Category: Fiction

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

Available October 28th: Jojo Moyes’ The Ship of Brides

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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Novella: The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan

Available now: The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs) ***3/5 stars Misunderstandings and a Highland war feud-romance make this Paula Quinn short read a good one. Recommended readers: If you want to fit a good book in a few hours … if you’re a Paula Quinn fan Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: As a … Continue reading Novella: The Sweet Surrender of Janet Buchanan

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What a Lady Needs for Christmas

Available now:  What a Lady Needs for Christmas (MacGregor Series) ****4/5 stars A fabulous, adorable Christmas-romance in the Victorian Scottish winter. Recommended readers: Anyone looking for a good, sensual holiday romance If you want a story with a non-aristocratic hero for once Anyone looking for a escapist read to put you in the holiday spirit Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading What a Lady Needs for Christmas

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Review: Spy Fall

Available October 22: Spy Fall (Regency Spymasters Book 1) ***3/5 stars An independently published book, Spy Fall was close to being a great historical fiction. Recommended readers: If you are looking for a twist to your usual regency romance If you enjoy a good plot-driven page turner, with a stunner of a character to root for… Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 … Continue reading Review: Spy Fall

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Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense

Mystery Review: Borrower of the Night

Borrower of the Night: A Vicky Bliss Mystery

***2.5/5 stars

Art historian Vicky Bliss is tall, blonde, brainy, and hot on the trail of a missing 16th century masterpiece in a medieval (haunted?) German castle.

Recommended readers:

  • Fans of Elizabeth Peters
  • Fans of an independent, worthy heroine
  • History buffs

Here’s my Rankings:

  • 3/5 for characters
  • 2/5 for plot
  • 2.5/5 overall
  • 0/5 steaminess

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Well, perhaps I was less than thrilled because she’s no Amelia Peabody, but I’m willing to give Vicky Bliss another try.  A nice light mystery- action-adventure, with trademark Elizabteth Peters humor.

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4 Star Review, Book review, Children, Fiction

Children’s Review: Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000

Available now: Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 **** 4/5 stars Captain Underpants takes silliness to unheard of levels … but I don’t care because my child loves reading this! Recommended readers: 8-10 year olds 0r grades 2-4 Boys usually who like to read Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and other boy stuff Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for … Continue reading Children’s Review: Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000

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Once Upon a Plaid mia marlowe
4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Review: Once Upon a Plaid, Mia Marlowe

Available October 7: Once Upon a Plaid (Spirit of the Highlands) ***3.5/5 stars Once Upon a Plaid is a Highland Romance of two married lovers trying to overcome one of today’s real-life couple issues. Recommended readers: If you like already-married couples in your romance If you enjoy a good historical romance with some Scottish fighting… Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 3/5 … Continue reading Review: Once Upon a Plaid, Mia Marlowe

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Review: If He’s Daring

Available October 7: If He’s Daring (Wherlockes) ***3/5 stars If He’s Daring is a Regency Romance with a dash of paranormal; it’s interestingly enjoyable. Recommended readers: If you are looking for a twist to your usual regency romance If you enjoy a good plot-driven page turner, with a stunner of a character to root for… Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall 2/5 … Continue reading Review: If He’s Daring

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The Sharp Hook of Love: A Novel of Heloise and Abelard

The Sharp Hook of Love: A Novel of Heloise and Abelard is coming October 7th ***2.5/5 stars A romance novel rendering of the original Romeo & Juliet: Heloise & Abelard. Equally iconic and tragic, The Sharp Hook of Love is the piercing tale of an uncommon beautiful genius destined to be an abbess, forbidden to love her teacher, destined to be a monk. Recommended readers: If … Continue reading The Sharp Hook of Love: A Novel of Heloise and Abelard

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Fiction, History, Romance

Audio book review: Cavendon Hall

Available now: Cavendon Hall: A Novel ***3.5/5 stars With Downton-Abbey appeal and a meandering story, Cavendon Hall was a perfect audio book for my short commutes. Recommended readers: If you like Downton Abbey and other Edwardian English dramas If you enjoy a turn of the century, changing of times family drama Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 2/5 for voice-audio 3.5/5 overall 2/5 steaminess (a … Continue reading Audio book review: Cavendon Hall

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