Month: April 2015

Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress

Available this week: The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress ***3.5/5 stars – Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Adorable humor and accidental wittiness abound in Victoria Alexander 5th book of the Millworth Manor series. Recommended readers: If you like witty dialogue with your historical romance If you’re a fan of Victoria Alexander and the Millworth Manor series Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 … Continue reading The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress

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Book review, Chic Lit, Fiction

Available April 28th: Drawn to Life

Available April 28th: Drawn to Life by Elisabeth Wagner **2/5 stars- not for me If you’ve ever wanted to quit everything and backpack through Europe…. Recommended readers: If you like chic lit, if you were a European backpacker in your last life, and if you like to try international writers, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 2/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 2/5 overall REVIEW … Continue reading Available April 28th: Drawn to Life

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Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

The Scoundrel and the Debutante

Available April 28: The Scoundrel and the Debutante (The Cabot Sisters Book 3) ****3.5/5 stars– Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Julia London excites (literally) in this Regency romance featuring a bit of American flare. Recommended readers: If you like Regency Romance especially Julia London If  you like a little heat in your romances If you enjoy a lighthearted, witty fun read Here’s … Continue reading The Scoundrel and the Debutante

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4 Star Review, 5 Star Review, Book review, Chic Lit, Fiction, History, Romance

The Beekeeper’s Daughter

Available April 14: The Beekeeper’s Daughter: A Novel ****4.5/5 stars- Loved it and probably stayed up all night reading and developing real feelings for fictional people. Another great read from Montefiore, The Beekeeper’s Daughter inspired a mix of fictional enjoyment and reflection. Recommended readers: If you like fiction with some depth If you think you’re really so different from your mother and if you like family drama, romance … Continue reading The Beekeeper’s Daughter

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Book review, Chic Lit, Fiction, Romance

Review: Beautiful Secret

Available today: Beautiful Secret ****3.5/5 stars– Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Laid back California girl meets uptight exec in this fun, fast chic lit read. Recommended readers: If you like chic lit you just can’t put down If you are 35 or younger (but prove me wrong) If you’re a fan of Notting Hill the movie Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 … Continue reading Review: Beautiful Secret

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Outlander

And the best thing about Outlander is…

There’s a lot to love about the many ways in which Starz  is bringing the much-beloved Outlander successfully to the small screen.  Even some of the departures from the original storyline have generally been very good.  But what’s the best thing of all, you ask?  Here’s our list: 10) Murtagh, Rupert, and Angus: as good of supporting actor sidekicks as ever there were. 9)  The costumes.  I want … Continue reading And the best thing about Outlander is…

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Book review, Chic Lit, Fiction, History, Romance

Review: The Color of Secrets

Available April 14th: The Color of Secrets ***2.5/5 stars-it was ok, but something was missing Long buried secrets have a way of finding their way to the surface in this historical novel. Recommended readers: If you like a bit of chic lit in your historical fiction, And If you like that uncovering family secrets thing, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 characters 2.5/5 plot … Continue reading Review: The Color of Secrets

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Humor, Reading devices

Oyster launches new online store

In a move to compete with Amazon.com’s ebook sales, Oyster, the monthly book subscription service for $9.95, is now going to sell ebooks.  The new option is likely a move to provide readers with access to new releases and other books that aren’t available through their subscription site. Here’s a look at the online store:   According to cnet.com, “Even with these changes, Oyster still faces … Continue reading Oyster launches new online store

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Book review, History, Nonfiction

Nonfiction Review: War Bonds

War Bonds: Love Stories From the Greatest Generation is available now ***3/5 stars- liked it! Columnist Cindy Hval brings together 30 snapshots of enduring love forged in World War II. Recommended readers: Fans of a good human interest story Readers of short nonfiction and essays Readers of history and social history Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: War Bonds is a collection of … Continue reading Nonfiction Review: War Bonds

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Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Debut Author Review: Decorum

Available March 31: Decorum, a debut novel by Kaaren  Christopherson ***3.5/5 stars – Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. An evolving New York society love story gives Decorum a Downton-Abbey feel. Recommended readers: If you like Downton Abbey If you like turn of the century and reading about women who change with it Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 1/5 steaminess … Continue reading Debut Author Review: Decorum

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