Kimberly Russell (Author of Journey to ChiYah)

Kimberly Russell rated a book it was amazing Emerald Fields (A More Perfect Union #1) by Pegg Thomas (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I’m a complete Civil War buff and knew I would enjoy Pegg Thomas’ latest, Emerald Fields. But what I really liked most is the fact that the story is set post-Civil War and gave an entirely different perspective than most fictional accounts. As always, ...more
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Kimberly Russell rated a book it was amazing Abigail's Peace (Forts of Refuge #3) by Pegg Thomas (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Well, she did it again… Every time I pick up a Pegg Thomas novel, I realize that life will be put on hold until I read the last word. This time was no different… except it is the ultimate story on steroids. I believe that Abigail’s Peace is, by far, M ...more
Mar 13, 2022 02:02PM · 3 likes · like · see review
Kimberly Russell rated a book it was amazing Lumberjacks & Ladies: 4 Historical Stories of Romance Among the Pines by Jennifer Lamont Leo (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I got pretty excited when I pulled this book out of the packaging….it’s so, so thick and I do love a long book…except it had four stories. And they were terrific. Every one. And way too short! “All That Glitters” introduces us to Wini, a spunky gal th ...more
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Kimberly Russell rated a book it was amazing Covered In Fresh Mercies: Appalachian Book 1 (Appalachian Series) by Dee Yoder (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Whimsical, clean, and wholesome….what’s not to love? I adored this peek back to a time when life was simpler despite the challenges of post-World War II in rural Kentucky. Dee Yoder takes us on a fun romp through the daily life of a country doctor and ...more
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Kimberly Russell rated a book really liked it Dial E for Endearment (You Are on the Air, #4) by Heidi Gray McGill (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dial E for Endearment is a novella that I enjoyed very much. I found the main character to be well-rounded and living her best life despite a disability- it’s very encouraging for the author to show that anything is possible, despite the challenges w ...more
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Kimberly Russell rated a book it was amazing Maggie's Strength (Forts of Refuge #2) by Pegg Thomas (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
For me, a page turner is a book that I can't put down. Put off other tasks for "just one more chapter." To be sad when it ends and leaves me wanting more. Maggie's Strength was one of those. I have come to greatly appreciate this author's storytellin ...more
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Kimberly Russell rated a book really liked it The Farmer's Daughter by Lisa R. Howeler (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The characters in this book drew me in with the realism of their personalities. Real words. Real issues. Real love. In a world filled with so much Christian fiction fluff, I found it refreshing to see characters dealing with the reality of hard times ...more
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Kimberly Russell and 1 other person liked Lisa Howeler's review of Journey to ChiYah: "Some who read the title of the book will be perplexed and think, “I don’t think this is the book for me,” but they would be wrong. This is a book for everyone. The book is “fantasy”, I suppose you might say, but it is also deeply allegorical to our jo" Read more of this review »
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Kimberly Russell liked Nicole Butters's review of Journey to ChiYah: "I absolutely fell head over heels with the beautiful, descriptive way the author led me through this story. She creatively paints the scenery and the thoughts and emotions of the characters...it truly feels like you're there watching them as they tra" Read more of this review »
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Emerald Fields (A More Perfect Union #1)
by Pegg Thomas (Goodreads Author)

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I’m a complete Civil War buff and knew I would enjoy Pegg Thomas’ latest, Emerald Fields. But what I really liked most is the fact that the story is set post-Civil War and gave an entirely different perspective than most fictional accounts.

As always, ...more

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Abigail's Peace (Forts of Refuge #3)
by Pegg Thomas (Goodreads Author)

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Well, she did it again…

Every time I pick up a Pegg Thomas novel, I realize that life will be put on hold until I read the last word. This time was no different… except it is the ultimate story on steroids. I believe that Abigail’s Peace is, by far, M Well, she did it again…

Every time I pick up a Pegg Thomas novel, I realize that life will be put on hold until I read the last word. This time was no different… except it is the ultimate story on steroids. I believe that Abigail’s Peace is, by far, Mrs. Thomas’ best.

I tend to gravitate toward character-driven novels so I pay close attention to their development. And Abigail’s shines.

I wasn’t much of a fan of the heroine, Abigail Aldridge. I found her spoiled, judgmental, and uptight—the perfect picture of a potential 1700s Boston member of elite society—and one I found hard to root for. At first.

Abigail is plagued by a speech impediment that leaves her insecure and feeling unworthy of life, love, and respect. Those around her treat her unkindly, and she is staring down a life of miserable loneliness until she takes matters into her own hands.

And the story takes off in a most unexpected way.

Abigail steals away to present herself to her Uncle Corne, who is fighting Indians in the wild frontier, her motive to escaper her misery. Not exactly a well-thought-out plan, we watch as she stumbles through hard times, bad decisions, and consequences for her scheming actions as she travels the bumpy road to maturity. Through it all, she garners the attention of one of the locals… that she doesn’t even know she wants…

Enter Seneca Indian, Koyengquahtah.

Koyen had me suspicious. He was the ultimate savage, a manly man with blood thirst on his mind. I didn’t trust him, as he was from the enemy tribe. Literally. But as time goes on, we see how he too begins to change and grow under the tutelage of his wise mother and male mentors, until he begins to shift into a mature version of his best self. One that looks beyond his need for revenge against the white man to a stance of becoming a warrior for justice and peace among his people.

