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June 17, 2021

REVIEW: The Confidence Men by Margalit Fox

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsAustralian / British / friendship / medium / non-fiction / prison / prisoner of war / psychology / science / spiritualism / Turkey / War / Military / World War I2 Comments

The astonishing true story of two World War I prisoners who pulled off one of the most ingenious escapes of all time. Imprisoned in a remote Turkish POW camp during World War I, having survived a two-month forced march and a terrifying shootout in the desert, two British officers, Harry ... more >

October 12, 2020

REVIEW: Simmer Down by Sarah Smith

JayneBook Reviews / C- ReviewsBritish / cats / Chef / Contemporary / enemies to lovers / Filipino American / First-Person / food / food truck / Hawaii / POC / POC author10 Comments

In this finger-licking good rom-com, two is the perfect number of cooks in the kitchen. Nikki DiMarco knew life wouldn’t be all sunshine and coconuts when she quit her dream job to help her mom serve up mouthwatering Filipino dishes to hungry beach goers, but she didn’t expect the Maui ... more >

October 31, 2019

REVIEW: Geeky, Freaky, Clueless: A Halloween Romance (Crazy, Sexy, Ghoulish Book 4) by G.G. Andrew

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsActing / British / First-Person / holiday novella / Indian American / novella / play / POC / Romance/Multicultural Romance2 Comments

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Phineas Harrington was Vina Penjarla’s first real kiss. But when she discovers the gorgeous Brit is the new theater director she’ll be working with, things get super complicated. After all, Vin knows nothing about this dating stuff. And as her attraction for the sweet and intelligent guy grows, so does ... more >

October 27, 2017

REVIEW: Posting a Diplomatic Bag by Jane Burner

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1970s / 1980s / 1990s / autobiography / British / diplomat / non-fiction4 Comments

This is the personal story of a diplomat’s wife which spans a thirty-five year period from the start of her husband’s career as the most junior member of an embassy’s staff ending many years later as an Ambassador. This is told from the wife’s point of view, writing with insight ... more >

May 5, 2013

REVIEW: Jack Absolute by CC Humpreys

JayneDNF Reviews18th-century / Agent/Spies/Undercover / American Revolution / British / Historical / Series / War / Military22 Comments

“It’s 1777 when Captain Jack Absolute becomes a sensation throughout London. This news comes as a shock to the real Jack Absolute when he arrives in England after four months at sea. But there’s little time for outrage before he finds himself dueling for his life. Right when he thinks ... more >

November 7, 2012

REVIEW: The Travel Auction by Mark Green

JayneB- ReviewsBritish / Contemporary / First-Person / road-romance / travel3 Comments

“It should have been their trip of a lifetime. But with just days to go, Jonathan Cork finds himself dumped by his girlfriend, Kate Thornly. Even worse, a life-threatening allergy means he can’t travel alone. Unable to change the name on the spare ticket and fast running out of time, ... more >

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