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June 24, 2021

REVIEW: Jayne’s “Not All Books Will Work for Me” Reading List

JayneBook Reviews / D Reviews / DNF Reviews1830s / 1970s / American historical / Contemporary / England / fatphobia / friends-to-lovers / Historical / Jewish characters / second chance at love / Small Town Romance / Western Romance7 Comments

History of Us by Stacey Agdern Do they have a future together, or is their relationship ancient history? Anna Cohen, perpetual assistant at the Manhattan Museum of Jewish History, lands a golden chance to curate her own exhibit when her boss sends her to Rockliffe Manor, New York. She’s to ... more >

July 2, 2020

REVIEW: Election Day (Decades A Journey of African American Romance Book 8) by Keith Thomas Walker

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1970s / African American / Decades: A Journey of African American Romance / education / lawyer / POC / POC author / politics / schools / segregation / strong heroine / teacher / TexasComments Off on REVIEW: Election Day (Decades A Journey of African American Romance Book 8) by Keith Thomas Walker

Despite legal efforts to integrate schools, black students continue to struggle with separate and unequal environments in 1970. Leo Sullivan, an ambitious mayoral candidate, seeks to close a dark chapter in Overbrook Meadows’ history, but the opposition is fierce. Falling for his campaign manager was never part of the plan. ... more >

May 12, 2020

REVIEW: Home for the Wedding by Elizabeth Cadell

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1970s / childhood friends / England / family relationships / friends-to-lovers / wedding2 Comments

Beautiful Stacey Marsh made a mistake—she should never have come home for her wedding. She had forsaken her hometown of Dorsham, England, long ago because it was too quiet, not at all the kind of place for the likes of Stacey. Stacey met Jules Charbonnier in Paris and planned to ... more >

May 8, 2020

REVIEW: Where the Heart Is by Sue Moorcroft

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1960s / 1970s / Army / England / family relationships / immigrants / long separation / Malta / novella / Yorkshire2 Comments

Malta 1968: Sylvana Bonnici’s parents are dubious about her marrying Rob Denton, a British army staff sergeant, but Sylvana dreams of being an army wife and travelling the world – in mini skirts and big hats, like Jackie Onassis. Sure enough, Rob is posted to exotic places like Singapore and ... more >

March 12, 2020

REVIEW: One Way to Venice by Jane Aiken Hodge

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1970s / dual-timeline / dysfunctional family / Estranged Couple / Gothic / mystery/thriller / Suspense / Venice2 Comments

Five years ago, Julia Rivers’ life fell apart. After a whirlwind marriage to the love of her life, Julia found herself trapped in a family filled with secrets. When she was nearly killed, Julia and her unborn child fled, leaving behind this family who seemed to have it out for ... more >

February 14, 2020

REVIEW: Untamed Shore by Silvia Moreno Garcia

JanineB Reviews / Recommended Reads#ownvoices / 1970s / coming-of-age / crime novel / Deception / Mexico / noir / POC / POC author / Suspense / villageComments Off on REVIEW: Untamed Shore by Silvia Moreno Garcia

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PLEASE NOTE: It’s almost impossible to discuss this novel’s strengths and weaknesses without giving away spoilers, so if you prefer not to be spoiled, read no further. Dear Silvia Moreno-Garcia, I don’t generally read crime novels, but the description of Untamed Shore as a “novel of suspense with an eerie ... more >

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