Earlier this year, Carolyn Twede Frank’s To Be a Gentleman came out. This book is the sequel to To Be a Lady. In this book, Timothy travels to the United States to sell cattle for his employer (also his brother-in-law). Because of the mistakes Timothy’s father made, Timothy’s family no longer has the same social standing…… Continue reading To Be a Gentleman:A Fall From Social Standing (4.5 Stars)
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You’re Enough, June Nelson: Hit in the Head (4.5 Stars)
If you want a relatable book, you might want to check out You’re Enough, June Nelson by Jessi Hansen. This book was published on December 17. It’s a time travel book, which I normally don’t like a lot, but I feel like this was handled really well. The Story of June June is 34 years…… Continue reading You’re Enough, June Nelson: Hit in the Head (4.5 Stars)
Her Cowboy for Christmas: Secrets and New Directions (4.5 Stars)
I recently had the opportunity to be on the ARC team for Carolyn Twede Frank’s book, Her Cowboy for Christmas, which comes out tomorrow. Yes, this is another Christmas novella. It’s a quick read, and it is getting closer to Christmas, so I just want to give you some Christmas reading options. This is my…… Continue reading Her Cowboy for Christmas: Secrets and New Directions (4.5 Stars)
Christmastide in Emerald Falls: Inspired by “It’s a Wonderful Life (4.5 Stars)
If It’s a Wonderful Life is one of your favorite Christmas classics, you may want to check out the book Christmastide in Emerald Falls by Angela E. Johnson. It’s newly published, having come out yesterday. Unlike most stories that take inspiration from older stories, this book goes back in time to the Regency Era, rather…… Continue reading Christmastide in Emerald Falls: Inspired by “It’s a Wonderful Life (4.5 Stars)
A Limited Run: Reunion of Your Favorite Characters (4.5 Stars)
I won it in a Goodreads Giveaway in March, and I finally got around to reading A Limited Run by Karen McQuestion recently. In this book, five characters from a 1990s television show return for a bit of a reunion, playing the same parts they played 25 years ago. What You Should Know About This…… Continue reading A Limited Run: Reunion of Your Favorite Characters (4.5 Stars)
The Enchanted Music Box: Reevaluating Her Life (4.5 Stars)
The Enchanted Music Box by Cindy Kirk is a good magical realism story. I don’t like fantasy novels that feel too unrealistic, but this was a good blend of realistic features mixed with magical elements. Quick Plot Description Lorraine is about thirty. She’s a CPA who is dating another CPA, Brent. Lorraine is all about…… Continue reading The Enchanted Music Box: Reevaluating Her Life (4.5 Stars)
The Girls We Sent Away: Hidden Pregnancy (4.5 Stars)
Recently, I finished reading The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan Church. This story, which takes place in the 1960s, involves Lorraine, who’s sent away to hide her teen pregnancy. What You Should Know Lorraine is about to start her senior year of high school when the story starts. She’s the only female lifeguard at…… Continue reading The Girls We Sent Away: Hidden Pregnancy (4.5 Stars)
The Wife You Know: Secrets and Lies? (4.5 Stars)
Last week, I finished reading The Wife You Know by Chad Zunker. The basic plot is that Ashley saves several children from a daycare center fire. The whole brave rescue is caught on video and shared across social media. When Ashley finds out, she freaks out and disappears with her young daughter that night. Her…… Continue reading The Wife You Know: Secrets and Lies? (4.5 Stars)
Idaho Fall: So Many Reasons to Want Her Gone (4.5 Stars)
Last night, I finished reading Idaho Fall by D. J. Maughan. This book will be published Oct. 1, 2014. It’s the story of a lady, Rita Burch, who started her own clothing company. Over the last few years, she’s let the power get to her head. Now, she’s become a bit of a jerk. Because…… Continue reading Idaho Fall: So Many Reasons to Want Her Gone (4.5 Stars)
To Be a Lady: Not Typical Regency Novel (4.5 Stars)
I recently got the chance to read an ARC of To Be a Lady by Carolyn Twede Frank. You can preorder a copy now, but the actual book will be released next month. If you haven’t read a Carolyn Twede Frank book before, this is a great place to start. An Intro to Our Main…… Continue reading To Be a Lady: Not Typical Regency Novel (4.5 Stars)