Category: History

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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Book Lists, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Nonfiction, Outlander, Romance, Uncategorized

The top ten books that have made a lasting impression on my life

I was challenged to list the top 10 books that made a lasting impression on my life. Here’s my list: Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner:  The first assigned reading I stayed up all night reading.  Wallace Stegner is the voice of the American West.  And I am still half in love with Oliver Ward. (And Jamie Fraser.) Peace like a River by Leif Enger: The … Continue reading The top ten books that have made a lasting impression on my life

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Review: Christmas Brides Collection

Available September 30: Christmas Brides ****4/5 stars Christmas Brides is a perfect collection of short historical romances ideal for getting us ready for our favorite time of year. Recommended readers: If you don’t want to commit to a novel, this collection has the perfect collection of 1-hour reads If you enjoy Christmas Hallmark movies If you’re a fan of historical romances or any of these authors: Suzanne Enoch, … Continue reading Review: Christmas Brides Collection

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Review: The Prince Who Loved Me

Available this week: The Prince Who Loved Me (The Oxenburg Princes) ****4/5 stars Pride and Prejudice meets Cinderella, The Prince Who Loved Me is a fun and touching historical romance. Recommended readers: If you enjoy a book-reading heroine If you enjoy historical romances Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Is there anything better than an under-appreciated, … Continue reading Review: The Prince Who Loved Me

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Top 10 Books That Influenced Me

I was challenged to list the top 10 books that I felt like had an impact on my life. Apologies in advance to those expecting to see a list of classics and literature. I’m an unabashed escapist reader – and most of my books reflect that. Here’s my list: Gone with the Wind. An unhappy ending? Those didn’t exist until I read this. Not to … Continue reading Top 10 Books That Influenced Me

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Never Marry a Viscount by Anne Stuart
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Review: Never Marry a Viscount

Available September 23: Never Marry a Viscount (Scandal at the House of Russell Book 3) ****4/5 stars One of my favorite storylines in historical romance is nicely written in this Anne Stuart Regency Romance. Recommended readers: If you like a saucy, independent heroine… if you like a Regency historical romance, with a good plot and great dialogue… Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for … Continue reading Review: Never Marry a Viscount

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Blood on the River by Anne Perry
Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense

Review: Blood on the Water by Anne Perry

Available now: Blood on the Water: A William Monk Novel ****3/5 stars Blood on the Water is another good historical mystery a from bestselling author Anne Perry. Recommended readers: If you liked any of the previous William Monk-Anne Perry novels. if you like a good, clean mystery with a look into historical British politics and power Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading Review: Blood on the Water by Anne Perry

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