historical fiction

  • Litfuse Group: "A Noble Groom" by Jody Hedlund Book Review

    By Ruth on May 2, 2013
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    Michigan, 1880 Annalisa Werner’s hope for a fairy tale love is over. Her husband failed her in every way and now his death has left her with few options to save the family farm. She needs a plentiful harvest. That, and a husband to help bring it in. Someone strong, dependable. That’ll be enough. A marriage for love…that’s something she’s […]
  • Litfuse Group: "The Heiress of Winterwood" by Sarah E. Ladd Book Review

    By Ruth on April 30, 2013
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    Pride goes before the fall . . . but what comes after? Darbury, England, 1814 Amelia Barrett gave her word. Keeping it could cost her everything. An heiress to an estate nestled in the English moors, defies family expectations and promises to raise her dying friend’s baby. She’ll risk everything to keep her word—even to the point of proposing to the […]
  • IO Book Tours: "A Note of Scandal" by Nicky Penttilla Blog Tour

    By Ruth on April 30, 2013
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    Review coming very soon! BLURB: What’s the harm in a little white lie? Especially when it could carry so much good: a new life for a wounded soldier, catharsis after long years of war—and an opportunity for lady composer Olivia Delancey to finally hear her music played in public. Newspaper publisher Will Marsh refuses to compound the sins of his […]
  • Litfuse Publicity Group: "When Jesus Wept" by Bodie & Brock Theone Review

    By Ruth on April 23, 2013
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    Book 1 in the Thoene’s new  Jerusalem Chronicles. Brock and Bodie Thoene’s most powerful and climactic writing project to date, When Jesus Wept, captures the power and the passion of the men and women who lived through the most important days in the history of the world. Lazarus occupies a surprising position in the Gospel accounts. Widely known as the man […]
  • Showers of Books Giveaway Hop (Ends 4/30) U.S.

    By Ruth on April 23, 2013
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    Co-hosted by Books à la Mode. I am pleased to bring you a fantastic interview/excerpt giveaway from a fantastic author/book that I reviewed here. Excerpt David. His name meant ‘beloved.’ Dah-veed. I clicked my tongue and pinched my lower lip with a wet bite. David and Michal. I rolled the words and imagined long walks in the woods and lingering evenings […]
  • BTS Virtual Book Tour: "A Baron in Her Bed" by Maggi Anderson Promo

    By Ruth on April 14, 2013
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    I am currently reading and will have the review up soon. Horatia’s plan to join the London literary set takes a dangerous turn. Now that the war with France has ended, Baron Guy Fortescue arrives in England to claim his inheritance. When Guy is set upon in London, a stranger, Lord Strathairn, rescues and befriends him. But while traveling to […]
  • CBLS Promotions: "Francesca of Lost Nation" by Lucinda Sue Crosby Blog Tour (Ends 4/17) WW

    By Ruth on April 12, 2013
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    Francesca of Lost Nation by Lucinda Sue Crosby Historical Romantic Suspense Categories: Action/Adventure Publisher: LuckyCinda Heat Level: Sweet Word Count: 244 pages Available at: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Francesca-Lost-Nation-Lucinda-Crosby/dp/1460919815 B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/francesca-of-lost-nation-lucinda-sue-crosby/1101494826 Blurb: Winner of Four Literary Prizes / Author selected as one of “50 Authors You Should be Reading” by The Authors Show online media outlet. “Funny at times and filled with little […]
  • Black Lion Tours: "Vain" by Jill Hughey Blog Tour/Giveaway (ends 4/16) WW

    By Ruth on April 11, 2013
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    Today we welcome author Jill Hughey and her book “VAIN”.  An amazing  historical romance set in Charlemagne’s empire in the 830s.  And the third instalment in the “Evolution Series” And I apologize for the absence of a review.  Last week put me behind, and I have a lot of catching up to do. Book Synopsis Lily had her life planned, […]
  • I.O. Book Tours: "Seducing the Princess" by Mary Hart Perry Blog Tour (Ends 4/12) WW

    By Ruth on April 3, 2013
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    First of all, I apologize for not having a review up.  My mom is recovering from a pretty serious bout of pneumonia, and the review should be up shortly. BLURB: Seducing the Princess by Mary Hart Perry             Mary Hart Perry’s acclaimed series of romantic Victorian thrillers continues with Seducing the Princess, inspired by the life of Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter Beatrice. […]
  • Pump Up Your Book: "Beyond the Valley" by Rita Gerlach Virtual Book Publicity Tour

    By Ruth on March 21, 2013
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    Well, what can I say?  I have not reviewed the book yet–I will, but I have been swamped yet again.  I meant to promote the book earlier, but I finally have now.  Look out for the review! ABOUT BEYOND THE VALLEY When Sarah Carr’s husband Jamie drowns, her young life is shattered and takes a turn that she never expected. […]