Amy Inspired, Hatteras Girl, A Rush of Wings

What I like best about Bethany House's book reviews program is that they have no problem sending you several books at once!  I received these three books in the mail a while ago and it didn't take me long to finish them...getting a review posted on the blog, however...that obviously took a little bit longer.

Amy Inspired by Bethany Pierce is a modern fiction story; Amy gave up her steady job to pursue a career in writing but finds herself on the other side of a rejection letter every time she submits an article or story.  She teaches part-time at a local college in order to pay the bills, but it's not the lifestyle she's dreamed of since she was a little girl.  Soon an artist named Eli comes into her life and she is forced to reevaluate her life and her inspiration.

I enjoyed this book, but it did seem that it ended rather abruptly.  I felt there could have been more character development and the relationship between Amy and Eli definitely needed some more development as well.  Overall, the writing was enjoyable and the subject matter refreshingly honest.  Pierce doesn't pen a picture perfect heroine, but rather exposes her flaws and struggles.  It's nice to read a book that is actually realistic.

Hatteras Girl was actually my least favourite of these three books.  Also a modern-day fiction story, Alice J. Wisler tells the story of Jackie Donovan who above anything else wants to own a bed-and-breakfast on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  When she meets the realtor who has the ability to sell the famous bed-and-breakfast, Jackie falls head over heals in love with Davis Erikson.  But she soon begins to suspect that Davis and her beloved Bailey House are not what they seem.

The book was well-written, but it simply wasn't a page turner.  I fell asleep several times while reading this book.  However, I do appreciate the hilarious characters instilled throughout the pages.

A Rush of Wings is the final book I have to review today.  Author Kristen Heitzmann writes the story of Noelle St. Claire, a wealthy young woman who is running from something- of what, she isn't exactly sure.  She finds herself at a Rocky Mountain horse ranch owned by rugged mountain man Rick Spencer.  As Noelle learns more about the ranch, Rick tries to unlock the secrets she holds.  Soon the past becomes a threat from which she can no longer hide.

This book was definitely more of a drama and read a lot like the typical historical fiction: strong man, rugged scenery, damsel in distress.  Heitzmann touches on some pretty serious topics and issues, and for the most part, deals with them appropriately. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."