Tracey Quintin Shares Goodreads Contemporary Romance with New Book Review Readers

Title:  A Ring And A Prayer 

Series: Book 1 Golden Bowl Series

Author: Maeve Christopher

Website:  http://maevechristopher.com/

Genre:  Literature & Fiction, Religious & Inspirational Fiction, Christian, Romance, Contemporary

ASIN #:   B06XK6S4LR

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Prayer-Book-Golden-Bowl-ebook/dp/B06XK6S4LR/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1514481974&sr=8-2&keywords=maeve+christopher

Reviewed by Tracey Quintin originally for Goodreads

This is the 2nd story I've read by Maeve Christopher and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed! 

While the beginning was slow, I could tell it was building my knowledge of the characters and setting. Then WHAM, the story really picks up with many twists and turns. It leaves you guessing who is "good", who is "bad" and what is going to happen next?! I'm looking forward to reading more in the next book to find out not only how some things turn out but how some people turn out. I did a gasp when I came to the end and said to myself "No! I want more!".

The story is filled with strong spirituality and was refreshingly a sweet, clean read.

I love the idea of The Golden Bowl, the charitable work that Annie does and how you can see how paying it forward, helping others, is such an amazing thing to do! 

Loved that some of the characters from the author's prior series are in this story. 

This story reinforced for me, "let it be" and "it is what it is". 

I now wish I could visit Marberry, Maine, the restaurant (especially the bakery!) and see these folks in person. 

Great job Maeve Christopher! I think everyone will thoroughly enjoy this story and recommend all read it! 

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Maeve Christopher connections:

Website:  http://maevechristopher.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MaeveChristopher/?ref=br_rs

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MaeveChristophe

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6581925.Maeve_Christopher

Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Maeve-Christopher/e/B00AAJCEAK/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

MORE ABOUT THE REVIEWER

Tracey Quintin connections:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LOVEBOOKSWITHROMANCE/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ReadingIsOurPas

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/19886187-tracey-quintin

MORE ABOUT THIS BLOG

 The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. Of particular interest to readers of this blog is her most recent How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically (http://bit.ly/GreatBkReviews ) that covers 325 jam-packed pages covering everithing from Amazon vine to writing reviews for profit and promotion. 

This blog is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Mini Review Gives Top Ratings to New Suspenseful Romance

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TITLE: A Killer Among Us

AUTHOR: Deborah Byington, 

• ASIN: B071ZNDFDK
• PURHASE: www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZNDFDK/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

GENRE: Romantic Suspense

Reviewed by Rrclark originally for Amazon

I very much enjoyed this story and I am anxiously awaiting the next segment of this trilogy. I 

might have lost a lot of sleep trying to read during my down time but it was well worth it! 

I highly recommend to everyone the suspense, mystery, and a little romance keeps you 

begging for more from this author.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Learn more about Deborah Byington on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/deborahbyingtonauthor/?ref=bookmarks or  https://writing-and-publishing.mn.co/home

MORE ABOUT THIS BLOG

 The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. Of particular interest to readers of this blog is her most recent How to Get Great Book Reviews Frugally and Ethically (http://bit.ly/GreatBkReviews ). This blog is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Amazon Reviewers Laud New Romance

The Girl in the Bird
Subtitle: Romance and Alien Power in the Current Middle Ages

Author: Christine Talley

Author' s Web Site:

http://talleychristine.wix.com/christinemtalley

Genre: romance/science fiction
Copyright:  2015

ISBN: 1523496673

Purchase at:

http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Bird-Christine-Talley-ebook/dp/B01AMZ84BY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1453940888&sr=1-1&keywords=%22The+girl+in+the+bird%22

WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING

5 star review on Amazon

"Really enjoyed the love story, also the setting, held my interest, each time I put the book down could not wait, to resume reading."

5 star review on Amazon

"I thought this was a great story. I found myself laughing and crying with the chara[c]ters and the story. It held my interest."

4 star review on Amazon

"Mrs. Talley has done a wonderful job, her characters are believable … and the plot takes some surprising turns. I thoroughly enjoyed the book"

MORE ABOUT THIS BLOG

The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Lori Soard Writes Heat-Tugging Romance

Cupid’s Quest

By Lori Soard

Genre: Fiction Romance/Christian

2016

ISBN: 9781519389064
Purchase at Amazon

A Heart-Tugging Romance

When a radio station in Hoosier country runs a scavenger hunt with a big cash prize, it turns out that money could be put to good use by at least two deserving residents in this Cupid Corners and, amazingly, it isn’t just the intrigue about which of them might win (or not win!), but also the conflict one feels about who to root for and how that conflict could possibly be resolved.

