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Heaven and Earth
by Kathleen Eagle
"Epic story of journey through the west."
Posted January 26, 2023

For Katherine Fairfield, her journey started as an adventure of sorts but ends up being a test of survival. Quite innocently, Katherine is accompanying her new husband across the western territories to serve as missionaries. Their mission is to assist in the "civilizing" of the Native Americans they would Read more...

Sweet Home Alaska
by Jennifer Snow
"life is filled with so many choices"
Posted January 25, 2023

SWEET HOME ALASKA by Jennifer Snow is a story about choices. Some choices are made after planning and deliberating for the future, while others made due to circumstances rather than by original intention. In the Read more...

The Wedding Gift
by Carolyn Brown
"Three charming tales of weddings and their angst"
Posted January 25, 2023

THE WEDDING GIFT is three stories gifted to us by Carolyn Brown. She’s a master of love and marriage stories. All Carolyn Brown books are designed to entertain us and leave us with big smiles on our faces Read more...

One Night Rancher & Need Me, Cowboy
by Maisey Yates
"Great addition to this family-centric cowboy romance series."
Posted January 24, 2023

The third book in Maisey Yates's Carson’s of Lone Rock series, ONE NIGHT RANCHER revolves around this family that has seen its share of triumphs, sorry, and joy. Having read both of the first installments Read more...

The Backup Plan
by Jill Shalvis
"Three erstwhile friends come together to honor a grumpy old lady."
Posted January 17, 2023

You know you are in revered company the moment you open anything written by Jill Shalvis. She is truly in a class of her own and her fans kvell over books filled to the rim with incomparable characters and dialog. Case in point, Read more...

Picnic in Someday Valley
by Jodi Thomas
"Always a treat. This latest Jodi Thomas continues her magic."
Posted January 16, 2023

What a ragtag group of characters Jodi Thomas has created in PICNIC IN SOMEDAY VALLEY. First impression is that living in this time and place is certainly no picnic for its folk. They work hard and seem to have difficulty Read more...

Colorado Country
by Diana Palmer
"Fun to revisit two republished novellas"
Posted January 12, 2023

COLORADO COUNTRY contains two Diana Palmer novellas previously published as standalones and in Christmas collections namely Christmas With My Cowboy and Christmas Kisses With My Cowboy. As a huge fan of this author, I had already Read more...

Wishing on a Christmas Cowboy
by Sara Richardson
"A journey to discover what she has been missing."
Posted January 8, 2023

Lies and secrets are at the bottom of the latest book by Sara Richardson. In WISHING ON A CHRISTMAS COWBOY we learn about a young woman’s life pretty much along with her. So many things in Kyra’s life were built on a very shaky ground Read more...

Dinner on Primrose Hill
by Jodi Thomas
"Get ready to smile, laugh out loud, and sigh with wonder as the storyline unfolds..."
Posted January 4, 2023

After finishing reading another novel Jodi Thomas, I was reminded of how much I love her writing. I was pleased to find DINNER ON PRIMROSE HILL waiting to be read on my Kindle--lucky me. As always, I was Read more...

Three Cowboys and a Baby
by Kate Pearce
"Everything changes when a baby turns up at the ranch..."
Posted January 3, 2023

I know what you are probably thinking. I certainly did when this title came up to review. Three men and a baby was a lovely movie about three guys managing, sometimes rather awkwardly, taking care of a baby. But that is where the comparison ends in Read more...

Christmas Ransom
by B.J. Daniels
"Getting out of a really tight spot"
Posted December 30, 2022

In CHRISTMAS RANSOM, B. J. Daniels treats us to a bank robbery crime story that is filled with psychotic and unsavory characters. The bank robber himself is a sloppy mess of a human being. But there are others that hang Read more...

The Last Straw
by Sharon Sala
"Series culminating with a bang."
Posted December 30, 2022

Sharon Sala just stretched her literary creativity to its max with her newest, and may I say, most riveting book, THE LAST STRAW. Sharon Sala’s writing mojo has reached its peak with this one. There’s quite Read more...

