Review and Facebook party - "Forget me Not" Novella by Miralee Ferrell

Can a Lost Love be Redeemed?

Seven years ago, Julia McKenzie rejected the man she loved, wanting to experience more of life. Now, at the age of twenty-four, she regrets that decision. What will Seth think of her, when they encounter one another hundreds of miles from home? Will the man she cared for understand the direction her life has taken and love her in spite of her choices?

Pastor Seth Russell has never completely forgotten the girl he once courted. When she shows up in his new home of Baker City, all those feelings return. But why is she sneaking around town late at night? Even more important, will she reject him and break his heart again

My thoughts:
I enjoyed reading about Seth in this novella.  He is drawn to Julia, and as their friendship deepens...he begins to feel romantic feelings towards her.  I like the way that Julia has grown since we first met her, she seems emotionally ready for a relationship now.
And, I really enjoyed the descriptions of the town and the characters in Miralee's books, you really feel like you are there visiting with them.

This book could easily be a "stand alone" story, but I recommend that you read all of the books in the "Love Blossoms in Oregon" series to fully understand the characters.

You can read more of my Reviews from books by Miralee Ferrell  here.

For more information on Miralee's books, visit her website here.

   Miralee Ferrell invites you to win a Kindle, books, & Amazon gift cards at her release party, in celebration of her new release, Forget Me Not, part of the Love Blossoms in Oregon, historical romance series!

For more information about her Facebook party on March 18th, visit here

About the Author:

Miralee and her husband Allen have been married almost 40 yrs.

They live on 11 acres in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in

 southern Washington State, where they love to garden, play with their dogs, take walks, and go sailing.

Miralee also rides her horse on the wooded trails near their home with her grown daughter who lives nearby. She’s an avid reader and has a large collection of first edition Zane Grey books, which inspired her desire to write fiction set in the Old West.

When she started writing fiction, Miralee believed that she’d always stay with women’s contemporary, but has since branched out to historical romance.

Thank you to Miralee for providing a ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Book Tour - Review and Giveaway "Wishing on Buttercups" by Miralee Ferrell

 

Wishing on Buttercups by Miralee Ferrell
2nd book in the Love Blossoms in Oregon series

David C. Cook - February 2014

 

I really enjoyed this story of romance set in the backdrop of the 1880's.   The characters of Beth and Jeffery really pulled me into this book.  They are both hiding secrets from their past, but as they get to know each other, they become friends.  Beth is a artist and Jeffery is a talented writer, yet both of them lack self-confidence in their abilities.  As Beth remembers memories from her past, she begins to unravel things that she needed to know.

 

This is a good story for anyone who is dealing with low
 self-esteem, as it helps you to understand that it's what's on the inside that matters.
The descriptions of the countryside and the town really made me feel like I was there enjoying the beautiful scenery!

I also enjoyed the first book in the "Love Blossoms in Oregon" series, titled "Blowing on Dandelions",  you can read my review here.  Each book can be read as a "stand alone" but, the characters develop if you read them in series order.   If you love Historical Romance, you will really enjoy this book and the entire Series!

 

More about the book:
 

Can Love Survive When Secrets Collide?

She’d kept her secrets safely hidden—those from her past, and those in the present. Some things, Beth Roberts knows, a lady simply doesn’t share, even in the 1880’s West. The townspeople would never understand. No one ever has.

Jeffery Tucker, a handsome young writer, has kept his own secrets. He doesn’t have a right to pry into Beth’s affairs but finds himself strangely drawn to her and intrigued by the whiff of mystery surrounding her.

Beth knows that one day someone will unravel the threads of her past. And when two men from her past arrive, the truth might just hurt . . . Beth’s future and her heart.

As shadowy memories surface, Beth sketches the scenes she sees and is shocked by what—and who—her illustrations reveal. Dare she risk her heart again?

Watch for the next books in this series:

"Forget me not" - ( Novella )  March 2014

"Dreaming on Daisies" - October 2014

 

 

About the Author:

Miralee and her husband Allen have been married almost 40 yrs. They live on 11 acres in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in southern Washington State, where they love to garden, play with their dogs, take walks, and go sailing. Miralee also rides her horse on the wooded trails near their home with her grown daughter who lives nearby. She’s an avid reader and has a large collection of first edition Zane Grey books, which inspired her desire to write fiction set in the Old West. When she started writing fiction, Miralee believed that she’d always stay with women’s contemporary, but has since branched out to historical romance.

Visit Miralee Ferrell online

 

Website   -  http://www.miraleeferrell.com

Facebook   -  https://www.facebook.com/MiraleeFerrell

Twitter     -   https://twitter.com/MiraleeFerrell
Pinterest -   http://www.pinterest.com/MiraleeFerrell

 

  Disclosure:  Thank you to Miralee Ferrell and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book for my honest review.

