Christian Historical Romance

Would you like a faith based historical romance that you can read aloud to your Great Nanna without blushing? Then, I have a few book suggestions for you! I will give you a variety so you can pick a period that suits you. All blurbs are from Goodreads.

So Fair a Lady by Amber Lynn Perry

Boston, MA 1773: Shards of Eliza Campbell's life crash to the ground when she discovers a devastating secret: her father was a spy for the Sons of Liberty. Determined to uncover the truth--at any cost--not even a marriage proposal from the dashing British Officer Samuel Martin can dissuade her. When rescued from British capture by handsome patriot Thomas Watson, Eliza discovers what her father risked his life for and yearns to know more. But will her budding attraction to this courageous patriot damage her already wounded heart?

After years of being blackmailed by Officer Martin, Thomas plans to start a new life in the small town of Sandwich. However, when his actions place Eliza and her sister in danger, he must act quickly to protect them from falling into enemy hands. If the three of them are discovered, their lives will never be the same. Now, not only must he protect Eliza, he must protect his heart from a love that is sure to wound him far greater than any British soldier ever could.

This one is set during the American Revolution time period. With America's 250th birthday coming up, seems nice to start here. It has been a while since I read this one so I am going to toss it in my reread pile. Oh, this is book 1 of her Daughters of His Kingdom series.

Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer

Rebekah Hendricks dreams of a life far beyond her family's farm in Oklahoma, and when dashing aviator Arthur Samson promised adventure in the big city, she is quick to believe he's the man she's meant to marry. While she waits for the Great War to end and Arthur to return to her so they can pursue all their plans, her mother's sister falls ill. Rebekah seizes the opportunity to travel to Texas to care for Aunt Adabelle, seeing this chance to be closer to Arthur's training camp as God's approval of her plans.

But the Spanish flue epidemic changes everything. Faced with her aunt's death, Arthur's indecisiveness, and four children who have no one else to care for them, Rebeka is torn between the desire to escape the type of life she's always led and the unexpected love that just might change the dream of her heart.

I have lost count on how many time I reread this one. Set during the tail end of World War I, It is a tale from the home front. The struggles and triumphs of every day life at a time when the world around you seems to change faster than you can imagine. This is one of my favorites.

The Governess of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky

Worlds lie between the marketplaces of India and the halls of a magnificent country estate like Highland Hall. Will Julia be able to find her place when a governess is neither upstairs family nor downstairs help?

Missionary Julia Foster loves working alongside her parents, ministering and caring for young girls in India. But when the family must return to England due to illness, she readily accepts the burden for her parents’ financial support. Taking on a job at Highland Hall as governess, she quickly finds that teaching her four privileged, ill-mannered charges at a grand estate is more challenging than expected, and she isn’t sure what to make of the estate’s preoccupied master, Sir William Ramsey.

Widowed and left to care for his two young children and his deceased cousin’s two teenage girls, William is consumed with saving the estate from financial ruin. The last thing he needs is the distraction coming of a kindhearted-yet-determined governess who seems to be quietly transforming his household with her persuasive personality, vibrant prayer life, and strong faith.

While both are tending past wounds and guarding fragile secrets, Julia and William are determined to do what it takes to save their families--common ground that proves fertile for unexpected feelings. But will William choose Julia’s steadfast heart and faith over the wealth and power he needs to secure Highland Hall’s future?

If you liked Downton Abbey, you are going to like this book. This was set a few years before WWI. This is book 1 of a trilogy but can be read as a standalone. I have yet to read the two other books so I will be shoving this one into my ever growing reread pile.

Counted with the Stars by Connilyn Cossette

Sold into slavery by her father and forsaken by the man she was supposed to marry, young Egyptian Kiya must serve a mistress who takes pleasure in her humiliation. When terrifying plagues strike Egypt, Kiya is in the middle of it all.

Choosing to flee with the Hebrews, Kiya finds herself reliant on a strange God and drawn to a man who despises her people. With everything she's ever known swept away and now facing the trials of the desert, will she turn back toward Egypt or surrender her life and her future to Yahweh?

Let's go all the way back to ancient Egypt. Richly written, I read this book in the span of a day and a half. I can't imagine the amount of research she must have done to be able to write so vividly. This is Book 1 of her Out of Egypt series.