Falling for His Fake Girlfriend
by Shannon Stacey
"Be prepared to be dazzled."
Posted December 28, 2022

FALLING FOR HIS FAKE GIRLFRIEND by Shannon Stacey is a great story that grabs at your heart rather immediately and has you laughing out loud frequently. FALLING FOR HIS FAKE GIRLFRIEND is a winner. Those who know this prolific author won't be surprised. It's her stock in Read more...

All Roads Lead to You
by Jackie Ashenden
"Realism that touches your very soul."
Posted December 28, 2022

We are all products of our past. Things that happened, events that had the power to move the trajectory of our lives. Some distinct and clearly remembered. Others hid in the recesses of our minds. Problem is that memories have a strange habit of popping up at some inopportune Read more...

Hope Creek
by Janet Dailey
"Strong family dynamics star in this story."
Posted December 28, 2022

HOPE CREEK is a work by the family of Janet Dailey. Unfinished manuscripts and ideas were left when Janet Dailey passed. Her books are published with her name as the author, but in reality, it Read more...

A Match Made at Christmas
by Patricia Davids
"Lovely story enmeshed with traditions and community"
Posted December 28, 2022

A MATCH MADE AT CHRISTMAS is the first book in the Amish genre that I've ever read or reviewed. Considering that I've been doing this for over twenty years now that might sound strange. I get to choose what books Read more...

The Wedding Ranch
by Nancy Naigle
"Romance and optimism take center stage in this lovely story"
Posted December 5, 2022

Life is filled with many ups and downs. THE WEDDING RANCH was created by Nancy Naigle as the perfect illustration of just that. When we seem headed down the wrong path in life, we have Read more...

The Matchmaker and the Cowboy
by Robin Bielman
"Male lead is actually rather swoon-worthy in this lovely tale of finding true love."
Posted November 15, 2022

THE MATCHMAKER AND THE COWBOY is part of Robin Bielman’s Windsong series. Special note – they can easily be read out of order. You are going to meet some fabulous characters and enjoy sassy, fun dialog along this matchmaking adventure Read more...

The Sandcastle Hurricane
by Carolyn Brown
"The feel good story of the year."
Posted November 15, 2022

Doesn’t matter what book I’m reading or what project I’m planning. When I get a new Carolyn Brown book, everything else gets pushed to the side. The same happened when I received THE SANDCASTLE HURRICANE. Immediately you see the imprint Carolyn Brown has Read more...

Alaska for Christmas
by Jennifer Snow
"Amazing visit to vast lands of Alaska"
Posted November 15, 2022

Have you ever been to Alaska? I highly recommend it. The most amazing place to visit and see first-hand just how life is in a place that is mostly winter, cold, snow, ice, bears, moose, and so much more. The folk that call Alaska home are impressively resilient Read more...

Sandra Wurman

An avid reader for all my life and reading is one of my passions. I’ve been an independent reviewer for several years now and have covered just about every genre from a vast number of publishers and authors. Another perk of reviewing is getting a first glimpse of new and upcoming works from talented authors. As a reviewer I have had the fortune to meet new authors and become reacquainted with some tried and true ones. One of the most rewarding aspects of reviewing is having your work acknowledged by authors and/or publishers. The inclusion of one of my reviews on a book jacket or on an author’s website is a supreme compliment and always appreciated. With the advent and broad adoption of the e-reader the scope of available works to be reviewed has increased exponentially making the job of the reviewer ever more challenging as the selection of works becomes vast beyond belief. My goal is simple – to deliver a fair and honest review. I take this very seriously as I respect my readers and they can depend on my appraisal of fiction as well as various crafts and cooking. My main focus is fiction but occasionally something from another genre catches my eye.

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Re: Heartache Falls (11:34am April 28, 2011):

Okay I'm hooked - definitely have three more books to add to my must read list. Dogs love us unconditionally - you can't really say that about anyone or anything else. My Maxwell will always have a special place in our hearts along with our Coco and Shani. Now we have a rescue grand doggie Annie who loves her little girl sooo much.