Narrated by Curt Bonnem *Mild spoilers possible in the discussion* Summary: Ben Peters is called upon to undertake two big missions at once, escort a woman and her son out of France and smuggle the French supply of platinum away from Germany’s grubby hands. WWII is about to sweep over Paris and down the French…
Introduction: This is most definitely a period piece Summary: Mary Davenport deals with the death of her father and a slew of intrigue within her own house. Additional Comments: – The dialogue is very, very, very formal. That comes across as stiff. I experienced the audiobook, so it didn’t bother me as much. But…
Introduction: I must be on a cozy mystery kick. Ended up with like 3 in a row. That’s cool. The Lover’s Portrait by Jennifer S. Alderson 4/5 Slow start but Great End Summary: A split story (part in the past, part in the present). (In the past) A Dutch art dealer struggles to keep…
Introduction: I’ve been throwing weird at you. And murders. Here’s a collection of sweet looking romance stories. Most Akin to a Hallmark Movie Her Best Match by Tamie Dearen. A billionaire, a matchmaker, and a meddlesome grandmother, what could go wrong? Friends or more than friends? Far from Falling by K.D. Garcia Heads wrestle with…
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I pulled the picture from Audible. Summary: A very short novella about two men and a secret society. Additional Comments: I heard the audiobook. The author has a very nice reading voice. The book’s mostly a setup for the rest of the series, so in that sense, this is a prequel. However, I personally didn’t…
Summary: The American Civil War leaves behind a shortage of men in the South. Wanting a husband and children, Amber Wakefield travels to Hunter’s Grove, Kansas in answer to a mail order bride ad. There, she finds not everything is as it seems. Additional Comments: The narrator handled the Southern accent very well….
Introduction: I don’t read or experience historical fiction much these days, but this book provided a nice change of pace from the dragons, fairies, and Gifted teenagers. I love all those other things, but change can be good too. Summary: Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed is not really a mystery or a history,…
Introduction: Whirlpool contains a romance book wrapped up in a woman vs nature plot. It features interesting side characters and some of the turmoil and unrest that led to the women’s movement in the 1920’s. I’m not a huge fan of flashbacks, but the ones here are handled very well. Thus, they add layers to…