The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen

Believing herself guilty of a crime, Olivia Keene flees her home, eventually stumbling upon a grand estate where an elaborate celebration is in progress. But all is not as joyous as it seems.

Lord Bradley has just learned a terrible secret, which, if exposed, will change his life forever. When he glimpses a figure on the grounds, he fears a spy or thief has overheard his devastating news. He is stunned to discover the intruder is a scrap of a woman with her throat badly injured. Fearing she will spread his secret, he gives the girl a post and confines her to his estate. As Olivia and Lord Bradley's secrets catch up with them, will their hidden pasts ruin their hope of finding love?

Another book I have reread countless times. This is set during the Regency Time period. There is a slight mystery so you can have fun with that. It is a standalone.

Flights of Fancy by Jen Turano

Miss Isadora Delafield may be an heiress, but her life is far from carefree. When her mother begins pressuring her to marry an elderly and uncouth duke, she escapes from the high society world she's always known and finds herself an unlikely candidate for a housekeeper position in rural Pennsylvania.

Mr. Ian MacKenzie is known for his savvy business sense and has built his reputation and fortune completely through traditional hard work. But when his adopted parents are in need of a new housekeeper and Isadora is thrown into his path, he's unexpectedly charmed by her unconventional manner.

Neither Isadora nor Ian expected to find the other so intriguing, but when a chain of mysterious incidents on the farm point to a larger threat, they'll have to set aside everything they thought they wanted for a chance at happy-ever-after.

If you enjoy things set during the Gilded Age, you will enjoy this. It has witty and endearing characters, a plotline that is solid, and loads upon loads of charm. Honestly, I would recommend anything Jen wrote. I read almost everything she has written. This book, in particular, is book 1 in her American Heiresses series. Prepare to work those abdominal muscles as you will be laughing alot.

And there we have it. I hope you (and that Great Nanna who may or may not exist) find a story you can enjoy. This is just a tiny sliver of the Christian Historical Genre. It is very large and we would be here forever if I tried to cover everything. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.

Toe Curling Kdramas

 This ones for those of you who find yourselves craving a K-romance that makes your toes curl as you squee into a pillow. You know who you are and you know what I mean. Hope this helps you find your next show.😉 All blurbs are from AsianWiki.com.

Love Scout

A successful and confident woman is the CEO of a head-hunting company. To survive in the fiercely competitive headhunting field, she puts everything she has into her work. Outside of her job, she doesn't know how to do anything. She has a secretary who takes care of pretty much everything for her. Unlike his boss, the secretary is friendly, well-mannered, and considerate of other people. He is a single father, who is also good at parenting and housework.

This show has mature leads giving the swooniest performance. Their chemistry is amazing. I squeed my way through the show. This ones is for the girlies who love themselves the Single Dad Trope. Side note: I am so happy that they casted this actor as the male lead. I'd caught Second Lead.Syndrome from him and wanted more of his work in the romance department. 

Boyfriend on Demand

Seo Mi-Rae works as a webtoon PD. She is used to living without a boyfriend, because of her busy and exhausting daily life. She enters the virtual world through a Monthly Issue Boyfriend device that she happened to receive. There, she experiences super strong dopamine by having romance with unrealistically perfect men in the virtual world. This awakens Seo Mi-Rae's love cells, which were lying dormant for a long time. Meanwhile, she has a rival, Park Kyeong-Nam, at her workplace. He also works as webtoon PD. To Seo Mi-Rae, he is the most uncomfortable person to be around, but he is known as a good worker. He seems indifferent and a bit selfish, while he also carries some secrets.

Okay, as a teen and in my early 20s I adored dating games. I don't play anymore but I still appreciate those moments. A girl needs to daydream every now and then. If I had access to a game like the one in the show, I might never interact with real people again. I'm giving this show 5 stars as I would've given the game if it was real. So many tropes, so little time.

Bo Ra! Deborah aka True to Love

Yeon Bo-Ra is a writer and she works under the pen name of Deborah. She is the author of a best-selling book about love and she is also famous as a dating coach. She has made lots of famous sayings as a dating coach and gained sympathy from the public. As Deborah, Yeon Bo-Ra is honest, witty, and popular with women. As Yeon Bo-Ra, things are different for her. She gets involved with Lee Soo-Hyeok.

