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April 7, 2021

REVIEW: Where the Road Leads Us by Robin Reul

JayneBook Reviews / C+ Reviewsaddiction / California / Cancer / coming-of-age / Contemporary / depression / dysfunctional family / family relationships / road trip / self discovery / young adult fiction / Young-AdultNo Comments

Sometimes the best path is the unexpected one. Jack is on the verge for leaving for college, but before he does, he wants to track down his estranged brother, Alex and find some closure in the wake of their father’s death. Meanwhile, Hallie has just found out some upsetting news ... more >

April 6, 2021

REVIEW: The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviewsanti-Semitism / bisexual / cinnamon roll hero / Contemporary / Jewish characters / Jewish-faith / Los Angeles / opposites attract / porn star / prickly heroine / religion / revenge porn / sex education / sexuality / slut shaming4 Comments

Naomi Grant has built her life around going against the grain. After the sex-positive start-up she cofounded becomes an international sensation, she wants to extend her educational platform to live lecturing. Unfortunately, despite her long list of qualifications, higher ed won’t hire her. Ethan Cohen has recently received two honors: ... more >

April 3, 2021

Special Edition Open Thread for Readers for April 2021

JayneMiscanniversary / Open Thread23 Comments

“When we realized that April 3d was Dear Author’s fifteenth anniversary, we thought we’d run a special edition of our Open Thread, one where we can all reminisce about our favorite DA discussions, features, and other experiences here over the years. We also thank you, readers, for still being here ... more >

April 2, 2021

REVIEW: The Frenchman and the Lady: (Enter: Mrs. Belchamber ) by Elizabeth Cadell

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviews1950s / England / family relationships / older woman / rural setting7 Comments

Mrs. Belchamber was not invited but Mrs. Belchamber came to stay. The changes she introduced into Scotty’s topsy-turvy Kentish farmhouse were past belief. But though Christopher could not help feeling some concern that he had landed on his friend a woman of character as well as three lively French children, ... more >

April 1, 2021

REVIEW: Father of the Bride by Edward Streeter

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1940s / family relationships / fathers and daughters / Historical / wedding / wedding planning3 Comments

Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can’t get a cocktail, and he’s footing the bill…He’s the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He’s the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But ... more >

March 31, 2021

REVIEW: Answering Liberty’s Call: Anna Stone’s Daring Ride to Valley Forge: A Novel by Tracy Lawson

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviews18th-century / American historical / American Revolution / American Revolutionary War / First-Person / healers / Historical / Magical Negro / religion / road novels / strong heroine / War / Military / women's rightsNo Comments

In January 1778, Anna Stone is a twenty-nine-year-old healer, wife of a rebellious Baptist-preacher-turned-soldier, and mother of three. Her husband, Benjamin, writes from Valley Forge with worrisome tidings. Anna’s brothers, Henry and Jeremiah, who are in Benjamin’s unit, have contracted smallpox. Benjamin downplays the severity of their illness in his ... more >

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