second installment, better than the first.

You don't see a lot of Amish love stories hitting the bestsellers list, but you will be pleasantly surprised when you read Spring's Renewal, which is the next installment of Shelley Shepard Gray's Seasons of Sugarcreek series. (The first book is called Winter's Awakening).

Our Amish heroine, Clara was severely burned in a fire when she was five-years-old, leaving her feeling deformed and insecure. Her mother doesn't help matters, she tells Clara that she will never find a husband because of her scars, (thanks for the self esteem boost, Mom). In walks Tim Graber, only in town temporarily to help with a family farm, and has a fiance back home. Tim meets Clara, looks beyond her scars, and discovers what a beautiful person she is.

Gray created such a wonderful character in Clara. She has a personality that you would not expect from an Amish woman. Autumn's Promise will be coming out in August 2010, so you don't have to wait too long to learn more about this Amish world.

another hit by mcdonough!

Wildflower Hearts is a three-in-one book by Vickie McDonough. The reason why this christian fiction book is so enticing is because the three main characters of each story are siblings. Adam MacFarland is our first hero in Wild At Heart. Anna MacFarland (Adam's twin) is our heroine in Outlaw Heart. Last but not least, Quinn MacFarland's romantic story in Straight for the Heart will steal your heart.

Each of the MacFarland siblings are dealing with the loss of their father. They all grieve differently, and their vast personalities make for interesting story lines in all three parts of this collection. The MacFarland's take turns growing up in these coming of age stories, filled with important lessons on love, patience and trust.

Wildflower Hearts is a beautifully crafted collection of tales that will delight your heart.

old western.

Author Vickie McDonough is making her way up my top list of authors with every book she writes. Her latest, The Anonymous Bride, was an extremely fun read, I was sad to see it end.

Set in Texas in the late nineteenth century. Look out, Lookout! There is a new Sherif in town! (That was me being funny, because the town is called Lookout). Luke Davis has returned to his hometown to take the role as town marshall. It wasn't easy for him to return after eleven years because he had his heart ripped out of his chest by the woman he loved. It's one thing if a woman stops loving you, but it's an entirely different thing if she chooses someone else.

Rachel Hamilton owns the boarding house. Eleven years ago she decided to let the man she loved go because she wanted what she thought would be a better life for herself, a richer life. Her husband is dead now, and she is left to wonder what might have been. What if she didn't let Luke go? Now that he is back in town, she has to see him every day and realize what she lost.

Will Luke and Rachel get a second chance at love? Here is the twist, three women have arrived in Lookout in hopes to marry Luke Davis. His cousins want him to move on and surprised him with three mail order brides to pick from. Take a wild guess to where these brides are staying? In the boarding house with Rachel, of course!

The other characters that McDonough has designed, capture her readers and put them inside the authentic western world she has created. It's a nice relaxing read, perfect for vacation. Enjoy :)