Courting Misfortune by Regina Jennings - A Book Review

    

Fans of Jen Turano will love Regina Jennings' Courting Misfortune. Calista York is an independent, young woman of means who is an undercover Pinkerton agent-in-training looking for a Chicago mobster's missing daughter who was last reported as being seen in Joplin, Missouri. Matthew Cook, new to Joplin, is a young pastor called to work with the miners hoping to strike it rich in the ore fields, miners who frequented Joplin's bars, gambling halls, and brothels. Matthew and Calista both want to serve God by helping others, but will that calling unite or separate them? Jennings has the perfect mix of history, romance, humor, and mystery. The full cast of fun, quirky characters make for a fabulous, fun read. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Courting Misfortune from Bethany House via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.

The Lieutenant's Bargain by Regina Jennings - A Book Review

   

Hattie Walker had quite an independent streak for a woman living in 1885. Not willing to marry just because it was expected, preferring to hone her artistic skills, Hattie had come to an agreement with her parents. They would allow her to go to Denver and try to find success as an artist, but if she failed, she had to return home and settle down. Neither she or her parents had been aware of the dangers that she would encounter on her trip west.

Lieutenant Jack Hennessey had gone to school with Hattie. After having joined the cavalry, he had written to her a few times with no response. Now he was serving in an area known as the nations, studying and assisting with the Arapaho and Cheyenne. There was no way he could have foreseen Hattie's arrival or the impact it would have on his ability to do his job.

In her notes at the end of the book, the author explains some of her research and why certain events in the story were included. She says that she hopes the reader finds them plausible, but if not then she hopes they found them entertaining. While I was reading I found the book quite entertaining with truly likable characters, while not exactly plausible, but after reading the notes about her research, I found the plot to be much more plausible than I had at first. Either way, this book has entertainment value, and I would recommend it as a fun read.

I thank NetGalley and Bethany House Publishing for providing me with a copy of The Lieutenant's Bargain in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review, and received no monetary compensation.