Harlequin Love Inspired Historical

REVIEW:  Legacy of Love by Christine Johnson

REVIEW: Legacy of Love by Christine Johnson

“She dreamed of digging through ancient ruins–but the only exploring Anna Simmons gets to do is in the expensive houses she cleans in Pearlman, Michigan. When Brandon Landers hires her, she’s unsure whether to be furious or thrilled. He evicted Anna and her ailing mother, but she’s heard rumors of hidden treasure on his land.(…)

REVIEW:  The Soldier’s Wife by Cheryl Reavis

REVIEW: The Soldier’s Wife by Cheryl Reavis

“Promise Me You’ll Help Her.” Former Union soldier Jeremiah “Jack” Murphy should never have given his word to a dying man, especially a Rebel. But now he feels honor-bound to carry the message to the man’s young bride. Besides, with false charges following him, Jack needs somewhere to turn. After he fulfills his promise, perhaps(…)

REVIEW:  Homefront Hero by Allie Pleiter

REVIEW: Homefront Hero by Allie Pleiter

Dashing and valiantly wounded, Captain John Gallows could have stepped straight out of an army recruitment poster. Leanne Sample can’t help being impressed–although the lovely Red Cross nurse tries to hide it. She knows better than to get attached to the daring captain who is only home to heal and help rally support for the(…)

REVIEW: Her Rebel Heart by Shannon Farrington

REVIEW: Her Rebel Heart by Shannon Farrington

“There was a time when Julia Stanton’s fondest wish was to be Samuel Ward’s wife. But that was before the war. As pro-Confederacy sentiments clash with the Union troops occupying Baltimore, fear and suspicion turn friends to foes. Julia chooses the Confederacy…Samuel does not. And his decision is one she’s sure she’ll never forgive. Samuel(…)

REVIEW: Hearts in Flight by Patty Smith Hall

REVIEW: Hearts in Flight by Patty Smith Hall

“Serving her country as one of the Women Airforce Service Pilots is Maggie Daniels’s dearest wish. But there are obstacles to overcome above and beyond the enemies in the Pacific, including her overprotective family, skeptical fellow pilots—and handsome, distant squadron leader Wesley Hicks. Whatever it takes, Maggie will prove herself to Wesley, until she succeeds(…)

REVIEW: Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan

REVIEW: Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan

Dear Ms. Ryan, When I saw that this book is set in Germany during WWII, I knew I had to try it. That, I’m afraid, is really the only reason I jumped at it but pounce on it I did. Like Wendy the Super Librarian I feel compelled to do my part to encourage the(…)

REVIEW: The Duke’s Redemption by Carla Capshaw

REVIEW: The Duke’s Redemption by Carla Capshaw

Dear Ms. Capshaw, Thanks again for offering me a copy of your second Steeple Hill Historical romance, “The Duke’s Redemption.” But while I enjoyed the – once again – different setting used in this inspy – this time Charles Towne, SC in the waning months of the American Revolution – overall this book didn’t work(…)

REVIEW: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw

REVIEW: The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw

Dear Ms. Capshaw, Thanks for submitting your first historical novel to Dear Author for review and thanks to Michelle Styles, whose first book I read was also a gladiator novel, for suggesting it. Today we use the phrases “thrown to the lions” or “throw ‘em another Christian” in all sorts of situations but here’s a(…)

REVIEW: An Unexpected Suitor by Anna Schmidt

REVIEW: An Unexpected Suitor by Anna Schmidt

Dear Ms. Schmidt, I am coming to look forward to your many novels set on the Massachusetts coastal islands. Plus you use the turn-of-the-century (turn of the last century I should say) era which is something I’d love to see more of. Nola Burns initially appears to be an uptight, dried up spinster who’s as(…)

REVIEW: Crescent City Courtship by Elizabeth White

REVIEW: Crescent City Courtship by Elizabeth White

Dear Ms. White, Last November, I recommended your book “Redeeming Gabriel.”Since then, I’ve made it a point each month to check the historical offerings from the Steeple Hill line. When I saw this new book, I jumped on it and was happy to discover that it’s a (slight) sequel to the first one. I enjoyed(…)

REVIEW: The Maverick Preacher by Victoria Bylin

Dear Mrs. Bylin, Until recently, Readers looking for a western set, historical romance have had to hunt. Now there seems to be a growing number to feed our need for American historicals on the western frontier. But while some still feature the standard gunslinger, yours offers something different. A Bible slinging hero who’s already fallen(…)

REVIEW: Gift from the Sea by Anna Schmidt

REVIEW: Gift from the Sea by Anna Schmidt

Dear Ms. Schmidt, Early 20th century American historicals aren’t exactly falling off trees like the oak pollen covering my car right now. So when I see one, I get excited. When it turns out to be such a nice experience to read it, I want to tell people. So here goes. Maggie Hunter is an(…)

REVIEW: Her Captain’s Heart by Lyn Cote

REVIEW: Her Captain’s Heart by Lyn Cote

Dear Ms. Cote, If one says that the American Civil War has dropped off the face of the earth as far as romance books are concerned, that goes double for the Reconstruction period that followed the end of the war. I guess picking up the pieces and sweeping away the rubble isn’t as much fun.(…)

REVIEW: Redeeming Gabriel by Elizabeth White

REVIEW: Redeeming Gabriel by Elizabeth White

Dear Mrs. White, In a historical book world filled with Regency this, Norman knight that and followed by kilted Highlanders mangling brogue it’s nice to occasionally find a story with a different setting. There’s been a dearth of American set historicals recently. One which I hope this book will help remedy. Camilla Beaumont has worked(…)

REVIEW: Walk by Faith by Rosanne Bittner

REVIEW: Walk by Faith by Rosanne Bittner

Dear Ms. Bittner, Until I saw this book listed at the eharlequin site, I had no idea you’d written any Steeple Hill Love Inspired historicals. Since “Texas Embrace” is one of my favorite old timey Westerns, I decided to give “Walk by Faith” a try. This story is not for readers who don’t want to(…)