| A London officer goes undercover to expose a plot against the Crown Dover, England, 1808: Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the king—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue. . .until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm. All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother. Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead. Genre: Historical Christian Fiction Release Date: March 1, 2018 |  |
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My Review
He has one job to do...then he met her...
Where to begin? The Innkeeper's Daughter is only the second Michelle Griep book that I've read but it quickly shot to favorite so far status. If you are looking for a run-of-the-mill fluffy Regency story with endless white dresses and parties, look elsewhere. If, like me, you absolutely love a story with lots of danger, intrigue, and adventure with a healthy dash of romance, The Innkeeper's Daughter should be right up your alley.
I enjoyed this story immensely! It had everything necessary to keep me glued to the page. I really thought that it would take me a bit to finish The Innkeeper's Daughter but I just couldn't seem to put it down. Michelle Griep brought the Regency Era vividly to life - from working class innkeepers to the glittering upper crust of society.
I did notice that a previous story was referred to a few times, I'm assuming Brentwood's Ward, but it really didn't detract from my enjoyment of The Innkeeper's Daughter. It just made me want to go back and read the previous book.
Faith and family are an integral part of this story in addition to the adventure and intrigue, a mix that I thoroughly enjoyed. Loved this book and I can't wait to read Michelle Griep's next release!
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Innkeeper's Daughter by Michelle Griep a 4.5 Bark rating.
Where to begin? The Innkeeper's Daughter is only the second Michelle Griep book that I've read but it quickly shot to favorite so far status. If you are looking for a run-of-the-mill fluffy Regency story with endless white dresses and parties, look elsewhere. If, like me, you absolutely love a story with lots of danger, intrigue, and adventure with a healthy dash of romance, The Innkeeper's Daughter should be right up your alley.
I enjoyed this story immensely! It had everything necessary to keep me glued to the page. I really thought that it would take me a bit to finish The Innkeeper's Daughter but I just couldn't seem to put it down. Michelle Griep brought the Regency Era vividly to life - from working class innkeepers to the glittering upper crust of society.
I did notice that a previous story was referred to a few times, I'm assuming Brentwood's Ward, but it really didn't detract from my enjoyment of The Innkeeper's Daughter. It just made me want to go back and read the previous book.
Faith and family are an integral part of this story in addition to the adventure and intrigue, a mix that I thoroughly enjoyed. Loved this book and I can't wait to read Michelle Griep's next release!
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Innkeeper's Daughter by Michelle Griep a 4.5 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
Guest Post
from Michelle Griep
Celebrating Oak Apple Day
Spring is just around the corner, or maybe it’s in full bloom in your neck of the woods. Regardless, by this time of year, everyone is ready to celebrate. . .and nothing new is under the sun. For centuries people have been eager to welcome budding greenery and warmth.
In my recent release, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, I incorporated a spring holiday that’s been around for over 500 years in England, one you may never heard of.
Oak Apple Day.
In my recent release, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, I incorporated a spring holiday that’s been around for over 500 years in England, one you may never heard of.
Oak Apple Day.
| This ancient celebration dates back to the year 1651. At the time, Charles II escaped the Roundhead army by taking cover in an oak tree. Everyone loved ol’ Charlie and was glad he lived, so in his honor, a new national holiday was born—one that in some parts of England is still celebrated today. Another name for this annual event is Royal Oak Day and the festivities occur every May 29th. Celebration traditions vary from parades to the ringing of bells, but one thing that is standard is that it’s a day to pin an oak leaf on your lapel. If you fail to wear one, you could end up getting pinched. |  |
The hero in my latest release is kind enough to remind the heroine that she forgot to pin on her leaf, thus saving her from untoward pinches. Interested in hearing more about this gallant fellow and the forgetful miss? Here’s a blurb about The Innkeeper’s Daughter…
Tension is high with the threat of a Napoleonic attack in Regency England, but risk from abroad means nothing when there’s danger at home.
Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the crown—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue . . . until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.
All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother.
Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead.
It’s a race against time for them both.
Tension is high with the threat of a Napoleonic attack in Regency England, but risk from abroad means nothing when there’s danger at home.
Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the crown—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue . . . until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.
All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother.
Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead.
It’s a race against time for them both.
 Michelle Griep | Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She seeks to glorify God in all that she writes—except for that graffiti phase she went through as a teenager. She resides in the frozen tundra of Minnesota, where she teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op. An Anglophile at heart, she runs away to England every chance she gets, under the guise of research. Really, though, she’s eating excessive amounts of scones while rambling around a castle. Michelle is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and MCWG (Minnesota Christian Writers Guild). Keep up with her adventures at her blog “Writer off the Leash” or visit www.michellegriep.com. |
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To Everything a Season
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Vicky Sluiter
Carpe Diem
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A Baker’s Perspective
margaret kazmierczak
March 24
proud to be an autism mom
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