Book Notes: April 26, 2023 - Mary Connealy

 Welcome to my branch of the scenic route! I wonder... Have you been looking for a new historical romance to read? I have a couple of book reviews to share with you today. They happen to be in that genre. Mary Connealy writes clean historical romance which leans toward inspirational without being preachy. Interested? Read on! And when you've finished with the book reviews, there's a three-word prompt to help you create your own story or work of art. Let's go!

Book Notes: Runaway Bride (Kincaid Brides) by Mary Connealy

Runaway Bride by Mary Connealy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Fun Story

How fun! I truly enjoyed this novella. Though short, it wasn't lacking in adventure or romance. The hero had some serious determination and integrity in spades. And while the heroine was a little more of a "damsel in distress", I did like how she was concerned for her family and willing to take risks even if it meant she died. It's a clean, historical romance with a leaning toward inspirational. If you love that, then do check this book out.

View all my reviews

Book Notes: The Accidental Guardian (High Sierra Sweethearts #1) by Mary Connealy

The Accidental Guardian by Mary Connealy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very Good Story of Romance and Adventure

I enjoyed reading this book so much. The fast pace, the obstacles the characters had to overcome, the clean story of romance with plenty of adventure...it all worked together to create an enjoyable tale I'll likely reread. I also liked the way faith was written into the story.
If you enjoy clean, inspirational, historical romance, cowboys, and adventure, then I recommend this book to you.

View all my reviews

Just Keep Writing: Wednesday Whimsy

If this is your first time participating in this kind of writing exercise, you're in for a treat. If you've done this with me before, just keep scrolling for the prompt.

Rules:

1. You can use any/all of the words and/or the photo in the prompt below to create a unique written work. Fiction or nonfiction, poetry or prose, even lyrics are acceptable.  
2. Please keep the material you write clean (ie. nothing R-rated or worse) if you wish to share the link to your work here, as well as if you link back to my site. I strive to keep my site free of such things. My readers know and expect this. I respect your right to write whatever you feel you need to write. And you're free to use my prompts. But if your material is graphic, I'd rather not view it, and most of my readers will not wish to. 
3. Have fun! This type of exercise is perfect for growing in the writing craft, or for helping through a rough patch in your current WIP. If you're looking to push your author limits and you normally write in nonfiction prose, try a whimsical collection of lyrics. If you normally write poems about real life events, try your hand at a fanfic. Give yourself some room to explore.

Don't forget to leave a link to your creation (unless you're writing graphic material) so my readers and I can check out your work. I'd appreciate a link back to this post to help me reach more readers, but it's not required. 

These could be fun! I already see pictures in my head which a story could be built on. What about you, fellow creatives?

What do you think? Are these books something you might enjoy? Have you already read them? In either case, I'd love to hear from you in the comments below. 

Did you come for the three-word prompt? Was it helpful? Let me know in the comments if these prompts are helping you and any thoughts on how I might improve them. 

Thanks so much for taking some of your valuable time and spending it on the scenic route with friends. I hope you'll visit again tomorrow. I'll have a fresh prompt ready. 

Until next time,
Turn the page...