Category: Fiction

4 Star Review, 5 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

The Paris Wife: A Review (Or, why I like historical fiction about famous people)

Available Now: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain *****4.5/5 stars- loved it and probably stayed up all night reading and developing real feelings for… real people? Real fictional people?  Real people portrayed fictitiously? A journey into Hemingway’s Paris, from the perspective of his first wife, Hadley. Recommended readers: If you dream of Hemingway’s Paris and loved A Moveable Feast if you love Hemingway, if you hate Hemingway, if you … Continue reading The Paris Wife: A Review (Or, why I like historical fiction about famous people)

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Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense

Summer Secrets by Jane Green

Available June 23: Summer Secrets: A Novel ***3/5 stars- liked it An emotional and tragic tale of addiction told in classic Jane Green style. Recommended readers: Fans of Jane Green, Elin Hildrebrand and Emily Griffin If you like emotional family dramas and if you can relate (or want to) substance abuse Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 3/5 plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Cat is young, … Continue reading Summer Secrets by Jane Green

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

Ever After by Jude Deveraux

Available June 23: Ever After: A Nantucket Brides Novel (Nantucket Brides Trilogy) ****4/5 stars– loved it! In true Jude Deveraux style, you’ll stay up all night enjoying the third book in the Nantucket Brides Triology. Recommended readers: If you love Jude Deveraux, Nora Roberts For those looking for the perfect summer/beach read And for those looking for a fun, fast all-nighter type of read Here’s my … Continue reading Ever After by Jude Deveraux

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, Romance

Available June 23rd: The Little Paris Bookshop

Available June 23rd:  The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George ***4/5 stars- loved it! A tale of great love lost and a journey to put what has been broken back together again, told with soul, depth, and lyricism. Recommended readers: If you could use a little something beautiful and unexpected, if you dream of Paris and the south of France, And if you like highlighting entire novels on your kindle, … Continue reading Available June 23rd: The Little Paris Bookshop

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History

Review: All the Light We Cannot See

Available now: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr ****4/5 stars-loved it The lives of a young German soldier and a blind French girl intersect in this brilliant WWII novel. Recommended readers: If you read for language, imagery, and storytelling, and if you enjoy powerful war fiction that transcends the genre, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading Review: All the Light We Cannot See

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Wild West Brides: Three Books

Available in June: Wild West Brides: 3-Book Series from a Bestselling Author ***3/5 stars- Liked it through and through Three books take you on three different journeys of three brothers after the Civil War. Recommended readers: If you like a little faith with your love story If you like enjoy post-war romances If you want three books for your spend Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot … Continue reading Wild West Brides: Three Books

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History

Available today: The Truth According to Us

Available June 9th: The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows ****4/5 stars- loved it! From the co-author of  The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society comes another portrait of  small-town charm and secrets, brimming with delightful characters. Recommended readers: For book clubs For fans of character-driven novels For lovers of southern lit Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: 12-year-old Willa Romeyn may … Continue reading Available today: The Truth According to Us

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Fiction Review: Under a Dark Summer Sky

Available June 9: Under a Dark Summer Sky ****4.5/5 stars- Loved it and probably stayed up all night reading and developing real feelings for fictional people. An epic tale of post-WWI struggles in a segregated world is magnified when a disastrous hurricane strikes. A must-read this summer, Under A Dark Summer Sky will appeal to all readers. Recommended readers: Book Clubs If you liked The Help … Continue reading Fiction Review: Under a Dark Summer Sky

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Fiction, History, Romance

San Antonio: Western Historical Romance

Available now: San Antonio ***3/5 stars:  Liked it, through and through A story of power, love and revenge. But which will rule? Recommended readers: If you love the hard times of western history If you like a saga-like romance And if you like to get a taste of American history through fiction Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 characters 3/5 plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: When Luke Dabney … Continue reading San Antonio: Western Historical Romance

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Available Today: The Lake Season

The Lake Season: A Novel is available June 2nd ***3.5/5 stars- liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush What do you do when your love life looks like it might fall apart?  Go home again for your sister’s wedding, of course. Recommended readers: If you like a little suspense in your chick lit, if you identify with a complicated relationship between sisters, … Continue reading Available Today: The Lake Season

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