Sometimes making history means breaking some rules… This is a gripping historical fiction novel about bravery, hard work, the quest for success and two women’s stand against prejudice in all its forms. New York, 1950. Ambitious journalist Hettie Carlin is reeling from a scandal and desperate for a scoop to ... more >
I run a virtual book club for seniors, volunteering for a non-profit (check it out and see if you’d like to help, or consider participating in the national village movement closer to your home), and we take turns picking out the books we read. One of the advantages this has ... more >
Chandra Williams’s dream of becoming an actress carries her from her home on Barbados to the bright lights of Broadway. But it’s the 1960s, and her goal of gracing the stage is obstructed by the limited opportunities for black actresses. Driven to help end discrimination and inequality, Chandra joins the ... more >
Dear Readers, I picked up this anthology because its concept sounded interesting and fresh – it celebrates Juneteenth. The four novellas in the anthology each contain a romance set in the United States at different eras ranging between 1866 and 1961, and each novella grapples with civil rights issues as ... more >
The Brightest Day: A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology, with a foreword by the inimitable Beverly Jenkins, brings you four novellas highlighting love, light, and hope set over a period of history that’s often left in the shadows. Ladies, I had been eyeing this upcoming anthology for months but still almost ... more >