Category: Fiction

Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Romance

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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Available Today: I Don’t Know How the Story Ends

Young Adult Review: I don’t Know How the Story Ends ***4/5 stars- Loved it In the early days of Hollywood, a motley crew of youngsters seek to reckon the world around them and create a film of their own. Recommended readers:  Everyone, but especially Young Adult readers Anyone interested in the early days of Hollywood Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW … Continue reading Available Today: I Don’t Know How the Story Ends

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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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Beatriz Williams: Tiny Little Thing

Available now: Tiny Little Thing ****4.5/5 stars Loved it and stayed up all night reading… Beatriz Williams does it again: secrets, romance, the inability to stop reading until you find out WHAT HAPPENED ALREADY! Recommended readers: If you’re a Beatriz Williams fan (guilty), If you enjoy that high society New York thing (guilty), and if you enjoy a good character and plot-driven page turner, this book is … Continue reading Beatriz Williams: Tiny Little Thing

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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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Available today: The Scent of Secrets

Available September 15th: The Scent of Secrets by Jane Thynne ***3/5 stars- Liked it Clara Vine is Nazi Germany’s Vivien Leigh– and she’s also a half-Jewish English spy. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Jaqueline Winnespear’s Maisie Dobbs If you like World War II fiction, and if you enjoy historical mysteries with a nod to romance, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for … Continue reading Available today: The Scent of Secrets

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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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Available September 1st: The Sisters of Versailles

Available Sept. 1st:  The Sisters of Versailles ***2.5/5 stars- it was ok Four sisters vie for the attention of the King in 18th Century France. Recommended readers: Francophiles History nuts Romance readers Here’s my Rankings: 2/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 2.5/5 overall Steaminess: 2 of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: In the Sisters of Versailles, five sisters trample each other for power and … Continue reading Available September 1st: The Sisters of Versailles

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Available Now: Imposters of Patriotism

Available Now: Imposters of Patriotism ***3/5 stars- liked it An antique shop owner discovers a hidden revolutionary war-era journal that threatens to rewrite history. Recommended readers: American History buffs Mystery/Suspense readers Fans of alternative history Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Suppose George Washington wrote a controversial secret surrender letter … Continue reading Available Now: Imposters of Patriotism

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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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