It has been a long time since I read a romance; so many of them didn’t stay with me beyond the moment I turned the last page. Cupid’s Quest by Lori Soard  is not one of those romances. It is a well-written story about dimensional characters that tug at one’s heart. They are living in situations all too familiar these days. It has characters that every generation can identify with. Anyone who loves romances and wants reading that is fun, easy, and heartwarming  should make a point of visiting Cupid Corners and following Cupid’s Quest.

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Quintin Loves Erotic Page Turner in Spite of Herself

Title:  Pierced (Lucian & Lia Book 1)

Author: Sydney Landon

Website:  www.sydneylandon.com

Genre:  Literature & Fiction, Erotica, Suspense, Romantic Erotica

ISBN #:   B00LH9NI0C

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  http://www.amazon.com/Sydney-Landon/e/B00LV0UE7W/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Reviewed by Tracey Quintin originally for Goodreads

Let me preface by saying to me this book is erotic and I am not an erotic book reader and many scenes were out of my comfort zone in reading but I KNOW Sydney Landon delivers so I put those uncomfortable thoughts aside to read and get wrapped up in the story unfolding. Now having said that, I couldn't put the book down!

YOWZA! I fell for Luc and Lia! I found myself rooting for these 2 in this remarkable story and kept thinking as I was reading these 2 NEED each other, they complete each other far beyond the physical aspect.

What a page turner and emotional read. I had some laughs but also some sadness and happiness in reading this journey. A couple shockers as well.

I can't wait for the next book as I must see this journey through.

Well done Sydney! I knew without a doubt you'd deliver and you did!

Highly recommend you read this exciting book!!

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sydney Landon connections:

Website:  www.sydneylandon.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sydney.landonauthor/?fref=ts

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SydneyLandon1

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5755205.Sydney_Landon

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Sydney-Landon/e/B00LV0UE7W/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

ABOUT THE REVIEWER

Tracey Quintin connections:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LOVEBOOKSWITHROMANCE/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ReadingIsOurPas

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/19886187-tracey-quintin

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Interview: John House Lets Characters Drive Novels

Hi! I am Carolyn Howard Johnson, your trusty New Book Review blogger and author of the multi award-winning HowTo Do It Frugally Series of books for writers. This blog has heretofore been exclusive for reviews but I thought I’d do a special series of interviews after I chatted with Jeanie Loiacono, President of Loiacono Literary Agency – Where ‘can’t’ is not in our vocabulary!  I thought sharing the interviews would help the many subscribers and visitors to this New Book Review blog, including authors, reviewers, and, of course, readers who just might find a new favorite author among the featured books and authors.

So, today welcome John House, MD.

John House, MD creates his novels from his vast and varied experiences in life. He is actively involved in family medicine and previously spent time in sports, prison and urgent care medicine. He has traveled extensively, including mission trips to Belize, and has sailed and been scuba diving in the Virgin Islands, Bahamas and Belize.

To relieve the stress of a busy medical practice, he spent weekends hiking in the Appalachian Mountains with ‘Tall Guy,’ a companion well versed in nature.

Prior to becoming a novelist, John published poetry and he also won prizes for short fiction. His first two novels So Shall You Reap and Choices were written with locations based in Northern and Coastal Georgia. His third novel Trail of Deceit is based on his knowledge and love of nature.

A native Georgian, John received his BS from North Georgia College, his MD from the Medical College of Georgia and completed further training at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.

John served four years in the US Army, including a tour in Vietnam with the First Cavalry Division.

John and his wife, Pam, live on the Southeast Coast of Georgia. All his creative works involve the richness of the Southern culture.

1. What is your genre? Is it fiction or nonfiction? Romantic Suspense/Fiction

2. What made you want to be a writer? Desire to write entertaining stories from my vivid imagination

3. Of all the authors out there, who inspired you most? Alistair MacLean

4. What is your writing style? Do you outline? Linearly? By scene? Why? I do not outline. I develop characters first and then let them develop the story

5. Do you write every day? How much? How long? Yes. At least two hours a day and sometimes as much as 8-10 hours

6. Do you think reading is as important to writing for an author? Why? Reading is extremely important to develop new ideas, learn new vocabulary and to review the pace of other authors.

