Month: August 2014

4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Learn How to Tame Your Duke, Master your Marquis, and School Your Scoundrel in one orgy of reading

Available now: The Princess in Hiding Series How to Tame Your Duke How to Master your Marquis How to School Your Scoundrel   ****4/5 stars Combine three disguised German princesses, three members of the English peerage, and three absurdly stereotypical titles with one spy mastering, matchmaking uncle and what do you have? Solid gold escapist romance, that’s what! Recommended readers: If you like a saucy, independent heroine… … Continue reading Learn How to Tame Your Duke, Master your Marquis, and School Your Scoundrel in one orgy of reading

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Review: The Secret Life of Violet Grant

Available now: The Secret Life of Violet Grant ****4.5/5 stars I picked up Beatriz Williams’ latest because I was in the mood to just love a book.  The good news:  it was terrific.  The bad news:  now I am all out of Beatriz Williamses. Recommended readers: If you like a saucy, independent heroine… if you like a smart historical romance, with a little mystery thrown in for good … Continue reading Review: The Secret Life of Violet Grant

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Children, Fiction, Uncategorized

More books for kids: Pete the Cat

Do you know about Pete the Cat?  If you don’t, you should.  He’s an unruffled cool cat and he sings groovy songs.  You can even sing along! He’s got magic sunglasses, four groovy buttons, white shoes, and he rocks in them.  Check him out!   And if that’s not enough, you can learn to read with him too:   Continue reading More books for kids: Pete the Cat

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4 Star Review, 5 Star Review, Book Lists, Children, Fiction

Top 10 Books for Toddlers/Preschoolers

School’s back! And our kids will start getting into the reading spirit. For those with toddlers and preschoolers … or even those with infants and babies on the way: Below are my son Ryder’s favorite books as a toddler and during his preschool years (ages 2-5).  These may be a little boy-centric … and reading is such a personal thing even for little ones that yours … Continue reading Top 10 Books for Toddlers/Preschoolers

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Book review, Fiction, Mystery-Suspense

Her Last Whisper Review: Karen Robards

Available August 26: Her Last Whisper: A Novel (Dr. Charlotte Stone) ****3.5/5 stars CSI meets Sixth Sense in this mystery-thriller-romance. Recommended readers: If you like mystery-suspense with some supernatural. If you like an 80-20 mix of crime-drama to supernatural. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall Note: 2/5 some steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Another great suspense-thriller, Karen Robards delivers an … Continue reading Her Last Whisper Review: Karen Robards

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James Patterson Private Series
Book review, Fiction, Mystery-Suspense

James Patterson: Private Down Under

Available for the first time in the US and Canada (Aug 26): Private Down Under with James Patterson and Michael White ****3/5 stars You can go wrong with James Patterson and Private Down Under – especially if you’re looking for a good story. Recommended readers: James Patterson and all mystery-suspense readers Here’s my Rankings: 2/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 overall Note: 2/5 some disturbing … Continue reading James Patterson: Private Down Under

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Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

The Laird by Grace Burrowes

Available August 26: The Laird (Captive Hearts) *****3.5/5 stars This Irish-English tale has the makings of a saga. Recommended readers: If you like Scottish romances. If you like historical romances. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall Note: 2/5 some steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: In her latest Highland romance Grace Burrowes brings us the ultimate heroine – Brenna, who has worked … Continue reading The Laird by Grace Burrowes

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Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

We Are Not Ourselves: Matthew Thomas

Available today: We Are Not Ourselves by Matthew Thomas ***3/5 stars An upwardly mobile Irish girl dreams of a better life, but finds herself in caught in the tragic cycle  of everyday heartbreak in midcentury America. Recommended readers: If you like epic family sagas… If you’ve got a penchant for a touch of the tragic Irish… and if you’re willing to slow down for prose, this book is for you. Here’s … Continue reading We Are Not Ourselves: Matthew Thomas

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

The Maiden of Ireland by Susan Wiggs

Available August 26: The Maiden of Ireland *****4/5 stars This Irish-English tale has the makings of a saga. Recommended readers: If you like characters from opposing sides. if you prefer a little more history in your typical romance. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall Note: 2/5 some steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: A thoroughly enjoyable read, The Maiden of Ireland … Continue reading The Maiden of Ireland by Susan Wiggs

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