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THE BOOK Emme is a sophomore in high school who starts dating, Brendon Agretti, the popular senior who happens to be a senator's son and well-known for his good looks. Emme feels out of her comfort zone in Brendon's world and it doesn't help that his picture perfect ex, Lauren seems determined to get back into his life along with every other girl who wants to be the future Mrs. Agretti. Emme is already conflicted due to the fact her last boyfriend cheated on her and her whole world is off kilter with her family issues. Life suddenly seems easier keeping Brendon away and relying on her crystals and horoscopes to guide her. Emme soon starts to realize she needs to focus less on the stars and more on her senses. Can Emme get over her insecurities and make her relationship work? Life sure is complicated when you're dating the it guy. AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | ITUNES | KOBO | ADD TO GOODREADS Genre: Young Adult/Contemporary Romance | Pub Date: March 21st 2017 Check out the OFFICIAL BOOK TRAILER ENJOY AN EXCERPT from Dating the It Guy “By the way, did you hear Lauren got into Senator Agretti’s old school?” “Seriously? I wonder if she applied there because Brendon did,” I said. Margaux snorted. “Duh, of course. Seriously, she might as well just pee on him to mark her territory.” “Margaux, shut up,” Kylie said. “Whatever. Anyway, the important thing is if Brendon knew she was applying there,” Margaux said. “Em, do you think he knew?” I hoped Lauren was just trying to follow Brendon, but what if they had planned this whole thing while they were dating? What if he convinced her to apply there so they could go to college together, wear matching American flag sweaters with big scarves while drinking hot chocolate, and jump into leaf piles just like a preppy clothing catalog. At least now I didn’t have to worry about them reciting poetry to one another in South Bend, but still, what if they had made plans to go to school together? “Don’t worry about it,” Kylie said. “She was probably trying to follow him—like she always does. She’s so pathetic.” Kylie was trying to make me feel better, but Lauren was far from pathetic. After all, she was pretty much the “Most Likely to Succeed” poster girl. While she was out overachieving and saving the world without messing up her perfect, bouncy hair, I was trying to get through each day. I tried to push away the image of Lauren and Brendon holding hands and drinking hot chocolate under a stadium blanket. Click the link below to ENTER THE GIVEAWAY Ends April 20, 2017 THE AUTHOR Besides mining her teen years and humiliating moments for her novels, Krysten Lindsay Hager is also a book addict who has never met a bookstore she didn’t like. Krysten writes about friendship, self-esteem, fitting in, frenemies, crushes, fame, first loves, and values. She is the author of True Colors , Best Friends...Forever? , Next Door to a Star , Landry in Like , and Competing with the Star (The Star Series: Book 2). Her debut novel, True Colors , won the Readers' Favorite award for best preteen book. Krysten's work has been featured in USA Today, The Flint Journal, the Grand Haven Tribune, the Beavercreek Current, the Bellbrook Times and on Living Dayton. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | YOUTUBE #GuestAuthor #YoungAdultFiction #ContemporaryRomance #ExcerptPost #AuthororTourGiveaway

A READER'S OPINION MOUNTAIN MAN by David W. Marshall tells the fascinating and epic story of John Colter, a hunter and scout who joined the Lewis & Clark expedition across the North American continent. Colter remained behind for two more years after the expedition, exploring the great American west through treacherous, and what must have been stunning, territory. I read this book because the American west and frontier has always been of great interest to me. However, this text goes beyond a biography or history book. The author transported me to the early 1800s, where I traversed rocky trails and towering peaks, crossed raging streams, and lived alongside Colter during his travels. The author's insight and authority, due to his obvious in-depth research, engrossed me as I witnessed the interaction with the Indigenous Peoples and his exploits as told from the perspectives of second-hand accounts and the author's impressive research. Historian David W. Marshall is a gifted writer with a talent for weaving history into an adventure story. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys history of the American west, albeit a small part. MOUNTAIN MAN was well worth reading. Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 0 Hearts-N/A | Reviewed by : MK McClintock BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS The extraordinary life of Lewis & Clark’s right-hand man . In 1804, John Colter set out with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the first U.S. expedition to traverse the North American continent. During the twenty-eight month ordeal, Colter served as a hunter and scout, and honed his survival skills on the western frontier. But when the journey was over, Colter stayed behind, spending two more years trekking alone through dangerous and unfamiliar territory. Along the way, he charted some of the West’s most treasured landmarks. Historian David W. Marshall crafts this captivating history from Colter’s primary sources, and has retraced Colter’s steps—seeing what he saw, hearing what he heard, and experiencing firsthand how he and his contemporaries survived in the wilderness (how they pitched a shelter, built a fire, followed a trail, and forded a stream)—adding a powerful layer of authority and detail. The American Grit series brings you true tales of endurance, survival, and ingenuity from the annals of American history. These books focus on the trials of remarkable individuals with an emphasis on rich primary source material and artwork. History/Biography | May 9th 2017 | 256pp | Publisher: Countryman Press Series: American Grit | Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the publisher via NetGalley DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalNonFiction #5Stars #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick #EditorRecommended

A READER'S OPINION A dark and haunting mystery, PATH INTO DARKNESS by Lisa Alber is filled with troubled souls. The author paints a picture of a small village in Ireland called Lisfenora. In this town you'll meet a variety of characters, each lost or in pain: Danny Ahern who struggles emotionally and morally while his wife is in a coma, Nathan, a father with disturbing secrets in his past, Zoe, his beautiful daughter who returned home care for her ailing father, and Merrit, the outsider who finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. The author didn't tiptoe around the darker elements of human emotion. I was pulled in by the way she wrote the story, dropping clues here and there. I did figure out the secret before the end of the book, but that didn't make the sequence of events any less interesting. The quiet and picturesque town of Lisfenora is not all it appears to be. We're introduced to many other characters from the village who each add their own importance to the mystery and to the every-day life in Lisfenora. The author's complex and tightly-woven tale filled was filled with colloquial phrases that added an air of authenticity to the story. The author's first-hand knowledge of County Clare is evident and made the events and people seem all the more real. PATH INTO THE DARKNESS is the third book in Lisa Alber's County Clare Mystery series, but I didn't have any trouble reading it before the first two books. NOTE: This is dark reading, a lot of emotional, and not for the faint of heart. It is a book worth reading. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : See note. | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS A haunting tale of family secrets, madness, and healing in small-town Ireland Lisfenora is known across the British Isles for its yearly matchmaking festival. But a local man’s murder and the grim discovery in his home have cast a somber mood over the town. Detective Sergeant Danny Ahern tries to make sense of the chaotic scene while struggling to set aside moral conflicts and grief for his comatose wife. Within days, he’s plunged into even darker terrain when the investigation leads him on a collision course with the Tate family: troubled Nathan, who conceals secrets within ghastly secrets, and beautiful Zoe, the daughter he abandoned years ago. As darkness asserts its grip on Nathan, propelling him toward a tragic downfall, Danny finds himself traveling down his own dark path between life and death. Mystery/Thriller | August 8, 2017 | 384pp | Publisher: Midnight Ink Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the publisher via NetGalley DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #MysteryThriller #2017Review

"Carlyle has a quick, easy to read writing style that draws the reader in from page-one until the end. After spending a relaxing afternoon with a smile on my face, I thoroughly enjoyed A Study in Scoundrels, and am impatiently awaiting the next in the series." — Goodreads Reviewer Sophia Ruthven is the epitome of proper behavior. On paper at least, as long as that paper isn’t from one of the lady detective stories she secretly pens. She certainly isn’t interested in associating with the dashing Jasper Grey, the wayward heir to the Earl of Stanhope, and one of the stage’s leading men. But when she learns Grey’s younger sister Liddy has gone missing, she can’t deny her desire to solve the mystery…or her attraction to the incorrigible scoundrel. Responsibility isn’t something Grey is very familiar with. On the boards and in the bedroom, he lives exactly how he wants to, shunning all the trappings of respectability and society. Grey knows he should avoid the bewitching Sophia, but he’s never been able to say no to what he wants. And having Sophia in his arms and his bed is quickly becoming the thing he wants the most. As Sophia and Grey’s search for Liddy continues across the English countryside, can this scoundrel convince a proper lady that he’s actually perfect for her or will their adventure leave them both heartbroken? AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | ITUNES | KOBO | GOOGLE 