B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1960s / engineer / Fly Me to the Moon series / Historical / mathematics / space flight7 Comments
Houston, Texas, 1961 The race to the moon is on, and engineer Eugene Parsons has two enemies: danger and distraction. Nothing is more distracting than his attraction to the brilliant, beautiful computer scientist on his team, but he’s determined to overcome it since he needs her to help America win. ... more >
B ReviewsAmerican historical / American Navy / Fly Me to the Moon series / Historical / holiday novella / novella / War / Military1 Comments
Annapolis, Maryland, 1948 Frances Dumfries is the perfect admiral’s daughter. She runs the household, hosts the parties, and never falls for the midshipmen surrounding her. Having fun or putting herself first is definitely not on her schedule. And she doesn’t want anyone—particularly not a man too handsome and kind for ... more >
B- Reviews1960s / American historical / astronaut / divorcee / Fly Me to the Moon series8 Comments
Houston, 1962 Anne-Marie Smith wanted normal: a loving husband, two beautiful kids, and a well-kept house. But when she catches her husband cheating, she decides that normal isn’t worth it. Now in a new city with a new job, she’s trying to find her new normal—but she knows it doesn’t ... more >
B ReviewsContemporary romance / opposites attract / politics12 Comments
Dear Ms. Barry: This is one of those books to which I hate assigning a grade. In the past I’ve avoided political books primarily because of the current political climate is so toxic. It feels like as a citizen you vote, write/call your Congressperson and even donate money to candidates but ... more >
B- ReviewsContemporary romance / opposites attract / Political1 Comments
Dear Ms. Barry: This is the second book in the series centering around characters in DC. As I said in my previous review of your book Special Interests, I generally shy away from political books but you are able to write a book about people passionate about causes yet unabrasive which I find ... more >
B ReviewsContemporary romance / politics4 Comments
Dear Ms Barry: I don’t like books about politics. I try to avoid them at all costs because real life politics is filled with such rancor and unhappiness that I don’t see how I could buy into a romance centered around a story involving the passage of the budget! I ... more >