Lee Su-Hyeok works as a publishing planner. He is an unpredictable man. He is sometimes gentle and passionate to women, but sometimes indifferent and cold. Love is a difficult thing for him. He doesn't like Deborah, who talks like she knows everything about love, but he unexpectedly gets involved with her and faces a change in his life.

Meanwhile, Han Sang-Jin is the CEO of Jinri Publishing Company. He is Lee Su-Hyeok’s close friend and business partner. Han Sang-Jin is witty, smart and good-mannered. He is loved by everyone. He prefers to keep a freewheeling lifestyle, rather than a deep romantic relationship.

Ever had the world's worst breakup that was so bad you almost tanked your whole career? Ever tried to get over that breakup by one, trying to win your ex back or two, getting involved with someone else? Regardless of your answer, I believe that you will like this show. 

My Troublesome Star

Im Se-Ra was a popular celebrity, but she suddenly disappeared. 25 years later, she appears as Bong Cheong-Ja, who is an ordinary middle-aged woman. She has lost the past 25 years of her memories. She prepares her tearful comeback show to regain her lost memories and her shining place. Meanwhile, Dokgo Cheol used to be an enthusiastic detective in the violent crimes department. Due to an unexpected incident, he was demoted to a traffic police officer. He then disguises himself as a manager and goes undercover, in hopes of returning to the violent crimes department. Bong Cheong-Ja, who is claiming to be top star Im Se-Ra, appears and Dokgo Cheol faces a spectacular change.

This show is for those who love the "One who got away" trope. We got romance, we got comedy, we got mystery, and we got drama! Pretty much a one stop shop of a show. You will enjoy it.

The First Night with the Duke

University student K is an ordinary young woman, but, one day, she finds herself in her favorite romance novel that is set during historical times. She has now become the minor character Cha Sun-Chaek. She is the daughter of a wealthy noble family and her dream is have a peaceful and normal life. Cha Sun-Chaek, while possessed by K, then spends one night with Yi Beon, who is the lead male character in the novel. He comes from a royal lineage and is favored by the King. Yi Beon has a cold-blooded personality and is gifted with an attractive appearance and outstanding martial arts skills. He has also experienced a heartbreaking past. Somehow, Yi Beon and Cha Sun-Chaek happen to meet and talk. Yi Beon is consoled by her about his heartbreaking past. They spend the night together. Soon, Cha Sun-Chaek tries to connect Yi Beon to Jo Eun-Ae, who is the lead female character in the novel. According to the novel, Yi Beon and Jo Eun-Ae are supposed to fall in love, but, due to the appearance of Cha Sun-Chaek, Jo Eun-Ae's fate has changed. No matter how hard Cha Sun-Chaek tries, Yi Beon’s love always finds its way back to her.

Other people around them include Jung Su-Gyeom and Do Hwa-Seon. Jung Su-Gyeom is a young officer from a prestigious family. He is Yi Beon’s only friend. Do Hwa-Seon is an ambitious woman whose life goal is to marry Yi Beon and become a member of the royal family.

I normally don't do historical Kdramas. I am not well versed in their history so I, personally, feel uncomfortable. I'm not fond of entering unfamiliar scenarios. But this one was a pleasant experience. I read the comic and manhwa this show was based off of and wanted to see how it compares. It is just as good as its original. The trope here is "modern girl in a whole different time period". Who doesn't love a little time travel romance now and then?

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Rainy Nights

  

At the time I write this, we have had a few rainy nights. Some had the whole works with thunder and lightning, some had a gentle, persistent rain. If you asked me which I like it would be the second.

Long ago, I promised LS2 that she could always huddle next to me if there was a thunder storm at night. She has held me to it. I get to feel like a sardine whenever things get active. Don't get me wrong, I have a healthy respect and fear of lightning. I used to live in Florida, the lightning capital of the World. I just don't jump a foot and a half each time I see a flash. She does and it is painful to watch.

I enjoy the sound of rainfall. It is my favorite asmr sound. Such a comforting sound when not accompanied with ground shaking thunder. The sound of thunder is also a sound I find soothing as long as it remains a distant sound.

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The green things around me

The plant world is slowly coming alive again. As much as their pollen aggravates my allergies, I enjoy seeing all the green pop back into existence. To me it feels like a refreshing reminder that time still flows as it should. 

