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Book Description Patience is a kindhearted country girl, eking out a living in Edwardian England as tremors of social change rock the world around her. When she starts her employment in formal service on the grounds of an opulent country manor, she has no idea that her own personal revolution is about to begin. Selfless,…

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Book Description From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome raccoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and myths from around the world. Lovingly created by the illustration duo behind popular…

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Vampires, Ghost ,Knights & other Poetic Tales: Poems with a Tale to be told by Jacqueline Mead My rating: 5 of 5 stars This collection of poetry is unique to a lot that I’ve read. Most of the poems are longer than average which, in my book, is always a plus! In case you’re totally…

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Welcome to a new blog series I’m starting on indie books you should definitely add to your shopping lists this season. This is the “Ten in 10 Series.” They don’t just have to be for you! Tis the gift-giving season after all. I’m going to make daily posts showcasing ten more books (or more!) by…

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The Delicate Matter of Lady Blayne by Natasha Blackthorne My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a long-time historical romance reader, I feel that ‘The Delicate Matter of Lady Blayne’ is absolutely a genre standout. This book addresses so many very serious issues while still managing to be an erotic romance that makes you hope…

Read More The Delicate Matter of Lady Blayne (Intimate Secrets Book 1) by Natasha Blackthorne

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Anne Du Lac and the King’s Birthright by Lon Torman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Anne du Lac is a wonderful Arthurian story that begins with Arthur himself! The story is set in the future, after Arthur’s passing, and is focused on the story of discovering where he hid both Excalibur and the wealth…

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The Van Helsing Paradox by Evelyn Chartres My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a fabulous historical fantasy story! This adventure begins with a young girl, Clara Grey, who has a unique encounter with something otherworldly. She’s noticed for her special ability to see what others are trying to hide, as well as her added…

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Her Legend Lives in You: The Untold Goddess Story by M.J.C. My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you are aware, going into it, that you’re basically reading a religious text, you’ll probably be fine. The top of the book says “The Goddess, the Daughter, and the Orb – A New Holy Trinity. An enchanting…

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Authentic Creativity: How to Make the Most of Your Creative Intent, Strategy and Perspective by Cheryl R. Bezuidenhout My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was an interesting perspective for me as a reader with a heavy business project background. I don’t typically consider myself a creative type, even if I do have some…

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Murder So Festive: A Merry March Mystery by Eileen Curley Hammond My rating: 5 of 5 stars This second book in the Merry March series was a fun romp that continues right where the last book left off. Merry’s ex, Drew, waltzes back into town and creates an enormous amount of chaos for her and…

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