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February 28, 2023

REVIEW: Silk and Stone by Dinah Dean

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads12th century / Anglo-Saxon / class differences / England / Historical / Historical fiction / medieval / needlework / Norman Conquest / religion / self discovery / stone mason2 Comments

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Sometimes the miracles you were praying for were there all along… Norman-born Elys de Wix fills her time with embroidery on the long pilgrimage to Rome to pray for healing of brother’s injury. She never thought much of it, until their new traveling companion, Saxon master-mason Aylwin, admires her skill. ... more >

February 20, 2023

REVIEW: Babbacombe’s by Susan Scarlett

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsclass differences / family relationships / Historical / London / shop assistant2 Comments

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“I thought we were allowed to sit. I mean I thought it was the Shop Act or something that we had to have something to sit on.” Jenny laughed. “So they say, but it doesn’t work out that way. You won’t get sacked for sitting, but if you sit you’ll ... more >

February 14, 2023

REVIEW: A Valentine for Daisy by Betty Neels

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1990s / cats / class differences / doctor hero / dogs / England / unrequited-loveComments Off on REVIEW: A Valentine for Daisy by Betty Neels

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Arrogant, overbearing and dictatorial! Daisy Pelham can’t find much to like about brilliant pediatrician Dr. Valentine Seymour. Yet his small patients seem to adore him, not to mention his twin nephew and niece…leaving Daisy to wonder if perhaps there’s another side to the handsome doctor, one that he doesn’t want ... more >

February 2, 2023

REVIEW: Captain Ingram’s Inheritance by Carola Dunn

JayneBook Reviews / C Reviewsclass differences / England / inheritance / Regency / Soldier / trad regency4 Comments

Frank Ingram, an impecunious officer, is seriously wounded at Waterloo. Rescued by Lord Roworth, he meets Roworth’s sister, Lady Constantia, an angel of mercy. But Frank and Connie are each hiding a terrible secret they are sure will prevent marriage to anyone, let alone each other. Rothschild trilogy #3. Regency ... more >

January 19, 2023

REVIEW: Pride and Piña Coladas (PARADISE BAY SERIES Book 5) by Melanie Summers

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAlternate POV / businessman / class differences / Contemporary / family relationships / First-Person / Paradise Bay SeriesComments Off on REVIEW: Pride and Piña Coladas (PARADISE BAY SERIES Book 5) by Melanie Summers

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From best-selling author Melanie Summers comes a retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice that’ll have you laughing, swooning, and sipping fruity blender drinks… I’m Nora Cooper—single woman about to turn thirty, wildly unsuccessful plant fanatic, and event planner at Paradise Bay Resort. My shot at ‘the big time’ has ... more >

January 17, 2023

REVIEW: Hearts of Steel by Elizabeth Camden

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1900s / Business woman / class differences / corruption / Historical / immigrants / inspirational / turn of the 20th century / workers1 Comments

His steel empire has catapulted him to the top of the world, but loving her could cost him everything. Maggie Molinaro survived a hardscrabble childhood in the downtrodden streets of Manhattan to become a successful businesswoman. After a decade of sacrifice, she now owns a celebrated ice cream company. But ... more >

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