Category: History

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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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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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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Review: The Ways of the World

Reissue June 2nd: The Ways of the World by Robert Goddard ***3/5 stars- liked it As great powers construct a fragile peace following The Great War, ace British pilot James ‘Max’ Maxted  investigates the mysterious death of his diplomat father in Paris, and soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous spy game. Recommended readers: Fans of historical fiction fans of historical mystery fans … Continue reading Review: The Ways of the World

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Review: Devil’s Moon

Available now: Devil’s Moon (Border Nights) *** 3 stars:  Liked it, through and through Betrayal and misunderstandings are hard to overcome in The Harlot Countess. Recommended readers: If you love historical romance If you are a sucker for Scottish Highland men Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: While Lady Robina Gledstanes’ child brother is Laird of her family’s home, … Continue reading Review: Devil’s Moon

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Review: The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor

Available now: The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs) *****4.5/5 stars Scottish-English political intrigue meets passion in The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor. You won’t want to put it down. Recommended readers: Fans of Paula Quinn, Kat Martin, and Mary Balogh Those who like multiple genres in one book – historical, drama, romance and more If you like Scotland and historical romance … Continue reading Review: The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor

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Review: The Harlot Countess

Available now: The Harlot Countess (Wicked Deceptions) *** 3 stars:  Liked it, through and through Betrayal and misunderstandings are hard to overcome in The Harlot Countess. Recommended readers: If you love historical romance If you like a romance that overcomes misunderstandings Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: When Lady Hawkin’s debut goes from magical to heartbreaking, she learns to … Continue reading Review: The Harlot Countess

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Book Review: Tiffany Girl

Available May 5: Tiffany Girl: A Novel **** 4 stars: Loved it! Part heartwarming and part heartbreaking, Tiffany Girl is the perfect read for historical fiction lovers. Recommended readers: If you like independent females in historical times Historical fiction lovers with a dash of romance Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: At the turn of the century in … Continue reading Book Review: Tiffany Girl

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Coming May 5th: The House of Hawthorne

Look for it on May 5th: The House of Hawthorne by Erika Robuck   ****4/5 stars- loved it! The author of Hemingway’s Girl and Call Me Zelda works her magic with the bad granddad of dark trancendalism himself: Nathaniel Hawthorne of Scarlett Letter fame, and his artist wife Sophia. Recommended readers: For book clubs For lovers of romantic historical fiction And of those who like to look … Continue reading Coming May 5th: The House of Hawthorne

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