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

Review: The Prince and I

Available August 25: The Prince and I (The Oxenburg Princes) ****3/5 stars: Liked it Robin Hood meets Cinderella, The Prince and I is a fun and touching, almost fairy-tale romance. 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: Lady Murian (not Marion as in Robin … Continue reading Review: The Prince and I

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Not Always a Saint by Mary Putney

Available August 25: Not Always a Saint (Lost Lords) ****3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. Love is hard when you’re always trying to escape your past. Recommended readers If you are a fan of Mary Jo Putney If you are a fan of English history and if you could use a little more adventure with your historical romance Here’s … Continue reading Not Always a Saint by Mary Putney

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Historical Fiction: Golden Earrings

Available August 18: Golden Earrings *****4.5/5 stars- Loved it! A powerful multi-generational saga of family, love and war, Golden Earrings is a must-read historical drama. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of family dramas like The Thornbirds Fans of Santa Montefiore (like me) and maybe Sara Gruen If you like historical drama, especially European Here’s my Rankings: 4.5/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4.5/5 overall Steaminess: 1 of 5 … Continue reading Historical Fiction: Golden Earrings

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The Great Estate by Sherri Browning

Available now: The Great Estate (A Thornbrook Park Romance) ***3/5 stars – Liked it. What happens when a marriage starts with duty? Recommended readers: If you like a Downton Abbey era drama If you enjoy Edwardian English historical romances If love-at-first-sight, foo-foo romances are starting to annoy you Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall 1/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Many … Continue reading The Great Estate by Sherri Browning

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The Earl Claims a Bride

Available in August: The Earl Claims a Bride (The Heirs’ Club) ***3.5/5 stars – Liked it to the edge of love – a stage 1 crush. When distance makes the heart grow fonder … or something else? Recommended readers: If you like an independent heroine If you enjoy historical romances If you’re a fan of Amelia Gray and the Heirs Club of Scoundrels Series Here’s … Continue reading The Earl Claims a Bride

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Series: Deception of a Highlander, Possession of a Highlander

Available August 11: Possession of a Highlander & Deception of a Highlander ****3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. Enjoy the independent characters and adventure in this Highland romance from a promising debut writer. Recommended readers If you like strong willed banter If you like independent characters and if you like historical romance in the romantic Highlands Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters … Continue reading Series: Deception of a Highlander, Possession of a Highlander

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Book review, Chic Lit, Fiction, Romance

Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas

Available this week: Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas ****3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Lisa Kleypas’s contemporary romance has everything you want: Clever characters, tough decisions, and heartbreaking moments. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Susan Wiggs, Jude Devereaux and Nora Roberts If you like contemporary romance, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2.5/5 for … Continue reading Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas

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Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense

Never Die Alone by Lisa Jackson

Available now: Never Die Alone (A Bentz/Montoya Novel) ***3/5 stars In classic Lisa Jackson style, Never Die Alone is an intense, somewhat gruesome, thriller. Recommended readers: Lisa Jackson and mystery-thriller fans If you like a thriller narrated in part from various perspectives (victim, killer, investigators, etc) Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall 0/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: When twin sisters disappear on the … Continue reading Never Die Alone by Lisa Jackson

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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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Review: A Duke but No Gentleman

Available June 30: A Duke but No Gentleman: A Masters of Seduction Novel ***3/5 stars – Liked it. A disturbing villain and reforming rake complete A Duke but No Gentleman. Recommended readers: If you like a troubled villain If you enjoy historical romances Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 4/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: The Duke of Blackbern and … Continue reading Review: A Duke but No Gentleman

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