All you need to know before watching the Outlander TV Series
We’re just days away from the premiere the series premiere of Starz Outlander. And for months we’ve been compiling the best of Outlander – both the book and the TV series.
Amazon: Same-day delivery of books
Amazon is on our news list again! Most recently they launched their Kindle Unlimited; Now they’re offering same-day delivery in six major cities (Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Baltimore, Dallas, Indianapolis, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC). For an additional $5.99 Amazon Prime customers can have many items – including books – at their home the same day. It’s an interesting play to see … Continue reading Amazon: Same-day delivery of books
How the Scoundrel Seduces
Available August 19: How the Scoundrel Seduces (The Duke’s Men) ****3.5/5 stars In this delightful historical romance, two people struggle to overcome their own and society’s expectations in the midst of a family mystery. Recommended readers: If you like Sabrina Jeffries and regency historical romance Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall Note: 2 of 5 steaminess (some steaminess) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR … Continue reading How the Scoundrel Seduces
Review: Dan Brown’s Inferno
Available Now: Dan Brown’s Inferno ***3/5 stars Against all logic (I mean, how much trouble can one Harvard professor get into, anyway?) Robert Langdon wakes up to find himself in another race against time to solve a mystery laced with historical intrigue and more symbology, and with yet another female companion to boot. Recommended readers: If you like a nice page turning adventure novel… if you’d like to see … Continue reading Review: Dan Brown’s Inferno
Review: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (Book #1)
No spoilers in this review. Available Outlander: A Novel. The First Book in the Outlander Series. *****5/5 stars The first book in one of the best historical sagas written in our time, Outlander has a multi-genre appeal and is story-telling at its best. Recommended readers: Historical fiction fans, especially English-Scottish Anyone looking for a re-readable book to stock in your shelves Anyone looking for a saga … Continue reading Review: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (Book #1)
Steaminess Rating: How we rate sex in our reviews
At Books for Her, we know that readers have varied tastes and preferences in their reading – and since we review a lot of romances, we wanted to have a fair scale of the sexual content of the book. Here’s the Books for Her Steaminess Rating Scale so you can look for the kind of steaminess you like: Steaminess 1: Nothing to worry about! General Audiences welcome. … Continue reading Steaminess Rating: How we rate sex in our reviews
Quiz: Which Type of Historical Romance Heroine Are You?
Take this quiz to see who you’d be – and then remember to enter to win a bundle of these books. #1 What word best describes you? a) effervescent b) nonconfrontational (mostly) c) stealthy #2 My favorite hobby is … a) comparative study of the male form b) looking after my darling baron c) target practice #3 What is the perfect late night snack? a) … Continue reading Quiz: Which Type of Historical Romance Heroine Are You?
How well do you know your classics?
How well do you know your Classics? Try this famous opening lines quiz and prove your mettle! Continue reading How well do you know your classics?
Where do you get your books?
Tell us: Where do you shop, download and read your books? We want to better customize our site to suit your needs. We currently provide a lot of links to Amazon.com for Kindle downloads – but if our readers shop elsewhere, we want to know! Please select as many options as applicable and feel free to add your own or leave us a comment. Thanks for following! Continue reading Where do you get your books?
Jane Austen’s First Love
Available August 5: Jane Austen’s First Love ****4/5 stars Dare I say it?! It’s as if Miss Austen is writing it herself and giving us a glimpse of what she’ll soon write in her classics – Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility. Recommended readers: If you love all things Jane Austen… If you ever wondered what inspired Jane Austen’s writing. Did we mention Jane … Continue reading Jane Austen’s First Love
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