Tag: historical romance
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Book Review & Tour: The Seaside Homecoming by Julie Klassen
“The Seaside Homecoming” tells the story of Claire Summers, who, after her aunt’s death, returns to her estranged family while co-owning a boarding house. As she navigates romance with her business partner and seeks family reconciliation, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and the importance of familial bonds in her journey.
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Book Review: Married by Twelfth Night by Anneka R. Walker
“Married by Twelfth Night” is a historical romance featuring Richard and Grace, who engage in a fake courtship to secure a marriage for Richard by a Christmas deadline. Amid humorous situations and banter, they discover deep feelings for each other. The story combines witty dialogue with heartfelt emotion, emphasizing unexpected love.
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Book Review & Tour: The Starlets by Jennifer Thorne & Lee Kelly
The book features a thrilling historical fiction journey of two rival actresses, Vivienne and Lottie, who find themselves unwittingly entangled in a dangerous plot on a movie set. As they navigate personal insecurities, they must collaborate to survive and expose illegal activities, ultimately developing a supportive bond amid the chaos.
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Book Review & Tour: Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer
Meyer’s book captivates with its emotional depth, intricately weaving together historical romance and time-crossing intrigue. Caroline’s dual life in 1727 and 1927 is both a thrilling adventure and a poignant exploration of love and sacrifice. This series continues to resonate, leaving readers engaged and yearning for more. A true masterpiece!
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Book Review & Tour: A Truth Revealed by Tracie Peterson
This historical Christian romance novel features Laura Evans, a young woman returning home to uncover her father’s dark secrets. Her friendship with preacher Wilson Porter evolves into a deeper connection as they navigate personal crises and injustice. The story emphasizes faith, love, and resilience amidst adversity, set against the backdrop of the Western Frontier.
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Book Review & Tour: Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly
The book features Emma Knightley, reimagined as a clever sleuth, who partners with her husband to investigate the murder of Mrs. Augusta Elton in Regency-era Highbury. Despite forecasted outcomes, the narrative delights with humor and strong character dynamics, especially reflecting Emma’s unfiltered personality and supported by a warm cast.
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Book Review: The Gentleman’s Confession by Anneka R. Walker
In this Regency romance, Jemma promises her dying grandmother she’ll marry, despite her reluctance. As she seeks help from the Matchmaking Mamas, her friend Miles, secretly in love with her, struggles to navigate his feelings. The story humorously explores friendship, societal expectations, and the journey to love, culminating in a heartwarming revelation.
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Book Review & Tour: Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright
In 1921, Marian Arnold, heir to a brewing fortune, confronts a series of murders and haunting visions in her family’s butterfly house amid Prohibition. In the present, researcher Remy Shaw seeks to unravel Marian’s dark legacy with her great-great-grandson. Together, they face the sinister forces connected to an infamous killer.
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Book Review: Haven River Rescue by Christie Williams
In “Haven River Rescue,” Laurie escapes a dangerous mail-order bride situation in 1880s Wyoming, fleeing into a snowstorm. She is rescued by John Newcomb and sheltered at his ranch. As they navigate their growing feelings amidst peril and adversity, they embrace a vision of the home life they desire.
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Book Review & Tour: Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White
In a charming Christmas novella, Lady Mariah Lyons rekindles a childhood friendship with Cyril Lightbourne, now entangled in complicated romantic dilemmas involving past affections and a rival suitor. Set in the whimsical Plumford Manor, the story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the holiday spirit, culminating in a heartfelt reunion.
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