7. What are some of the things you would like to share with budding authors? Develop personal library of books of instruction on various aspects of writing—characters, plot, point of view, description—and educate yourself by reading works of successful writers.

8. Do you have any marketing and promotional advice, referrals, tips you would like to share? Work as hard on the cover and back page of your novel as you do what's inside. The reader can be captured by well-coined words.

9. Do you think conferences are beneficial? If so, what have you learned? Which ones do you frequent? Face-to-face contacts and instructions remain with you. Take copious notes. Network and make friends. Writers do help other writers. My favorite conference is Southeastern Writers Association held on St Simons Island, Georgia every June.

10. Where can we find you, your books and when is your next event? Website: www.johnhouseauthor.com. Books/Kindle available online at Amazon, B&N, and other book stores. Facebook  LinkedIn A House of Short Stories

Represented by Loiacono Literary Agency, Jeanie Loiacono www.loiaconoliteraryagency.com

MORE ABOUT THE SPONSORING AGENT

Jeanie Loiacono, President, Loiacono Literary Agency

A facilitator of dreams, Jeanie Loiacono represents over eighty authors. Her forte is mystery, romance, thrillers, historical/military/southern fiction, and all quality fiction/nonfiction. Her passion is to see her authors succeed.

“There is nothing more rewarding than to hold one of my author’s books and know I helped bring it to fruition. I am so blessed and privileged to be able to work with some of the most talented writers in the world.” Jeanie.L@llallc.net  www.loiaconoliteraryagency.com

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE INTERVIEWS--TO FIND GREAT READING OR TO NETWORK WITH AUTHORS--PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THIS BLOG. YOU ARE A WELCOME ADDITION TO THIS FAMILY WHO LOVES BOOKS! YOU'LL FIND A WINDOW TO DO THIS AT THE TOP OF THIS BLOG PAGE.

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

A Not-Erotic-But-A-Little-Sexier Book by Marie Astor

Title:  Thirsty for Payback 

(Sinful Business Book 1)

Author: Marie Astor

Website:  http://www.marieastor.com

Genre:  Romance, Contemporary

ISBN-10: 1507893876

ISBN-13: 978-1507893876

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  http://www.amazon.com/Marie-Astor/e/B004EBDX9Q/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1448387829&sr=1-2-ent

Reviewed by Tracey Quintin originally for Goodreads

What an AWESOME new series by Marie Astor! Absolutely LOVED IT and highly recommend!!! 

This was a page turner for sure. As you read along you'll see the main character Ally as she experiences quite a range of emotions: joy, insecurity, sadness, pain, loss, intrigue, growth, love and revenge. There were some parts that I laughed out loud. You also realize not only that money doesn't give you everything in life but can also be taken away in an instant.

All of the characters in this book are well developed. I truly enjoyed Ally's character the most. Of course, I loved others as well but also disliked some because of their actions. (I don't want to give away any of the storyline).

This is really an amazing new series by Marie Astor and brings the hotness level up a notch from the other books of Marie's that I have read! Not erotic just more sexier than prior books - which to me was perfect.

I think you're going to love it as much as I did!! I'm SO looking forward to the next book in this series. Love Marie Astor!

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marie Astor connections:

Website:  http://www.marieastor.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marieastorcollection/?fref=ts

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/marieastor

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4665230.Marie_Astor?from_search=true&search_version=service

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Marie-Astor/e/B004EBDX9Q/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1448387829&sr=1-2-ent

ABOUT THE REVIEWER

Tracey Quintin connections:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LOVEBOOKSWITHROMANCE/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ReadingIsOurPas

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/19886187-tracey-quintin

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Great Read Comes with Reviewer's Warning

Title:  Colour My Ugly (Colour Series) (Volume 2)

Author: A. Giannoccaro

Website:  http://mrsgiannoccaro.wix.com/ashleigh-giannoccaro

Genre:  Literature & Fiction, Erotica, Romantic Suspense, Mystery & Suspense

ISBN #:   B0148UU1ZQ

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  http://www.amazon.com/A.-Giannoccaro/e/B00OBKRVVQ/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

Reviewed by Tracey Quintin originally for Goodreads

This story was my first dark romance read and I have to warn you if you've never read a dark romance, this is INTENSE, DARK and NOT for folks who don't want to read a story that contains rape, murder or abuse.