384 Pgs. | Heat: 4 ( 5 Hearts on this site ) | Romancing the Rules Series Avon Impulse | Rel: Apr 11, 2017 Q&A with Christy Carlyle How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story? The hero and heroine of A STUDY IN SCOUNDRELS were introduced in the first book of the Romancing the Rules series, RULES FOR A ROGUE. I immediately knew that Sophia Ruthven, who was straight-laced and exceedingly proper, should end up with Jasper Grey, who reveled in being a scoundrel. The challenge was figuring out what each possessed that would appeal to the other. Since I knew Sophia loved detective novels, having them set out to solve a mystery together seemed a perfect way to keep them in each other’s company for a while. What did you enjoy most about writing this book? I enjoyed writing A STUDY IN SCONDRELS because of the opportunity to include a bit of mystery in the storyline. Like my heroine, Sophia, I am a big fan of detective novels. Sherlock Holmes was as popular in the Victorian era as he is today, and I was fascinated to learn that there were several “lady detective” novels published in Britain long before Conan Doyle’s sleuth appeared. Sophia loves mysteries and when faced with one, she can’t resist jumping in to investigate. Name one thing you won’t leave home without. A small purse-sized notepad and a pen. After getting stuck at doctor’s offices and restaurants with nothing to write on when a story ideas strikes, I’ve learned my lesson. In desperation, I’ve written on the backs of receipts, napkins, and envelopes, but nothing compares to having a little notebook in which I can organize my thoughts during all those “waiting” moments that pop up during a week. Name three things on your desk right now. Sticky notes, an unfinished cup of coffee, and way too many pens. I feel like no desk is complete without a big heaping pile of sticky notes. I love their cheery colors and find them a useful tool to capture ideas as they pop into my head. I try to limit myself to one big cup of coffee a day, but many days I get busy and don’t end up drinking most of it until it’s gone cold. And pens? I seem to attract them. I clear off my desk each morning before starting to write, but by evening the surface is covered with pens. I tend to reach for another one every time I need to write something down. What types of scenes are your most favorite to write? I love moments of tension, especially when they involve banter between the hero and heroine. Writing snappy banter is a challenge for me, but I enjoy the struggle because those are the moments that reveal so much about my characters. It’s a chance to build emotion between the hero and heroine, but banter also allows them to begin admiring each other for wit and cleverness, something beyond the initial physical attraction. Are there certain characters you would like to go back to, or is there a theme or idea you’d love to work with? Secondary characters are always hard to let go of. Often harder than my heroes and heroines, since they haven’t had their stories fully explored. I have a dozen secondary characters that I’d love to revisit, but one, Rob Wellesley from my first Avon Impulse novel, ONE SCANDALOUS KISS, persists in my mind. I’ve received several reader letters about him and would love to give him his happy ending someday. Do you have any advice to give to aspiring writers? Persist and never stop learning. I’ve been writing for years, began publishing three years ago, and I still feel as if I’m a newcomer. There is always more to learn, more ways to stretch ourselves as writers. Rejections come with the territory if your goal is to publish, but each rejection is just an opportunity to improve your story and hone your writing skills. "Christy Carlyle swept me right off to Victorian England in her bright and lively tale of a dishevelled scoundrel and a very proper miss. Ms. Carlyle writes such meaty characters, so well defined that they come to life before our very eyes, and I just loved how the romance developed unfolded between that mismatched pair, and not at all as I expected. " —Goodreads Reviewer THE AUTHOR Fueled by Pacific Northwest coffee and inspired by multiple viewings of every British costume drama she can get her hands on, USA Today bestselling author Christy Carlyle writes sensual historical romance set in the Victorian era. She loves heroes who struggle against all odds and heroines who are ahead of their time. A former teacher with a degree in history, she finds there’s nothing better than being able to combine her love of the past with a die-hard belief in happy endings. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AuthorInterview #HistoricalRomance

