Beyond The Clouds: Book 3 of Women of Midtown Series By Elizabeth Camden- Historical Fiction Review

 

Book Synopsis

As teenagers, Delia Byrne and Finn Delaney fell in love while flying kites and dreaming of a future together--until betrayal tore them apart. Now, as America enters World War I, Delia works for peace as a paralegal and pacifist. Her values forbid her from supporting the war effort, but she volunteers for a relief organization trying to save millions of lives in famine-stricken Belgium.

Returning to America as a decorated war hero, Finn is eager to get back to the front but is assigned to use his fame to raise funds instead. To his surprise, this mission will bring him face-to-face with Delia, the only woman he ever loved and once hoped to marry. As their shared mission draws them together, old sparks of romance begin to stir--until duty sends them behind enemy lines in occupied Belgium. Will the greatest danger be the conflict raging around them--or the possibility of falling in love again?

Book Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers
• Series : Women of Midtown
• Genre :  World War I Historical Fiction
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 20, 2026
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764241737

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

My Review

The Women of Midtown series has been outstanding. I've read all three books, and each tells a strong story.  Beyond the Clouds is historical fiction from World War 1 in 1917.

Delia Byrne and Finn Delaney met as kids in an orphanage, and in their teens, they fell in love.  A mix-up, hidden truths, and grudges tore them apart. Years pass, and war brings them back together. Delia is working for the CBD, which supplied food supplies to occupied Belgium. Finn is now a celebrated war hero who flew planes over France, was shot down, and was rescued by good Belgian people. Soon, they are working together to raise support and funds for the CBD. It starts rough as Delia still fumed over Finn taking their saved cash for a future kite shop. She refused to forgive him.

The story shares deep emotions for the characters and the readers. Delia starts to forgive, and Finn learns to forgive himself. Both grow stronger and braver than they ever thought, and angst hits hard at times.

I loved this second-chance romance. Elizabeth Camden researched the era's people and events in depth. I highly recommend you read all three books in this series. Each one was so unique and worth every minute of reading. Beyond the Clouds was a fabulous novel to end this series.

****Meet Author Elizabeth Camden****

Elizabeth Camden is best known for her historical novels set in gilded age America featuring clever heroines and richly layered storylines. Before she was a writer, she was an academic librarian at some of the largest and smallest libraries in America, but her favorite is the continually growing library in her own home. Her novels have won the RITA and Christy Award, and she lives in Florida with her husband who graciously tolerates her intimidating stockpile of books.

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Sonnets and Serpents : A Sweet Young Adult Romantasy (Casters and Crowns Book 2) by Elizabeth Lowham- YA Clean Romantasy Review

 Book Synopsis

A cynical shapeshifter. A hopeful princess. A love they never saw coming.

Silas Bennett grew up in a kingdom where magic-users are persecuted, especially those with the rare ability to transform into animals. After discovering he could shapeshift into a serpent, Silas was nearly killed—only to escape to a neighboring kingdom where he could study and use his magic freely. Now, he is determined to become a professor at the university he calls home, even though he is only nineteen. But first he must distinguish himself in his research field by proving that legendary magic stealers exist.

Princess Eliza, a hopeless romantic inspired by sonnets and their promises of true love, refuses to believe her beloved Henry perished at sea. She will do whatever it takes to find him and bring him home—even if it means traveling to another country and asking for help from a shapeshifting outcast.

With Eliza’s relentless optimism pitted against Silas’s unyielding cynicism, the two enemies can’t seem to have a civil conversation. But when they are unexpectedly bound by a pair of magical bracelets, which can only be unlocked by a kiss of true love, they quickly discover that they’ll have to work together as they navigate different languages, their past prejudices and fears, and a blossoming relationship. When their search for the truth about magic stealers threatens both Silas’s magic and Eliza’s safety, the two must learn to be vulnerable and trust each other’s hearts.

