November Book Club pick for library book club (historical fiction)

Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel pulled me in quickly and kept me riveted until the last page. A moving story mainly from the viewpoint of an Algonkin woman who marries a French settler.

Marie lost her first family during a raid by a neighboring tribe. She finds herself promised to a white man, Pierre, who promises to love her always. He convinces her the family should be raised in the Catholic faith and taught French as their first language. Their oldest daughter, Jeanne, is of marrying age but her heart belongs to a forbidden love. As we follow Jeanne through her heartbreaking journey we see her parents love grow in ways neither expected.

This book will rip your heart out and the ending will require tissues. It’s sad to think in some ways we as a species have not advanced as much as we think. Love is love. Grace and kindness cost you nothing.

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Have you read the Daniel’s Daughters series from Mindy Steele yet? If not, grab your copy of Chasing Daniel’s Daughter today. It is book three but can easily be read as a standalone.

Quiet, sweet MJ finally gets her chance at love. It’s just not with the man she expected. Sam has found way into her heart and she doesn’t expect it. What should she do?

A story filled with friendship, love, and faith. It will remind you that our pasts are in the past and our future deserves its time to shine. Don’t let your past hold you back as you may miss the best to come.

MJ has always been by favorite daughter and I’m so happy her story was chosen to finish the series.

If you’re looking for faith driven romance books Mindy Steele is your new favorite author. Request her books for your Christmas reading.

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October Wrap Up 🎃👻💀🍁🍂

10 books total, 0 DNF

0 books donated/given to others

5 books (kindle/physical) of my own read

Reviews of most books on my blog. www.kentuckybooklover.com

B Borrowed from friend/family

L  Library

KO  Kindle Owned

O  Physical Owned

EL  E-library (Libby/Overdrive/Hoopla)

AB  Audiobook 

KU  Kindle Unlimited 

NG NetGalley

ARC Advanced Reader Copy 

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The perfect read for October. I have never been one fascinated with the Salem Witch trials but after reading The Witch I’m more interested.

This read a bit different than FM’s other novels but in a good way. It was refreshing (if one can say that about psychological thrillers).

I enjoyed the jumping back and forth from the 1600s to present day. The flow was flawless.

I was completely shocked about one revelation and the other was a shock but made sense in an instant light bulb moment.

My only complaint was Alistair Dixon, the ghost hunter, he was so secondary he almost seemed useless.

A perfect read in a rainy night.

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Wow, what a thrilling read! Just when I was sure I had the who and why figured out, 💥, I was slapped with another shock. In fact, my mind is still trying to figure out how I missed the clues.

I have followed @hankpryan for several years but have never read a book of hers until now. I have always been fascinated by her career of investigative journalism. She always seems so tough while dressed impeccably beautiful. Skills I will never have, LOL.

Mother Daughter Sister Stranger opens with Eliza waiting for Bea to come collect her daughter, Piper, from a week stay. When she doesn’t show that night or the next day for Remembrance Day Eliza starts questioning little details. As Eliza and Piper work their way through the questions, the answers only lead to more questions. Three days of terror have you questioning who would you trust in a situation like this.

I didn’t want to put this book down. I loved it was a kindle read for me as I would walk around the house and read as I cooked and did laundry. (Sorry sweetheart if the clothes aren’t the neatest of foldings.)

Thank you to @authorbrendanovak for picking this as September’s monthly book club read. I will now be checking my library for HPR’s backlist.

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A beautiful story set around Christmas that reminds us sometimes you need to take a second look to see the blessings right in front of you. 

Millie was kicked by a horse and has amnesia. Jonah, her best friend, feels responsible since it was his horse. Millie’s family hopes spending time with Jonah will bring her memory back along with a love for Jonah. As her memories start to return so does a secret. A secret that may change Millie’s future. 

I have never had amnesia but it sounds absolutely terrifying. No matter how controlled an environment you are in. A simple walk can turn into a panic inducing experience.

