Available this week: At the Water’s Edge: A Novel *****5/5 stars Another historically compelling, deeply personal novel by Sara Gruen, At the Water’s Edge is a great read. Recommended readers: Book clubs Those who like multiple genres in one book – historical, coming of age, romance and more And if you liked Water for Elephants. Here’s my Rankings: 5/5 characters 5/5 plot 5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS … Continue reading At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen
Available today: Daughter of the Regiment ***3.5/5 stars A Civil War romance with depth, Daughter of the Regiment is a great read. Recommended readers: If you like Civil War Fiction If you like a taste of American history through a romance Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Typical American History recounts the Civil War from two … Continue reading Review: Daughter of the Regiment
Available this month: Angels at the Gate ****4.5/5 stars Angels at the Gate is a fascinating adventure-romance and culturally powerful portrayal of early Biblical times. Recommended readers: If you enjoy learning about women in the Bible Anyone who wants a realistic portrayal of early Biblical times Looking for culture, adventure and a touch of romance Here’s my Rankings: 5/5 characters 4/5 plot 4.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: As … Continue reading Review: Angels at the Gate
Available now: The Sweetness of Forgetting by Kristin Harmel ***3.5/5 stars In this classic tale of present meets past, a struggling bakery owner learns that her family’s World War II legacy stretches far beyond her imagining. (Bonus: there’s recipes!) Recommended readers: If you like a bit of chic lit in your historical fiction, If you could use a classic heart warmer, And if you like … Continue reading Review: The Sweetness of Forgetting
Available now: Highland Guard (The Murrays) ***3.5/5 stars Rekindled love + Scottish romance is an action-filled Murray Series book. Recommended readers: If you like Scottish Highland romances If your hero is tough and persistent If you like rekindled love Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Lady Annys MacQueen is fighting for her son’s inheritance, and when she … Continue reading Romance Review: Highland Guard
This guest blog is by Sinful Deception Author Isabella Bradford and discusses the heroine Serena Carew from the book. Thank you Isabella for the time to share your insights into writing this novel. By Isabella Bradford Keeping Secrets I’m so excited for the release this week of my newest historical romance, A SINFUL DECEPTION. This is a story that’s been in my head for a … Continue reading Guest Blog for Sinful Deception
Available today: A Sinful Deception: A Breconridge Brothers Novel (The Breconridge Brothers) ***3.5/5 stars Cinderella meets Aladdin in this historical romance from new author Isabella Bradford. Recommended readers: If you like good mystery with your historical romance If you like characters who challenge English society’s conventions Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Lady Serena seems like a beautiful, … Continue reading Romance Review: A Sinful Deception by Isabella Bradford
Available this month: Echo Lake (Swift River Valley Novels) ****3.5/5 stars The perfect winter escapist romance read. Recommended readers: Looking for a winter romance If you can relate to a large family (or brothers) Fans of Kat Martin Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Romance can be a little challenging with five older brothers and … Continue reading Review: Echo Lake
***Note from Books for Her: With the renewed popularity of the Fifty Shades series following the recently-released movie trailer (see below), we felt remiss not providing our followers with a review. The only problem? Neither of us had read it! And after questioning friends and browsing reviews, the overall takeaway was readers beware: It’s obviously one of those love it or hate it books. Here’s … Continue reading Guest Review: Fifty Shades of Grey
Available today: Earls Just Want to Have Fun (Covent Garden Cubs Book 1) ****4/5 stars An orphaned pick-pocket makes a comeback: It’s a must-read kick off to the Covent Garden Cubs Series. Recommended readers: If you like action with your historical romance If like to root for the under-dog Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Survival … Continue reading Romance Review: Earls Just Want To Have Fun
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