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I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart; I am, I am, I am. —Sylvia Plath

Review: THE LISBON AFFAIR by Cat T. Gardiner

Deborah Brown

Dec 125 min read

Review: THE LISBON AFFAIR by Cat T. Gardiner

Guest reviewer Deborah Brown reviews an unforgettable WW2 romance, THE LISBON AFFAIR by Cat T. Gardiner.

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Christina Boyd

Dec 34 min read

Review: BELLE LISETTE by Jan Hahn

Christina Boyd reviews author Jan Hahn’s Belle Lisette: a masterpiece that expertly weaves together romance, suspense, and deep ...

5 comments

Review: THE SPINSTER by Amy D’Orazio and Jessie Lewis

Sophia Rose

Sep 53 min read

Review: THE SPINSTER by Amy D’Orazio and Jessie Lewis

Guest reviewer Sophia Rose says of THE SPINSTER. A fairytale-esque romantic adventure awaits the vicar’s daughter when she attends her 1st

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Guest Review: WHAT CANNOT BE SAID by CS Harris

Christina Boyd

May 84 min read

Guest Review: WHAT CANNOT BE SAID by CS Harris

Sophia Rose guest reviews CS Harris WHAT CANNOT BE SAID. The Prince Regent’s grandiose plans to celebrate Napoléon’s recent defeat ...

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Review: INTO THE BARGAIN by Colleen Cowley

Christina Boyd

Jan 313 min read

Review: INTO THE BARGAIN by Colleen Cowley

Guest review by Sophia Rose: A young lady with no income—and shortly no home—must be in want of a wizard husband. Pen Novak has two weeks...

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INTERVIEW: Mimi Matthews Empathizes with Her Characters

Christina Boyd

Jan 93 min read

INTERVIEW: Mimi Matthews Empathizes with Her Characters

INTERVIEW: USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews writes both historical nonfiction and award-winning Victorian romances…

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Review: THE LONG MARCH HOME by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee

Christina Boyd

Jan 33 min read

Review: THE LONG MARCH HOME by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee

Review by Christina Boyd: Masterfully researched, The Long March Home is a multi-layered, action-packed, emotive historical fiction…

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INTERVIEW: Marilyn Brant's Latest is a Modern, Roll-reversing Twist on the Film "Roman Holiday"

Christina Boyd

Dec 5, 20237 min read

INTERVIEW: Marilyn Brant's Latest is a Modern, Roll-reversing Twist on the Film "Roman Holiday"

Interview: Marilyn Brant is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of contemporary women’s fiction, romantic comedy, and mystery...

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Guest Review: THE TURNCOAT by T.J. London

Christina Boyd

Nov 15, 20234 min read

Guest Review: THE TURNCOAT by T.J. London

Guest review by Sophia Rose: “The Turncoat” had me in its grip and left me emotionally wrung out. I can’t praise these enough.

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Review: JANE AND THE FINAL MYSTERY by Stephanie Barron

Christina Boyd

Oct 19, 20235 min read

Review: JANE AND THE FINAL MYSTERY by Stephanie Barron

Review by Christina Boyd: Excellent world building, engaging characters, and thought-provoking prose, I found this fifteenth book more…

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INTERVIEW: Joana Starnes Spills the Tea on Writing Darcy

Christina Boyd

Oct 3, 20236 min read

INTERVIEW: Joana Starnes Spills the Tea on Writing Darcy

Joana Starnes has been living in Regency England for decades in her imagination and plans to continue till she lays hands on a time machine.

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Review: NEW DREAMS AT POLKERRAN POINT by Cass Grafton

Christina Boyd

Oct 2, 20233 min read

Review: NEW DREAMS AT POLKERRAN POINT by Cass Grafton

Christina Boyd Reviews "New Dreams at Polkerran Point" by Cass Grafton. New Dreams at Polkerran Point is poignant with a likable heroine...

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INTERVIEW: Francine Mathews aka Stephanie Barron, A Matchless Storyteller and Researcher

Christina Boyd

Aug 29, 20236 min read

INTERVIEW: Francine Mathews aka Stephanie Barron, A Matchless Storyteller and Researcher

Francine Barron Mathews is an American writer of mystery and spy fiction who also writes historical mysteries as Stephanie Barron.

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INTERVIEW: Karen Odden on Research, Intrigue, and Honing Her Craft

Christina Boyd

Aug 22, 20236 min read

INTERVIEW: Karen Odden on Research, Intrigue, and Honing Her Craft

INTERVIEW: USA Today bestselling author Karen Odden received her PhD in English from NYU, writing her dissertation on Victorian literature,

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INTERVIEW: Mark Brownlow Deep Dives into Austen’s Characters

Christina Boyd

Jul 25, 20235 min read

INTERVIEW: Mark Brownlow Deep Dives into Austen’s Characters

Mark Brownlow has published three Regency tales narrated by Mr Bennet: two novels and a short story. He has also authored three novellas...

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INTERVIEW: Felicity George on Chasing Dreams

Christina Boyd

Jul 11, 20234 min read

INTERVIEW: Felicity George on Chasing Dreams

Felicity George is a writer and teacher from Toronto, where she lives with her husband, her two teenage children, a large cat, and a tiny do

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Review: APPOINTMENT IN BATH by Mimi Matthews

Christina Boyd

Jun 28, 20233 min read

Review: APPOINTMENT IN BATH by Mimi Matthews

Review by Christina Boyd: Appointment in Bath” is another page-turning installment in Mimi Matthews’s oeuvre of happily-ever-after…

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INTERVIEW: Beth Bacon and The Book No One Wants to Read

Christina Boyd

Jun 20, 20237 min read

INTERVIEW: Beth Bacon and The Book No One Wants to Read

Beth Bacon is an author for young readers. She gets her ideas from the many places she’s been, and the interesting people she meets.

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INTERVIEW: Kes Trester, Film Development Executive to Romantasy Novelist

Christina Boyd

Jun 9, 20236 min read

INTERVIEW: Kes Trester, Film Development Executive to Romantasy Novelist

A native of Los Angeles, Kes Trester is a veteran of the film and TV commercial business. Her well-reviewed debut novel, A DANGEROUS YEAR...

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INTERVIEW: Natalie Jenner, a Total Pantser?

Christina Boyd

May 9, 20235 min read

INTERVIEW: Natalie Jenner, a Total Pantser?

International bestselling author Natalie Jenner penned my favorite book of 2022, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, so it's no surprise I'd have questions.

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