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Tag Archives: Historical Fiction
The Tudor Vendetta by C. W. Gortner
Today I’m pleased to be taking part in C.W. Gortner’s blog tour for the release of the third book in his Spymaster Chronicles Series, The Tudor Vendetta. Synopsis: Winter, 1558: Elizabeth I has ascended the throne but the first days of … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged Book Review, C.W. GORTNER, Historical Fiction, The Tudor Vendetta
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Review of A Star For Mrs. Blake by April Smith
Happy Wednesday. I can’t believe the week is almost half over. Not that I’m complaining. Today, I’m reviewing A Star For Mrs. Blake, which is on tour with France Book Tours. Here’s the link for all the tour stops. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Tours, Uncategorized
Tagged A Star For Mrs. Blake, April Smith, France Book Tours, Historical Fiction
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Excerpt and Giveaway of Diamond Pitt by Ann Wardlaw
Recently I was contacted by the publisher of Diamond Pitt by Ann Wardlaw and was offered a free copy. In fact, they were so kind to give me a free copy and to offer a free copy to one lucky … Continue reading
Posted in Excerpt, Giveaways
Tagged Anne Wardlaw, Diamond Pitt, Giveaway, Historical Fiction
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Review of Citadel by Kate Mosse
Today I’m discussing another book courtesy France Book Tours. For other stops on the tour, please visit this page. I was nervous that I wouldn’t get this one read in time. But once I started it, there was no stopping … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Tours
Tagged Book Review, Citadel, France Book Tours, Historical Fiction, Kate Mosse, thriller
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Review: The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte by Ruth Hull Chatlien
Today I’m participating in the France Book Tour of The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte. For all the tour stops, please visit this page. The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte Release date: December 2, 2013 at Amika Press 484 pages ISBN-13: 978-1937484163 Buy links: Available from … Continue reading
Did someone say free books?!
Liza Perrat has been kind enough to allow me to giveaway two of her books. The first is the Spirit of Lost Angels. Blurb: Her mother executed for witchcraft, her father dead at the hand of a noble, Victoire Charpentier … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaways
Tagged Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Liza Perrat, Novel, Spirit of Lost Angels, Wolfsangel
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Guest Post and Giveaway: How I Got the Idea for The Secret Sense of Wildflower by Susan Gabriel
Twelve years ago, at four in the morning, I awoke with a clear, resounding voice in my head. It was the voice of a girl who began to tell me her story: There are two things I’m afraid of, she … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Posts
Tagged Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Review, Susan Gabriel, The Secret Sense of Wildflower
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Gastien: The Cost of the Dream by Caddy Rowland and Giveaway
SYNOPSIS When young Gastien Beauchamp flees the farm for Paris, the late nineteenth century bohemian era is in full swing. Color has always called to him, beseeching him to capture it on canvas and show people a new way of seeing things. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Tours
Tagged Caddy Rowland, France Book Tours, Gastien: The Cost of the Dream, Historical Fiction
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Review: The Ghosts of Aquinnah by Julie Flanders and Giveaway
Can you believe it’s 2014? And can you believe that I already have my first review done for the new year? It wasn’t hard finishing this book since I was hooked from the first page. And Julie Flanders has been … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Review, Giveaway, Historical Fiction, Julie Flanders, Mystery, The Ghosts of Aquinnah
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