To Win a Wager (Best Laid Plans #3) by Grace Hitchcock

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A Regency-era enemies-to-lovers romance set in the magnificent Scottish Isles

Tess Hale has always been taught to fend for herself, but she never needed to until the night bounty hunters come knocking. It's 1813 in Great Britain, and Tess's best laid plans crumble when her father sends her alone in the dead of night to an island cottage to escape them. She finds herself in a world of warring clans she didn't know existed.

After a decade as a spy separated from his clan, Jamie Malcom has a duty to fulfill as next in line as chief-but his absence means he must earn his people's loyalty. He pursues a treasure stolen from his clan long ago, and it leads him straight to Tess.

As Tess grapples with her past, Jamie vows to protect her future—but lies revealed shatter the trust they had been building. For purposes beyond themselves, they are thrust into a marriage neither of them wanted . . . at first.

In the finale to the Best Laid Plans series, Grace Hitchcock invites readers to the sweeping Highlands and beautiful Scottish Isles with a romance guaranteed to delight.

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MY THOUGHTS.....

"If ever you are in danger in Scotland, this crest will save your life, but remember, your future is secure at the cottage with the things you love most."

In the dark of night, Scottish lass Tess Hale bravely flees from intruders invading her home, but her escape doesn't eliminate her problems. A search for a long-lost treasure leads Scottish clansman Jamie Malcolm to the place where Tess is hiding. Finding the treasure could help Jamie repair his damaged reputation. Does Tess hold the key to his success? 

Author Grace Hitchcock concludes her Best Laid Plans series with an exciting adventure set in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Tess needs protection, Jamie wants to find the treasure, and marriage seems a way to achieve both, but neither wants an arranged marriage! Who would guess that incredible chemistry and ever-increasing trust could so easily erase their reluctance?

I loved the danger, faith, and romance woven into this engaging story. I recommend To Win a Wager to fans of historical Regency fiction.

I received a complimentary copy from Kregel Publications and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Grace Hitchcock is an award-winning author of multiple historical novels and novellas. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives in Baton Rouge with her husband, Dakota, sons, and daughter. 

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BEST LAID PLANS

To Catch a Coronet

To Kiss a Knight

To Win a Wager

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The Christmas Courier by Roseanna M. White

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In World War II France, the future Madeleine Perrin and Daniel Raymond hope for is in grave peril when the Nazis imprison Daniel, a courier for the Resistance network. But a centuries-old law soon paves the way for a Christmas Eve wedding that becomes both a celebration and a daring rescue in this historical romance.

1943. Lyon, France. After bidding her students farewell for the holidays, Madeleine Perrin is looking forward to a quiet, simple Christmas at home with her mother. With the war raging on and rations tight, she knows it will be up to her to make the day festive and find special ways to remember the papa she lost and honor his love for Christmas. But first, Madeleine must smuggle secret messages hidden in her students’ essays to the Resistance network. She never expects the person waiting to receive them is her childhood best friend, the man who broke her heart.

Daniel Raymond has thrown himself into his work as courier for the Resistance, carefully concealing his Jewish ancestry that, if discovered by the Nazis, could put his life at risk. Haunted by regret about the day Madeleine professed her love and he turned her away, Daniel longs to make things right. When he sees her again, he dares to hope for reconciliation―and realizes the love he once denied has only grown deeper.

As Christmas nears and Daniel recovers from a wound sustained in a courier run, forgiveness and romance soon blossom between Daniel and Madeleine and the two begin planning a future together. But when a mission goes wrong and Daniel is captured by the Gestapo, Madeleine must turn to her Resistance allies―and a centuries-old law―to attempt a dangerous rescue before it’s too late.

A standalone WWII historical Christmas novella inspired by true eventsA low-spice second-chance holiday romance with a friends-to-lovers tropeCompelling Christian fiction about brave spies and daring escapes for fans of Sarah Sundin, Kristen Harmel, Lynn Austin, and Sara Ackerman

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Roseanna M. White is one of my favorite authors, and this book is a perfect explanation! Inspired by true events, it is a swoon-worthy historical romance woven with a powerful faith message. The Christmas Courier tells of a childhood friendship that deepens into love during the French Resistance and World War II. Danger abounds, and death is a possibility as Madeline relies on her faith, courage, and ingenuity to rescue her Jewish friend Daniel after his capture by the Gestapo.

This novella may be short, but the engaging content made it feel full-length! Beginning with an intriguing prologue, followed by intense danger and suspense, and ending with a beautiful epilogue---this is a story I will reread each Christmas season. White's depiction of the Christmas message during this traumatic time in history ensures that The Christmas Courier will always have a place on my keeper shelf!

I received a complimentary digital ARC from NetGalley but I also purchased a paperback copy. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. 

Being educated at St. John’s College (the Great Books School) taught Roseanna to ask questions, to value conversation, and to never accept the simple answer without exploring it for herself. She and her family make their home in the mountains of West Virginia where she and her husband both grew up. Roseanna is a member of ACFW, a frequent speaker at writers events and small groups of readers, and an unabashed email addict.

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