Interview with Sarah Sundin (Until Leaves Fall in Paris)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin shows why she is the master of writing World War II fiction. This story is filled with intrigue, danger, and romance when two American expatriates living in Paris navigate the “normal” of German occupation in 1940, while secretly working for the resistance. Lucie Girard has been living in Paris since she was ten years old. She quits her job as a ballerina for the Paris Opera …

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A Lullaby for Witches by Hester Fox

Title: A Lullaby for Witches Author: Hester Fox Series: n/a Unfocused story, bad “historical fiction,” meh characters I would like to thank Hester Fox, Harlequin, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to Justine Sha for inviting me to participate in the blog tour. This is a long one, so grab a snack and settle in. I tried to convince myself I liked this book, because in theory …

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Interview with M. M. Crane (Bold Fortune)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Bold Fortune by M. M. Crane aka Megan Crane brings to life an “opposites attract” story within an Alaskan setting. The plot has action, intensity, and emotion. The best part is the banter between the characters. The plot begins with an Internet boyfriend stealing Violet Parrish’s research and reputation. She realizes she must do something to keep her job. She offers to convert the small-town of Lost Lake Alaska into a trust to protect …

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The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf

Title: The Overnight Guest Author: Heather Gudenkauf Series: n/a Great but falls apart I would like to thank Heather Gudenkauf, Harlequin, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. Also thanks to Justine Sha for inviting me to participate in the blog tour. I really liked this book! I read to over 60% in one sitting but forced myself to put it down and go to sleep because it was four in …

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The Mitford Vanishing by Jessica Fellowes

Title: The Mitford Vanishing Author: Jessica Fellowes Series: Mitford Murders #5 Best of series to date I would like to thank Jessica Fellowes, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to a free audio ARC in exchange for an honest review. Of the five Mitford books, I liked this one most, and it’s probably because it contained the Mitfords the least. I’d never heard of the Mitfords before venturing into this series, and now that I’ve learned about …

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Interview with Adina Senft (The Amish Cowboy)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Amish Cowboy by Adina Senft brings to life the Amish community within the Montana setting. It is a ‘what if’ story. What if there were Amish who became cattle ranchers, and what if the hero and heroine had never had a chance reunion? Daniel Miller is the oldest of six siblings. He is a rugged Amish cowboy who manages roundups, takes care of the land, helps to raise cattle, and expertly rides horses. …

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The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

Title: The Christie Affair Author: Nina de Gramont Series: n/a No. Just no. I would like to thank Nina de Gramont, Lucy Scott, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to a free audio ARC in exchange for an honest review. I rarely DNF (did not finish) books, especially ones received via NetGalley, but I’m calling it. When at 48% I saw that I had five and half hours left of this audio galley, I simply thought, “Nope.” …

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The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller

Title: The Brightest Star in Paris Author: Diana Biller Series: Moore Family Saga #2 genre-confused, otherwise great! I would like to thank Diana Biller, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. This was a great book, but holy mackerel it was long. *compares to other random romances* Okay, it wasn’t freakishly long, but it definitely FELT long. Probably could have stood to trim a few dozen pages. The …

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Interview with Melinda Curtis (Caught by the Cowboy Dad)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Caught by the Cowboy Dad by Melinda Curtis shows why she is the best at writing relationship stories. Readers take a journey with the characters as they struggle through their feelings and must decide if second chances really exist. The plot has Holden Monroe coming to grips with his seventeen-year-old son Devin leaving for college, an ex-girlfriend, Dr. Bernadette Carlisle, expecting his baby, and having to deal with his financial losses. All of these …

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Rancher’s Forgotten Rival by Maisey Yates

Title: Rancher’s Forgotten Rival Author: Maisey Yates Series: Carsons of Lone Rock #1 Shallow writing hiding behind humor and sex I would like to thank Maisey Yates, Harlequin, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. And thank you to Lisa Wray for inviting me on the blog tour. I feel like I see Maisey Yates’s books everywhere, and I’ve been meaning to check her out for a couple years now. I …

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