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Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

The Sharp Hook of Love: A Novel of Heloise and Abelard

The Sharp Hook of Love: A Novel of Heloise and Abelard is coming October 7th ***2.5/5 stars A romance novel rendering of the original Romeo & Juliet: Heloise & Abelard. Equally iconic and tragic, The Sharp Hook of Love is the piercing tale of an uncommon beautiful genius destined to be an abbess, forbidden to love her teacher, destined to be a monk. Recommended readers: If … Continue reading The Sharp Hook of Love: A Novel of Heloise and Abelard

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Book Lists, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Nonfiction, Outlander, Romance, Uncategorized

The top ten books that have made a lasting impression on my life

I was challenged to list the top 10 books that made a lasting impression on my life. Here’s my list: Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner:  The first assigned reading I stayed up all night reading.  Wallace Stegner is the voice of the American West.  And I am still half in love with Oliver Ward. (And Jamie Fraser.) Peace like a River by Leif Enger: The … Continue reading The top ten books that have made a lasting impression on my life

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

Coming September 9th: Neverhome

Available today: Neverhome: A Novel ****4/5 stars Suppose it’s 1861 and you’re the kind of girl that’s better suited to soldiering than your own husband. What would you do? Recommended readers: If you like a first rate, first person historical account that throws you right down in a place and time… If you’re a Civil War buff…. and if you would like to experience something … Continue reading Coming September 9th: Neverhome

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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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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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More Books for Kids: We love…

BABY LIT! by Jennifer Adams, art by Allison Oliver If you haven’t already, check out these fabulous primers on classic literature for babies and kids.  From Sherlock Holmes to Pride and Prejudice, from counting to colors, the concepts are basic and fun, and the illustrations are wonderful. Visit the creator’s site here. Continue reading More Books for Kids: We love…

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Available August 26th: Not Quite a Wife

Available August 26th: Mary Jo Putney’s Not Quite a Wife **2/5 stars Next up in the Lost Lords Series: Delicate beauty runs into her estranged husband, who she abandoned ten years earlier for being Bad A. Recommended readers: Mary Jo Putney fans Suckers for a lost lord Here’s my Rankings: 2/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 2/5 overall Steaminess ranking: 3/5 REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: This one had … Continue reading Available August 26th: Not Quite a Wife

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