The Trouble with Patience by Maggie Brendan

A heartwarming Christian Historical Romance! This is definitely a good one to add to your reading list. You'll quickly find all of the characters endearing, and feel right at home with them in 1866 Montana, where Patience has inherited a boardinghouse from her Grandmother. Patience has an early run in with the sheriff. Her struggles with him and her own opinion of herself are endearing. She learns Christian based lessons about herself and helps others to learn and grow, making the town a better place and enriching the lives of others she's touched.. Even her mother is changed throughout the story. You'll also find a murder mystery and other romances entwined. Maggie Brendan is a new author to me - I'll be sure to read any other books she's written! I'm a fan. There's an excerpt from the next book at the end of this one - I'm hooked - can't wait till it comes out.

A previous book written by Maggie is free on Amazon (double check before buying).

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In Good Company by Jen Turano

Cheer up! Read a Jen Turano book. Girly girl books with smart, strong female characters who always seem to get into trouble, but then learn a lesson. Christian Historical Romance at its slapstick best.

Another great addition to the series, this one is centered on Millie, who is an orphan and loves children. She truly wants to be a Nanny but keeps getting dismissed for one reason or another. This time she goes to work for Everett - who doesn't have a choice as he's gone through several Nannies who leave within days. An interesting mix of comedy, mayhem, murder, mystery and Christian lessons, wrapped up in a Pride and Prejudice style story. A mix of the classes, strong women characters and just plain silliness. Add in a few adorable children and you've got a Jen Turano hit! I think some of my favorite parts are when the peacocks are on the scene.

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The Curiosity Keeper by Sarah E. Ladd

Christian Historical Romance with danger, suspense and betrayal. Oh my what a good book. This is one that you read every word, taking your time and still finish in two days. I really enjoy Sarah's writing style. Each scene and character is fully dimensional and you're right there. I'm not sure if this is being released around Father's Day on purpose, but this story is nearly as much about the fathers as it is about their children.  I believe that parents' love - or withholding of their love - strongly influences the lives of their children.

Camille and her father run the Curiosity Shop in London, selling all kinds of treasures. She runs the shop and handles the books while he scouts for things to sell. Her mother left for Portugal years before and didn't return.  So Camille pretty much has taken care of herself and business for years without much attention from either parent. But then someone steals a precious ruby from Jonathan's father - a ruby that he had purchased from Camille's father. And it looks like her father could be the one who stole it. Both families are balancing on financial ruin and looking at the ruby to restore their fortunes.

Jonathan and a friend of the family (who is a private investigator) go to the shop in London just as Camille is being overwhelmed by thieves.  Camille and Jonathan have more in common than they think. Not having a loving relationship with their fathers is at the top of the list. Camille's story is an excellent example of a self reliant, strong woman starting over with courage and a good attitude after the total collapse of her family.  Jonathan's is about following your convictions without the support of your family even when they don't approve.  Since they have to, both discover that they can make it on their own. I didn't find much of a Christian influence in the book though. I loved the cover and find the time period to be quite interesting. The author skillfully takes you there.This is a (A Treasures of Surrey Novel) and the first one. I'm looking forward to reading more - hated to see this one end.

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