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)
Tag: historical novel
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)
On the ARC Team for a Carolyn Twede Frank Book
I recently got accepted to be on the ARC team for Carolyn Twede Frank’s upcoming book, To Be a Lady. This book is currently scheduled for publication on September 23, 2024, so I’ve got about a month to read and review it. I should have it done long before that. A Sneak Peek At My…… Continue reading On the ARC Team for a Carolyn Twede Frank Book
A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida (3 Stars)
Last year, I won A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida by Tim Robinson in a Goodreads Giveaway. It took me a while to get through this book. It’s a collection of stories about a family living in Florida in the 1800s. The stories are told in chronological order. One thing to know is that…… Continue reading A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida (3 Stars)
The Paris Housekeeper: World War II Women (4.5 Stars)
I recently finished reading The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan. This book was published late last year. I won it in a Goodreads Giveaway. It’s the story of three women living in Paris when the Germans first invaded France during World War II. Introducing the Women This book follows the stories of three women in…… Continue reading The Paris Housekeeper: World War II Women (4.5 Stars)
I’ll Remember You: Quick World War II Marriage (3 Stars)
In September, I won I’ll Remember You by Deborah Packer in a Goodreads Giveaway. While fictionalized, this book is based on the true story of the author’s parents’ quick marriage. Basic Plot Bobbie and Murray meet while she’s vacationing in Florida. He was stationed there before heading to Europe during World War II. Bobbie and…… Continue reading I’ll Remember You: Quick World War II Marriage (3 Stars)
Murder at the Serpentine Bridge: Regency Mystery (4 Stars)
Yesterday, I finished reading Murder at the Serpentine Bridge by Andrea. I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway back in August. This is a Regency murder mystery book. It’s also the sixth book in a series. I haven’t read the previous books in the series, and I think that made a difference in my reading…… Continue reading Murder at the Serpentine Bridge: Regency Mystery (4 Stars)
What 2023 Book Do You Need to Read?
I’ve really been looking forward to writing this post about books from 2023, and I hope that other people enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. I, of course, haven’t read every book written last year, but I have compiled a list of 22 books that I read that were written in…… Continue reading What 2023 Book Do You Need to Read?
The Beauty Doctor: Full of Ethical Issues (4.5 Stars)
The Second Edition of The Beauty Doctor by Elizabeth Hutchinson Bernard, will come out on January 4, 2024. I was able to read an ARC of this book. This historical fiction novel takes place in the early 1900s. It deals with an assortment of ethical issues. What You Should Know This was not the book…… Continue reading The Beauty Doctor: Full of Ethical Issues (4.5 Stars)
Once Upon a Time in Millsbury: Neighbors Love (4 Stars)
Once Upon a Time in Millsbury by Iris Lim is a Regency novel, which will be published on December 15th. I got the chance to read an ARC of this book. This is the story of neighbors, who were practically like family, falling in love and marrying. I don’t think I’m ruining the book by…… Continue reading Once Upon a Time in Millsbury: Neighbors Love (4 Stars)