The Ruby by(Sisters of the Porcelain Doll, 4) Cara Grandle

 ABOUT THE BOOK

Secrets threaten to destroy their future unless they trust each other.

Cora Mae Reynolds flees to Oregon Territory to escape an arranged marriage. She hopes to reunite with Rose, one of her Porcelain Doll Sisters, and create a safe, new life. Her plans are upended when she suffers a wagon accident. As Cora Mae recovers with no memory of her past, she wonders where she was headed, who placed the engagement ring on her finger, and who might be looking for her.

Reed McCormick struggles to save his ranch while caring for his sister and two nieces. He’s about to lose it all when a dark-haired beauty crashes into his life. His family takes her in, an arrangement that helps all involved. But he’s keeping a secret.

Working together to unravel her past and his family mystery, Cora Mae and Reed must find a way to discover and live the truth…before his loan is called due and her jilted fiancé hunts her down.

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MY THOUGHTS.....

Fleeing from an arranged marriage, escaping by a wagon train to the Oregon Trail, and a bout with amnesia.... how much more can a young woman endure? Apparently. much more if you are Cora Mae Reynolds! Author Cara Grandle shares Cora's, aka Sunny's, adventure in an exciting tale that's steeped in history, sweetened by romance, and flavored with a classic villain! Archie was determined to avenge his sister's death and marrying Cora was the way to accomplish it. I was repulsed by his actions but able to see why he yearned for revenge!

This is my first time reading a book by this author and I was impressed with her character development. Cora May felt betrayed by her father and longed to be reunited with "the only people in the world who cared about her fate: Rose, Heather, and Rebecca". There were so many obstacles and so much to overcome! Would she ever remember why she was running away? Could she survive the journey and find the peace that she longed for?

The Ruby is the fourth book in the Sisters of the Porcelain Doll series, but it's written as a standalone. If you enjoy historical romance that keeps you turning the pages, grab a copy of this book!

I received a complimentary copy but there was no obligation for a positive review. These are my own thoughts.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cara Grandle is an author of inspirational historical romance novels set in 1800s Oregon Territory. She loves to weave heartwarming tales where the underdog overcomes.

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River of Peril (Spies of the Civil War, #5) by Sandra Merville Hart

ABOUT THE BOOK

Amnesia stole his memory, and now he’s fighting for the wrong side.

Orphaned and alone at sixteen, Felicity has found solace in serving others as a volunteer nurse. When she discovers her Confederate soldier beau, Luke Shea, among the wounded in her ward, her worst nightmares come true. Luke's shrapnel wound has stolen his memory, leaving him with no recollection of their love or his past. As Felicity struggles with the loss of the man she once knew, she turns her attention to the service of her broken country. But the more she learns about the brutal war, the more she realizes she can no longer stay silent. She becomes a Union spy, plunging herself into danger.

When Luke Shea awakens in a hospital with no memory of the last five years, he’s shocked to hear he's been fighting against the Union he once so strongly supported. And when he learns of his past courtship with his nurse, Felicity, he struggles to understand the man he was, and what the amnesia seems to be hiding from him. Unable to pursue a relationship with Felicity until he uncovers his past, Luke throw himself back into the service of his country—this time as a Union Spy.

Will the danger lurking at every turn rob them of a second chance for love and the future they both crave?

MY THOUGHTS.....

This is the fifth book in the Spies of the Civil War series and author Sandra Merville Hart has never been better! River of Peril is loaded with drama, brimming with emotions, and charged with romance, but the historical accuracy is what I appreciated most! This book proves once again just how devastating the Civil War was. Hart's intensive research is evident in her vivid portrayal of the fear and misery that Vicksburg citizens experienced as the Union Army continued to invade Mississippi. The constant danger and extreme anxiety could have been crippling but Hart includes a message of faith, hope, love, and forgiveness!

If you enjoy history and suspense that's buffered with hope, faith, and inspiration, grab a copy of River of Peril. Hart makes history come alive in this captivating historical Christian romance!

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Award-Winning and Amazon Bestselling Author Sandra Merville Hart is thrilled that her next Civil War series “Spies of the Civil War” will release in 2022! Book 1 of the series, Avenue of Betrayal, is set in Washington DC in 1861. Boulevard of Confusion and Byway to Danger (Books 2 & 3) are set in Richmond, Virginia, in 1862. Actual historical spies will influence the lives of fictional characters in a series where everyone has secrets.

Sandra is on the Planning Committee for Faith & Fellowship Book Festival. She served in the past as Executive Editor for DevoKids.com where she also contributed many historical articles. She teaches writer workshops. She's a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and other writer groups.

Sandra Merville Hart loves to uncover little-known yet fascinating facts about our American history to include in her stories and drags her husband along on her adventures. Thankfully, he also enjoys these fact-finding missions.

Connect with Sandra on her blog, Historical Nibbles, where readers find posts relating to historical food/recipes, book reviews, and American history.

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Please check out my reviews of the other books in this series!

SPIES OF THE CIVIL WAR

Avenue of Betrayal

Boulevard of Confusion

Byway to Danger

Streams of Courage

River of Peril

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