...no matter what the future held, whether their paths intertwined or separated, Brette would forever be branded upon his spirit and heart. ~Alex, Lord Wycombe FEATURED BOOK What would you sacrifice for your family? Entertaining, mesmerizing laugh-out-loud historical Regency romance romps. The first three full-length installments of the Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper Series featuring devilish rogues and the capricious women who capture their hearts. Brooke: Wagers Gone Awry Brooke Culpepper resigned herself to spinsterhood when she turned down the only marriage proposal she’d likely ever receive to care for her family and farm. Heath, Earl of Ravensdale is none-too-pleased to discover five young women call the estate he won and intends to sell, their home. Desperate, pauper poor, and with nowhere to go, Brooke proposes a wager. His stakes? The farm. Hers? Her virtue. Blythe: Schemes Gone Amiss Intrepid and outspoken, Blythe Culpepper is dragged against her will to London for a Season. To her dismay, her guardian enlists the devilishly attractive Lord Leventhorpe, the one man she detests, to assist with her Come Out. Haunted by childhood trauma, Tristan, the austere Marquis of Leventhorpe, usually avoids social gatherings. So why, against his better judgment, does he agree to aid his closest friend in presenting the Culpeppers to the ton? Brette: Intentions Gone Astray A rogue turned rector, Alexander Hawksworth, prefers soirées to sermons and parties to prayers. After unexpectedly inheriting an earldom, he determined to make the precocious and petite, Brette Culpepper, his countess—Until he’s accused of murdering the previous earl. Brette adores London Society, but her world is titled on its axis when rumors circulate she’s a peer’s illegitimate granddaughter. Worse, a newly appointed guardian intends to force her into wedding an elderly lecher. AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | IBOOKS | KOBO Add to Goodreads Genre: Historical Romance/Regency | Heat Level: 4 1/2 Hearts Series: Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper Collection Books 1-3 Q&A with Collette Cameron Her lashes slowly lifted, and his heart turned to stone at the resignation and defeat in her eyes. “Then I regret, my lord, that I must decline your offer of marriage. I’ll not be married and widowed within a day’s time.” ~ Miss Blythe Culpepper & Tristan, Lord Leventhorpe What story are you working on next, and what inspired it? I’ve just finished SEDUCTIVE SURRENDER, the sixth and final book in my Highland Heather Romancing a Scot series. This was Dugall Ferguson’s story and he had to wait a long time to have his tale told. I introduced him as a cocky, too-handsome-for-his-own-good sixteen-year-old in HIGHLANDER’S HOPE. Do you have to be alone or have quiet to write? Absolute quiet! My writing room is upstairs, away from the family and noise. I have a pair of headphones I put on to block out all distractions too. What appeals most to you about your genre? I adore history and learning all kinds of interesting tidbits as research for my books. Favorite color? Blue! Specifically cobalt and royal blue. My readers are always messaging me on Facebook with some pretty blue thing they’ve found for me. What is your favorite non-writing pastime? Other than reading? I love to garden and hike. I live in the Pacific Northwest and we have lots of gorgeous hiking trails. THE AUTHOR Bestselling, award-winning author, COLLETTE CAMERON pens Scottish and Regency historicals featuring rogues, rapscallions, rakes, and the intelligent, intrepid damsels who reform them. Mother to three, Collette admits to a quirky sense of humor, enjoys inspiring quotes, and anything cobalt blue. A self-confessed Cadbury chocoholic, she lives in Oregon with her miniature dachshunds. You'll always find dogs, birds, occasionally naughty humor, and a dash of inspiration in her sweet-to-spicy timeless romances. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | AUTHOR'S VIP CLUB | BOOKBUB #AuthorInterview #HistoricalRomance

A READER'S OPINION Jan Kepler goes missing and is found dead. It's now up to Swatara Creek Police Officer Flora Vastine to find out what happened. SHARES THE DARKNESS by J.R. Lindermuth blends mystery into the lives of the people of Swatara Creek with deep emotion. Each character, minor and major, play an integral part to how the mystery surrounding Jan's death unfolds. Between an illegal timber operation and uncovering clues to Jan's death, Flora Vastine and the police department are barely treading water. The problem is, Flora has a past, and her past is making it difficult for her to remain objective. I was pulled out of the story a few times in sections that need some polish, but the author pulled me back in with the unfolding mystery. I became interested in the characters from the beginning and was kept guessing as new clues emerged. It's clear that J.R. Lindermuth knows how to spin a tale. Multiple plots and a cast of well-developed characters makes SHARES THE DARKNESS an enjoyable read for mystery lovers. Rating : 3 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Jan Kepler and Swatara Creek Police Officer Flora Vastine were neighbors and schoolmates, but never close. When Jan, a school teacher, avid birder and niece of a fellow officer, goes missing and is found dead in a nearby tract of woods, Flora finds herself thrust into the middle of an examination of the other woman's life, as she searches for clues. As usual, the police have more than one crime to deal with. There's illegal timbering and a series of vehicle thefts taking up their time.And there are other issues to deal with. Flora is concerned there's some shakiness in her relationship with Cpl. Harry Minnich, who seems to be making a lot of secretive phone calls. Still, Flora maintains focus on the murder, and despite evidence implicating other suspects, the odd behavior of another former classmate rouses Flora's suspicion. Flora's probing opens personal wounds, as she observes the cost of obsessive love and tracks down the killer. Genre: Mystery/Thriller |September 13, 2016 | 202pp | Publisher: Torrid Books Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher #AReadersOpinion #2017 #MysteryThriller

