The Rock and The Ribbon

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About the Book The Rock

Title: The Rock
Series: Sisters of the Porcelain Doll #1
Publisher: Ashberry Lane
Release Date: May 14, 2021
Genre: Historical Christian Romance

She’s lost her future. He’s sacrificed his. Now they have a chance to reclaim it—together.

After a whiskey still explosion destroys her home and nearly her life, Rebecca Packwood and her father must leave Missouri and her dear friends behind. Crossing the Oregon Trail, she sets out to discover her family’s secret history and to forge a home and community out of the raw farmland of Eagle Creek, Oregon Country, never suspecting a ruthless enemy is seeking to thwart her plans.

Hard-working banker’s son, Clark Sutherland, thought the toughest test he would face was getting out from underneath his father’s thumb. The last thing he expected was to be penniless, homeless, and smitten with a shy, dark-eyed stranger. With nothing to offer her, will he find a way to support himself and still pursue his dreams before they’re pulled apart?

When a man in the shadows sets his eyes on their coveted prize, danger descends. Rebecca and Clark must act to protect the desires of their hearts before harm befall them all. Will they learn to trust their future to the God who heals and sets the lonely in families?

About the Book The Ribbon 

Title: The Ribbon
Series: Sisters of the Porcelain Doll #2
Publisher: Ashberry Lane
Release Date: May 14, 2021
Genre: Historical Christian Romance

Life rips away hope and sweeps her along…until she finds a future worth fighting for.

On the day her mother passes away, Heather Keeton weds a neighbor who promises to provide for her. They journey along the Oregon Trail, but tragedy strikes again. Widowed, alone, and far from home in Oregon Territory, Heather needs work.

But where?

She determines to use her cooking and baking skills at a logging camp to earn enough to remain independent and, eventually, reach her Porcelain Doll sister, Rebecca.

Land surveyor Zeke Bradley misses being part of a family. A surprise inheritance might open the way for him to settle down and begin a courtship, but he tries to come to the aid of an injured man only to be accused of murder. One wrong move, and he could unjustly swing by his neck from a rope. He flees and hides in a logging camp, waiting for his name to be cleared.

Nothing comes easy at Camp 13 Logging Company, where the work is hard and hazardous. Heather hopes to move on soon, and Zeke longs to be free from his worries.

Can these two survivors learn to trust each other before their pasts destroy their future?

My Thoughts on The Rock and The Ribbon 

I am so pleased to talk to you about these two books.  The Rock and The Ribbon are books one and two in a new series, Sisters of the Porcelain Doll. 

Let’s chat about them each individually though please please read them in order!  You’re going to want to read this as the series it’s intended to be not out of order. 

The Rock

This is a fun historical fiction novel.  In The Rock, we are going back to the times of travelling west.  Rebecca and her father are going west after a still explosion.  They’re on their way to Oregon from Missouri now.  But what if someone is after them?  Is there a danger they’re unaware of?

This is a fun romance but there is also a bit of suspense as well.  Rebecca is basically all that is sweet and pure while her father is the opposite.  Add in our hero who is Clark.  He’s wonderful and all things good as well. 

Now what remains is whether they can figure out and avoid the danger while also getting to know each other.  I loved this novel.  It’s the first I’ve read by this author and I think it might actually be her debut novel as well.  

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

The Ribbon

The Ribbon is book two in a fun series.  This book focuses on Heather.  When her mom passes away she weds her neighbor thinking she’ll have security and be taken care of.  While on the trail to Oregon, her husband dies and she has to figure out a way to support herself.  She decides to bake and cook for a logging camp.

While at the camp she meets Zeke.  He’s hiding out to avoid being charged with a murder he didn’t commit.  

I love stories of going west.  But I also love logging camp stories as well.  They’re so fun and the history is so fun to read about.  Add a fun and dastardly villain to this book and you’re going to be hooked!  

You’re going to love this novel!  If you haven’t read book one you should do so first.  I mean, you can read them as stand-alone novels if you want to but I think they read the best if you read them in order.

Let me be honest, I can’t decide if I loved this book more or the first one!  The Rock and The Ribbon are both equally wonderful!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through JustRead Publicity Tours. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.