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Book review, Fiction, Romance

Available August 26th: The End of Innocence

Available August 26th: The End of Innocence by Allegra Jordan ***3/5 stars Timed to release with the Centenary of World War I, The End of Innocence is the story of German noble Wils Brandl and Boston bluestocking Helen Brooks, who meet at Harvard just before World War I.  When Wils is called back to Germany to fight for the Kaiser,  their newfound hope is challenged and pushed to a breaking point. … Continue reading Available August 26th: The End of Innocence

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Julia London The Fall of Grace
Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Review: The Fall of Lady Grace

Available July 29: The Fall of Lady Grace (Hqn) ****3.5/5 stars Julia London excites (literally) in this Regency romance featuring a perfectly imperfect hero. Recommended readers: If you like Regency Romance especially Julia London If  you like a little heat in your romances (and if you want my take on this, read this rant Skip the Sex, Authors) Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot 4/5 … Continue reading Review: The Fall of Lady Grace

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Book review, Fiction, History, Nonfiction, Romance

Sisters of Treason – Now Available

Available now: Sisters of Treason: A Novel ****4/5 stars Released this week, Sisters of Treason is an epic and emotional translation of the Grey sister’s perilous lives. Recommended readers: If you like Phillipa Gregory If you like vivid translations of history Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: In this spellbinding and perilous story, the Grey sisters no matter what they do can’t get a … Continue reading Sisters of Treason – Now Available

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

One Plus One: Jojo Moyes

Available now: One Plus One: A Novel ****4/5 stars The latest “it” author is “it” for a reason, and One Plus One is delightful read. Recommended readers: If you like real life characters … If you want to relate to someone else’s mistakes and victories… Here’s my Rankings: 5/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: I couldn’t believe the buzz on … Continue reading One Plus One: Jojo Moyes

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, Romance

Review: The Bronze Horseman Series

Available now: The Bronze Horseman Tatiana and Alexander The Summer Garden ****4.5/5 stars A grand, sweeping tale of romance, sex, and adventure against the backdrop of World War II Russia, and beyond Recommended readers: If all-encompassing romance and sex in a decent historical backdrop is your thing, read this. If you are interested in a true war story with more unexpected and lasting effects, read City … Continue reading Review: The Bronze Horseman Series

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Book review, Fiction, History, Outlander, Romance

Review: Written in my own Heart’s Blood

Available now: ****4.5/5 stars Over four years later, your favorite characters finally are back, complete with the promise of a book 9, but sans nasty cliffhangers. Recommended readers: Outlander fans: can you really recommend this book to anyone else? Here’s my Rankings: 4.5/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot 4.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: While I can’t give the books a five because of my self … Continue reading Review: Written in my own Heart’s Blood

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

Review: The Escape, Mary Balogh

Available July 1: The Escape (Survivor’s Club) ****4.5/5 stars The Escape lived up to my Mary-Balogh-romance expectations and delivered a romance with depth, character and twist up to the end. Recommended readers: If you like imperfect heroes If you are a historical romance lover, but sometimes want a little more depth to the story Here’s my Rankings: 4.5/5 for characters 4.0/5 for plot 4.25/5 overall Note: Steamy factor (2 … Continue reading Review: The Escape, Mary Balogh

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Book review, Nonfiction

Travel Lit Review: At Least You’re in Tuscany

Available now:  At Least You’re in Tuscany: A Somewhat Disastrous Quest for the Sweet Life ****3/5 stars When Jennifer Criswell dropped everything for a writer’s dream life in the Tuscan hills, she didn’t expect quite so much reality to invade…. Recommended readers: Travel Lit Buffs Adventurous Americans Wannabe Italians Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: I … Continue reading Travel Lit Review: At Least You’re in Tuscany

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Susan Mallery Review: Until We Touch

Available June 24: Until We Touch (Fool’s Gold Romance) ****3.0/5 stars Until We Touch lives up to what we expect in a Susan Mallery contemporary romance. Recommended readers: If you are a contemporary romance lover of any kind If you ever dreamed of catching a QB. Here’s my Rankings: 3.0/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3.0/5 overall Note: Steamy factor (2 of 5 … little steaminess) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Susan Mallery Review: Until We Touch

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Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Review: Bride of a Scottish Warrior

Available July 1: Bride of a Scottish Warrior ****4.0/5 stars A captivating highland romance, Bride of a Scottish Warrior is a fun and refreshing read. Recommended readers: If you like the romance to have some challenges and anticipation If you like a Scottish man … or any historical romance Here’s my Rankings: 4.0/5 for characters 4.0/5 for plot 4.0/5 overall Note: Steamy factor (3 of 5 … steaminess) … Continue reading Review: Bride of a Scottish Warrior

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