Starving Hearts(Triangular Trade Trilogy #1)
By Janine Mendenhall
Christian Historical Romantic Suspense
Paperback & ebook, 300 Pages
May 16th 2016 by Heritage Beacon Fiction
Carol Award Finalist
Selah Award Finalist
Plagued by nightmares, Annette yearns to find her anonymous rescuer — the man who saved her life from a near deadly assault. Deep inside she is starving for companionship and a mutually respectful relationship. When Mr. Peter Adsley, an abolitionist pastor dealing with his own emotional baggage, agrees to a clandestine meeting, the event appears providential. But self-doubt, deception, and the schemes of a mutual enemy threaten to keep the pair apart. A phantom adversary will stop at nothing to win Annette’s dowry for himself, even if it means killing Peter.
Praise for the Book
"Not only is this a delightful regency romance but it is also suspense filled mystery of the very best kind." - Amazon Review
"The author did a great job, maybe too great a job, describing the slave scenes. Spine tingling and suspenseful. I was biting my nails throughout much of this book." - Amazon Review
Never Past Hope(Triangular Trade Trilogy #2)
By Janine Mendenhall
Christian Historical Romantic Suspense
Paperback & ebook, 308 Pages
September 10th 2018 by Heritage Beacon Fiction
Miss Mary Hope Adsley always considered herself to be the sensible one. But now, her sensibilities are unraveling around a man she thought she knew. After he attempted to marry her best friend—for money, no less—authorities charge Sir Steven Likebridge with masquerading as a gentleman and abduction. With his execution days away, Mary Hope desperately seeks to learn the truth about the man she loves.
Will the truth turn out to be worse than his lies?
Praise for the Book
"I thoroughly enjoyed this clean, historical fiction. . . enjoyed most that it is not the usual presentation of a regency novel." - Amazon Review
"A lovely story that shows how despicable each of us can be and yet God not only still loves us, but He was willing to die for us." - Amazon Review
About the Author
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My Reviews:
Starving Hearts:
Annette is not the best character to like, but after reading about how she was treated, I started to go easier on her. She definitely had her own set of issues. She has a dowry and that makes her wanted, not by all good men. The one man she does like is Peter. Peter is also with many faults. There are definitely many setbacks and it is almost too much too handle. However there is someone after her dowry that is willing to hurt others to get it. Is Annette worth it? Is she the right woman for Peter? For a Clergyman's wife? Will they grow stronger together or continue to fall apart? This was an interesting read, I loved the time period and it was fun to get to know these characters. I am giving this book a 4/5.
Never Past Hope:
I read this book immediately after book one and I would recommend that other readers do the same. I was a bit confused at times and thought that the author could aid the reader by adding a cast of characters. I liked that Mary thought she was destined to be with Steven and wanted to stand by him. When everyone else thought he was guilty, she was willing to defend him, and that is true love. Stephen's past and Mary's determination made for an interesting read. I liked the mention of the characters from book one, but were not happy with how they aged. The ending was good and I am looking forward to book 3. I am giving this book a 3/5.
I was given copies, all opinions are my own.
Tour Giveaway
- 1 winner will receive an Emerald Crown (picture is an example, may not be the same crown), Evening Khaki Lace Wrap, and a print copy of Starving Hearts
- US only
- Ends December 19, 2018
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