The Whisper of Bees by Carol Warburton

For lovers of historical fiction this book is a must!  It will not be lighthearted and at times it was a bit dry but I feel that the ending was satisfying and it was well worth the effort to read it. This book is tinged with sadness as you follow the lives of Arabelle and Alyce as life deals them a future far different from what they planned, I feel like the author did a great job at explaining and showing the superstitions of the time and how people fully embraced them.
The romance was sweet but was certainly not the main focus of this book and it was nice not having it be all about that.
Well written and very enjoyable, I highly recommend this book!
 I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Heiress of all things beautiful by Anita Stanfield

Talk about a hauntingly beautiful and yet very sad book! This book was able to turn me into one big mess of emotions with her writing and character development and I had such a hard putting it down.
I loved how vividly the author writes and how memorable her characters are,even the villain who is very awful indeed!
The romance was sweet and just perfect but I loved how this book had so much more than just a romance going on,so enjoyable!
I also loved the side characters and how she did something with them, I was hoping romance was in the air for Judy as well!
I received a copy of this book from Covenant Communications  in exchange for my honest opinion.

A lady's maid by Jen Geigle Johnson

If you are looking for an utterly fanastic, well researched, engaging historical fiction than look no further! I loved the premise of this book and how it has strong, engaging female leads.

Molly O’Malley, lady’s maid to the progressive Lady Amanda Halloway, is determined to continue the life’s work of her lost love, killed in the Peterloo Massacre. But when her efforts and a trip to Lady Halloway’s charitable orphanage culminate in her own abduction, Molly’s eyes are opened to the horrifying crimes transpiring in the city’s slums. Despite the risks, she broadens her mission and is drawn ever closer to the peril all around them. 

Thomas Flaherty, a footman in the Halloway household, has been with Molly from the beginning, but he fears she will never trust him with her heart. Even though her cause and happiness are of foremost importance to him, his loyal patience is tested by the fears that keep her at a distance. But with their safety on the line, Thomas is resolved to sacrifice everything for the woman he loves. 

Risking their lives and their love, Molly and Thomas and a team of nobles on their side will stop at nothing to empower the powerless, no matter the personal cost.

My opinion: I loved how this book dealt with a not as well known aspect of British history, I know I learned a lot reading it! I loved the characters, from the feisty Molly to the loyal Thomas and sweet Lady Chloe  this book has such a colorful and engaging array of characters which is wonderful. 
I love how this book handled some tough situations with grace and skill without being really graphic, but it was based on historical facts and there were some very awful things going on! The romance was a great part of the book but I for one enjoyed that there was a lot more going on than just romance. 

Filled with excitement, romance and great characters this book is a fabulous read and I cannot recommend it enough.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.

Vertical Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson

Even for the people who feel like their marriage is going great all the way down to those who are struggling to hang in there this book offers so much wisdom and encouragement and is a great addition to anyone's bookshelf.
I loved how honest both Dave and Ann are and how they both bring their unique perspectives and advice to the book. This book covers a lot of the hard issues that so many couples face, everything from romance, communication, intimacy and more. This book is sure to help strengthen marriages and  help you grow together.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Nigh night Bible stories by Amy Parker

This is an absolutely delightful book that my daughter insists sits by her bed so we can read it whenever we put her down. She is almost 4 and is enthralled by the illustrations and loves the 30 stories they included in here. Each story is a perfect blend of information without being too much and there is a perfect amount of illustrations to keep kids interested in what is going on.
I love how each story ends with a prayer and talks about going night night, it is great addition to ones bedtime routine for sure!
I think it is right on target for kids around 3-4 as there is a decent bit of words, but that is partly why I love it!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

To best the boys by Mary Weber

An absolutely delightful read this is a fabulous book with a very strong female lead that is sure to encourage and inspire girls anywhere! Not only are the characters utterly engaging and memorable but the writing style is engaging and keeps you flying through the pages, eager to see what is going to happen next! I had never read a book by this author before but I am very thrilled to have found this book and look forward to checking out her other books.
I love all of the characters and loved how strong the female lead was and her cousin was great as well. So much going for this book, I highly recommend it!
I received a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Jelly bean blessings by Maddie Frost

What a bright and cheery book to get one in the mood for Spring, and with the eternal winter we are having I am so glad to have such a fun book to read to my kids and cheer us all up and give us some hope for Spring.
Filled with whimsical and adorable illustrations and sweet words this book is the perfect addition to any library and is sure to thrill and delight kids of all ages as well as adults.
Having the animals is so much fun for the kids and my daughter loved finding all of the jelly beans in the pictures.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.