A READER'S OPINION I've been in the mood for some feel-good stories recently, and HIS SECOND-CHANCE FAMILY by RaeAnne Thayne delivered everything I expected and then some. Julia Blair and Will Garrett are both wounded souls in need of something wonderful to happen in their lives. Julia and her young family relocate from Boise to the seaside village of Cannon Beach, a place she'd always loved. When she found an apartment for rent in the sprawling Brambleberry House she remembered from her youth, she took it and settled into her new home. Will is bruised from within, but Julia sees beyond that to the young man she once cared about and the man now before her. Except, is Will too damaged from not-to-recent past that he's unable to let anyone new into his life, especially someone from his past. I also appreciate how the author can bring plenty of heat and romance without graphic sex. RaeAnne Thayne has a smooth and easy writing style that make her books perfect for a nice afternoon read. HIS SECOND-CHANCE FAMILY is all about second chances, and beautifully incorporates real-life heartaches and emotions. My heart pounded right alongside Julia's whenever she got near Will. Readers of second-chance and contemporary romance will delight in RaeAnne Thayne's HIS SECOND-CHANCE FAMILY. Note : I read this story as part of BRAMBLEBERRY HOUSE, a two book set (with a different cover) in "The Women of Brambleberry House" series. This is book two, but I had no problem reading it as a stand-alone story. Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 4 Hearts | Reviewed by : MK McClintock BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS When she was sixteen Julia Blair found more than fun in the sun on the sands of Cannon Beach. She found a home—especially in the arms of her teenage crush, Will Garrett—and she knew that life, sunny and beautiful, stretched out in front of her…. Now she's thirty-two, and though life may not have worked out the way she'd planned, here she is, back in Cannon Beach, still standing, with her two little children in tow. Only to find Will Garrett there, too—battered and bruised. Julia believed he could still make all her dreams come true. The question was, would he let her into his heart to do the same for him? Genre: Contemporary Romance | Pub Date: May 5, 2014 | Page count: 224 pp | Publisher: Harlequin Format Read: Mass Market Paperback | Source: From the reviewer's personal library. #AReadersOpinion #ContemporaryRomance #5Stars #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick

A READER'S OPINION A captivating story of hope and trust with an Irish touch! Cynthia Owens is an excellent storyteller and WISHES OF THE HEART had everything to please me. This author never disappoints and her stories are always well written with strong emotions and rich characters! This book is the seventh story in her Claddagh series, which I have really enjoyed following. The characters are touching and the story line is well developed. Even if this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. WISHES OF THE HEART is the story of two broken souls in search of hope, love, and acceptance by others. Their perilous journey will be filled with twists and turns! Tom O'Brien is the second son of Rory O'Brien, and heir apparent to Ballycashel. Well, he's not, really. His brother Sean is the true heir, but because of his rebel attitude, Sean cannot return to Ireland, and Tom finds himself restrained by the past and his father's attitude against planning their estate into the future. Meanwhile, in the same village, lives a quiet and wise woman named Neave Devereux who is suspected of practicing witchcraft by the villagers, making her an outsider, alone and sad without any friends, except Bron. Soon Tom and Neave's worlds will collide and their paths will cross. Tom’s father, Rory, is a beautiful character. Is there hope for these two beautiful souls in need of love and searching for acceptance? Has destiny planned their futures? When danger lurks and a killer is on the prowl for revenge, Tom becomes Neave’s protector. Can Ballycashel still be saved from ruin? Will the traitor be caught? Will Tom and Neave’s journey together end on an happy note? I strongly recommend Ms. Owens’s captivating Irish tale! You won't be disappointed! Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 4 1/2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Can Ballycashel survive the coming storm? He'll never be the true heir... Tom O'Brien is trapped in the distant shadow of his rebel brother. Heir apparent to Ballycashel, his hands are bound by the fetters of the past and his father's reluctance to take the estate into the future it so desperately needs. She lived under a cloud of suspicion... A wise woman suspected of witchcraft, Neave Devereux spent most of her life scorned by the superstitious village folk. Alone in her tiny cottage, she yearns for acceptance, friendship...and love. Can Tom and Neave unite to save their village from ruin? Or will superstition and old enemies destroy Ballycashel forever? Historical Romance | March 30, 2017 | Publisher: Highland press Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher #AReadersOpinion #5Stars #2017Review #HistoricalRomance #ReviewersTopPick