It took me a few days once I finished reading to get beyond the WOW, MAN THAT WAS INTENSE to be able to write my review. As I said, this was my first read of this genre.

It also took me some time to read because of the intensity. I really LOVED the storyline, most of the characters, with the exception of the character that calls Lauri "little one." I don't even want to give his name because he was pure "evil."

All the characters in this story are damaged, tortured souls, either from their upbringing or from what life has dealt them.

I don't give the story away in my reviews but let me say this:

Lauri, what a beautiful woman. She was sheltered from her roots for many years then after being damaged in every possible way for many years becomes a strong, loving, capable and confident woman.

Rowan, what a beautiful man. He grew up thinking he was a "bad" man, knowing full well his roots and what he was meant to do in life. Little did he know that he had the capacity to love someone. For that matter neither did Lauri.

Callum, a man who knows his roots, is a "brother by heart" to Rowan and clearly is in over his head in "bad" situations yet his friends can't help him.

Robin and Amya, each with their own and combined sadness and past.

Robin is a brilliant tattoo artist who is able to skillfully draw and color over the outside "ugly" of Lauri and Rowan (they think, I think they are beautiful) and as they are inked, make them feel the pain as the needle pierces their skin. The intricate details of his work are so vividly in my mind.

Lauri and Rowan melted a piece of my heart. They belong together, they understand each other, they are destined for each other. They fit together.

Ashleigh Giannoccaro paints a careful visual of each character mentioned above as well as a gripping, page turning story that will stay in your mind. I highlighted so many parts that touched me.

At the start of each chapter, Ms. Giannoccaro has a quote so befitting the chapter. These quotes are outstanding.

"I don't want anyone to suffer the darkness of another." sticks in my mind when thinking of this story.

I very highly recommend this read to all who can handle it. Well done Ms. Giannoccaro!

***Lastly, I MUST make mention that the version of this book that I downloaded had an INCREDIBLE amount of editing errors. I personally focus on the storyline in reading and reviewing. I'm hopeful that a re-edited version will be uploaded because I don't want folks to focus on these errors and miss out on a remarkable read!***

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ashleigh Giannocarro connections:

Website:  http://mrsgiannoccaro.wix.com/ashleigh-giannoccaro

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Colourmyugly/info?tab=page_info

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/colourmyugly

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14667803.A_Giannoccaro

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&text=Ashleigh+Giannoccaro&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Ashleigh+Giannoccaro&sort=relevancerank

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Young Adult Fiction We Could All Learn From

Title:  When Fall Breaks 

Seasons of Jefferson #1

Author: Julie Solano (Author), Tracy Justice (Author)

Website:  http://jtauthors.com

Genre:  Teens, Literature & Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Physical & Emotional Abuse, Teen & Young Adult, Romance

ISBN #:   B00T8QISNI

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  http://www.amazon.com/When-Fall-Breaks-Seasons-Jefferson-ebook/dp/B00T8QISNI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1447955434&sr=1-1

Reviewed by Reading Is Our Passion (Tracey Quintin) originally for Amazon

**I received this book in exchange for an honest review**

This book is OUTSTANDING and I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Although it's genre is Teen and Young Adult, all could benefit from reading this.

These authors are on the tip of being added to my very limited list of pedestal authors!

Brilliantly written addressing real issues teens of today face.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Julie Solano and Tracy Justice write under the name JT Authors, connect with them:

Website: http://jtauthors.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JT-Authors-342478559284742/?fref=ts

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jt_authors

Goodreads: 

     Julie Solano:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12336169.Julie_Solano

     Tracy Justice:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12336170.Tracy_Justice

Amazon: 

     Julie Solano:  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&text=Julie+Solano&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Julie+Solano&sort=relevancerank

     Tracy Justice:  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_2?ie=UTF8&text=Tracy+Justice&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Tracy+Justice&sort=relevancerank

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

LA Now and Then Reviewer Hopes for Film

Title: The Necessary Bride

Author: Patsy Frost
Where to buy the book Genre: Historical Romantic Women’s Fiction

