Tag: historical
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No Place for a Lady is set in remote Colorado, or the Wild West, as suggested by its subtitle Heart of the West. Maggie Brendan tells us the story of a Georgian southern belle who falls on hard times and answers her aunt’s invitation to visit her in Colorado. As events spiral out of control,…
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A Grosvenor Square Christmas by Shana Galen, Vanessa Kelly, Anna Campbell and Kate Noble is an anthology of four short stories centered around a single address, Number 3 Grosvenor Square. The house is famous for its annual Christmas ball where some sort of magic always happens, nudged along by Lady Winterson and her loyal butler. Read a…
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Lost in a Royal Kiss by Vanessa Kelly has a lot of kisses, but I couldn’t see what was royal about them. A short novella, this is a perfect feel good story for bed time. Read a Sample The story begins in the eighteenth century, 1786 to be precise. Sir Anthony Tait works in the…
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Susanna and the Spy is an engaging historical novel that combines two of my favorite themes – mystery and romance. Like my recent favorite The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh, this book is thrilling and comforting at the same time, with just enough suspense to keep you from dozing off into dreamland. Read a…
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Once She Was Tempted is the story of a debutante with a secret past. What could be more enticing for a romance reader? Anne Barton introduces us to Daphne H …
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Of Moths and Butterflies reinforces why I am on a mission to read a million Kindle books. The unusual title and cover page reeled me in, and the author’s pr …
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To Catch a Spinster is part of the Reluctant Bride Collection by Megan Bryce. The title of the book and the series makes the plot very clear. But prepare to be surprised. The story is scandalous, especially considering the times it is set in. Olivia Blakesly is happy studying the stars and taking care of…