Musings by Erin

  Rachel Fordham is a newer author on the historical romance scene, but her books are full of great characters, sweet romance and small town charm. Her upcoming release Beyond Ivy Walls adds a Beauty and the Beast vibe, along with some fun settings, such as a feather duster factory and a roller skating rink! It also includes some differing family dynamics amongst each of the characters. Here's a bit about the book:  Iowa, 1903 All of Monticello believes Otis Taylor has been away fostering his musical genius. But the truth is that his father exiled him long ago, rejecting Otis’s appearance and the scars that came with it. Now that he is the last living Taylor, Otis has covertly returned to settle his family’s affairs and rid himself of his past for good. However, he soon discovers that he may not have been the only discarded Taylor and begins a tireless search for his missing niece. At twenty-three years old, Sadie West left her family farm and found employment at the Hoag feat...

When looking for a historical romance that I know will be fraught with humor, include wonderful characters, have a hint of mystery and an altogether fabulous story line, I know I need look no further than Jen Turano. Meeting Her Match is the 3rd and final installment in the Matchmakers series. While the story can definitely stand alone, Camilla has shown up in the other 2 books and there are some story elements that have built on the other stories in this series. They're well fleshed out in this one though, so you will not be lost without having read the others. Unlike the other 2 books, this book steps away from New York relatively early in the story and comes to the Ohio Valley. I really enjoyed the change in scenery and the hilarity that ensues when you bring a member of the New York 400 to West Virginia. Here's a bit about the story: Miss Camilla Pierpont, a renowned matchmaker and influential member of the New York Four Hundred, has vowed never to marry after suffering a d...

Heather Day Gilbert is a name I've followed off and on for a number of years. Her Murder in the Mountains was one of my favorites! Her recent books have been more "general market" than "Christian fiction" though, so she's fallen off of my radar a bit. However, when I heard about this one, I definitely wanted to snatch it up! With a main character who is an author with autism and it being a psychological thriller, I was immediately enticed and requested an advance copy, which I was thrilled to receive! It had all the plot twists and turns of a thriller, without keeping me up all night. Here's a bit about the book: Her readers love her... but one has gotten a little too attached. Alexandra Dubois, a NYT bestselling author, has made a name for herself by crafting twisted serial killers in her romantic suspense series. When threatening notes from an "invested reader" escalate into violence, Alex has to admit she's not safe in her own home. Alth...