to Bethany House and the lovely author for this paperback copy. My opinion is my own and given freely. Keep updated on the author’s website, Kristi Ann Hunter dot com

Haven Manor Series
“The Haven Manor series follows a group of women who take what could have been a life-crushing circumstance and turned it into an opportunity to help desperate women and their children from the same fate. Their pasts may have brought these women here, but God has an amazing future in store for them.” -Author’s Website
Read my review here: My Review
A Return of Devotion – Daphne’s Story - coming Feb. 2019
Coming Soon – Jess's Story

Until next time, hugs and a cup of tea! 
Drink Tea, Read Books, Be Happy :)

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

ALL FOR LOVE - 3 HISTORICAL ROMANCE NOVELLAS

ALL for LOVE – A Historical Romance 3 Novella Collection © 2018 Bethany House

The Boden Birthright – Cimarron Legacy Series Novella by Mary Connealy
Boston, Mass August 1852 / New Mexico Territory
The Bradford family is extremely wealthy has been caring for the grandson Cole Boden ever since his mother and baby sister passed away during childbirth.  Chance Boden, Cole’s father, lives in the opulent house but grief holds him hostage. One day, he snaps back to reality and decides to start fresh with his son.  They head off with a plan and stop along the way at the home of Frank Chastain and his daughter, Veronica who just happen to own 1/4 million acres in New Mexico Territory.  There is an instant attraction between Veronica and Chance, and she is especially taken with his son Cole.  Frank becomes a good friend to Chance and teaches him the ways of ranching in this hard wilderness.  The story is packed with details and takes an abrupt turn forcing big decisions. Plenty of prayer and presence of God.  I cried a lot and really enjoyed it. Originally pub. in 2016 as an eNovella – now I want to look into and read the rest of the series!
5 STARS

A Lady of Esteem – A Hawthorne House Series Novella by Kristi Ann Hunter
London, 1812 Regency Era
At 10 years, Amelia Stalwood was foisted onto extended family to care for.  Eventually, she was sent to one of their homes to live with a staff and governess and essentially forgotten. She made the best of her life, befriending the staff of the home as well as staff members all over town, fully expecting to have to go into service one day when she was of an age to no longer be a burden.
Anthony Pendleton, Marquis of Raebourne has recently committed his life to Christ and has returned to London to reestablish his place in society.  Arriving three days early, he runs headlong into Amelia cleaning his library bookcases of all things, despite the fact he does not recall her being in his employment.
The two continue to run into one another and the story develops in an unexpected and delightful way and God’s presence is felt.  Most enjoyable. Originally pub. in 2015 as an eNovella – and the other 4 books in the series are wonderful! Read them all!
5 STARS
From Author’s Website:
“The Hawthorne House Series follows a set of aristocratic siblings led by the Duke of Riverton. Set from 1812 - 1815, these stories show how beautiful life, love, and family can be when you let God be a part of them.”
(4.5 novels)
0.5 A Lady of Esteem – originally an eNovella – 7/1/2015 & now available in paperback as noted above.
1. A Noble Masquerade –  9/8/2015 You’ve Got Mail, Regency Style
2. An Elegant Façade –  7/5/2016
3. An Uncommon Courtship – 1/3/2017
4. An Inconvenient Beauty –  09/2017

At Your Request – an Apart From the Crowd Series Novella by Jen Turano
New York City, Jan. 1883
Although I read this story when it was first released as an eNovella, I am delighted to read it again. It makes me want to visit the wallflowers in books 1 and 2 again, and wonderfully anticipate book 3!
Miss Wilhelmina Radcliff is reunited with her dearest childhood friend, Mr. Edgar Wanamaker, at a ball of all places and is mortified to have him see her fall in society from debutant to social secretary. While wallflowers are supposed to be quiet and sullen, the ones we meet here are anything but! Edgar, having made his way in the world, has returned seeking a wife and wondering what became of Wilhelmina.  Finding her at a ball in a most awkward position, he cannot help but be amused and lend a hand.  Jen has such a delightful way of crafting a story. I quickly found myself laughing and smiling over the unexpected scenes, wonderful tea moments, a horse named Mr. Merriweather and charming human characters from the gilded age.
5 STARS
Apart From the Crowd Series
0.5 At Your Request – originally an eNovella Prequel 2017
1. Behind the Scenes April 2017
2. Out of the Ordinary Nov. 2017
3. Caught by Surprise coming July 2018


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Until next time; hugs and a cup of tea!
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Thursday, March 8, 2018

FREE to download NEW REGENCY READ



A Search for Refuge (A Haven Manor Novella) by Kristi Ann Hunter

•°o•:*:•.A MOST ENJOYABLE REGENCY READ.•:*:• o°•

Marlborough, England 1804
Margaretta Fortescue arrives tired and dusty in Marlborough after 3 days of changing mail coaches to try and escape danger. She heads for a small grocer to ease her grumbling stomach, only to meet with Mrs. Lancaster who is the friendly and chatty proprietor.  Little does she know she has been followed by the local solicitor, Mr. Nash Banfield who has promised to look after the elderly widow and ensure no damsels in distress or worse, take advantage of Mrs. Lancaster.
However, Mrs. Lancaster has her own ideas and regularly makes herself available for helping those in need in accordance with God’s will.
Nash and Margaretta each have reason to be untrusting, but over time begin to allow small chips in their armor.  As the story unfolds more things to come to light and concerns for the characters grow.  Mrs. Lancaster is wonderful and hopefully, we see more of her in the series. Ch. 3 “Margaretta didn’t know what to think of the way the old woman sprinkled God and the Bible into her conversation as casually as a Londoner might mention the traffic or haze.  Even though she’d been attending church her entire life, Margaretta hadn’t ever thought to make Jesus quite that versatile.  She’d left Him in church where He seemed to belong, but Mrs. Lancaster appeared to think He belonged everywhere.”
Tea Moment: Ch. 6 “A cup of tea was pressed into her hands, and she sipped it gratefully, letting the hot liquid sooth her tight throat and settle her jumpy stomach.  After half a cup, she almost felt normal again.”
5 stars. Highly recommend.

© 2018 Bethany House - March 6, 2018
129 pages
Thank you to Bethany House and the lovely author for a complimentary eCopy. My opinion is my own and given freely. Keep updated on the author’s website, Kristi Ann Hunter dot com
Read & Reviewed: 03/08/2018

Haven Manor Series
“The Haven Manor series follows a group of women who take what could have been a life-crushing circumstance and turned it into an opportunity to help desperate women and their children from the same fate. Their pasts may have brought these women here, but God has an amazing future in store for them.” -Author’s Website
Book 0.5 A Search for Refuge (Margaretta’s Story) 03/2018
Currently available for free download here

Book 1 - A Defense of Honor (Kit’s Story) 06/2018
Coming Soon – Daphne’s Story
Coming Soon – Jess’s Story 
Until next time friends; hugs and a cup of tea,





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