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Review: Cartier’s Hope by M.J. Rose
I feel like I timed this read just right. I had just finished reading a Sebastian St Cyr mystery that featured the Hope Diamond or the French Blue and I was eager to read this one because it too featured the diamond I had been reading about. I have been a fan of M. J. Rose for a long time as well and it’s been a long time since I’ve read a book by her and as soon as I dove into this one, I remembered how much I loved her books and I can’t believe it’s been so long since I read one! If you have any interest in…
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Review: When Maidens Mourn (Sebastian St. Cyr #7) by C.S. Harris
I have decided that I need to start writing my reviews on the Sebastian St Cyr books immediately after finishing them now, because as soon as I put one down, I pick up the next one. Then on days like today when I am going back to write my reviews, I realize that I am on book 9 and have to think back to two books before. What I am trying to say is, the mysteries are running together for me and I am not even mad about it! So let me try and think back to this book which I only finished a couple of days ago, but it…
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Special Feature/Giveaway: The King’s Greatest Enemy Series by Anna Belfrage
The King’s Greatest Enemy Series by Anna Belfrage A weak king, a rebellious baron. A kingdom on the brink of civil war, an adulterous wife and an ambitious royal favourite. A blackmailed bride and an honourable knight, torn apart by his loyalties to his lord, his wife and his future king. Welcome to the world of Adam de Guirande! Book I: In the Shadow of the Storm
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Review: The Hollows (Kinship #2) by Jess Montgomery
I have had my eye on Jess Montgomery’s debut novel, The Widow’s, for some time so when this one came up for review, I couldn’t pass on it even if it was the second in a series. A number of readers said this book could be read as a standalone even if it is part of a series so I was eager to jump in and see if that was truly the case. I loved the ‘ghost story’ angle in the summary and couldn’t wait to start reading it! Admittedly the midwest area and the 1920s aren’t really my go to location or eras for a historical mystery novel but…
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Review: Where Shadows Dance (Sebastian St. Cyr #6) by C.S. Harris
Another day, another Sebastian St Cyr mystery review. I and so deeply invested in this series right now that basically nothing is getting done around my house or any other reading for that matter. So many people ask how I read so many books. Well the answer is simple, I speed read but I also read a lot of the books I have up for review right now, weeks or even months before. For example, I have already read 3 books for review in March and April so I am always ahead of schedule and I do this because I like to know I have time to binge read books…
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Review: What Remains of Heaven (Sebastian St. Cyr #5) by C.S. Harris
This series is flying by for me and I am living each and every book for all kinds of reasons! The mysteries are each interesting, new, and twisty but for me the character development through each book has been incredible! When I started this series, I read only book 1 before jumping back in at like book 12. I thought the first book was good as well as the other later books, but I never fully appreciated this series until I started reading it beginning to end. I didn’t have too much trouble starting this series late, but I did know there were relationships and events that I wasn’t fully…
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Review: Where Serpents Sleep (Sebastian St. Cyr #4) by C.S. Harris
This series has quickly become a favorite of mine. I mean, I’ve read the later books and enjoyed them but now that I am going back and reading the other books in the series in order, I am seeing the nuanced relationships develop and I simply can’t stop reading! I only meant to read one or two books in the series, but I’ve discarded that notion and am fully intending to binge read this series before the month is out! I am currently starting book 6 so I am super excited to read all of the books and share not only my reviews but my take two reviews once I…
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Excerpt and Feature: The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen Vol. III by Collins Hemingway
The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen Vol. III by Collins Hemingway Publication Date: November 4, 2017 eBook & Paperback; 338 Pages Genre: Historical Fiction The Stunning Finale to Jane Austen’s Saga In the moving conclusion to “The Marriage of Miss Jane Austen,” Jane and her husband struggle with the serious illness of their son, confront a bitter relationship with the aristocratic family who were once their friends and face the horrific prospect of war when the British Army falters on the continent. The momentous events of the Napoleonic wars and the agonizing trials of their personal lives take Jane and Ashton to a decision that will decide their…
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Review: Why Mermaids Sing (Sebastian St. Cyr #3) by C.S. Harris
This mystery series has been one that I have read and enjoyed but wouldn’t consider a favorite….until now. I picked up the later books in the series but hadn’t gone back to read the earlier books. While I didn’t always feel out of place or lost in the plot, there were clearly nuanced relationships between the characters within the larger narrative that left me feeling not as invested in the series as I had hoped. I read the first book a few years ago and thought it was good and at the time had planned to read the series in order, but I just didn’t have it in my reading…
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Spcial Feature: HOUSE ON ENDLESS WATERS by Emuna Elon
I love seeing all the new and promising books at the beginning of a new year and this year is no different. There are so many books coming out not only this month, but throughout 2020 and it is looking like 2020 will be a great reading year for me. One of those hot new releases is this lovely book right here. Perfect for fans of historical fiction as well as family sagas, HOUSE ON ENDLESS WATERS (out tomorrow 1/7/20) promises a lot of drama and a sweeping family drama. HOUSE ON ENDLESS WATERS is a gorgeously written and translated work from an award-winning Israeli author about the complex nature…



