Books, Reading

Release Day Feature: The Ghost of Madison Avenue by Nancy Bilyeau

by The Lit Bitch1 Comment on Release Day Feature: The Ghost of Madison Avenue by Nancy Bilyeau

The Ghost of Madison Avenue
by Nancy Bilyeau

Publication Date: December 13, 2019
eBook, 108 pages

Genre: Historical Mystery

 

 

Christmas Ghost Story in Old New York

In this compelling and poignant story, bestselling author Nancy Bilyeau takes readers to New York City’s Morgan Library in December 1912, when two very different people haunted by lost love come together in an unexpected way.

Helen O’Neill, part of a tight-knit Irish-American family in the Bronx, is only too happy to report to work at the spectacular private library built on Madison Avenue by millionaire financier J. P. Morgan. The head librarian, the brilliant and beautiful Belle da Costa Greene, had hired Helen away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art after she witnessed Helen’s unusual talent with handling artifacts.

Helen soon discovers the Morgan Library is a place like no other, with its secret staircases, magical manuscripts, and mysterious murals. But that’s nothing compared to a person who Helen alone can see: a young woman standing on Madison Avenue, looking as if she were keeping watch. In learning the woman’s true link to the Morgan, Helen must face the pain of her own past. And as she struggles to discover the truth behind these appearances, she finds herself with a second chance at happiness for herself on Christmas Eve—if she has the courage.

From the author of The Blue, the Joanna Stafford trilogy, and the soon-to-be published Dreamland, set in 1911 Coney Island, comes The Ghost of Madison Avenue, a novella both thrilling and moving.

Available on Amazon

Continue reading “Release Day Feature: The Ghost of Madison Avenue by Nancy Bilyeau” →

Books, Reading

Excerpt: A Wedding in December by Sarah Morgan

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Excerpt: A Wedding in December by Sarah Morgan

While fall is still my favorite season, there is something to be said about a winter wedding! I didn’t have a winter wedding but now that I am back home in the Pac NW, I wish I had had one!

When I saw the title of this book I thought it sounded like a great December read and today I am thrilled to be able to bring you guys all a sneak peak of this lovely holiday romance.

This book has been getting tons and tons of great reviews and if you are looking to squeeze in another holiday romance then this one should fit the bill! Here is a sneak peak, don’t say I didn’t warn you when I say that you will probably want to pick it up immediately! Continue reading “Excerpt: A Wedding in December by Sarah Morgan” →

Book Critic, Book Review, Books, Literary Criticism, Reading

Review: Things She’s Seen (Northern Circle Coven #2) by Pat Esden

by The Lit Bitch1 Comment on Review: Things She’s Seen (Northern Circle Coven #2) by Pat Esden

When I started reading this one, I didn’t know that it was part of a series. I read the summary and I thought it sounded interesting and I was totally on board with reading it.

I started to notice fairly quickly that I was missing some gaps in the story and I went on to Goodreads and noticed that it was in fact the second book in a series. I decided to keep plugging away at this book though rather than go back to read the first book.

While I was missing some bits of the larger story, I thought the author was doing a reasonable job keeping the reader up on the goings on of the previous book. Continue reading “Review: Things She’s Seen (Northern Circle Coven #2) by Pat Esden” →

Book Critic, Book Review, Books, Literary Criticism, Reading

Re-Post Review: Coming Home for Christmas (Haven Point #10) by RaeAnne Thayne

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Re-Post Review: Coming Home for Christmas (Haven Point #10) by RaeAnne Thayne

With the holidays right around the corner and I’ve been busy sharing all kinds of fun holiday themed reads with you guys and I wouldn’t feel right about not sharing this book again!

I read this one way back in September when it first came out so it might not have been on your radar then but it should be now that the holidays are upon us!

So today I thought I would re-share my review of this lovely holiday romance with you guys so you can take a quick peak about what I loved as well as to share a little sneak peak with you guys! Be sure to check out the excerpt after my review too! Continue reading “Re-Post Review: Coming Home for Christmas (Haven Point #10) by RaeAnne Thayne” →

Book Critic, Book Review, Books, Literary Criticism, Reading

Review: The Clergyman’s Wife: A Pride and Prejudice Novel by Molly Greeley

by The Lit Bitch1 Comment on Review: The Clergyman’s Wife: A Pride and Prejudice Novel by Molly Greeley

Charlotte Lucas always seemed like the least interesting character in Pride and Prejudice to me.

We barely saw her in most of the story and though she was a good friend to Lizzy, the last we saw of her she was basically walking away with Elizabeth’s best hope of a husband (at that point any way).

So when I saw that this one was coming out, I was eager to see how the author would portray Charlotte in this reimagining. It sounded so promising and after I read the pitch, I found myself wondering—what DID happen to Charlotte Lucas and Mr Collins?!

Needless to say, I was eager to see how this one played out and started reading it as soon as I downloaded it.

Continue reading “Review: The Clergyman’s Wife: A Pride and Prejudice Novel by Molly Greeley” →