Book Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shadow Mountain Publishing
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2025
• Series:   (Casters and Crowns Book 2) 
• Genre: Romance Fantasy
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639934359

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

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My Review

Sonnets and Serpents is book two in the Casters and Crowns series. It's a fantasy tale packed with magic and an enemies-to-lovers romance. Crown Princess Eliza stars alongside Silas Bennett, a scholar and snake shapeshifter. They clash in every way because of their differences. Eliza hunts for Henry, the man she calls her true love, and she travels alone to a strange land. Along the way, she bumps into Silas and an adventure begins that they never would have imagined.

I wondered at first if Eliza and Silas could team up because their differences seemed too big. With the author's magic, the bumpy path was woven for them to possibly fall in love.  They faced biases about each other head-on. Eliza seemed like a pampered royal and Silas a monstrous shapeshifter.

I grew to love these two as problems mounted up for them while looking for Henry and trying to find the mystery behind the deaths of professors. I loved the magic bond linking Eliza and Silas, and this set up many humorous and lively interactions between them.

Pick up this clean Romantasy of adventure, magic, loss, hope, and pushing past your old limits. Sonnets and Serpents will deliver a story you'll stay up to read. 

****Meet Author Elizabeth Lowham****

Elizabeth (Liz) Lowham began writing at fifteen years old and never stopped. A lifelong obsession with fairy tales led her to begin her publishing journey with fairy-tale retellings—Beauty Reborn and Astra Remade—before she found her home in no-spice romantasy with Casters and Crowns, which has received a starred review and a national book award, among other accolades. Her own version of happily ever after is happening with her family in Colorado and involves copious amounts of snuggles, chocolate truffles, and cozy books.

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The Fault Between Us By Stephanie Landsem-Christian Historical Fiction Review

 Book Synopsis

In this gripping new work of historical fiction from the award-winning author of Code Name Edelweiss, three sisters fight for their lives and for each other amid the danger of a cataclysmic earthquake that rips Yellowstone National Park asunder.

1959. Claire, Bridget, and Frannie Reilly were once as close as sisters can be. Though their mother left when they were young, their loving father raised them with everything they could want. But when Claire marries a handsome cowboy and settles out west, a thousand miles away, the sisters’ strong bond begins to unravel.

Claire struggles to adjust to a life utterly unlike her upbringing, and surprising revelations about her husband’s past make her wonder if she’s made a terrible mistake. With a new baby and a shoestring budget, the last thing she needs is her family’s interference.

Sensing something isn’t right, Bridget takes a temporary nursing assignment in Yellowstone, promising her father she’ll bring Claire home―with or without her husband. When Frannie, the rebellious youngest sister, is sent along in hopes it will corral her behavior, the Reilly sisters reunite on the eve of a seismic event that rips Yellowstone apart, tests their survival, and exposes the ever-widening rift in their relationship.

Based on real events of the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake and inspired by true stories, The Fault Between Us is a suspenseful exploration of the bonds of sisterhood, the depths of family drama, and how hidden wounds can only heal when they’re brought into the light.

• Christian historical fiction based on fascinating historical events
• Perfect for fans of Cathy Gohlke or Susan Meissner
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Book Details

• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DYYM2Q8F
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale Fiction
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 4, 2025
• Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8400502057
• ***I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required, and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

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My Review 

I couldn't wait to dive into The Fault Between Us. I've been to Hebgen Lake in Yellowstone National Park, where the 1959 earthquake hit. It's an overwhelming sight. I picked the book up that morning, and by 4 a.m., I'd turned the last page. I couldn't quit reading because it was so compelling. The writing is heartfelt and authentic, and flows so beautifully.

The story is of three sisters whose mother abandoned them, and they were raised by a serious and overprotective father. Each girl carries scars from that, in her own way.  I grew to love them all. I was whisked away and totally absorbed into Claire, Bridget, and Frannie's lives. 