Sometimes, when deep in winter, it feels like I am stuck in a endless loop of cold. Every day seems like it is a cold as the one before and the world seems to have frozen time-wise. Personally, I don't mind that as long as my body is warm. I rather enjoy winter. But there are some members of my family who can't wait for it to be over.

And now that it is over, I enjoy watching all the plants come alive around me. Each day I look forward to seeing what has changed outside. I excited to see my LB2's plants poke their heads out the ground. It's like seeing an old friend who has been absent for a while. 

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Sleep please!

 I have always been something of a night owl. My mom has told me tales of her seemingly endless rounds of solitaire she played when I was baby as she struggled to get me to sleep.

Even in grade school, I have no idea how many sheep and bottles of pop I've counted while trying to make myself tired. In middle school, I discovered that listening to music can occasionally help. (Just don't try whisper singing as people will think you are crying. That was an awkward moment.) In high school, I found drawing can sometimes make me drowsy. And as an adult, I found that reading late at night is a two edged sword. I get tired but I need to know what happens in the next chapter otherwise I am going to dream about the book.

Sometimes, I just crash out in my bed. No need to make me tired. Most of the time, though, I struggle to sleep at a decent hour. 2 to 3 am is normal for me to still be wired. 

Being the only one awake isn't as scary as it used to be when I was younger. It is the quietest time in our home. Sometimes I just savor the quiet. After all, it is rare. 

All that said, I still dislike things that keep me from my bed. Like tornado sirens. Yes, It is 2 in the morning. Yes, I was already awake. But I want to lay in my warm bed. Not shelter in my damp, chilly basement. It's almost as upsetting as those rare moments of true insomnia that I get. The kind where you get to see the sun rise (such a lovely thing, really) and hear all your neighbors start their day  (I want mine to end already). The cranky bitterness of a lost night of sleep is mildly depressing so I won't dwell on it. 

Long story short, I do like sleep. I just struggle to get mine at a decent time and deal with obstacles like weather related events and rare bouts of insomnia. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.

It's Eurovision 2026!

 It is that time of the year again. This year we will be in the beautiful storied city of music, Vienna, Austria. I hope your excited! We have 35 songs to discover. So, without much ado, let's go! ❤ means it's in my top ten. ⭐ means it wouldn't surprise me if it won.

1.AIDAN - Bella - Malta - It's giving 1950s epic romantic drama. It's the kind of song that you expect to play in a foreign black and white film. ⭐

 2.Akylas - Ferto - Greece - This song is so bouncy and fun! Try not to get dizzy from jumping around.The live performance is going to be awesome.❤

 3.Alexandra Căpitănescu - Choke Me - Romania - This rock song is incredibly easy to get stuck in your head. I might break the replay button.⭐

 4.ALICJA - Pray - Poland - Girl can SING! ALICJA's voice has so much soul. I honestly want more of her music. The old school church organ in the background is a nice touch.❤

 5. Alis - Nân - Albania - Hello, Thy Name is Epic. Starts super strong, ends gently. Feels like it is end credits ready.❤

 6.Antigoni - JALLA - Cyprus - Shake those hips! That's what this song will do to your body. Try to avoid climbing on to the table.❤

 7.Atvara - Ēnā - Latvia - Pretty and soothing. If I'm honest, I might fall asleep if I leave it on repeat. That's how relaxed it leaves me.

 8.Bandidos do Cante - Rosa - Portugal - Such a chill laidback reset of pace. Like a breath of fresh air. Catch your breath, we're not done yet.

 9.Bzikebi - On Replay - Georgia - This song wants to party on Replay. You saw what I just did? Jokes aside, it is a bit of a party song.

10.COSMÓ - Tanzschein - Austria - Chill Dance vibes. The kind where you dance without caring about how (un)skilled you are. It would be something if Austria won two years in a row.⭐

11.Daniel Zizka - CROSSROADS - Czechia - Daniel's voice is gorgeous! This song highlights its beauty. This song is film ready.⭐

12.DARA - Bangaranga - Bulgaria - I'm adding this song to my Rave playlist. It would be at home there.⭐

13.Delta Goodrem - Eclipse - Australia - She's finally here! I have been hoping for years that Delta would come to Eurovision. Her voice, Beautiful. The Song, perfection. I am not fangirling. Be honest, is her voice not sublime?❤

14.ESSYLA - Dancing on the Ice - Belgium - Funky, Crunchy, and bouncy, this song dares you to try and sit still. It's a little dark but still fun.

