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
Get it today: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain ****4/5 stars- loved it! From New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paris Wife, a fascinating journey into the life of Kenyan expat Beryl Markham: expert horse trainer, aviator, and third point in Karen Blixen and Denys Finch-Hatton’s Out of Africa love triangle. Recommended readers: If you like historical fiction at its best, If you like to see multiple genres in one … Continue reading Get it today: Paula McLain’s Circling the Sun
Somewhere in France: A Novel of The Great War by Jennifer Robson is available now ****3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. An English lady takes her chance for love and independence in World War I. Recommended readers If you are a reader of World War I fiction, if you miss Downton Abbey, and if you could use a little … Continue reading Review: Somewhere in France
The Other Daughter: A Novel by Lauren Willig will be available July 21st ***3/5 stars- liked it When nursery governess Rachel Woodley learns that her father is an English Lord who abandoned her mother, she sets out on a dangerous course of redefinition and revenge, with the help of a dashing friend-of-a-friend who may have motives of his own. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of between-the-wars historical … Continue reading Available today: The Other Daughter
Available now: The Last Letter From Your Lover ***3.5/5 stars- liked to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. Jojo Moyes proves once again that she is the master of the devastating love affair. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of romantic historical fiction, if you’re a fan of Jojo Moyes and the dual/parallel storyline, and if you bemoan the lost art of … Continue reading Jojo Moyes Review: The Last Letter From Your Lover
Available now: Hemingway’s Girl by Erika Robuck ****3.5/5 stars- liked to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. The author of The House of Hawthorne tackles Key West-era Papa Hemingway and his fictional maid. Recommended readers: For book clubs For lovers (and haters) of Hemingway For fans of romantic historical fiction Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 characters 3.5/5 plot 3.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Next stop on … Continue reading Review: Hemingway’s Girl
Available June 30: How to Marry a Royal Highlander (Renegade Royal book 4) ****3.5/5 stars- Liked it to the edge of love- call it a stage I crush. Enjoy the fun banter and adventure in this English-Scottish historical romance. Recommended readers If you like fun, witty banter if you like mystery-adventure and if you like historical romance in the romantic Highlands Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for … Continue reading Review: How to Marry a Royal Highlander
Available June 30: A Duke but No Gentleman: A Masters of Seduction Novel ***3/5 stars – Liked it. A disturbing villain and reforming rake complete A Duke but No Gentleman. Recommended readers: If you like a troubled villain If you enjoy historical romances Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 4/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: The Duke of Blackbern and … Continue reading Review: A Duke but No Gentleman
Available Now: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain *****4.5/5 stars- loved it and probably stayed up all night reading and developing real feelings for… real people? Real fictional people? Real people portrayed fictitiously? A journey into Hemingway’s Paris, from the perspective of his first wife, Hadley. Recommended readers: If you dream of Hemingway’s Paris and loved A Moveable Feast if you love Hemingway, if you hate Hemingway, if you … Continue reading The Paris Wife: A Review (Or, why I like historical fiction about famous people)
Available June 23: Summer Secrets: A Novel ***3/5 stars- liked it An emotional and tragic tale of addiction told in classic Jane Green style. Recommended readers: Fans of Jane Green, Elin Hildrebrand and Emily Griffin If you like emotional family dramas and if you can relate (or want to) substance abuse Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 3/5 plot 3/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Cat is young, … Continue reading Summer Secrets by Jane Green
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