The most heart-stopping moments were during and in the aftermath of the earthquake. The devastation was felt as the tragedies happened. The whole experience was mind-blowing, seeing how many lives were spared when it could have been so much more devastating and so sad for the 28 lives that were lost.

I liked how each sister found themselves in dire straits, but each of their stories was told to show personal growth. I promise that you will be so immersed in this story that you'll not be able to put it down. I left many details out so you can enjoy the story on your own. The Fault Between Us will be one of my favorite reads of 2026. I will absolutely be reading more books from Author Stephanie Landsem.

****Meet Author Stephanie Landsem ****

Stephanie Landsem writes historical fiction for women, about women. Her newest novel, Code Name Edelweiss, is based on a true story: how a lone Jewish lawyer and his band of amateur spies discovered and foiled Hitler's plan to take over Hollywood.

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The Women of Oak Ridge By Michelle Shocklee--Historical Christian Fiction Review

 

Book Synopsis

In the hills of Tennessee, two women work at a Manhattan Project site during World War II and uncover truths that irrevocably change their lives in this captivating new story from award-winning Southern fiction author Michelle Shocklee.

1944. Maebelle Willett arrives in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, eager to begin her new government job and send money home to her impoverished family. She knows little about the work she will be doing, but she’s told it will help America win the war. Not all is what it seems, however. Though Oak Ridge employees are forbidden from discussing their jobs, Mae’s roommate begins sharing disturbing information, then disappears without a trace. Mae desperately attempts to find her but instead comes face-to-face with a life-altering revelation—one that comes at significant cost.

1979. Laurel Willett is a graduate student in Boston when she learns about the history of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where thousands unknowingly worked on the atomic bomb. Intrigued because she knows her Aunt Mae was employed there, Laurel decides to spend the summer with her aunt, hoping to add a family connection to her thesis research. But Mae adamantly refuses to talk about her time in the Secret City. Mae’s friends, however, offer to share their experiences, propelling Laurel on her path to uncovering the truth about a missing woman. As Laurel works to put the pieces together, the hidden pain and guilt Mae has tried so hard to bury comes to light . . . with potentially disastrous consequences.

Standalone Southern historical fiction great for fans of Lisa Wingate, Donna Everhart, and Lynn Austin. A compelling dual-timeline novel set during WWII and the 1970s about the weight of secrets and the power of forgiveness. Includes discussion questions for book groups

Book Details

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  Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale Fiction
• Genre : Christian Historical Fiction
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2025
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496484223

• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

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My Review

The Women of Oak Ridge tells a great dual timeline story across 1944 and 1979. It centers on Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A secret Manhattan Project base there made uranium for atomic bombs in World War II. Workers and residents knew little about the true work. All operations ran under strict secrecy.

In 1944, young Maebelle Willett steps up for her country during the war. She takes a job at Oak Ridge and sends her wages home to her family, barely surviving in a mining town. Naive Mae stumbles into a wild mess. Her roommate Sissy goes missing, secret files turn up, blackmail occurs, and spies close in, only adding to the danger. Mae's choices left me baffled, wondering what I would have done in her shoes.

By 1979, Mae lives alone as an older woman, still in Oak Ridge. Her niece, Laurel, visits her aunt as she is working on her dissertation on the happenings that took place in Oak Ridge. Laurel investigates how workers from 1944 felt once they learned their role in the bomb. Mae will not share anything about her past. Laurel senses her aunt holds deep fears and hidden truths about that time in her life.

The history was interesting as I didn't know much about this town or the Manhattan Project. Not much happens at first, then events turn exciting in the middle when several mysterious events occur. There were good transitions between the two timelines. I was surprised by the ending and how things were resolved. There is a lot of tension and mystery that unfold in both eras. This novel makes me want to learn more about this part of WWII and the Manhattan Project.