A READER'S OPINION THE JACK NEWTON RADIO by Jon Lawrence is the story of Anwyn, a septuagenarian, who after her beloved husband dies, moves out of London back to her birthplace in Wales. There, she finds the old family home dilapidated and in need of repairs, much like her own life. Befriended by Maggie, a nurse at the local clinic, Anwyn comes to see that see needs others as much as she is needed by them. A cozy little story set on the coast of Wales, THE JACK NEWTON RADIO has many elements of an enjoyable read: a quaint village, a rustic old house, a family with a myriad of problems that a gruff but lovable old lady helps them to resolve, the spirit of her deceased husband that is only a radio dial away, and even a dramatic rescue on the water. While there are many British expressions used in the dialogues that may be unfamiliar to the North American reader, the story requires them in order to be authentic. The characters are all quite likeable, aside from the bullies at the school that pick on Maggie’s son Peter, who is quite introverted. Especially endearing is the character of Anwyn who may come across as abrasive, but she soon will crack a joke to lighten the situation, whether at the doctor’s office or in the supermarket. If this story has any shortcomings, I would say that it was, well, too short. The ending came too soon, and I would have liked to have known more about how each character got on as the days went by. As it is the author appears to tie up all the various threads in one neat package. One takeaway from the book that readers will like is the power of words (particularly poetry) to heal the human spirit. The poems of the unknown Jack Newton that Anwyn hears on her old radio come to her aid when she needs them most, something avid readers everywhere can relate to. We all have our favourite books that we turn to time after time for encouragement, for solace, for strength. Don’t overlook reading this short novel, for it contains a very entertaining and satisfying story. Rating : 3 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 0 Hearts | Reviewed by : James M. Fisher BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Spirited septuagenarian Anwyn Jones, has left London for the tranquility of St David’s following the death of her husband. Coming to terms with her grief, Anwyn begins to notice issues with her memory and fears that dementia will rob her of the only thing that matters to her – her husband. However, Anwyn forms an unlikely friendship with a broken family, including a lonely wife, a guilty husband and a distant young boy. As she tries to rebuild her life Anwyn becomes obsessed with the poems of Jack Newton, whose verses she hears on the radio each night. Within sight of the lighthouse friendships are made and secrets are revealed in a poignant, funny and thought-provoking novel from the acclaimed author of Playing Beneath the Havelock House, Albatross Bay and Bisha. Genre: Literature/Fiction | Pub Date: March 10, 201 | Page count: 228pp Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #HistoricalFiction #GeneralFiction

A READER'S OPINION Brynnde Archambault needs a husband, but no the one she's expected to marry. She's not interested in spending the season in search of someone she feels suitable. She enjoys playing matchmaker for others but when it comes to own love life, she's hasn't found much interest in the process . . . Then she meets Garrick Sommerford, Viscount Burbridge. When scandal strikes, Brynne might find herself marrying the unwanted and dull Dallweather. The author describes the setting and characters in rich detail, and brings in many secondary characters who are as enjoyable as Brynnde and Garrick. Sometimes I felt like the way they spoke was too modern for the time, and parts here and there might have used a little more polish, but overall the story is well-written. This was a delightful historical romance with refreshing characters. The repartee between Brynnde and Garrick is really very enjoyable. BRYNNDE is a sweet Regency romance sure to be enjoyed by fans of the genre. Rating : 3 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kathy Scott BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Brynnde Archambault needs to find someone to marry, else she'll be stuck with dull Mr. Dallweather. The answer to her problem arrives in the form of handsome and witty Viscount Burbridge, but just when everything seems to be going smoothly, scandal strikes and the engagement ends. Meanwhile, Brynnde has no trouble matchmaking her friends and even her own brother. But while she breezily finds suitors for everyone else, for her time is running out. Must she resign herself to becoming Mrs. Dallweather? Or will Brynnde yet succeed in making a match for herself? Genre: Historical Romance/Regency | Pub Date: February 9, 2017 | Page count: 212pp Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #HistoricalRomance #RegencyRomance

