Librarians- A secret society of super spies sent out into alternate universes to collect great works of fiction and bring them back into the safety of the Library. How do we sign up? The Invisible Library is the first book in a series that has infinite possibilities and alternate universes to explore. In this one, we follow Irene, a mid level Librarian and her associate in training, Kai, Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman”
I am very excited to have had the chance to interview the author of Eliza Waite, a book that I had previously reviewed and enjoyed. Click here to read my review of Eliza Waite.
Me: Hi Ms. Sweeney, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to interview you about the release of your new novel Eliza Waite. When I read your bio on your website, ashleyesweeney.com, I was not surprised that you had a journalism background because of how descriptive you wrote Eliza’s journey. That must have taken an incredible amount of research. How long did it take you to prepare yourself to write about Eliza and her life in three such disparate settings? Continue reading “Interview : Ashley E Sweeney author of Eliza Waite”
Merry, the plucky American heroine in My American Duchess, has broken two engagements at home in Boston, and comes to England to hopefully meet her future husband. Just as she gets engaged for the third time, she meets a strange man on a balcony at a ball and feels an instant connection with him. The Duke of Trent is fascinated by this outspoken, charismatic woman and decides instantly to marry her. Unfortunately for him, she is already engaged… to his twin brother Continue reading “This Chick Read: My American Duchess by Eloisa James”
Lately, I have been looking for books to read that are about small book stores, after reading two fabulous books, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend. I had read about The Moment of Everything, previously, and thought that it looked interesting. Unemployed, Maggie Dupres spends all of her time in The Dragonfly’s Used Book store, dreaming of better days and reading bodice ripper, romance novels. Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Moment of Everything by Shelly King”
This novel had what appeared to be the romance trifecta- a woman overcoming heartbreak, a change of scenery to Scotland, and a gorgeous kilt wearing Alpha male. Who wouldn’t want to check this one out? Journalist Caitie MacLeod, newly divorced, confidence low, escapes to her hometown in Scotland after many years away. Continue reading “This Chick Read: To Scotland with Love by Patience Griffin”
I will admit, that even though I was an English major, I have never read a Jane Austen book (American Lit and creative writing minors!). I have, however, watched the movie, Pride and Prejudice, a couple different versions even. I was familiar enough with the characters and references that I don’t think I missed a thing, with this modern retelling of that story. I will say though, that even if you haven’t read, or watched(!) Pride and Prejudice, I think you will enjoy Curtis Sittenfelds quick wit, hilarious characterizations, and the ability to string words together in a way that feels a little formal while still is relevant to how we communicate today. Continue reading “This Chick Read: Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld”
Deke Hightower has been a silent hero in the other Colorado Mountain series books. He has been on the sidelines, but has been a part of a couple of very big action scenes, so it is very fitting that he’s finally the subject of his own book. I love how Kristen Ashley sets the scene for Jussy and Deke’s story. Having met previously when both were younger, circumstances were not on their sides, and they were not given the opportunity to explore much of anything beyond a brief flirtation. For Jussy, Deke, was the one that other men were always compared to, and found lacking. When their paths crossed again, Jussy realized that Deke did not recognize her, and thought that their connection may have been only one sided. Kristen Ashley did a great job of building up the tension between the two of them, so that finally, when trouble arose and in Deke’s own words, he finally pulled his head out of his ass, the reader was breathless with anticipation, and thankful that THE moment had finally arrived.
As with most of Kristen Ashley’s novels, there was a great deal of passion, and boy was it hot! There was also a great storyline about Jussy and Deke’s two different worlds and how they would or would not fit together. Then there was the danger/action part of the book, always my favorite. KA always writes a great female in peril story, and an awesome alpha, take-charge male who will rid the world of her problems. This book was no different. In fact, I think the relationship arc had a lot more depth than her last novel, Sebring. If Deke were a lake, it would be deep and dark. When his background story was revealed, i felt that hit to the gut just as Jussy did. The comparison between the way that Kristen Ashley portrayed Deke, versus the way she wrote Nick Sebring made me wonder if possibly KA was happy to write with more compassion. Bounty felt a little bit more genuine than her last novel, maybe that was part of the reason why I liked it a bit better.
This is not the last novel in the Colorado Mountain series. She wrote on her Facebook page that Wood and Maggie were going to be next, thank goodness! They have been in every book, and we’ve heard a little bit of their story, but I’d like to hear the whole thing. In the meantime, if you haven’t read any of them, pls try them out! I love how characters from other series will make an appearance here and there, in all of her books. Joe Callahan from the Burg series makes a brief cameo in this one, and you’ll hear a couple of other familiar names as you read this book, as well. It made me want to pick up their stories and read them again!
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Stephanie and Laura, thank you so much for taking the time to answer a few questions for my blog about yourselves, and your new book America’s First Daughter.
ME: You both have successful careers as authors in a different genre, romance. Where and how did the idea come up to make the leap and collaborate on a historical fiction novel, and how was Patsy Jefferson chosen as the subject matter?
SD/LK: This novel, which explores the life and times of Martha “Patsy” Jefferson Randolph, the eldest daughter of our third president, was years in the making. It started one night when we were having dinner together and discovered a mutual interest in American history. Over burgers at a writing conference, we wondered what Jefferson was like as a father, not just a founding father.
At the time, Laura was a history of professor by day teaching senior seminars on Jefferson at the U.S. Naval Academy as well as a romance author by night, whereas Stephanie split her writing time between romance and historical fiction. We got the crazy brainchild to combine our experiences in co-authoring a book about Jefferson’s eldest daughter, and immediately raced back to the hotel room to research. Frankly, we had no idea the journey we were about to embark upon. We didn’t know that it would take five years, three agents, eighteen thousand letters and a road trip to get this book out.
But we did know, right from that very first night, that we had stumbled upon a great untold American story.
America’s First Daughter is the story of Thomas Jeffersons oldest daughter Patsy, and her life as young girl, daughter, wife, mother, and most importantly keeper of the legacy that was her father. What a fascinating book! Thomas Jefferson was a prolific writer, thousands of letters which are available , the authors used those historical letters and crafted a very well plotted believable tale. Most of which is based on fact, but some liberties were taken by the authors to create an interesting and cohesive story. Continue reading “This Chick Read: America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie”
The Rejected Writers’ Book Club was surprisingly charming and fantastically funny. The cast of characters all seemed slightly crazy, even more so set against the perfect straight man (or woman) Janet Johnson, the librarian. Somehow, Janet finds herself drawn into a caper by a group of older ladies, calling themselves The Rejected Writers’ Book Club. Doris, the leader and Alpha of the club, had “gasp”, had her book accepted by a publishing house in San Francisco. Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Rejected Writers’ Book Club by Suzanne Kelman”
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