"The River Queen"

Gilbert Morris

Julieanne Ashley is a spoiled Southern Belle whose family loses their fortune and family home to financial carelessness because of her father and the family's pride and greed.   Their one remaining possession is an old dilapidated steamboat which becomes their means for financial support and home.

When their "friends" won't speak to them because they lost their wealth; Julieanne is determined to restore the family's good name.  She makes a poor business decision when she accepts a loan for $10,000 from a crafty man who owns the Columbia Lady.  He convinces Julia to let him refurbish the River Queen and she agrees.  but Mr. Dennison has an ulterior motive.  He wants to own the River Queen.

What will happen?  Will the Ashley's lose their home again?

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I liked most of this book.  The main thing was good, but it contained parts which I didn't enjoy when things became too blunt or graphic.  

I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FROM B&H PUBLISHING FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.

 

"Lock, Stock and Over A Barrel"

Melody Carlson

Daphne has been living what she thought was her dream life, but after 12 years it can get a little old.   Her life living in the Big City is not as exciting as she thought it would be.  Daphne has found herself in a rut.  So when her Aunt Dee passes and leaves everything to her, she doesn't hesitate to give up her not so exciting life in New York.  

While Daphne is enjoying being back in her home town, and becoming the heiress of her aunt's estate, she finds out there are some clauses to this inheritance.  Things that must come to pass by the end of the year.  Daphne would love to keep her beautiful house and classic car, but isn't sure if she can meet her aunt's deadline.  

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I really enjoyed this book.  The first few pages were hard to get into, but after that I couldn't put it down.  There were a lot of twists and turns that kept my interest, with a good dose of humor as well!  

I RECEIVED THIS COMPLIMENTARY BOOK FOR B&H PUBLISHING FOR REVIEW PURPOSES.