Tag Archives: historical fiction
November- a Bounty of Books!
I am truly thankful for books! What a joy to look at the cover of a book that is calling to you and know that soon you will be turning the pages to a new world. I’m delighted to share my reviews of books I have read and remembered with pleasure. I want to help you find…..
Tsarina by Ellen Alpsten
As many of you know, I am enthralled with historical fiction. This is what books were made for- to take me away from the dusting and vacuuming, the robo calls, the dismal weather, and place me in a whole new world. Historical fiction is the gift of excitement, insight, surprise, and entertainment.
How often do you get…..
A Wing and a Prayer by M W Arnold
A Wing and a Prayer (Broken Wings Book 1)
When Betty Palmer’s sister dies under suspicious circumstances whilst landing her Tiger Moth, Betty and three other women pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary in WWII England unite to discover who killed her and why.
Estranged from her family, Penny Blake wants simply to belong. American…..
Thank You for Your Service
Books about World War I and World War II are popular right now and can be historical fiction, women’s fiction, suspense thrillers, biographies, memoirs, and even romance. Stories of battles, and the Holocaust are on the same shelf as tales of women in the services, wives and families at the home front and lovers sharing their…..
It’s August Already! I’m delighted to share my reviews of books I have read and relished, released in August, and available now for you to enjoy on all major retail sites and places! The “dog days of summer” are here, so chill with a good “tail”…I mean “tale!”
Thanks to the following for providing me with advance digital review copies. I am…..
The Rebel Heiress and the Knight By Melissa Oliver 
I adored this book…
I’m so pleased to introduce you to author Melissa Oliver and her debut novel.
The title is “The Rebel Heiress and the Knight, but you will get to know them as the beautiful, feisty Lady Eleanor and the bold, dreamy Knight, Sir Hugh. I was so involved with their story, I truly was sad when the book ended. I miss Hugh and Eleanor. (I learned that the author dreams about them!)
When I wrote my review, I couldn’t stop! I had to describe every lovely bit in this book. I even apologized to the the author for going on and on. Then I looked at other reviews- they rave, too. Paragraphs and paragraphs of raves.
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. Book purchasing information…..
“May” I Entice You…with these New Releases?! I’m delighted to share my reviews of these books, available now on all major retail sites and places! Add to your stack and enjoy!
Thanks to the following for providing me with advance digital review copies. I am so thankful for this privilege!
NetGalley
Rachel’s Random Resources for Blog Tour opportunities
and generous Publishers Convergent Books, HarperCollins, Counterpoint Books, and Berkley Publishing Group.
A Memoir of…..
From the Charming Cover to the Satisfying End, this is a Lovely Read
Fans of Kathleen McGurl will adore her latest historical fiction book, set in the French province of Alpes-Maritime. The French Revolution, and a modern-day family connect in an old chateau…with a secret. Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for the wonderful opportunity to read and share this book.
Everything is about…..
Lovely New Books!! Ready to Read!
Thanks to NetGalley
Blog Tours, Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books
and generous Publishers Adams Media, Boldwood Books, Hallmark Publishing, Lightning Press, One More Chapter, St. Martin’s Press
I get to read advance copies of books before they are published!
I’m delighted to share the following books and my reviews, that are now…..
Can she save herself from a witch’s fate? Thanks to BoldwoodBooks books and NetGalley for a review copy. I’m delighted to share this new book with you. You will want to read the excerpt and my review! Chapter 1
Marcle Ridge, 1570
We would sit on the ridge, Sunday afternoons. On bright days, the shadows of the clouds sauntered over the fields bigger than…..