The Green Mockingbird

Thanks for visiting today to read my review of Sarah Monzon’s recently released novel, Bookmarked for Love. This is book 3 and the final one in her Checking Out Love series that features bookish heroines (and heroes) in a friend group with some great tropes and highlights/representation of unique characteristics. When children’s librarian Martha Aldridge learns about budget cuts that will not…

If you are a fan of Lori Benton, you are in for a TREAT! She has recently released a much-anticipated (and patiently awaited) historical fiction novel, A Scattering of Light, that is also indie-published. It is the first novel in a planned series, and one I’m reviewing here today. A Scottish drover spirited into servitude. A young Quaker woman wounded by loss. Their meeting will leave no heart…

I’m so excited to be the last stop as part of a “Blog Hop” today for the new release from author Crystal Caudill, Sung in the Shadows. It’s a historical mystery and romance. I’m sharing an excerpt from chapter 2 of the book and giveaway info to enter to win autographed copies from the author. Please read on for more about the book, the giveaway link, and the riveting portion of chapter 2! You can…

Thanks for dropping by to hear about Elizabeth Camden’s recent historical romance release, Beyond the Clouds. They lost each other once before; now the clouds of war may give them a second chance. As teenagers, Delia Byrne and Finn Delaney fell in love while flying kites and dreaming of a future together–until betrayal tore them apart. Now, as America enters World War I, Delia works for peace…

The start of a new year (typically) means a new novel from Laura Frantz, always a must-read author. Today I’m sharing about her latest, The Belle of Chatham. About the Book In 1777, caught in the crossroads of the American Revolution, sisters Maebel and Coralie Bohannon’s quaint New Jersey village becomes a battleground as they house American officers in their home. Rebellion ripples through…

Today’s review features a new series-starting novel by Elizabeth Camden: Meet Me in Virginia. Her second foray into a contemporary novel world, this book enchants and captivates as it weaves a contemporary romance that will appeal to fans of Courtney Walsh and Becky Wade. She believes in elegance and tradition. He’s all about grit and smashing through obstacles. Together, they’re a disaster…

It’s hard to believe it’s the start of 2026! The year 2025 was busy (the good kind), full of “normal”, and moments of fun + laughter. Like any year, it had its share of hard and messy, but the Lord is ever-faithful through it all. Thanks for stopping by to read what’s on my mind and a few highlights of my year. We’ll start with a few snippets of bookish-related things, look at popular posts here…

Thanks for visiting today. One of my MOST anticipated books for late this year was The Marriage Method by Mimi Matthews. It’s the second in The Crinoline Academy series and features a marriage of convenience trope! Read on for more of my thoughts. The Academy always comes first . . . which makes marriage to its most formidable adversary an exceedingly inconvenient arrangement. Well removed from…

October starts my favorite quarter of the year — all the fall and Christmas things! So, I was perfectly in the mood to read this new book by Rachel Scott McDaniel: About Last Christmas. A contemporary story is a new subgenre for Rachel, whose historical tales I have enjoyed. She’s trying to avoid a holiday disaster. He’s trying to earn his way off her naughty list. Both need a Christmas…

I’m a fan of Ronie Kendig as a person and an author! She’s a sweet human and has a brilliant mind for story in multiple genres. One example of that is her Droseran Saga which I LOVED, a genre outside of my usual norm: sci-fi fantasy. The exciting thing TODAY is that Ronie is revealing the cover for her upcoming new space fantasy novel: The Lost Visionist, the promising start of a new series…