ISBN-13: 978-1501069628

Publisher: Createspace

  
Reviewed by Marlan Warren. Originally published in her L.A. Now and Then blog 

  “Can a lady like you watch livestock and people fall down and die of thirst in the desert, the flies swarming on the sun-bloated carcasses and smell the stench of ‘em after they bust open?”—Rape, forced marriage, death by childbirth and the repressive status of women in Early America take center stage in Patsy Frost’s historical romantic masterpiece, The Necessary Bride. As the saga draws to a close, its heroine proclaims that if she had not run away to seek her fortune in California, her life as a Maryland “lady” would have been “proper” and “dull” (in between those times when the vicious Baltimore males would not be treating her like chattel). Frost puts a fresh spin on a story about wagon train travel in the Old West by letting us view it through this adventurous young woman’s eyes—urging us to feel what she feels in her heart as she gradually builds a new life that is built on trust and mutual respect with a man who is not of her culture or race.

This painstakingly crafted tale brings the smells and tastes and emotions of that time into bold relief through meticulously detailed scenes of pioneer life. The author also deftly manages multiple points of view to provide character insights that keep even the villains from coming off as one-dimensional. 

 

Frost subtly alters reader perceptions by loosening the writing style from narration-heavy, archaic language to a looser, more contemporary tone when this bold young seeker finally reaches her destination and her destiny. Did the pioneers have oral sex? Read and find out!

 
Seamless lively action carries the story, making it a fun page turner. The last line portends a sequel. One can only hope there is one soon, and also a film.
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 The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Redheads Unite! Read Upon Your Honor!

Title:  Upon Your Honor
Author:  Marie Lavender
Author's Web site link:  http://marielavender.webs.com/
Genre:  Historical Romance
ISBN:  1625260423
Name of Reviewer:  Kayla West 
Amazon Reviewer's Rating:  5 Stars
Book Publisher:  Summer Solstice Publishing
Universal Purchase Link:  http://smarturl.it/uponyourhonor

 

Reviewed by Kayla West Originally for BookLikes.com

I loved this book so much! SO MUCH!!!

I know that I have probably mentioned this before in a previous review of mine, maybe not, but ever since I was a little girl I have had this love for ships. Sailing ships. I love the terms for everything. I love the idea of being able to traverse oceans and leading a band of miscreants, and just the camaraderie that happens when you sail for months at a time. Sure. there are bad days too when it comes to the sea, but I just absolutely  it. (Okay, so my kinds of ships are normally only in books, and the groups I'm talking about are mostly pirates, not those on a trading ship like the men on La Voyageur, but it's kind of the same principle, right?) Anywho...that was one of the things I absolutely adored about this story. The fact that most of it takes place on a vessel of the seas.

I also loved the characters, mostly the supporting characters, my favorite being Gabriel's father. He just seemed like such a sweet man, and his daughter Adrienne was a bit of a firecracker in comparison. Gabriel's mother was also very sweet when it came to Chloe, and you could definitely tell she was a strong woman, considering what she herself went through for true love.

It also doesn't hurt that she was a redhead...REDHEADS UNITE!! *ahem* Sorry, kinda slipped out. And Gabriel was a redhea....AUBURN. Sorry, his and his mother's hair is auburn. The characters are kind of berating me for not getting that right. Now...where was I... Oh, yeah. I loved that I could sort of relate to those two because of hair color.

While Chloe was an integral part of the story - without her running away from her fiancé there would be no story - she definitely wasn't one of my favorite characters I have ever read. I liked her, don't get me wrong, I just sometimes felt a bit annoyed by the fact that she was SO proper, SO well brought up. At one point I just wanted her to spit on a bad guy or her fiance, just once. I was completely rooting for that to happen. That would have made my day. But other than that, she was a good character.

All in all, this was really great story. I freaked out a bunch of times while reading it, especially near the end, where...well, you'll have to read to find out. This reaction always indicates to me that whatever I am reading has to be good. At first I couldn't figure out how the other books were connected to this one, since this is the first I have read from the series, but it made me smile when I was able to connect all three with characters that I was pretty much introduced to in this second book. It reads very well on its own, but the other books are definitely on my to read list for the future.

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“A true man does not need to romance a different girl every night, a true man romances the same girl for the rest of her life.” -Ana Alas

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Red Hot Reads Reviews M.J.Schiller's Newest

Title: Rock Me, Gently

Author: M.J. Schiller
Website: www.mjschillerauthor.blogspot.com
Genre: Romantic suspense
ISBN: 978-1-939274-11-3
Buy link: Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00JXL6MZO
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rock-me-gently-mj-schiller/1119365745?ean=2940149550845

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id869210019

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/rock-me-gently-1

Reviewed by Monica Creason Estes for Red Hot Reads Book Blog

Review:

Josh Dunningham is a HOT Rocker. I loved this book. I am a huge M.J. Schiller fan. As with all her other books I love her men and Josh is just another fine example of a beautiful character she writes. I read this book in one setting.

