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Available Now: Imposters of Patriotism

Available Now: Imposters of Patriotism ***3/5 stars- liked it An antique shop owner discovers a hidden revolutionary war-era journal that threatens to rewrite history. Recommended readers: American History buffs Mystery/Suspense readers Fans of alternative history Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Suppose George Washington wrote a controversial secret surrender letter … Continue reading Available Now: Imposters of Patriotism

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Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs

Available August 25: Starlight on Willow Lake (The Lakeshore Chronicles) ****3.5/5 stars The ultimate single mom comeback story: Starlight on Willow Lake Recommended readers: If you like a single mom comeback story. if you like contemporary romance. And if you’re a fan of Susan Wiggs. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall Note: 2/5 some steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Faith … Continue reading Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs

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Historical Fiction: Golden Earrings

Available August 18: Golden Earrings *****4.5/5 stars- Loved it! A powerful multi-generational saga of family, love and war, Golden Earrings is a must-read historical drama. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of family dramas like The Thornbirds Fans of Santa Montefiore (like me) and maybe Sara Gruen If you like historical drama, especially European Here’s my Rankings: 4.5/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4.5/5 overall Steaminess: 1 of 5 … Continue reading Historical Fiction: Golden Earrings

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Review: The Piano Man Project

Available Now: The Piano Man Project  ****3/5 stars- Liked it When you’re in the market for a man who’s good with his hands… Recommended readers: lovers of the anti-hero bad boy fans of quirky romance Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: The unlikely- named Honeysuckle Jones has a failing retirement home … Continue reading Review: The Piano Man Project

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Never Die Alone by Lisa Jackson

Available now: Never Die Alone (A Bentz/Montoya Novel) ***3/5 stars In classic Lisa Jackson style, Never Die Alone is an intense, somewhat gruesome, thriller. Recommended readers: Lisa Jackson and mystery-thriller fans If you like a thriller narrated in part from various perspectives (victim, killer, investigators, etc) Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall 0/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: When twin sisters disappear on the … Continue reading Never Die Alone by Lisa Jackson

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Available Now: The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach

Available now: The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach by Jam Jenoff ***2.5/5 stars- it was ok Fleeing from Italy to New York at the dawn of World War II, a young Jewish emigrant falls in with– and for– an Irish Catholic family. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of WWII fiction and romance Here’s my Rankings: 2.5/5 for characters 2.5/5 for plot 2.5/5 overall Steaminess: 2 of 5  (see our … Continue reading Available Now: The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach

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Review: Julie Garwood’s Fast Track

Available now: Fast Track  ***2.5/5 stars- it was ok, but something was missing 10 years later, it’s finally time for Cordie and Aiden Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of Julie Garwood and if you like romantic suspense, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 2/5 for plot 2.5/5 overall Steaminess: 3 of 5  (see our scale here) REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: … Continue reading Review: Julie Garwood’s Fast Track

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Wild West Brides: Three Books

Available in June: Wild West Brides: 3-Book Series from a Bestselling Author ***3/5 stars- Liked it through and through Three books take you on three different journeys of three brothers after the Civil War. Recommended readers: If you like a little faith with your love story If you like enjoy post-war romances If you want three books for your spend Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot … Continue reading Wild West Brides: Three Books

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Fiction Review: Under a Dark Summer Sky

Available June 9: Under a Dark Summer Sky ****4.5/5 stars- Loved it and probably stayed up all night reading and developing real feelings for fictional people. An epic tale of post-WWI struggles in a segregated world is magnified when a disastrous hurricane strikes. A must-read this summer, Under A Dark Summer Sky will appeal to all readers. Recommended readers: Book Clubs If you liked The Help … Continue reading Fiction Review: Under a Dark Summer Sky

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Available Today: The Lake Season

The Lake Season: A Novel is available June 2nd ***3.5/5 stars- liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush What do you do when your love life looks like it might fall apart?  Go home again for your sister’s wedding, of course. Recommended readers: If you like a little suspense in your chick lit, if you identify with a complicated relationship between sisters, … Continue reading Available Today: The Lake Season

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