Thomas took each character and developed them individually while masterfully interweaving their stories to a dramatic conclusion that left me breathless.

But now? I have to return to my normally scheduled life and mourn how much I want to know what happens to Abigail and Koyen.

Sequel, please! ...more

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Lumberjacks & Ladies by Jennifer Lamont Leo

Lumberjacks & Ladies: 4 Historical Stories of Romance Among the Pines
by Jennifer Lamont Leo (Goodreads Author)

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I got pretty excited when I pulled this book out of the packaging….it’s so, so thick and I do love a long book…except it had four stories. And they were terrific. Every one. And way too short!

“All That Glitters” introduces us to Wini, a spunky gal th I got pretty excited when I pulled this book out of the packaging….it’s so, so thick and I do love a long book…except it had four stories. And they were terrific. Every one. And way too short!

“All That Glitters” introduces us to Wini, a spunky gal that is determined to make up for the perceived desertion of her father and brothers in order to take care of the rest of her family. But a mystery at a shady local industry leads her to go in search of answers and she meets Jess, who is on the same mission. Together, they sleuth out the truth and find each other in the process. Candice Sue Patterson’s creative story and well-rounded characters were a joy to read.

Author Pegg Thomas brings us yet another well-written tale in “Winter Roses.” Eliza Beth feels it is her responsibility to return to the logging camp she escaped from to help her ailing mother, despite her personal feelings about the life and the abandonment of her own dream of being a school teacher. After literally bumping into Wes on the train enroute to the same destination, despite their less than pleasant introduction, they form a tentative friendship that culminates when she attempts to recapture her dream of teaching. But ends up with Wes capturing her heart instead. Thomas weaves a masterful tale that I didn’t want to end.

“Not for Love” is author Naomi Musch’s contribution to this delightful compilation. Maggie Duncan is on a mission to keep her late husband’s memory alive through the dream of their farm, despite the objection of her family and cultural traditions. But she knows she can’t manage on her own. The answer? A transaction between herself and a new husband through an ad carried to the mining camps by the local reverend. Business and love clash when the position is filled by Jack, whose passion for farming rivals hers. They strike a deal and battle through rough times, but in the end, she loses her heart in the bargain. I was rooting for Maggie and admired her tenacity that was well displayed by Musch’s talent.

Jennifer Lamont Leo’s “Undercover Logger” novella tells the tale of a spoiled rich kid, Michael, who gets shipped off to Idaho to do penance for his bad behavior. There he meets up with Carrie Coker, a new widow who is trying to save her husband’s business, despite her brother-in-law’s interference. Michael and Carrie team up to unravel the mystery, and he ends up capturing her heart in the process. This was a fun romance with a mixture of mystery and suspense woven in a well-told story.

I really enjoyed each story and would love to see each of them expanded into full length novels. They left me wanting more. Much More.

I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and an author and was under no obligation to post a review. All thoughts are my own. ...more

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Covered In Fresh Mercies: Appalachian Book 1 (Appalachian Series)
by Dee Yoder (Goodreads Author)

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Whimsical, clean, and wholesome….what’s not to love?

I adored this peek back to a time when life was simpler despite the challenges of post-World War II in rural Kentucky.

Dee Yoder takes us on a fun romp through the daily life of a country doctor and ...more

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Dial E for Endearment by Heidi Gray McGill

Dial E for Endearment (You Are on the Air, #4)
by Heidi Gray McGill (Goodreads Author)

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Dial E for Endearment is a novella that I enjoyed very much.

I found the main character to be well-rounded and living her best life despite a disability- it’s very encouraging for the author to show that anything is possible, despite the challenges w ...more

Kimberly Russell made a comment on JOURNEY TO CHIYAH - Kimberly Russell - One Free Book (Print if winner is in USA, Ebook if winner is not)

" Thank you, Lena, for letting me hang out with you this week. "

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Maggie's Strength (Forts of Refuge #2)
by Pegg Thomas (Goodreads Author)

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For me, a page turner is a book that I can't put down. Put off other tasks for "just one more chapter." To be sad when it ends and leaves me wanting more.

Maggie's Strength was one of those.

I have come to greatly appreciate this author's storytellin ...more

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The Farmer's Daughter
by Lisa R. Howeler (Goodreads Author)

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The characters in this book drew me in with the realism of their personalities. Real words. Real issues. Real love. In a world filled with so much Christian fiction fluff, I found it refreshing to see characters dealing with the reality of hard times ...more

Kimberly Russell and 1 other person liked Lisa Howeler's review of Journey to ChiYah:

"Some who read the title of the book will be perplexed and think, “I don’t think this is the book for me,” but they would be wrong. This is a book for everyone.
The book is “fantasy”, I suppose you might say, but it is also deeply allegorical to our jo" Read more of this review »

Kimberly Russell liked Nicole Butters's review of Journey to ChiYah:

"I absolutely fell head over heels with the beautiful, descriptive way the author led me through this story. She creatively paints the scenery and the thoughts and emotions of the characters...it truly feels like you're there watching them as they tra" Read more of this review »

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