Month: October 2014

4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Romance

Anne Stuart: The Demon Count Novels

Available October 31: The Demon Count Novels ****4/5 stars Mystery, intrigue and a dark, brooding guardian … plus a second bonus novel too! Recommended readers: If you like a dark Jane-Eyre Mr. Rochester character… If you love a Venetian-romance setting and if you a good mystery-plot with your romance Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 Steaminess (pretty tame) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Anne Stuart: The Demon Count Novels

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

Review: Scandalous Summer Nights

Available October 28: Scandalous Summer Nights ***3.5/5 stars A desperate Lady Olivia is force to be reckoned with in Scandalous Summer Nights. Recommended readers: If you like a female character with ambition If you enjoy a bull-by-the-horns kinda gal Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: You’ve got to respect a woman who goes after what she … Continue reading Review: Scandalous Summer Nights

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Romance

The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd

Available October 31: The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs series, Book 2) ****4/5 stars A stowaway Highland innocent and an outlawed pirate make this a must- read. Recommended readers: If you like an adventurous rake pirate… If you love a woman who has takes initiative and likes to fight and if you a good historical plot with your romance Here’s my Rankings: … Continue reading The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd

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

Review: The Accidental Countess

Available Oct. 28: The Accidental Countess ***3/5 stars Some almost-unbelievable twists make The Accidental Countess an amusing Regency read. Recommended readers: If you like some silliness in your plots If you’re a sucker for a war hero Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: For seven years Lady Cassandra Monroe has written Captain Julian while he’s been at war … Continue reading Review: The Accidental Countess

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If you like Outlander TV Series, you’ll like …

Sign up here to get more Outlander-ish types of shows and movies emailed to you from Books for Her. Outlander Starz TV Series has hit midseason with flying colors.  And now we’ve got six months until the next round of Jamie-Claire amazingness vs. evil Jack Randall. Here’s the list of our top historical tv dramas to get you by for a bit longer.  If you liked Outlander, … Continue reading If you like Outlander TV Series, you’ll like …

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

Audio book review: Shotgun Lovesongs

Available now: Shotgun Lovesongs: A Novel ****4/5 stars An truly original, poetic book, Shotgun Lovesongs is delivered perfectly in this audio book – just make sure you’re not in a hurry. Recommended readers: If you like literature and original, unique writing If you like poetic, thoughtful writing and descriptions Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 5/5 for voice-audio 4/5 overall 2/5 steaminess (pretty tame) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Audio book review: Shotgun Lovesongs

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Book review, Fiction

Bridget Jones is back: Mad About the Boy review

Available Now:  Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy ***3/5 stars While it’s a been a few years with some bittersweet changes, the the characteristic craziness and humour of the iconic Bridget Jones is still there. Recommended readers: If you like to laugh out loud while reading If you liked Bridget Jones’ Diary and if you have missed Bridget since The Edge of Reason, this book is for you. … Continue reading Bridget Jones is back: Mad About the Boy review

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Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

The Healer: Book Review

Available now:  The Healer ***3/5 stars A troubled laird and an outcast healer … can they find love? For the under $5 price, this book is a steal. Recommended readers: Anyone looking for a good read that’s easy on the wallet If you like great characters and a historical English-Scottish border setting Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading The Healer: Book Review

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, Nonfiction

The 13th Gift: A True Story Review

Available Oct. 28: The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle ****3.5/5 stars A touching true story of a grieving family and how they come together, The 13th Gift is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Recommended readers: If you like a good Christmas story If your holiday spirit needs a boost If you are grieving a lost one and looking for some … Continue reading The 13th Gift: A True Story Review

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Outlander

Midseries Review: Outlander on Starz

Well, Outlander fans, we’re hooked.  It’s been nearly a month now and we’re  still not accustomed to the absence of our weekly outlander fix. To say nothing of poor Jamie Fraser, cursed to crouch in that window with a rather heavy firearm braced on his own arm until… what’s that you said? April?! WHYYYYYYYYYY?????? At least longstanding Outlander fans and general book-over-the-movie types can comfort ourselves … Continue reading Midseries Review: Outlander on Starz

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