Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

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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The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress

Available this week: The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress ***3.5/5 stars – Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Adorable humor and accidental wittiness abound in Victoria Alexander 5th book of the Millworth Manor series. Recommended readers: If you like witty dialogue with your historical romance If you’re a fan of Victoria Alexander and the Millworth Manor series Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 4/5 … Continue reading The Daring Exploits of a Runaway Heiress

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Book review, Chic Lit, Fiction

Available April 28th: Drawn to Life

Available April 28th: Drawn to Life by Elisabeth Wagner **2/5 stars- not for me If you’ve ever wanted to quit everything and backpack through Europe…. Recommended readers: If you like chic lit, if you were a European backpacker in your last life, and if you like to try international writers, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 2/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 2/5 overall REVIEW … Continue reading Available April 28th: Drawn to Life

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The Scoundrel and the Debutante

Available April 28: The Scoundrel and the Debutante (The Cabot Sisters Book 3) ****3.5/5 stars– Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Julia London excites (literally) in this Regency romance featuring a bit of American flare. Recommended readers: If you like Regency Romance especially Julia London If  you like a little heat in your romances If you enjoy a lighthearted, witty fun read Here’s … Continue reading The Scoundrel and the Debutante

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4 Star Review, 5 Star Review, Book review, Chic Lit, Fiction, History, Romance

The Beekeeper’s Daughter

Available April 14: The Beekeeper’s Daughter: A Novel ****4.5/5 stars- Loved it and probably stayed up all night reading and developing real feelings for fictional people. Another great read from Montefiore, The Beekeeper’s Daughter inspired a mix of fictional enjoyment and reflection. Recommended readers: If you like fiction with some depth If you think you’re really so different from your mother and if you like family drama, romance … Continue reading The Beekeeper’s Daughter

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Review: Beautiful Secret

Available today: Beautiful Secret ****3.5/5 stars– Liked it to the edge of love- a stage 1 crush. Laid back California girl meets uptight exec in this fun, fast chic lit read. Recommended readers: If you like chic lit you just can’t put down If you are 35 or younger (but prove me wrong) If you’re a fan of Notting Hill the movie Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 … Continue reading Review: Beautiful Secret

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Outlander

And the best thing about Outlander is…

There’s a lot to love about the many ways in which Starz  is bringing the much-beloved Outlander successfully to the small screen.  Even some of the departures from the original storyline have generally been very good.  But what’s the best thing of all, you ask?  Here’s our list: 10) Murtagh, Rupert, and Angus: as good of supporting actor sidekicks as ever there were. 9)  The costumes.  I want … Continue reading And the best thing about Outlander is…

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Review: The Color of Secrets

Available April 14th: The Color of Secrets ***2.5/5 stars-it was ok, but something was missing Long buried secrets have a way of finding their way to the surface in this historical novel. Recommended readers: If you like a bit of chic lit in your historical fiction, And If you like that uncovering family secrets thing, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 characters 2.5/5 plot … Continue reading Review: The Color of Secrets

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