Month: July 2015

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

Get it today: Paula McLain’s Circling the Sun

Get it today: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain ****4/5 stars- loved it! From New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paris Wife,  a fascinating journey into the life of Kenyan expat Beryl Markham: expert horse trainer, aviator, and third point in Karen Blixen and Denys Finch-Hatton’s Out of Africa love triangle. Recommended readers: If you like historical fiction at its best, If you like to see multiple genres in one … Continue reading Get it today: Paula McLain’s Circling the Sun

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Review: Somewhere in France

Somewhere in France: A Novel of The Great War by Jennifer Robson is available now ****3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. An English lady takes her chance for love and independence in World War I. Recommended readers If you are a reader of World War I fiction, if you miss Downton Abbey, and if you could use a little … Continue reading Review: Somewhere in France

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Available today: The Other Daughter

The Other Daughter: A Novel by Lauren Willig will be available July 21st ***3/5 stars- liked it When nursery governess Rachel Woodley learns that her father is an English Lord who abandoned her mother, she sets out on a dangerous course of redefinition and revenge, with the help of a dashing friend-of-a-friend who may have motives of his own. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of between-the-wars historical … Continue reading Available today: The Other Daughter

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Jojo Moyes Review: The Last Letter From Your Lover

Available now: The Last Letter From Your Lover ***3.5/5 stars- liked to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. Jojo Moyes proves once again that she is the master of the devastating love affair. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of romantic historical fiction, if you’re a fan of Jojo Moyes and the dual/parallel storyline, and if you bemoan the lost art of … Continue reading Jojo Moyes Review: The Last Letter From Your Lover

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Book review, Fiction, Mystery-Suspense, Romance

Review: Julie Garwood’s Fast Track

Available now: Fast Track  ***2.5/5 stars- it was ok, but something was missing 10 years later, it’s finally time for Cordie and Aiden Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Julie Garwood and if you like romantic suspense, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 2.5/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Review: Julie Garwood’s Fast Track

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Review: Hemingway’s Girl

Available now: Hemingway’s Girl by Erika Robuck ****3.5/5 stars- liked to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. The author of The House of Hawthorne tackles Key West-era Papa Hemingway and his fictional maid. Recommended readers: For book clubs For lovers (and haters) of Hemingway For fans of romantic historical fiction Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 characters 3.5/5 plot 3.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Next stop on … Continue reading Review: Hemingway’s Girl

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Review: How to Marry a Royal Highlander

Available June 30: How to Marry a Royal Highlander (Renegade Royal book 4) ****3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. Enjoy the fun banter and adventure in this English-Scottish historical romance. Recommended readers If you like fun, witty banter if you like mystery-adventure and if you like historical romance in the romantic Highlands Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for … Continue reading Review: How to Marry a Royal Highlander

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