Rachel Scott McDaniel

Once again Rachel has written a book that is completely swoon-worthy and mysterious. I absolutely love the time period this story is set in. I mean how can you go wrong with the 1920's and this particular author has a knack for writing stories that are captivating while keeping the theme and scenery of this era. If you haven't read any of her books you are definitely missing out.

We meet Geneva who feels like who feels like she suffocating in her posh surroundings. She yearns for adventure and love that is genuine. She finds both in Warren, her soon to be beau and husband. But things don't go as planned and we find her in a predicament that I honestly did not see coming. I don't want to divulge too much without giving the story away but you will definitely see Geneva go into an adventure as she tries to find out what truly happened to Warren?! (Intrigued yet? You should be!)

This book truly has alot to love. There is heartache, mystery, adventure, love and hope. There is definitely a thread of God's love and forgiveness. The mystery will keep you guessing; at least it did for me. Oh, did I mention there were swoony moments that made you sigh out loud?

Overall I really enjoyed this book. Rachel Scott McDaniel is one of those authors that I have read all books she has written and will continue to do so. I really do enjoy her writing and I am looking forward to what she pens next.

If you enjoy romance and adventure set in the 1920's with wing-walking, barnstormer heroine then this is the book for you!!

I received a copy of this book for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.… (mehr)

Rachel Scott McDaniel is making a name for herself with her historical romance books. Walking on Hidden Wings is filled with romance and mystery.

The romance is well developed with plenty of swoony moments, and the mystery will keep you guessing as Geneva/Stella investigates. While I enjoyed the story, there were a couple of issues I had with it.

First, I would have liked to actually see Stella while she’s barnstorming and wing walking. We’re told throughout the book this is what Stella does but we rarely see it. There were also times when I felt the author withheld information just to give us a bigger reveal, which made author intrusion evident at that point of the story.

As the mystery unfolds around the 70% mark, the pace picks up (with a few red herrings thrown in). While I had the actual culprit on my radar, I had dismissed them along with Geneva throughout the book.

All in all, this was an entertaining read, and if you’re a lover of romance, you can expect all of the feels.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive or negative review. All opinions are my own.… (mehr)

Aviation and the Roaring Twenties collide in the most magical way in Walking on Hidden Wings. The world Rachel Scott McDaniel creates is compelling and unique, drawing you in like a moth to the flame.

This era is brought to life, both the good and the bad, through the eyes of a flawed heroine on a search not only to find herself but to find truth. One thing that really surprised me by this novel was the fact that the love story is between a couple that is already married, giving a troupe twist I hadn’t foreseen. With this bond already established it opened the door to showing true grace and forgiveness within the marriage union and gave a little more romantic tension and details that I normally do not see in a clean romance. So, if you’re sensitive to that subject matter be forewarned.

This is one of those novels that is so incredibly easy to get lost in and I was captivated from the beginning. The characters are rich and developed and take us on an adventure full of mystery, romance, and all that jazz. There were a few plot points that I did feel needed to be better fine-tuned, especially when it came to unbelievable choices coming out of the woodworks near the end, but overall, this was still a wonderful literary escape to a bygone era done in a masterful way.

*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.… (mehr)

Talented author Rachel Scott McDaniel swept me away to New York in the 1920s in her newest book, Walking on Hidden Wings. The plot was imaginative, the characters were colorful, engaging, and multi-layered, and the history was fascinating.

“I must align myself with a worthy spouse because that was what one did when situated on the highest rung of the social ladder. I wanted nothing more than to kick the infernal ladder over.”

When socialite Geneva Ashcroft and newspaper owner Warren Hayes enter into a marriage arranged by her father, Geneva begs Warren to teach her to fly his plane. She is devastated a few weeks later when his plane crashes. When she is suspected of his murder, she embarks on a mission to find the real culprit. Warren’s tender care and love toward Geneva was so sweet, and I admired Geneva for her courage, tenacity, and willingness to buck against the social system.

With plenty of suspense, action, history, and romance, this story has something for everyone. It was easy to immerse myself into the tale and the historical era. I’ve read several of McDaniel’s books and enjoyed them all. I recommend this book to those who enjoy historical Christian fiction. 4.5 stars

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from Kregel Publications. All opinions are my own.… (mehr)