“The Artisan’s Wife” is Book 3 in author Judith Miller’s
“Refined by Love Series”. Set in the beautiful mountain state of West Virginia, these
books blend history and skilled craftsmanship with abiding faith and sweetly
poignant romance. In “The Artisan’s Wife”, Ainslee McKay must pick up the
responsibility of managing the family tile work business after her twin
sister’s surprise elopement and departure. Always somewhat in her sister’s
shadow, Ainslee must make decisions which will affect the futures of many
people. Even with her brother along for assistance, Ainslee is still set on
selling the business. The arrival of talented designer Levi Judson is a boon to
the success of the tile works, but both he and Ainslee are keeping secrets of
their own. They work together as friends, and soon their hearts are also
involved. When both of their inner truths are revealed, will their relationship
grow stronger, or will they grow apart? Can they merge their own hopes and
plans and find happiness as well as prosperity for all? Judith Miller is an
excellent writer of inspirational historical romance, and I highly recommend
reading the first two books in the series, “The Brickmaker’s Bride” and “The
Potter’s Lady”.
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“A Love Transformed” is the third and final book in author
Tracie Peterson’s “Sapphire Brides Series”. Clara Vesper is a talented jewelry
designer, making the stunning sapphire creations sold by her husband Adolph’s
company. Their arranged marriage was a business relationship which had appeared
profitable, but upon Adolph’s sudden death, Clara learns that she is a widow
without means. She and her two small children must leave New
York and return to the home of her relatives in Montana. She had once known happiness at the
ranch of her aunt and uncle, and there she had also met the love of her life,
Curtis Billingham. Much has changed since she left so long ago. Curtis is
recovering from serious injuries he received in a mining accident. His spirit
seems as broken as his body. Clara is followed to Montana
by her late husband’s brother, Otto, and he intends to force Clara to bring her
design skills back to the company in New
York. Otto is not the only threat to Clara and her
children—secrets from her husband’s hidden life are a looming danger. Clara
must reconcile the disappointments of her past with new hope for the
future—abiding faith must fill her heart and give her the strength she needs to
keep her family safe. Will there be a new and happy life for them all, one
filled with love and promise? Author Tracie Peterson’s love of history and in-depth
research once again blend with her personal faith and admirable storytelling
skills as she brings this series to a close.
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Author Michael Phillips continues his enthralling “Secrets
of the Shetlands Series” with Book 2, “The Cottage”. When Loni Ford learns of
her unexpected inheritance of property in the Shetland Islands of Scotland, her
first thought is to settle a sale of the estate and return to America as soon
as possible. However, the more time she spends in the rustically beautiful
countryside, the more muddled her thoughts become. The land and its people
weave a spell of their own, and then there is David Tulloch, the man the locals
had long presumed to be the rightful heir to “The Cottage” and all it entails.
Complex and compelling, David is much more than Loni expected. Adding menace to
the mix is David’s cousin, Hardy, whose dangerous ties to oil investors are
propelling his own forceful claim to the inheritance. Author Michael Phillips’
estimable storytelling skills combine with the magic of the Scottish Isles for
an involving romantic suspense read.
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