Goodreads Top Books of the Year 2016

There’s three days left to vote in the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards for your favorite books of 2016.  Even Erin and Terra at Books for Her didn’t have a chance to read them all – but we got through a lot of them and here’s our picks. Best Fiction: Eligible  by Curtis Sittenfeld Best Mystery & Thriller: All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda Best Historical Fiction: … Continue reading Goodreads Top Books of the Year 2016

Amazon Prime Now Offers Free Books

Starting this week, Amazon Prime members can now access more than 1,000 books, magazines and more via Prime Reading. The program is open to members – and any devices (so you don’t have to have a Kindle). A Prime Membership costs $99, providing unlimited 2-day shipping on most products, access to movies, TV shows, music and more – and now makes an even bigger play … Continue reading Amazon Prime Now Offers Free Books

Strange History by The Bathroom Readers’ Institute

Available now: Strange History ****4/5 stars Fabulously entertaining, Strange History has great anecdotes, myths and more in history. Recommended readers: If you need some quick reading facts and story If you’re a history buff and like odd facts If you need an entertaining bathroom read Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:   Have  you been reading the same … Continue reading Strange History by The Bathroom Readers’ Institute

Mad for the Plaid by Karen Hawkins

Available now: Mad for the Plaid ****3.5/5 stars: Liked it Fun and witty, if you love Karen Hawkins, you’ll love Mad for the Plaid. Recommended readers: If you enjoy a sword-wielding heroine If you enjoy historical romances with a fairy-tale quality Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: When Prince Nikolai’s grandmother continues to annoy him from … Continue reading Mad for the Plaid by Karen Hawkins

A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss by Paula Quinn

Available Sept. 27: A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss ***3.5/5 stars Hidden truths and lost trust define A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss. Recommended readers: If you like Scottish Highland romances If your hero is tough and persistent If you like rekindled love Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: I  haven’t read a Paula Quinn I haven’t liked – and A Highlander’s … Continue reading A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss by Paula Quinn

Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber

Available Oct. 4: Twelve Days of Christmas ****3.5/5 stars: Liked it Get all the holiday feels in Debbie Macomber’s Twelve Days of Christmas. Recommended readers: If you enjoy a Hallmark holiday movie If you enjoy feel good, contemporary romance Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: The perfect Christmas romance – with the makings of a great Hallmark movie – … Continue reading Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber

Highland Chieftain by Hannah Howell

Available Sept. 27: Highland Chieftain ***3.5/5 stars Another Murray Series book from Howell. Another great read! Recommended readers: If you like Scottish Highland romances If your hero is tough and persistent If you like anything Hannah Howell Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Since her mother died, Bethac Matheson has been protecting her younger brothers and baby … Continue reading Highland Chieftain by Hannah Howell

Darkest Journey by Heather Graham

Available Sept. 27: Darkest Journey ****4/5 stars Get immersed in this eerie Civil War town – and Heather Graham’s Darkest Journey, part of the Krewe of Hunters Series. Recommended readers: Fans of Heather Graham If you like mystery-thrillers with some romance If you want a quick-reading mystery Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 5/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:   When Charlene (Charlie) returns to her … Continue reading Darkest Journey by Heather Graham

The Confectioner’s Tale by Laura Madeleine

Available Sept 20: The Confectioner’s Tale ****4.5/5 stars The Confectioner’s Tale will immerse you in mystery, passion for creating desserts and a turn-of-the-century love affair. Recommended readers: If you like stories uncovering the past If you’re a fan of generational, historical sagas If you enjoy a turn of the century, changing of times family drama If you liked Lilac Girls, Everyone Brave is Forgiven and more historical drama Here’s … Continue reading The Confectioner’s Tale by Laura Madeleine