War / Military

REVIEW: Independent Heart by Juliet Waldron

(Being the account of Angelica TenBroeck’s flight from New York City during the late War of Independence, her would-be lovers, and a bluebird quilt) Dear Mrs. Waldron, I’m a sucker for 18th century historical romances and novels so finding your books was a delight for me. So far, I’ve read two but am saving the(…)

REVIEW: Taking Liberties by Diana Norman

Dear Mrs. Norman, One thing I can always count on in your books is that I’ll get to read about one or more strong women. And that these women won’t be doing silly things like swinging broadswords while in full suits of chain mail. “Taking Liberties” gives us two female lead characters and a unique(…)

REVIEW: A Catch of Consequence by Diana Norman

Dear Mrs. Norman, Some reviews might lead readers to think this book is dry, historical fiction. But I feel those reviewers would be doing readers a disservice. These characters came alive for me. The times and places seemed real. Your descriptions are so deft that for a day I was back in the 18th century(…)

REVIEW:  My Rebel Belle by Pamela Cummings

REVIEW: My Rebel Belle by Pamela Cummings

Dear Mrs. Cummings, I had read a recommendation for your US Civil War novel, My Rebel Belle, but to be honest I was put off by the price being charged by Amber Quill Press ($7.00) combined with the paltry excerpt available at their site. I realize that neither of these issues are your fault but(…)