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Title: A Court of Silver Flames Author: Sarah J. Maas Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses #4 Very satisfied with this long-awaited sequel This is more fangirl speculation than a review, but I do mention my few criticisms of the book in the first couple paragraphs. I could have done without the very explicit sex (a lot of it was unnecessary, too; for example, Amren and Varian did not have to be going at it when Nesta went to …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah will give the famous novel The Grapes of Wrath a run for its money. As with her other books, this one also portrays a woman who overcomes something in her life and turns out stronger in the end. It is a complex, intricate journey where the main protagonist comes into her own, overcoming the large number of obstacles thrown her way. Set during the Dust Bowl, the Great …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Shadow Box by Luanne Rice is a gripping story. No one should be surprised by this author’s talents. This is the second book in the series, and it has many sub-plots, and enough suspects to keep the readers guessing. Just when someone thinks they figured out the antagonist, she throws in a twist and turn, presenting other people of interest. The book begins with Shadow Box artist Claire Beaudry Chase thinking she has …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper A Good Old-Fashioned Cowboy is the second in the Jasper Creek series written by Maisey Yates, Caitlin Crews, Jackie Ashenden and Nicole Helm. This is a compilation of authors who write about cowboy heroes and heroines. They focus on four best friends, similar to the authors views of each other. The plot begins with these four friends deciding to return to their small hometown of Jasper Creek Oregon. The best friends, Hope Marshall, Charity …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Special Ops Seduction by Megan Crane takes readers on an exciting, intense, and gripping adventure. The story has the right amount of romance, suspense, and action. The book opens up with a mission, saving the lives of a biological scientist and his sister. After staying in a safe house, they suddenly disappear. Alaska Force must now attempt to find and rescue them once again. It turns out that many of the top generals will …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Rancher’s Wager by Maisey Yates will remind readers of a romantic western TV show. People can picture the hero and heroine in a poker game where losing the bet means the loser must be the other’s ranch hand. The plot has rancher Jackson Cooper facing off in a charity poker game against his rival Cricket Maxfield, where the stakes get personal. Whoever loses must be the others’ worker for thirty days. Jackson intentionally …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Alaska Mountain Rescue by Elizabeth Heiter is an engaging romantic suspense novel. What makes these stories stand out is the special bond between the dogs and their owners. Heiter has the uncanny ability to take a reader on a journey through the Alaskan wilderness as part of the K-9 team. The Alaskan setting is vibrantly developed and comes to life as a character. Navigating through the wilderness allows the story to have many twists …
Title: The Ticket Author: Heather Grace Stewart Series: Love Again #1 An enjoyable if cliched story Newscaster Pete McCarney planned to go on a long trip with his girlfriend, but after she breaks up with him, he’s stuck with a very expensive, non-refundable ticket designated for an Allison James. Using social media, he seeks someone willing to go in his ex’s place. Forced to take a vacation from her job and needing to get away in general, Allie James decides …
Title: Good Nights Author: Heather Grace Stewart Series: Love Again #2 Fresh and endearing, if a little flawed Thank you to the author, who provided a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. After her marriage ends and her hit TV show is canceled, screenwriter Hannah Storm (not to be confused with the real-life sports anchor) rents a home on a quiet island near France in an effort to relax, focus, and write. The app she …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The War Widow by Tara Moss brings into play the author’s own work as an advocate for women, children, and those with disabilities. Although there are feminist and social justice issues in the book, readers are not hit over the head and there is no lack of adventure and action. Fans of Phryne Fisher will enjoy this novel. There are similarities between the post WWI detective, Phryne, and Moss’s post WWII detective Billie. Both …