****Meet Author Michelle Shocklee****

Michelle Shocklee is the author of several historical novels including ALL WE THOUGHT WE KNEW, the 2025 Christy Award Book of the Year; APPALACHIAN SONG, a 2024 Christy Award Finalist; COUNT THE NIGHTS BY STARS, winner of the 2023 Christianity Today Book Award in Fiction; and UNDER THE TULIP TREE, a Christy Award & Selah Award finalist. As a woman of mixed heritage--her father's family is Hispanic and her mother's roots go back to Germany--she has always celebrated diversity and feels it's important to see the world through the eyes of one another. Learning from the past and changing the future is why she writes historical fiction. With both her sons grown and happily married, Michelle and her husband make their home in Tennessee. She loves to hear from readers, so please connect with her at: www.MichelleShocklee. com

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TRACK OF COURAGE by Susan May Warren-Christian Romantic Suspense Review

TRACK OF COURAGE

by Susan May Warren

January 5 - 16, 2026 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

CALL OF THE WILD

 

A hijacked plane. A pursuing killer. And a K9's instinct to help them make it out alive.

Pop singer Keely Williams's search for her biological mother in Alaska has been painfully unsuccessful. Now she just wants to escape this wild frontier and never look back. But when her plane is hijacked, she's suddenly plunged into a race against not only an Alaskan blizzard but also a killer who's on her tail.

After a career-ending injury, ex-cop Dawson Mulligan has only one friend--Caspian, the stray dog he adopted. Dawson just wants to figure out how to get his life on track, but during a flight home to Copper Mountain, he spots a downed plane and stops to help. Except, when his not-a-rescue dog runs off into the woods and discovers the trail of a missing survivor, it's up to the former cop to stage a rescue.

But Dawson has no idea he's being pulled into a deadly pursuit, or that Caspian is more than he seems. There might be redemption and second chances waiting for both Dawson and Keely if they have the courage to face their wounded pasts and fight for their future.

Join master storyteller Susan May Warren for a propulsive ride through the Alaskan wilderness, where love might be the riskiest--and most rewarding--adventure of all.

Prepare to experience edge-of-your-seat action combined with heart-stirring romance and heroic K9 companions in this exhilarating romantic suspense that will thrill fans of Lynette Eason and Elizabeth Goddard.

Book Details:

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense Thriller
Published by: Revell
Publication Date: January 6, 2026
Number of Pages: 320 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780800746056 (ISBN10: 0800746058) Pbk
Series: Call of the Wild, #1
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    ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.**** 

My Review

Track of Courage packs one adventure after another in this gripping romantic suspense novel. At 315 pages, I devoured it in just one day.

Pop star Keely Williams heads to Alaska to find her birth mother, but it ends in disappointment. Dawson Mulligan heals from a knee injury that might end his law enforcement career. Their worlds collide when hijackers seize Keely's plane, crashing it, and the pilot dies.  Now a target's on her back for what she saw. Keely flees through Alaska's icy wilds like hunted prey, with the hijackers hot on her tail.

Dawson, flying home with his cousin, spots the wreck, lands, and rescues Keely because of his dog's tracking skills. He protects her along with his dog, Caspian, at his side. Truth is, Caspian often steals the spotlight. So does Wren, the sweet girl they meet in the Woodcrest village. Warren builds characters so well that you bond with them quickly.

Her writing is so immersive; her words paint vivid details. You feel the icy Alaskan chill and crunching snow. The story races along, perfect for all the tension. Amid the chase blooms a romance between two guarded souls. They open up, trust again, and fall in love. Faith weaves in gently, as both see they need God.

Track of Courage kicks off the Call of the Wild series. Warren's fans will spot old friends here. She nailed this one, so I'll grab more of her work. I adored the book and its themes of family, community, faith, loyalty, and love. The endless thrills hook you, stir deep feelings, and leave you craving for an Alaska trip.

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Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling author of nearly 100 novels with more than 1.5 million books sold, including the Global Search and Rescue and Montana Rescue series. Winner of a RITA Award and multiple Christy and Carol Awards, as well as the HOLT Medallion and numerous Readers' Choice Awards, Susan makes her home in Minnesota.

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