Tag Archives: NetGalley
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…..
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…..
October Boo(k)s ! 
I’m delighted to share my reviews of books I have read and remembered with pleasure. I want to help you find a good book to read. Plenty of treats await- from thrillers to memoirs, the inspiring story of Madam C J Walker and even a holiday story. Here are my favorite books I read in October. They are available…..
September – Fall for a New Book!
Do you have that “back to school feeling”? Time to stop the play of summer and get back into the grown-up routine?
The lazy days of summer have faded, but the promise of a crisp, golden autumn is beguiling us. And she is whispering- “Time to explore a new book!”
I’m delighted to share my…..
The Book of Us by Andrea Michael What readers are saying about The Book of Us:
“The depth of each of the characters in this story was spectacular… It was a growing experience for me as a reader to follow their travels”
“Sensitively written, poignant, heartwarming and uplifting.”
“I love how emotionally invested I was by the end of the story; I was crying freely and shamelessly(You got what you aimed for Ms. Michael).”
“A powerful book of lost friends coming together again in…..
Warning, once you start this brilliant book, you have to finish it in one sitting.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, NetGalley and One More Chapter for a review copy. Pleased to share this exciting book with you!
What Netgalley reviewers are saying about The Perfect Couple
‘This book kept me up all night. So many twists and turns. I just could not get enough’
‘Oh my…..
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…..
New Books that are #MustReads
Thanks to NetGalley, Blog Tours (thanks Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books) and generous publishers (Thanks BoldwoodBooks Books, Bookouture, One More Chapter and many more!) 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 available on all major retail sites and…..
Happy and You know It by Laura Hankin Praise for Happy and You Know It:
“An engrossing and compelling story of the lengths women will go to convince the world–and themselves–that they’re as happy and successful as society expects them to be. It’s what would happen if the women from The Nanny Diaries met the women from Sex and the City in the social-media age. I devoured it in less than 48 hours.”—Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost and More Than Words
“The perfect mix of frothy fun,…..
The Tuscan Girl by Angela Petch Completely gripping WW2 Historical Fiction Advance Praise (I Agree!!) What readers are saying about Angela Petch:
‘Astounding… I don’t think there is a single page that does not have you racing to read what happens next… heartbreaking… a riveting read, it is an enthralling experience… a must-read.’ Giascribes
‘Fantastic read… I loved this book… will grab you and hold onto you long…..