Review: Mrs. Hemingway

Available Now: Mrs. Hemingway by Naomi Wood *****4/5 stars- loved it A fictional journey into the minds of the four wives of Ernest Hemingway. Recommended readers: If you love Hemingway, if you hate Hemingway, if you love to hate Hemingway, and if you liked  The Paris Wife, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: There are some tragic figures you just … Continue reading Review: Mrs. Hemingway

Available today: Margaret Atwood’s Hag-Seed

Available today: Hag-Seed: The Tempest Retold by Margaret Atwood ****4/5 stars- loved it The grand Margaret Atwood takes on The Tempest for Hogarth Press. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Margaret Atwood, a Shakespeare aficionado, and if you like literary re-imaginings, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: The next in Hogarth Press’ project to bring … Continue reading Available today: Margaret Atwood’s Hag-Seed

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

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

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

Open Season by CJ Box

Available today: Open Season ****4/5 stars C.J. Box kicks off the Joe Pickett Series with a perfect blend of outdoors, mystery and politics. Recommended readers: If you like a good mystery thriller If you’re a fan of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, etc If you’re from Wyoming Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:   CJ Box has made a … Continue reading Open Season by CJ Box

Once a Soldier by Mary Jo Putney

Available today: Once A Soldier ****3.5/5 stars   An average-girl romance that’s not average. Recommended readers: If you like a historical romance If you’re a fan of a come-back story in your romance If you like Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas,  and Mary Balogh Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Sometimes it’s good to see the good girl get … Continue reading Once a Soldier by Mary Jo Putney

Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt

Available now: Wicked Intentions ****4/5 stars With everything you love about historical romance, Wicked Intentions is a great kickoff to the Maiden Lane Series. Recommended readers: If you like a historical romance If you’re a fan of a come-back story in your romance If you like Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas,  and Mary Balogh Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 4/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR … Continue reading Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt