Category: Historical Books
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First Lines Friday | 5/31/24
Get ready for a thrilling weekend read with “Murder at Mistlethewaite Manor” by AJ Skelly. This regency murder mystery promises suspense, secrets, and a sinister game. With a chilling setting and a deadly game of revelations, Lady Emma Grace Hastings finds herself in a deadly battle of wits and survival. Preorder now for an unforgettable…
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Book Review & Tour: For a Lifetime by Gabrielle Meyer
In Gabrielle Meyer’s Timeless series, twin sisters Hope and Grace navigate love and peril across dual timelines. Set during the Salem Witch Trials and the 1912 Great Depression, their story of sisterly bonds and romantic aspirations captivates. As they face life-altering decisions, readers are treated to a compelling portrayal of sacrifice and love transcending time.
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Book Review & Tour: The Girl From the Hidden Forest by Hannah Linder
Enter a world of romance and mystery in Hannah Linder’s captivating novel. Eliza, hidden in the safety of Balfour Forest, is suddenly thrust into a web of lies and danger as handsome stranger Felton claims her true identity. Their love unfolds amidst a gripping quest for truth, making for an enthralling Gothic-style Regency tale.
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Book Review Tour: Returning to Hattie by Lynn Ellen
Derek’s relentless pursuit of wealth and power leads to a spiritual awakening when he starts having vivid visions of a past life as a black man in the 1940s. Lynn Ellen’s novel delves into themes of redemption and self-reflection, challenging societal boundaries and emphasizing appreciation for life. This gripping story prompts readers to reflect on…
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Book Review & Tour: The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple
This book tour hosts a stunning tale blending fantasy with reality. Lily Temple and Peter Driscoll embark on a thrilling journey, their synergy leading them down a mysterious path. Politano’s writing immerses readers in a fairytale woven with reality. This compelling story of romance and mystery in 1903 England is a captivating must-read.
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Book Review: The Mermaid Riot by Joy E. Held
Serena and Tobi, childhood friends torn apart by their parents’ feud, reunite to save a mermaid from a greedy doctor. Written by Joy E. Held, an accomplished author and educator, this magical tale of friendship and fantasy unfolds along the Ainsley River in South Carolina. Available March 3, 2024.
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Book Review: Wager For a Kiss by Stephanie McRae
The story “Wager for a Kiss” is a heartwarming romance set in 1774 England. Lucy, a lady’s maid, and Dave, a sailor, find unexpected love and happiness despite their age and previous resignations. Their blossoming connection is put to the test by a secret, but ultimately the story is about surprise blessings and finding one’s…
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Book Review: The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier
This book wasn’t on my radar at all until it showed up at my front door as a surprise from Angry Robot Books. A story deep with symbolism and rife with emotions. Morgan Bright has historically viewed herself as the family failure. Struggling from a drug addiction that was born out of a childhood injury…
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Book Review Tour: Clytemnestra’s Bind by Susan C. Wilson
Review tour hosted by Love Books Tours MY REVIEW: For fans of Greek history and mythology, this is the story of Clytemnestra; the wife of Agamemnon and the mother of his heir Orestes. A very well told story, and one I was unfamiliar with, I got to really understand and appreciate Clytemnestra as a loyal…
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Book Review & Tour: Night Falls on Predicament Avenue by Jaime Jo Wright
Book tour hosted by: MY REVIEW: A gripping thriller that throws you into a small Christian town in Iowa in the year 1901. While simultaneously anchoring you to the present day with the current owner of the same property. The ties between the two stories are what is gripping and is also the dark history…
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