Jonah’s character was a new type of Amish character. The young Amish men are always portrayed as thin hardworking farmers but Jonah is a larger man. Tall, strong, and a little pudgy since he loves food, especially Millie’s chocolates. I loved Jonah. He wore his heart for Millie on his sleeve. 

Her Amish Christmas memories is a perfect sweet read. May I suggest your favorite box of chocolates to accompany your book? Grab both on release day, Tuesday, October 27th. 

I received a complimentary copy from the author without any requirement to leave a positive review. All thoughts above are my own. 

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The perfect Fall book to get you in the mood for cozy romantic nights.

• small town
• set in October on Long Island
• grumpy/sunshine
• unrequited love
• forced proximity

Ellie agrees to come home to help her parents during the Fall after she experienced the day from Hades. She all but lost her best friend. On her way home she dreams of the cozy attic apartment where she can lick her wounds and figure out what to do with her life. What she didn’t expect was her best childhood friend to also be staying in the cozy apartment. As they plot ways to save the inn and orchard the fates have a surprise of their own.

This book is a warm hug. You can’t help but fall in love with everything. It is a slow burn romance that explodes into fiery passion.

I’m excited to learn book two is already out and is a Christmas book. Perfect!

Available on kindle unlimited currently.

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Finally the series feels back on track. After a couple of duds (for me) I was hesitant to get excited for the newest release, A Critical Conjunction (# 20).

Tricia and Angelica have bought another business on the strip. Unfortunately it is not without turmoil and eventually a dead body. As Tricia tries to stay out of the investigation she finds herself entangled in it and other Stoneham happenings. Her life is as messy as the forecasted hurricane.

Things I liked:

• David, Tricia’s much younger love interest was less aggravating. He seems to really love her. I could go with an upgrade to his palette though.
• Angelica was back to being a little snobby and uppity towards her sister Tricia. Angelica being nice is weird. She is a character you love to hate.
• Miss Marple made more appearances, finally.

Things I didn’t like:
• Plot holes: so many which was odd. One character was kind of central and by the end of the book he disappeared. There are others but I don’t want to give the book away.

• I miss the book recommendations based on what Tricia was reading.

Even with plot holes it was a 3.75 star read. Mainly because I felt like Tricia’s character was back to who she was previously. Maybe what I perceived as plot holes are open ended storylines for upcoming books.

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I have read the Hannah’s Daughters series off and on for years and am amazed how I fall right back in line with who everyone is in the family. I love getting to use this series for my states challenge as there aren’t a ton of books set in Delaware.

Miriam is the tomboy of the family. She would rather be outside doing barn chores than inside cooking and cleaning. A constant friend in her life has always been Charley. He loves her just the way she is and has set out to win her heart. Except there is a huge snag with the name of John, the local Mennonite veterinarian. Miriam must decide who she wants and what that means for her future.

The cover screams the perfect Autumn 🍂 day and holds true. As always Love Inspired has provided a clean read with a few chaste kisses.

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Am I behind on all my book club readings? YES
Is that stopping me from reading what I want? NO

I have thoroughly embraced seasonal reading this year and am loving it. I’m still a mood reader though so I’m all over the place. I will say seasonal reading has helped clear out books on my shelves (physical and digital).

Hooked on You technically takes place during summer but the cover makes me think of Autumn when my crafty (lol) side comes out. No, I still cannot crochet and I’m ok with that about myself.

Riley’s grandma calls her in NYC and asks her to return home to Arkansas to run her yarn store while she heals from a broken leg. Riley will do anything for her grandma. What Riley doesn’t know is that grandma has ulterior motives. Grandma wants her home…permanently. As grandma and granddaughter work and live together the past, present, and future collide in ways no one expected.

A delightful lighthearted read. There is an underlying theme of childhood trauma and addiction but it is handled in a manner that does not drag down the story. I appreciated that as I was ready for a light read.

A clean read in that there is no foul language and no sex scenes open or closed. Kissing and implied thoughts of wanting more. I would have no issues sharing with a teenage girl.

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