Top Ten Books I Meant to Read In 2020 but Didn’t Get To

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Top Ten Books I Meant to Read In 2020 but Didn’t Get To 

1. Backlash by Rachel Dylan
2. The Defiance by Laura Gallier
3. Some Bright Someday (Maple Valley #2) by Melissa Tagg
4. The Cul-de-Sac War by Melissa Ferguson
5. Set the Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes
6. At Love's Command (Hanger's Horsemen, #1) by Karen Witemeyer
7. The Bridge to Belle Island by Julie Klassen
8. Romanov by Nadine Brandes
9. Far Side of the Sea by Kate Breslin
10. An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie Klassen

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What are some books you meant to read last year, but didn't get to?

Review: Tidewater Bride by Laura Frantz

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About the book:

They're both too busy for love . . . but love is not too busy for them

Selah Hopewell seems to be the only woman in Virginia Colony who has no wish to wed. True, there are too many men and far too few women in James Towne. But Selah already has her hands full assisting her father in the family's shop. And now she is in charge of an incoming ship of tobacco brides who must be looked after as they sort through their many suitors.

Xander Renick is perhaps the most eligible tobacco lord in the settlement. His lands are vast, his crops are prized, and his position as a mediator between the colonists and the powerful Powhatan nation surrounding them makes him indispensable. But Xander is already wedded to his business and still grieves the loss of his wife.

Can two fiercely independent people find happiness and fulfillment on their own? Or will they discover that what they've been missing in life has been right in front of them all along?

My rating:
5 stars
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My thoughts:

Tidewater Bride was a phenomenal read. I've long been a fan of Laura Frantz's stories, so I could hardly wait to read this new book. It surpassed my already high expectations! 

The main characters were amazing. They had such depth and I loved getting to see their romance progress. The setting was very interesting and unique. I enjoyed the "tobacco bride" aspect and also thought the little bit of danger in the story really added a suspense that I loved.

All in all, Tidewater Bride was amazing and I highly recommend it to fans of historical romance. I am eager to see what Laura Frantz writes next. :)

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Top Ten Resolutions/Goals for 2021 (bookish or not!)

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Top Ten Resolutions/Goals for 2021 (bookish or not!)

1. Complete the Bible plan "Every Word, a Reader's 90-Day Guide to the Bible"

2. Read at least 125 books

3. Read all the Love Inspired books I have from NetGalley

4. Get my Goodreads' TBR shelf down to 200 books

5. Review every fiction book I read

6. Read at least 12 nonfiction books

7. Finish at least 3 series I started prior to 2021

8. Get back to drinking at least 72 ounces of water daily

9. Go for long walks routinely 

10. Finish the afghan I've been crocheting f.o.r.e.v.e.r. (lol!)

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What are some of your resolutions/goals for 2021?

Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021

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Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021

• Chasing Shadows by Lynn Austin
  
• Tidewater Bride by Laura Frantz
  
• Dreams of Savannah Paperback by Roseanna M. White
  
• The Nature of a Lady (The Secrets of the Isles Book #1) Roseanna M. White
  
• When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin
• Let It Be Me (A Misty River Romance #2) by Becky Wade
  
• Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter
  
• Heart of the Crown (Daughters of Peverell #3) by Hannah Currie
  
• Three Missing Days (Pelican Harbor #3) by Colleen Coble
  
• Unknown Threat (Defend and Protect #1) by Lynn H. Blackburn
  

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Those are the releases I'm most anticipating for the first half of this year! What are some books on your list?