What I Would Tell You by iz Tolsma

It all started with a DNA test. Tessa quickly realized that her cousin is not her biological cousin. How can this be explained? Will her mom tell her the truth? What is the big secret in the family history? What are the ramifications of her being Jewish?

What I Would Tell You by Liz Tolsma is part of the Echoes of the Past series. It is a dual timeline, Christian historical romance fiction. Flashback to 1941 and learn all about Mathilda, and her journey of early marriage, publishing a very risky newspaper to share the truth about the Nazis, as well as her unexpected pregnancy. This book takes you on the twists and turns of present day, with Tessa trying to navigate her life and find out where she belongs while flashing back to Mathilda and her struggles of reality of the Nazis in Greece. It is a unique setting as it does take place in Greece. I thoroughly  enjoyed What I Would Tell You by Liz Tolsma. This was a very good read and I would highly recommend. I was given a free copy from the publisher, for my honest review, which I was happy to do.

Everything is Just Beginning by Erin Bartels

I have to admit when I started reading Everything Is Just Beginning by Erin Bartels, I was intrigued and not necessarily hooked on the novel. But, read on! This fiction story takes place in1989. I found that an interesting year to set a novel in, rather unique and intriguing. Guitarist Michael Sullivan is kicked out of his band and moved in with his Uncle Mike. Across the street lives the Wheeler family, who is very well-known in the music industry, including Deb Wheeler. Deb is famous for her songs that she had recorded many years ago. Michael also meets Deb’s daughter, Natalie , who is beautiful and happens to be blind. Her father, Dusty, is very well-connected in the music industry. Having grown up with no significant home influence, Michael is taken aback by Natalie‘s family. He spends time with Natalie and enjoys getting to know her family. However, that will all have to soon come to an end. 

Admittedly once I had started the novel and was about a quarter of the way into it, I was hooked. I couldn’t put it down. I was a little surprised by the content since Revell typically publishes Christian content. This book was not overtly Christian. However it was a good read, and I would recommend. I was given a free copy from the publisher for my honest review, which I was happy to do. I would recommend Everything Is Just Beginning by Erin Bartels.