Tag: Historic Fiction

Lacewood
by Jessica James

Publication Date: June 18, 2019
Patriot Press
eBook; 348 Pages

Genre: Historical Fiction

 

 

Sometimes love is just too powerful for one lifetime…

Part love story, part ghost story, Lacewood is a timeless novel about trusting in fate, letting go of the past, and believing in things that can’t be seen.

MOVING TO A SMALL TOWN in Virginia is a big change for New York socialite Katie McCain. But when she stumbles across an abandoned 200-year-old mansion, she’s enthralled by the enduring beauty of the neglected estate—and captivated by the haunting portrait of a woman in mourning.

Purchasing the property on a whim, Katie attempts to fit in with the colorful characters in the town of New Hope, while trying to unravel the mystery of the “widow of Lacewood.” As she pieces together the previous owner’s heartrending story, Katie uncovers secrets the house has held for centuries, and discovers the key to coming to terms with her own sense of loss.

The past and present converge when hometown hero Will Durham returns and begins his own healing process by helping the “city girl” restore the place that holds so many memories. As the mystic web of destiny is woven, a love story that might have been lost forever is exposed, and a destiny that has been waiting in the shadows for centuries is fulfilled.

Rich in emotion and poignant in its telling, Lacewood is an unforgettable story about love and loss, roots and belonging…and spirits of the past that refuse to be quieted.

A haunting story from award-winning author Jessica James that connects the past with the present—and the present with eternity.

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I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing this book a few months back and it was a wonderful read. Even though I was hungry through most of it, I loved the story and recommended it to a ton of people!

I was thrilled to see that Amy with HFVBT was having this book on tour this summer and I was eager to once again spread the word about this wonderful read.

I also have an excerpt from this book that I can’t wait to share with you guys so keep reading to check it out. It also looks like there is a giveaway happening for this book too, so check out Amy’s tour for how to win a copy for yourself.

The Chef’s Secret
by Crystal King

Publication Date: February 12, 2019
Atria Books
Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook

Genre: Historical Fiction

 

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I think that many of you know how much I love historical fiction by now, so when this book arrived in my mailbox I was thrilled! Isn’t that cover just to die for?! And I have been seeing this book pop up, not just on my social media, but on many different lists as one of the summers hottest historical fiction releases.

Today I am thrilled to share with all of you that THE ORPHAN’S SONG is officially out in the world and ripe for the reading. The author, Lauren Kate, is also going to be in the Portland area signing books at Powell’s Books Cedar Hills Crossing location and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I can make it up there to meet her.

But until then, here is a little info about the book everyone is talking about this summer.

A sweeping story of music and mystery that explores the vibrant world of 18^th century Venice through the eyes of two gifted orphans and the transformative power of their star-crossed love. After building a successful career writing wildly popular young adult novels, including the New York Times bestselling Fallen and Teardrop series, Lauren Kate has now turned her considerable talents to her adult historical fiction debut. Continue reading “Special Feature: THE ORPHAN’S SONG by Lauren Kate” →