I have had this book for years to read and it never felt like the right time until now. A couple of years ago we lost my husband’s Uncle Randy to cancer. It was hard to see my hubby lose someone he loved. In reading this book I felt like Uncle Randy was talking to me through this book. He was an amazing man and so was the author of this book. To know death is staring you in the face and he kept finding the good in every day.

A lot of his wisdom is simple and you would think we would all know it but we don’t. Simple as do better, pay it forward, live as if today was your last. In today’s society we should be having seniors in high school read this book. It might help some find their way. It might help some realize not everything is easy and requires work. Starting at the bottom in a job is a good thing.

As a parent read this book with your teenagers. As a young married couple read it together.

4.5 stars.

I learn new historical facts each novel I pick up set during World War Two. That alone shows us how complex our world was during that period. When the Germans invaded Paris they overtook a multi-level Jewish-owned store called Lévitan and turned it into a work camp for prisoners. The prisoners spent their day sorting through illegally obtained goods during Jewish neighborhood raids. These goods were then separated for shipping to other areas or sold downstairs to non Jewish Germans. Many times prisoners found out the fate of loved ones when their family treasures were processed through the camp. Last Twilight in Paris takes us on a journey from 1953 to back during the war.

In 1953 while Louise is working at a local London thrift shop she comes across a mizpah that brings back memories. One such memory was the death of her friend that she always believed was not an accident. Louise travels to Paris with the necklace in hand and is determined to find out what happened to her friend and the other part of the necklace.

My suggestion is to run to your nearest book dealer and pick up this recently published read. Be prepared to fall into the story and stay until the last page.

Courting Daniel’s Daughter by Mindy Steele was an excellent start to a new series (Daniel’s Daughters). I enjoy a book that will keep me longing for more. This book includes mystery, secrets and romance.

Many years ago Jesse Plank ran away from Miller’s Crossing, Kentucky but not for the reasons the community thought. He returns to help his family and win the girl he has always loved, Catherine Raber.

In the outside Catherine is what you expect from a young Amish woman. She is serene, family oriented, and longs for a family of her own. On the inside she sees the harsh side that life can offer and is afraid to really love another outside her family. Can she trust another to love?

Pre-order the book today and find out if Jesse and Catherine find a way to love one another. It publishes in ebook form on 4/1/2025.

To get a head start on the series go ahead and read the standalone book, His Amish Wife’s Hidden Past. This is story of Catherine’s mom, Hannah, and how far she will go to protect her children.

I received a free advanced copy from the author with no requirement to leave a positive review. All words and thoughts are strictly my own.