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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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I recently got an offer from Amazon that read… spend $45 on ebooks and get $30 back to spend on more ebooks. Obviously, that was a deal I couldn’t possibly refuse. So I put out some feelers on Twitter, and I got a lot of responses. A lot. So how did I whittle the list…
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Welcome to the second part of a blog series on books you should add to your shopping lists this season. This is the “10 in Ten Series.” They don’t just have to be for you! Tis the gift-giving season after all. I’m going to make regular posts showcasing ten more books (or more!) by Indie…
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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…
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The Lord Poet by Megan Franks My rating: 5 of 5 stars How do I review The Lord Poet? That’s a thought that’s given me pause as I sit down to do this. Most of the things I want to talk about would be spoilers, so obviously I can’t do that. But perhaps that’s a…
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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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Three Star Island by Kat Caulberg My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely enjoyed this read and devoured it in a long afternoon. I got sucked into the wonderful dynamic between the two parties of the main love interest, Penny and Will. They play off each other so beautifully. He’s this gentleman pirate who…
Read More Three Star Island by Kat CaulbergThe Scions of Faerie: The Faerie Chronicles Book 1 by J D Edwards My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an exciting, fantasy story about two young boys from Earth who go adventuring into another realm filled with magic and danger. The boys don’t have a easy path ahead. There is a deadly enemy…
Read More The Scions of Faerie – Book 1 ReviewHer 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…
Read More Her Legend Lives in You: The Untold Goddess Story by M.J.C.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…
Read More Authentic Creativity by Cheryl BezuidenhoutMurder 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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