Some of our most precious time spent with our preschool aged kids can be reading, and here’s a list of some great new picture books out from Simon and Schuster that will fit the bill for kids 5 and under. From a wordless book that sparks the imagination to a sing-along Dooby Dooby Moo book, there’s different options for our little dudes and princesses. Baby … Continue reading Great New Children’s Books
Available November 4: The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding (Millworth Manor) ***3.5/5 stars The Shocking Secret … is another trademark Victoria Alexander novel with fun twists and witty characters. Recommended readers: If you like witty characters and dialogue If you’re a sucker for an independent woman Any fan of Victoria Alexander and classy historical romance Here’s my Rankings: 4.5/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot … Continue reading The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding
Available October 31: The Demon Count Novels ****4/5 stars Mystery, intrigue and a dark, brooding guardian … plus a second bonus novel too! Recommended readers: If you like a dark Jane-Eyre Mr. Rochester character… If you love a Venetian-romance setting and if you a good mystery-plot with your romance Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 Steaminess (pretty tame) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Anne Stuart: The Demon Count Novels
Available October 28: Scandalous Summer Nights ***3.5/5 stars A desperate Lady Olivia is force to be reckoned with in Scandalous Summer Nights. Recommended readers: If you like a female character with ambition If you enjoy a bull-by-the-horns kinda gal Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: You’ve got to respect a woman who goes after what she … Continue reading Review: Scandalous Summer Nights
Available October 31: The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs series, Book 2) ****4/5 stars A stowaway Highland innocent and an outlawed pirate make this a must- read. Recommended readers: If you like an adventurous rake pirate… If you love a woman who has takes initiative and likes to fight and if you a good historical plot with your romance Here’s my Rankings: … Continue reading The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd
Available Oct. 28: The Accidental Countess ***3/5 stars Some almost-unbelievable twists make The Accidental Countess an amusing Regency read. Recommended readers: If you like some silliness in your plots If you’re a sucker for a war hero Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: For seven years Lady Cassandra Monroe has written Captain Julian while he’s been at war … Continue reading Review: The Accidental Countess
Available now: Shotgun Lovesongs: A Novel ****4/5 stars An truly original, poetic book, Shotgun Lovesongs is delivered perfectly in this audio book – just make sure you’re not in a hurry. Recommended readers: If you like literature and original, unique writing If you like poetic, thoughtful writing and descriptions Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 5/5 for voice-audio 4/5 overall 2/5 steaminess (pretty tame) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Audio book review: Shotgun Lovesongs
Available Oct. 28: The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle ****3.5/5 stars A touching true story of a grieving family and how they come together, The 13th Gift is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Recommended readers: If you like a good Christmas story If your holiday spirit needs a boost If you are grieving a lost one and looking for some … Continue reading The 13th Gift: A True Story Review
Available now: Gone Girl ***4/5 stars Boy meets girl and they get married. Fairytale ends and 5 years later, girl disappears. Was it boy? Hold on to your hats, this dual-perspective whodunit will have you guessing and re-guessing until the end. Recommended readers: If you’re looking for a unique, fast-paced murder-mystery-thriller, If you like stories that keep you guessing, And if you like to catch the book … Continue reading Review: Gone Girl
Available October 28th: Jojo Moyes’ The Ship of Brides ****4.5/5 stars Put 600 wartime brides and a bunch of soldiers on their way home from World War II on one ship and what have you got? What do you expect? Disaster! But seriously. Some things you don’t expect as well. Recommended readers: If you enjoy historical fiction rooted in fact… if you’re interested in this Jojo Moyes … Continue reading Available October 28th: Jojo Moyes’ The Ship of Brides
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