Category: History

Book review, Fiction, History

Fiction Review: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Signature of all Things is available now ****4/5 stars Join Elizabeth Gilbert on a foray through the world of Alma Whittaker, where turn-of-the-century science meets mystic faith. Can one overwhelm the other? Recommended readers: If you loved Eat Pray Love… If you hated Eat Pray Love… If you never even read Eat Pray Love…this book is still for you.  It is different and … Continue reading Fiction Review: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert

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Book review, History, Romance

Romance review: Secrets of Seduction

On sale May, 2014, Secrets of Seduction (Legendary Lovers) ***** 3.5/5 stars Secrets of Seduction had the makings of a great romance and was an enjoyable read. My main concern: I wish it was longer; I wanted a few of the plot lines to play out more. A recommended read for any romance lover! Here’s my rankings: 3.75/5 stars for hero/character 3.0/5 stars for plot 3.5/5 stars for overall … Continue reading Romance review: Secrets of Seduction

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Romance Review: Twice a Fool

Available now: Fool Me Twice ****4.5/5 stars Mystery, romance, splendid characters: Meredith Duran delivered with Fool Me Twice, and I’m ready to be fooled thrice! Recommended readers: If you love a strong, independent heroine If you love mystery tied into your romance Here’s my Rankings: 4.25/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot 4.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: From the moment I glanced at the cover all the way to page … Continue reading Romance Review: Twice a Fool

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Romance review: Just a Kiss

On sale April 28, 2014, $.99 *****4/5 stars Just a Kiss grabbed me from the beginning with its Cinderella-style plot. Well-written but short, this novella captivates with amazing characters. I want to see more from this author! Here’s my rankings: 4.0/5 stars for hero/character 4.0/5 stars for plot 4.0/5 stars for overall Recommended readers: all romance lovers, especially historical regency. readers who love a come-back, a character who … Continue reading Romance review: Just a Kiss

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Book review: Victoria Rebels by Carolyn Meyer

***** 3.5/5 stars Overall the book was as expected – a great first-person and emotional account of Queen Victoria’s development into the ruler she is know today but lacking the character development outside of Victoria herself. Here’s my rankings: 2.5/5 stars for hero/character 4/5 stars for plot                       3.5/5 stars for overall         … Continue reading Book review: Victoria Rebels by Carolyn Meyer

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Author Lists, History

Author: Carolyn Meyer

  Carolyn Meyer is the acclaimed author of more than fifty books for young people. Her many award-winning novels include Mary, Bloody Mary—an ABA’s Pick of the Lists, an NCSS-CBC Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults—and Marie, Dancing, a Book Sense Pick. She is also the author of Cleopatra Confesses and Victoria Rebels. She lives in Albuquerque, New … Continue reading Author: Carolyn Meyer

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