Reading ListsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Julianna-Baggott12 Comments
I haven’t been finishing books that quickly lately; first the holidays interfered and then work interfered. I read and reviewed The Lost Book of Mala R. and Lily. Here’s a rundown of what else I’ve been reading: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins: I started this on the recommendation of a friend; it’s her favorite ... more >
Publishing NewsAgency pricing / Amazon / Ariana-Franklin / Author-deaths / book prices / Borders24 Comments
Ariana Franklin aka Diana Norman passed away on January 27, 2011. This news came to me on Saturday and I passed it on immediately to Jayne. She’s a huge fan of Franklin’s books and wrote me back to tell me she was “desolate.” Franklin’s historical mystery series ended with a ... more >
Recommended Reads / Top Ten ListsAriana-Franklin / best of list / C.A. Belmond / Carla-Kelly / Deanna Raybourn / Jennifer-Greene / Julie James / Kasey-Michaels / Laura Griffin / Marion Lennox / Maureen Johnson / Rebecca Cantrell / Recommended Reads17 Comments
In no particular order: A Murderous Procession – Ariana Franklin Something About You – Julie James Quarterback Daddy – Linda Barrett A Rather Charming Invitation – CA Belmond Scarlett Fever – Maureen Johnson The Night of Long Knives – Rebecca Cantrell Suddenly a Bride – Kasey Michaels Marrying the Royal ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book ReviewsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / France / medieval / murder-investigation / mystery / Penguin9 Comments
Dear Ms. Franklin, I knew there’s a reason why I love doing this blog. It’s so I can get my hands on the copy of your latest book, “A Murderous Procession” before it hits market shelves. Even though it’s book 4 of the “Mistress of the Art of Death” series, ... more >
Recommended ReadsAriana-Franklin / best of list / Carla-Kelly / Elizabeth-Hoyt / Janet-Mullany / Kasey-Michaels / Laura Griffin / Need A Rec! / Recommended Reads12 Comments
Most of my top books were in the B+ range. I think I only had 2 that were A- grades. I’m not sure if I was being pickier this year or just didn’t read books that wowed me. “I Do” Anthology” “Grave Goods” Ariana Franklin “Whisper of Warning” Laura Griffin ... more >
B Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / EbooksAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Historical Romances / lawyer / law related / medieval / mystery18 Comments
Note: Risk of spoilers for the series. Dear Ms. Franklin, Those who have fallen under the spell of Vesuvia Adelia Rachel Ortese Aguilar, the "Mistress of the Art of Death," will get all excited over book three of this historical mystery series. I know I squeed with glee when my ... more >