About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Girl from Tomorrow's Town (Enduring Hope #5) by Naomi Dawn Musch

The Girl from Tomorrow's Town (Enduring Hope #5)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Past and Present Collide on the Railway
 
When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.

Lily Mae Dodge flees Wyoming by night to find her mother, who sent her west on an orphan train ten years ago. After she's arrested in Chicago, help comes from a man with a rare vision impairment whom she only just met on a train. Francis Basnett is a roustabout for the famous Hagenbeck-Wallace circus, where he helps Lily gain employment. Their friendship grows into more, and it seems Lily is closer than ever to finding her mother. . .until the night a rogue troop train slams into the stalled circus train, killing dozens and splintering hope.



MY THOUGHTS.....

Author Naomi Musch truly understands the formula for great historical fiction. Find a little-known subject or event, research it extensively, and then weave a fascinating fictional story around those facts. This is a perfect description of The Girl from Tomorrow's Town, the newest book in the Enduring Hope series. I wasn't familiar with the famous Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus or the train crash that occurred one fateful night in 1918, near Hammond, Indiana. Many circus performers died, many more were seriously injured, and most of their true identities are unknown to this day.


Endearing characters, vivid descriptions, and a captivating look at circus life make this a compelling story! Lily Mae Dodge was sent west on the Orphan Train, but she's now heading back east to search for her mother. This search introduces her to Francis Bassett and the performers of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus and eventually leads to her involvement in the tragic train crash. I felt the terror, heard the sounds, and experienced the shock during the crash, along with Lily Mae's desperation when she couldn't find Francis. What follows is a story of faith, hope, and the search for 'happily-ever-after'. I highly recommend The Girl from Tomorrow's Town to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. These are my own thoughts.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars 


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Naomi Musch is an award-winning author who writes from a deer farm in the pristine north woods of Wisconsin, where she and  her husband Jeff live as epically as God allows near the families of their five adult children. When not in the physical act of writing or spending time loving on her passel of grandchildren, she can be found plotting stories as she roams around the farm, snacks out of the garden, and relaxes in her vintage camper. Naomi is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, the Wisconsin Writers’ Association, and the Lake Superior Writers.

She loves engaging with others. You can connect with her on her  Website     Facebook     Twitter     Instagram     Pinterest


 
ENDURING HOPE SERIES

The Angel of Second Street by Barbara Tifft Blakey
The Daughter of Shiloh by Terri J. Haynes
The Caregiver at Wounded Knee by Debbie Lee
The Girl from Tomorrow's Town by Naomi Dawn Musch



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Friday, June 5, 2026

Find Me in the Lyrics (Jonathon Island / Season 2 Book 4) by Christina Miller

Find Me in the Lyrics (Jonathon Island | Season 2 Book 4)
ABOUT THE BOOK

She tried to find her own voice and failed. He buried his melody in grief. Together, they might write the lyrics to a whole new life.

A country star who's never been "just Ariel." A guitarist who traded his music for a hotel ledger. One summer that changes everything.

Ariel Sullivan has sold out arenas, won awards, and built a career most artists only dream of—but always as half of "Miss Dahlia and Ariel." When she secretly records a solo album and it's rejected, she's left questioning everything. A month on the tiny Michigan island where she was born might give her space to figure out who she is without the spotlight.

She didn't expect to find answers in a crumbling hotel. Or in him.

Caleb Kennedy should be on tour with his Christian rock band, not dealing with burst pipes, displaced guests, and a grandfather who won't let him into the locked parlor wing. But family duty called, and Caleb answered—even if it meant burying his music along with his grief.

When Ariel walks through his doors, she's an inconvenience. When she offers to help save the inn in exchange for his help reimagining her band, she becomes something more a reason to pick up his guitar again.

Late nights at the antique piano. Jazz duets in a forbidden room. A harmony that feels like it was always meant to be. But with careers pulling them in different directions and secrets surfacing from both their pasts, they'll have to Is love worth the risk of starting over?

A heartwarming musician romance about finding your voice, healing old wounds, and discovering that the best love songs are written by two hearts in perfect harmony. Ideal for fans of Denise Hunter, Becky Wade, and Nashville.







MY THOUGHTS.....

Jonathon Island. I fall more in love with it each time I visit, and this book is no exception. Wonderful characters and two legacies are at the center of a heartwarming plot that's bursting with the love of music and the power it holds over all of us! Music, no matter the genre, is capable of uniting people, and Find Me in the Lyrics explores this premise!

Dahlia Denton, her great-niece Ariel Sullivan, Caleb Kennedy and his Uncle Augo are four intriguing characters introduced in this touching story. Caleb is in a quandary because of a family legacy. Should he give up his dreams of a musical career so that his family's historical Island House Inn can continue to prosper? Ariel's legacy is wrapped around her successful duo act with her Aunt Dahlia. Country music has been good to her, but she really wants to try it on her own. Is she talented enough to succeed as a solo artist?

Author Christina Miller provides a realistic look at both the joys and heartaches that musicians experience as they share their musical talents with others.  Find Me in the Lyrics is a sweet romance filled with Ariel's swoony first kiss, a surprising marriage proposal, thought-provoking revelations, and the inspiring faith always evident on Jonathon Island. I recommend it to all who enjoy contemporary Christian romance.

I received a complimentary digital ARC from Sunrise Publishing. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Editor and author Christina Miller’s idea of a perfect day involves a white-sand beach, a stack of books, and a glass of sweet tea. Ten years ago, she decided to leave her job as an RN and become a writer and editor so she could read for a living—and sometimes even work on the beach.

Christina is a Bethany Global University graduate, pastor’s wife, worship leader, and author for Love Inspired, the Christian imprint of Harlequin. When she doesn’t have her nose in a book or her toes in the sand, you might catch her visiting an antebellum mansion, exploring a museum, or teaching at a women’s conference. Christina lives on her family farm with her husband of thirty years.

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JONATHON ISLAND SEASON TWO
Find Me in the Lyrics by Christina Miller
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