MAID TO MATCH by Deeanne Gist

Set during the early 1900's, Tillie is employed as a servant at Biltmore, the estate owned by one of America's wealthiest families, the Vanderbilts.  Tillie is excited because she is one of the candidates to become Mrs. Vanderbilt's "lady's maid", one of the best jobs a servant can have.  Tillie would be paid quite well, would travel with Mrs. Vanderbilt all over the world, and dress in nice clothes--not servant clothes.  However, it would also require her to remain single.  Tillie didn't consider this to be a problem until she meets and falls in love with Mack--a new servant on the estate.

This is an enjoyable romance.  In addition to becoming involved in Tillie's and Mack's lives, we also see how the wealthiest people and their servants lived during this time.  The book conveys a Christian message--especially toward the end.

SKULL DUGGERY by Aaron Elkins

Gideon Oliver is an anthopologist/ archeologist whose "hobby" is forensic science;  he's known as the "Skeleton Detective".  He and his wife Julie are asked by Julie's family to travel to Mexico so Julie can help run their dude ranch while her cousin is gone for a week.  Gideon and Julie soon find themselves involved with family histories and secrets and 3 skeletal remains that are connected to each other and connected to Julie's family.

A good quick mystery read.  Details about Mexico and some ancient sites in Mexico add  to the enjoyment.