Miralee is giving away one copy of "Wishing on Buttercups" for each tour stop, so be sure and visit each stop listed below.  Miralee would love to answer questions about her books, her writing, her Publishing career, her hobbies or her pets.

If you would like to be entered in the contest, please leave a question for Miralee and she will answer in the comments section below.

 

My Question for Miralee:

How long have you been writing books?

 

 

Giveaway details: 
 Leave a question for Miralee between now and Midnight on March 1st, 2014. 
  One winner per blog, and no winner may win more than one book
 in this tour. 
 Contest is open to U.S. addresses only.
Winner will be chosen on March 2nd by Random.org

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Review: Blowing on Dandelions by Miralee Ferrell

Publisher - David C. Cook
  June 2013 


From amazon.com
Katherine Galloway knew this moment of calm wouldn’t last, blown away like the dandelion seeds she scattered as a girl. In 1880, three years after her husband’s death, she struggles to run an Oregon boardinghouse and raise two girls alone. Things don't get easier when her critical, domineering mother moves in. Katherine must make the situation work, but standing up for herself and her family while honoring her mother isn't easy. And with a daughter entering the teenage years, the pressure on Katherine becomes close to overwhelming. Then she crosses paths with Micah Jacobs, a widower who could reignite her heart, but she fears a relationship with him might send things over the edge. She must find the strength, wisdom, hope, and faith to remake her life, for everything is about to change.

My thoughts: 
  While Katherine is doing her best in raising her two girls in a Boardinghouse alone, she also struggles with her relationship with her Mother.  She respects her Mother and really wants to get along with her, but her Mother is critical of everything she does, and wants to tell Katherine how to do things.
 I liked how Katherine welcomed all of the Guests that came to her Boardinghouse, even when one woman was "difficult"...
When Micah ( a near by neighbor ) and his son need a place to stay, Katherine welcomes them to her Boardinghouse without regard to the extra work or expense involved with their stay. While she gets to know Micah, she begins to realize that her feelings might be more than "just friends"...but she is a Widow and moving forward in a new romantic relationship takes some time to get used to.  With engaging characters and a fast moving storyline, this story was hard to put down! 

I enjoyed the section in the back of the book called "Afterwords", which includes some notes from the Author on why she chose to write this book, some questions about the book, and also a "Sneak Peek" at the second book in this series called "Wishing on Buttercups".

Disclaimer - I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.

I have also read "Love Finds you in Bridal Veil, Oregon" by Miralee Ferrell - you can read my review  here.  

More about this Author:  Miralee and her husband Allen have been married almost 40 yrs. They live on 11 acres in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in southern Washington State, where they love to garden, play with their dogs, take walks, and go sailing.

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Review: "Love finds you in Bridal Veil, Oregon by Miralee Ferrell

Published January 1st 2010 by Summerside Press

Amidst a backdrop of thievery and murder in historic Bridal Veil, Oregon, a schoolteacher is torn between the memories of a distant love and the man who could be her future. Margaret Garvey had given her heart to Nathaniel, but he left town six years before. 
Now she's giving love another chance, but her decision to build a new life with Andrew is shaken when Nathaniel steams back into Bridal Veil on a riverboat to work at the nearby sawmill. When disaster strikes the town and threatens the welfare of its citizens, Margaret will be faced with the most important choice of her life.

My thoughts:
Im a fan of the "Love finds you" series, and really enjoyed this story set in the historical setting of the small town of Bridal Veil, Oregon.  The love story between Margaret and Nathaniel and Andrew is very touching.. Margaret thought that Nathaniel had left her several years ago, and she wasnt sure whether to trust him or not when he returns to Bridal Veil.  The Community of this small town pulls together to try and solve the murder of one of their own, and Margaret meets two Runaway children that are trying to escape to a better way of life. 
Without giving too much of the story away...
This story had me turning the pages to see what happens next, it was hard to put down!
I recommend this book to anyone that loves Historical romances!
I also enjoyed the historical facts about this community and the Author's family in the back of this book.

More about this author:

Miralee and her husband Allen have been married almost 40 yrs. 
They live on 11 acres in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in southern Washington State, where they love to garden, play with their dogs, take walks, and go sailing.
Miralee also rides her horse on the wooded trails near their home with her grown daughter who lives nearby.

You can join Miralee on Facebook, Twitter and on her Website.

