Tag: Romance

Books, Reading

Interview: The Midnight Witch by Paula Brackston

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Interview: The Midnight Witch by Paula Brackston

Double bubble, toil and trouble! Come celebrate the spring equinox with a bewitching tale of historic fiction, romance, and magic! This spring, you don’t want to miss Paula Brackston’s latest novel, The Midnight Witch.

Brackston is the best selling author of The Witch’s Daughter and The Winter Witch.  This latest novel is set in Edwardian London where the Duke of Randor has just passed away leaving his daughter, Lilith, as the leader of Lazarus Coven.

I am thrilled to be able to offer a copy of this novel in a giveaway which will be happening all week (see the giveaway post to enter for a chance to win). There is a little preview of the book at the end of this interview too for your enjoyment! Brackston also agreed to an interview with me as part of the release of this magical novel. So without further ado please welcome Paula Brackston to The Lit Bitch!

Continue reading “Interview: The Midnight Witch by Paula Brackston” →

Books, Reading

Guest Post: The Collector of Dying Breaths (Reincarnationist #6) by M.J. Rose

by The Lit Bitch1 Comment on Guest Post: The Collector of Dying Breaths (Reincarnationist #6) by M.J. Rose

I recently finished reading and reviewing M.J. Rose’s latest novel, The Collector of Dying Breaths and once again fell under the spell of Rose’s writing style!

One of the things that I loved about this novel was the importance of scent and how scent can play such a huge role in our lives and memories. It’s my pleasure to host this guest post from Rose.

Below you will find an enticing quote from the book, a rare perfume bottle that could easily have been one in Jac’s own collection, and a quote that inspired Rose to write this bewitching novel!

Continue reading “Guest Post: The Collector of Dying Breaths (Reincarnationist #6) by M.J. Rose” →

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

Review: The Collector of Dying Breaths (Reincarnationist #6) by M.J. Rose

by The Lit Bitch2 Comments on Review: The Collector of Dying Breaths (Reincarnationist #6) by M.J. Rose

Jac L’Etoile is still struggling to come to terms with her gift of reincarnation and channeling the past lives of those around her.

She still doesn’t believe in her abilities and isn’t quite comfortable using them, though those around her encourage her to do so.

She is called to France by her brother, Robbie, who is a well known perfumer and of late has been dabbling in the occult aspect of his profession.

Robbie is dying and he wants to share his latest project with Jac–how to collect dying breaths to reanimate the spirit. He has been working with an eccentric and wealthy couple trying to unlock the key to the dying breaths theory when he suddenly falls ill.

Jac steps in to take his place when she begins to question the ethical values of the couple. However, curiosity wins out and Jac continues to work on the project at the ancient French chateau of Rene le Florentine–royal perfumer of Catherine de Medici.

Continue reading “Review: The Collector of Dying Breaths (Reincarnationist #6) by M.J. Rose” →

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

Review: The Property of a Gentleman by Catherine Gaskin

by The Lit Bitch1 Comment on Review: The Property of a Gentleman by Catherine Gaskin

In the Lake District of northern England, the estranged Earl of Askew has returned to his crumbling country estate after years abroad.

He has run out of money and needs to start selling off some of his belongings to pay for his eccentric life style and habits.

He places a call to a well respected auction house in London, Hardy’s, and Gerald Stanton and his apprentice Joanna (Jo) Roswell, are dispatched to the estate to evaluate some of the finer pieces.

Jo’s mother has just died in a terrible plane crash and she welcomes the opportunity to throw herself back into her work.

When Jo and Gerald arrive at the rambling estate of Thirlbeck, they are met with a colorful cast of inhabitants.

Continue reading “Review: The Property of a Gentleman by Catherine Gaskin” →

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

Review: The Winter Witch by Paula Brackston

by The Lit Bitch10 Comments on Review: The Winter Witch by Paula Brackston

Morgana has no interest in marriage, especially to a man she hardly knows. She is different than most women….she’s as wild as the Welsh moors and would rather spend her days with her horses than in the company of society.

But her differences don’t end there, she hasn’t spoken a word since her fathers death when she was a child and to complicate matter further….she’s a witch.

So when her mother arranges a marriage to a local drover, Cai Jenkins, Morgana would love to protest but simply can’t. She knows her mother is sick and that she is lucky to find a husband at all, but she can’t help but feel trapped.

Cai has recently lost his wife who he loved dearly and has no desire to marry again but in his profession, a wife is a requirement. He happens to see Morgana on a recent drover trip and can’t help but be taken by her beauty and intrigued by her mysteriousness.

Continue reading “Review: The Winter Witch by Paula Brackston” →