Gleaning some good reads to share from my reading addiction. All of these are Historical Romance, set in different eras and areas of America. I love Historical fiction, romance in particular.

Song For the Hunter by Naomi Musch

I was so excited to learn the sequel to Naomi Musch’s Mist O’er The Voyageur  released recently. Song For The Hunter tells the story of Bridgett’s half-brother Benjamin and the widow Camilla.  Naomi isn’t afraid to share the gritty side of history.  The story not only entertains but educated me about the time after the French and Indian War before America claimed the lands in what is present day Wisconsin along the Saint Lawrence River. Musch sprinkles Ojibway and French words and phrases throughout the story, reminding the reader of time and place.

As in all of Musch’s books I felt I’d stepped through the pages of time and joined Camilla on her journey. The characters struggle against their attraction to their happily-ever-after stayed within the culture of the time, rather than putting a twenty-first century heroine in a historic setting.

The author perfectly wove the faith thread throughout the story. Powerful in its subtleness. Naomi always does a fantastic job of creating a wondrous story full of historical facts and sweet romance. Naomi Much has become one of my favorite authors.

Book Blurb

Tragedy brought them together. Now truth might tear them apart.

Wed to a trading company partner to escape life in Montreal under her harsh father’s thumb, Camilla Bonnet finds herself widowed and pregnant in the Upper Country frontier. When her brother fails to return for her from Fort William, she is cast on the mercy of the trading post owner’s family. She also draws comfort from Bemidii Marchal, a Métis hunter who soothes away her misgivings as he finds his own refuge on Lake Superior’s Madeline Island.

Bemidii’s thoughts of courting a maiden are cut short when he raises his knife against a company man at Fort William’s Great Rendezvous. No one will believe he killed to protect his sister—least of all the beautiful Frenchwoman on Madeline Island who stirs his affections—not when she learns that her brother is dead and Bemidii stands accused of his murder. As the sharp blade of truth divides them, will Bemidii survive the justice of powerful men who are a law unto themselves?

Gabriel’s Atonement by Vickie  McDonough

I knew very little about the Oklahoma Land Rush before reading this story. Setting the story of former gambler Gabriel Coulter and Lara Talbot, struggling widow during this historic event, made it richer in the telling. Although I thought the forgiveness Gabriel sought came a bit too easily, I still enjoyed the story. McDonough gave Gabriel a few enemies to deal with, and Lara’s sister made her life more difficult than it needed to be. As they both struggle with their attraction, they must deal with the question of faith and trusting God for the outcome. I was often surprised at the turn of events which kept me turning pages. This is the second of McDonough’s books I’ve read and I’ll be putting more on my to-read-list.

Book Blurb

All Gabriel Coulter ever wanted was to live a comfortable life as a successful gambler, but a confrontation with a disgruntled cowboy who’d just lost his monthly pay to Gabe leads to a family man dying in his arms. Even though it was self-defense, the only way Gabe knows to get rid of his guilt is to return the money he won to the man’s wife. Lara Talbot sees Gabe as a derelict like her husband and wants nothing to do with him–not even the much-needed money he’s offered her. But as she struggles to provide for her family and makes plans to claim property in the upcoming Oklahoma land rush in hopes of finally having a permanent home, she wonders if God might have sent the meddling man to help.

Legacy of Love by Linda Shenton Matchett

I love reading about Pinkerton Agents and interesting locations set in days gone by. So Legacy of Love was a must-read. Amy ) fleed her wealthy life and is content being a waitress in a café in small town Washington. Rueben Jesop is still reeling from the death of his partner and the simple assignment of accompanying Amy back to Boston to collect her inheritance didn’t seem to difficult. But Amy does not trust men, especially those from the east who want to take her back to her past. Rueben is willing to bide his time hoping to persuade her to travel with him while guarding his heart. This is a sweet romance

Book blurb:

Will their love come at a cost?

Escaping Boston to avoid a marriage of convenience aimed at garnering society’s respect for her family name in the shadow of her father’s war profiteering, Meg Underwood settles in Spruce Hill, Oregon. Despite leaving behind the comforts of wealth, she’s happy. Then the handsome Pinkerton agent, Reuben Jessop, arrives with news that she’s inherited her aunt’s significant estate, and she must return home to claim the bequest. Meg refuses to make the trip. Unwilling to fail at his mission, Reuben gives her until Christmas to prove why she should remain in Spruce Hill and give up the opportunity to become a woman of means. When he seems to want more than friendship, she wonders if her new-found wealth is the basis of his attraction.

I’ll be posting reviews every month. Who is your favorite auth\or? Whats your favorite genre? I might post one of your favorites in the future.