Watch for her new book, called "Blowing on Dandelions"

            Release date June 1st, 2013

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Review: Love finds you in Glacier Bay Alaska

Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska

By: Tricia Goyer, Ocieanna Fleiss

Summerside Press /  Paperback

Publication Date: January 1st, 2013

Singer Ginny Marshall is one signature away from the recording contract of her dreams--a deal that would guarantee success for the former foster child, who still struggles to bury the memories of her painful childhood. But Ginny needs advice from the one person who will look out for her best interests--her former fiance, Brett Miller. She travels to the remote town of Glacier Bay, Alaska, where the town's colorful characters and stunning scenery provide respite from LA's pressures.

 In Glacier Bay, Ginny discovers a box of old letters and is swept up in the love story between Clay, an early missionary to Alaska Territory, and Ellie, the woman who traveled there to be his children's governess. When Ginny is reunited with Brett in Glacier Bay, will she discover--as Ellie did--that healing and love are sometimes found in the most unexpected places?

I was swept up in the love story between Ginny and Brett, they are right for each other - but they both struggle to realize their true feelings for one another.  As Ginny gets to know Bretts Grandmother better, she realizes how wonderful she is, and what stories that she has to share, including a box of old postcards that describe a wonderful love story that happened in the past..
If you have never been to Alaska,.. or ....if you have, - you will enjoy the gorgeous descriptions of the Alaska wilderness in this book.
  I found this story to be one of hope, romance and Community spirit!

  5 Stars!  

Be sure and visit the "Love finds you in Glacier Bay, Alaska Pinterest Board for lots of photos of this book and awesome photos of Alaska!

I feel honored to be part of the Tricia Goyer Launch Team for this book, you can read more about the team  here, and be sure and visit

 The Attic Girl for her link-up party with more reviews of this book.

   You can read more about the authors on their websites -

ocieanna.com and triciagoyer.com 

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Thank you to the authors for my free copy of Love finds you in Glacier Bay, Alaska, which I received in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: Love Finds you in Snowball Arkansas

Paperback

Published June 3rd 2009 by Summerside Press (first published 2008)             

 ISBN  1934770450 

ISBN13: 9781934770450

Love Finds You in Snowball, Arkansas - So what if she can't hook a fish? This girl has a plan to snag something else...and his name is Justin. Lucy Binoche is attractive and intelligent, and she has better than average hair. So why is she nearly thirty and still single? When stunningly gorgeous Justin Gerard joins the singles group at church, Lucy is convinced that he's the answer to her prayers. And when he signs up for a camping trip in Snowball, Arkansas, Lucy is quick to write her name on the line beneath his. There's only one problem: Lucy's idea of "roughing it" is suffering through a long line at Starbucks. She assumes she can rely on the grace of God and the assistance of her best friend Matt, to thrive in the great outdoors. Will Lucy pretend to be someone she's not just to snag a boyfriend? Or will she discover she can be loved just as she is?
From:  http://sandradbricker.blogspot.com

I really enjoy the "Love finds you" series!  The books have a Christian theme and wonderful romantic stories. 
In this book, Lucy and Matt have been best friends since they were very young.  They decide to sign up for a Singles Camping trip thru their Church, where they enjoy all of the different activities.  Lucy tries to impress an attractive guy named Justin, and along the way - she has many mishaps!   Her adventures include a hot air balloon ride, a tour through a Cave, making snowmen, and learning how to cook.  Lucy becomes friends with the other members of the Group, and I liked how Lucy and Wendy became good friends...
At the end of the chapters, Lucy writes a few notes in her Prayer Journal, that helps her to understand her thoughts and plans for the future.

This is a book about friendship and finding love....and sometimes love is found in "unexpected places".

Visit Sandra D. Bricker on her Website and  Facebook

Her newest novel is called  "Always the Designer, Never the Bride"
(3rd in the Emma Rae Creation series )

Im a big fan of Sandra D. Bricker!
Ive read 2 of her books and throughly enjoyed both of them, and can't wait to read more!

Surrender Bay ( A Nantucket Love Story ) by Denise Hunter

Ive recently started reading Surrender Bay by Denise Hunter. This book is first in a series called Nantucket series ~ "A Nantucket Love Story".
This is the first book that I have read by Denise Hunter, Im really enjoying this romantic Christian story, and I plan to read the rest of the series.

To read more about Denise Hunters books visit her at http://denisehunterbooks.com

On the above link - you can join Denise's mailing list, and then scroll down for more information about Denise and her latest release! Her Nantucket series are getting a fresh new look ( see image on the right ) and Denise has added new content to each story.

This book is about childhood friends, Samantha and Landon.
Samantha left Nantucket and wasnt planning on returning, but her stepfather leaves her his cottage in Nantucket, and she moves back to the ocean- front property.
She did not know that Landon Reed is her neighbor and their romance begins again. She realizes that she must tell Landon the secret why she left Nantucket in the first place.

I cant wait to read more of this book!