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Best Books for Gifts: Books for Her’s Top Books of 2015

The holidays are approaching and the perfect gift for friends, family and others is a good book. We’ve been reading all year and collected an amazing list of the best 4-star and 5-star books – and it’s quite a list! There’s a few authors repeating our list this year (Santa Montefiore and Beatriz Williams), but some new as well. We’re certainly fans of historical fiction (as … Continue reading Best Books for Gifts: Books for Her’s Top Books of 2015

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Review: Under the Mistletoe Novella Collection

Available October 27: What Happens Under the Mistletoe ***3/5 stars What Happens Under the Mistletoe is a quick reading, fun collection of short historical romances ideal for getting us ready for our favorite time of year. Recommended readers: If you don’t want to commit to a novel, this collection has the perfect collection of 1-hour reads If you enjoy Christmas Hallmark movies If you’re a fan of historical … Continue reading Review: Under the Mistletoe Novella Collection

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

Named of the Dragon by Susanna Kearsley

Available October 2015: Named of the Dragon ***3.5/5 stars- liked to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. Wuthering Heights with a contemporary feel and romance, you’ll love Named of the Dragon for its multi-genre appeal. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of a multi-genre book, if you like Jojo Moyes (especially her contemporary novels) and if you bemoan a contemporary romance as lacking … Continue reading Named of the Dragon by Susanna Kearsley

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Available this month: Twain’s End

Available now: Twain’s End by Lynn Cullen **** 3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush Mark Twain is famously known as a talented, maybe eccentric author; Twain’s End shares a peak into the truly dark person who Twain likely was. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Mark Twain (or at least curious about the real man) If you like a peak into a … Continue reading Available this month: Twain’s End

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Some Like It Scot: Suzanne Enoch

Available Oct. 6: Some Like It Scot (Scandalous Highlanders) ****3.5/5 stars A fighting lady in trousers meets a Highland bachelor. Recommended readers: If you like a Highland Romance If  you enjoy reading Brogue and if you’re a sucker for a fighting lady Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall Note: 4/5 Pretty Steamy REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Suzanne Enoch’s Scandalous Highlanders series is … Continue reading Some Like It Scot: Suzanne Enoch

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Rereleased: Laurie McBain’s Dominick Trilogy

Available Oct. 6 (rerelease): Chance the Winds of Fortune (Dominick Trilogy) and Dark Before the Rising Sun (Dominick Trilogy) ***3/5 stars- Liked it From lush England to Caribbean waters and mysterious estates, Laurie McBain’s Dominick Trilogy spans the globe. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Laurie McBain (rereleased!) If you like pirates, colonial US and countryside England and if you enjoy historical romance with a nod to espionage, these are for you. Here’s … Continue reading Rereleased: Laurie McBain’s Dominick Trilogy

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

Avelynn by Marissa Campbell

Available now: Avelynn: A Novel ****4/5 stars Loved it The Dark Ages come alive in this gripping romance by a debut author. Recommended readers: If you’re a historical romantic If you like a darker, more Vikings-esque romance and if you enjoy a strong female in a very anti-female time, this book is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW … Continue reading Avelynn by Marissa Campbell

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Shadow Fall by Laura Griffin

Available Sept. 22: Shadow Fall (Tracers) ****4/5 stars A must-read for her or him, Shadow Fall has solidified Laura Griffin on my to-go author list. Recommended readers: Laura Griffin or political-terror drama plots. Action-Adventure Romancer lovers Looking for a book for you and your man Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Agent Tara Rushing … Continue reading Shadow Fall by Laura Griffin

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Romance Review: The Rogue You Know

Available September 1: The Rogue You Know (Covent Garden Cubs) ***3/5 stars – liked it. An orphaned pick-pocket makes a comeback: It’s a must-read kick off to the Covent Garden Cubs Series. Recommended readers: If you like action with your historical romance If like to root for the under-dog Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: When … Continue reading Romance Review: The Rogue You Know

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Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs

Available August 25: Starlight on Willow Lake (The Lakeshore Chronicles) ****3.5/5 stars The ultimate single mom comeback story: Starlight on Willow Lake Recommended readers: If you like a single mom comeback story. if you like contemporary romance. And if you’re a fan of Susan Wiggs. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall Note: 2/5 some steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Faith … Continue reading Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs

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