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Review: The White Princess (The Cousins’ War #5) by Philippa Gregory

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Red rose. White rose. Lancaster. York. The War of the Roses is a widely known period in history.

The war ended with the marriage of Henry Tudor to his York bride, Elizabeth of York….the Union Rose bloomed in England as a new symbol of unity, but there were still a number of subjects who wished to see a White Rose on the throne.

Elizabeth of York was not in love with Henry Tudor…not in the least. In fact she was in love with Richard III and has been his lover for a number of years.

After his death, she learned she was to marry Henry instead to ensure a symbolic union between an old house and a new monarchy.

She vows to do her duty to her family, but when she meets Henry for the first time, he has other designs. He intends to get her with child first before they marry and he refuses to crown her his queen until she had produced a male heir.

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Giveaway: The Never List by Koethi Zan

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If you are looking for a nail biting thriller that will keep you awake into the wee small hours of the morning then don’t miss your chance to win a copy of The Never List!

This novel is up there with the dark twisted nature of Gillian Flynn, if you liked Gone Girl, you will devour The Never List.

Thanks to the publisher, I am ecstatic to be able to offer a copy of The Never List for your enjoyment!

Giveaway runs 7/24/13 to 7/31/13

Winners will be announced 8/1/13.

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Guest Post: The Never List by Koethi Zan

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In addition to reading and reviewing this creep-tastic novel, the author Koethi Zan graciously wrote a guest post for your enjoyment! Without further ado please welcome The Never List author, Koethi Zan to The Lit Bitch!

How a Cult Tried to Get Me

When I was eighteen years old, my college roommate and I were lured into a cult.  It isn’t what you might imagine.  We didn’t move to a commune somewhere in Texas with some charismatic leader who had a cache of weapons and multiple wives.  They were much too sophisticated for that.  They drew us in slowly with very innocent “study sessions” that were part self-help, part group therapy, and part meditation class.

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Review: The Never List by Koethi Zan

by The Lit Bitch4 Comments on Review: The Never List by Koethi Zan

Every girl has a list of ‘nevers’ that they follow to keep themselves safe.

Never walk to your car alone late at night. Never accept an open drink from a men you don’t know. Never get into cars with strangers. Never, never, never.

Everyone’s never list is bound to be different. For me the cardinal rule is never get into a car with strangers and that is the same rule that best friends Sarah and Jennifer violate one fateful night.

Sarah and Jennifer have a lengthy list of ‘nevers’ that range from avoiding natural disasters, to avoiding rape and kidnapping. Their never list has served them well all the way up into college until one night they decide to take a cab.

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Review: The Queen’s Rivals by Brandy Purdy

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What can I say about Lady Jane Grey that hasn’t already been said?  Everyone knows the story of Lady Jane Grey. If you don’t know her story, she is known in history as the Nine Days Queen.

If you aren’t familiar with this woman’s story then you should really read up on it. The Tudor era is filled with all kinds of fascinating women, Lady Jane Grey being one of them.

Jane did have two sisters, Katherine and Mary Grey who don’t live on in history as infamously as Jane does though which is why this book really appealed to me.

Told through the eyes of the youngest sister, Mary, we learn all about the early lives and difficulties of the Grey sisters. I felt bad for the Grey sisters, they were simply born into the wrong family so to speak.

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