Josh and Cassie meet in Vegas and have the beginnings of a steamy night. Cassie gets jumpy and leaves Josh before they can get to the good stuff. Josh cannot quit thinking about her and Cassie is just as taken with Josh. Cassie has past relationship issues and is reluctant to all of Josh’s advances. Josh has commitment issues because of his childhood. Finally they get a good thing going.

Josh is so sweet! When he wants something he knows how to swoon a girl. I loved the whole basketball game scene. Cassie is somewhat innocent but has a fiery personality. They compliment each other nicely.

I love M.J.’s writing she does not waste time with her characters they get straight into their relationship and we get to see more of the building of the relationship instead of a bunch of angst that drives me crazy sometimes. This book filled me with joy and had me laughing out loud several times. Josh and Cassie share funny banter amongst each other. I felt their love and felt as though I was right there with them. This is a sweet love story that is filled with just the right amount of steaminess in the love scenes.

Of course we must not forget that M.J. throws a mystery in her story as well and this mystery did not disappoint at all. I was sitting on the edge of my seat while everything unfolded.

All the books in this collection are stand-alones. I have read the entire Rocking Romance Collection and I have loved each book. Rock Me, Gently will not disappoint you for a sweet love story. M.j. Schiller is one of my favorite authors. This will definitely not be my last book by her.

MORE ABOU THE AUTHOR:
~ Author of Taken by Storm, Trapped Under Ice, Abandon All Hope, An Uncommon Love, Upon A Midnight Clear, Between Rock and a Hard Place, Rock Me, Gently and The Heart Teaches Best!  Learn more about her at www.mjschillerauthor.blogspot.com

  

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Debut Novel of Suspense and Romance Tours Blog

Danger In Her Words

Author:  Barbara Barth
Publisher: Gilbert Street Press 

ISBN-13: 978-0983171539

Romance/Suspense

Available on Amazon and Kindle   Link to buy:  http://amzn.com/098317153X

 

 

Synopsis:

What if writing a book brought a serial killer to your back door and you had no one to call for help.

A TV sitcom pitch gone wrong at a writers’ convention turns dog-column writer Susan Meyers in a tailspin. Sex Sells was the topic of the day. Worried her writing style had become stale, Susan decided to try something new. A steamy romantic novel seemed just the answer to bring in a new audience.

Susan, a widow who had not dated in three years, was out of practice with men and sex. She turned to an online dating site to find inspiration for her book and unleashed a predator with the words she wrote. Tucked an hour away from her friends in a small town where she kept to herself, with only her tiny dog for company, Susan felt safe from the world. Little did she know her life was about to change.

Danger In Her Words is a book within a book. There is Susan’s story and the book she is writing, where you meet Jamie, a widow like Susan who has also been out of the dating scene. Your character takes you on your journey. Susan heard that about writing fiction and quickly discovers it is true. Jamie has a mind of her own and Susan is dismayed as her novel takes some surprising turns. Jamie knows she wants a relationship, Susan still has that to learn about herself. Both find themselves in harm’s way as romance comes close.

Set against the background of a fictional country town an hour outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Danger In Her Words is full of farmhouses, antiques, girl-talk, a touch of murder, a sprinkle of suspense, a bit of naughty fun, and a dog that will steal your heart.

Two widows looking for love in all the wrong places might still get it right if they live long enough.

About the Author:

Barbara Barth is the author of The Unfaithful Widow, a memoir on the first year on her own. It placed as a finalist in the 2011 USA Best Book Awards. Her work has appeared in On Purpose Woman Magazine and on many on-line sites, including The Balancing Act with Lifetime TV, Skirt.com, Silver & Grace, and The Red Room.

Author, blogger, sometimes antique dealer, and dog whisperer, although some days she has to bark to be heard at home. She lives in the metro Atlanta area with six dogs from local animal shelters.

Danger In Her Words is her first work of fiction. Visit the author’s website at www.barbarabarthwriter.com

 

 

 

 

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  The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.