15.Eva Marija - Mother Nature - Luxembourg - Imagine going on a road trip with your bestie and their hippie parents who insist on teaching you how to experience life. This song would play in the montage scene.⭐

16.FELICIA - My System - Sweden - Another song I need to add to my Rave Playlist.⭐

17.JIVA - Just Go - Azerbaijan - The breakup song for the strong. "Yes, we're sad. But you don't define me. We are breaking up epically." That is the whole vibe.

18.JONAS LOVV - YA YA YA - Norway - Summer came early in Norway. This is a fun Summery party song. All you need now is water cannons.❤

19.LAVINA - Kraj Mene - Serbia - Dramatic, Epic Rock. Try not to hurt your neck as you rock out.⭐

20.LELEK - Andromeda - Croatia - Dark Fantasy Novel turned into an Epic movie. That is the vibe this song gives.

21.LELÉKA - Ridnym - Ukraine - Beautiful, Ethereal, and Epic. Also, #vocalgoals on that long note.

22.Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen - Liekinheitin - Finland - That Violin is Epic. The song is a high energy one that I'd love to see Lindsey Stirling covering. It makes you want to dance.⭐

23.Lion Ceccah - Sólo Quiero Más - Lithuania - Dance, Dance, Dance! Wiggle that body! That is the vibe. ⭐

24.LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER - Eins, Zwei, Drei - United Kingdom - If I was able to do the robot, I would dance to the whole song as a funky robot. ⭐

25.Monroe - Regarde ! - France - A beautiful operatic song. I feel like a might need a little vocal training before I even attempt hitting all her notes. ❤

26.Noam Bettan - Michelle - Israel - I want to pull out all my super flowy skirts and spin around to this song. Tell me this doesn't make you want to dance.

27.Sal Da Vinci - Per Sempre Sì - Italy - Discotech is back. Are your shoulders moving? Yank your elders off the couch and have them dust off those old moves.❤

28.Sarah Engels - Fire - Germany - I'm going to break the replay button again. This song was legit fire🔥. My feet might end up on fire if I dance to this song as much as I want to. ❤

29.Satoshi - Viva, Moldova! - Moldova - This song was just a whole love on Moldova fest in the best way. Fun and just a bit kooky, I don't think you will forget it any time soon.

30.SENHIT - Superstar - San Marino - If I am completely honest, I'm mildly underwhelmed. I mean, it is still a good song. But that's it. It's good, not great. It does nothing for SENHIT's voice. I heard how good she can be. So, sorry.

31.SIMÓN - Paloma Rumba - Armenia - It makes me want to spin my hair. But I don't want neck issues so I'll stay sort of still. I will have to be content to bop my head.

32.Søren Torpegaard Lund - Før Vi Går Hjem - Denmark - I want to see all the dance covers of this song. A song this good should have them somewhere. ❤

33.Tamara Živković - Nova Zora - Montenegro - This should be so much fun to see performed live!

34.Vanilla Ninja - Too Epic To Be True - Estonia -  The last time they were here was in 2005. Vanilla Ninja is showing that they still got it. Film Ready!⭐

35.Veronica Fusaro - Alice - Switzerland - Film Ready! Scene: grungy club, Cast: up and coming artist who's trying to make a name for themselves, friend who's helping but has no high hopes, and an casting agent who needs to find the next big star if they want to keep their job. Enter the song that changes everything. See it now?⭐

And that concludes our adventure in this year's songs. As always, feel free to leave me a message below.

Well, that happened

The other day I was going through my books when I came across one that was 401 pages long. First thought that went through my head,"Oh, this is a day read ". Second thought," When did this become a day read?"

At some point, I found getting through 1000+ pages more challenging and fun. I get a kick at seeing how far I can go in a day. Especially if the plot is juicy and intriguing. 

My siblings look at me like I am a weirdo. To the I read inhumanly fast. They prefer to have me read stuff separately from them instead of by their side as I tend to finish a page way before them. At least I respect their pace.

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