A READER'S OPINION THOUGH THIS BE MADNESS by Penny Richards, the second book in her Lilly Long Mysteries, offers up a cozy mystery sprinkled with romance and humor. Lilly receives an assignment to go undercover in New Orleans with Cade McShane to save a young widow who, it is believed, was unjustly committed to an insane asylum by her second husband. Lilly and Cade are reluctant to work together, especially playing husband and wife, but they are professionals who plan to get the job done. A lot of secondary characters enter the mix, often adding to the many twists in the case. I wish I had read book one before diving into this one, but after finding my bearings, I caught up with Lilly Long. THOUGH THIS BE MADNESS gives us a fascinating look into life and culture in the South during the 1880s. This story is an enjoyable escape for those who like a bit of romance and humor mixed in with their mystery. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Shakespearean actress turned Pinkerton detective Lilly Long and her reluctant partner, Cade McShane, travel to New Orleans to save a young widow from a fate worse than death… 1881, Chicago. Assigned to her second case as a Pinkerton, Lilly still needs to prove herself—both as a novice detective and as a woman in a man's world. Ordered to once again work with Lilly, Cade needs to redeem himself for conduct unbecoming to a Pinkerton—a grief-driven drunken brawl. As if their forced partnership wasn't bad enough, the agents must pose as husband and wife servants in the troubled household of a wealthy New Orleans family. An acting challenge if ever there was one… The elderly matriarch of the Fortenot family is convinced her grandson's former widow has been unjustly committed to an insane asylum by her second husband. She believes the man is attempting to wrest the family fortune away from his new wife. Soon, behind the beautiful façade of the Fortenot mansion, the detectives uncover secrets, betrayal, voodoo curses—and murder. Even as Lilly and Cade chafe against their roles, they must work together to expose the true villain of this tragedy before the hapless widow faces her final curtain call. Genre: Historical Mystery | April 25, 2017 | 260pp | Publisher: Kensington Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the publisher via NetGalley #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #HistoricalMystery

A READER'S OPINION Breathtaking and so captivating! Who doesn't love a good Highland romance? Tarah Scott has done it again with TO TAME A HIGHLAND EARL! I was pulled into her story filled with passion, intrigue, and adventure. The author hasn’t disappointed me with this one! Just beware, when you'll start reading this book, you won’t be able to put it down because it’s fast-paced and so much fun to read. I loved her two main characters, Lord Errol Rushton and Eve Crenshaw, with their breathtaking intensity! The story starts as Eve discovers a handsome man with a charming smile next to her in her bed. As soon as she realizes who he is—Lord Errol Rushton—she points a pistol to his chest, and the fun begins. Then the family bursts into her room and finds them in a compromising position. Her father has only one solution for the consequences of their acts—to marry. But Erroll doesn’t want to marry and neither does Eve, though she feels a strong attraction for him. What will happen to them? Will their hearts listen to reason or love? To make it worse, Eve’s younger sister Grace wants Erroll for herself! Will she plot against Eve? From beginning to end, I enjoyed following Erroll and Eve’s thrilling adventure. Ms. Scott is a talented storyteller that gets you hooked the moment you start reading! TO TAME A HIGHLAND EARL is very well written! She skillfully blended her characters Erroll and Eve into a beautiful romance worth reading! Without reservation, I heartily recommend this book! Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS A man torn between two worlds. Both need him . . . neither wants him. Groomed for a life amongst the English aristocracy, Lord Erroll Rushton is unexpectedly thrust back into his father’s Scottish world when the Englishwoman he compromises refuses to marry him. No gentleman breaks into a lady’s bedchamber...but then, no lady sleeps with a pistol under her pillow. Miss Eve Crenshaw will marry for love or won’t marry at all. When London’s most notorious rakehell breaks into Eve’s bedroom in the dead of night and compromises her beyond repair, she plans a daring elopement that shocks even the earl. Historical Romance | March 5, 2017 | 389pp | Publisher: Drakon Press Series: MacLean Highlander Novel Book 1 | Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the publisher via NetGalley #AReadersOpinion #5Stars #2017Review #HistoricalRomance #HighlandRomance #ReviewersTopPick