This is book eight in a series – I’ve read all the books except book three (I’ll get to it at some point!) and don’t feel like reading them out of order has caused issues, though the first book obviously establishes the setting, a boardinghouse called The Grand Palace on ... more >
Diamonds and danger dazzle in Ciesielski’s latest enchanting romp through post-war Europe as estranged spouses and jewel thieves hunt an elusive Valkyrie tiara. November 12, 1918. It was a match made in champagne-soaked heaven, but all too soon the bubbles dried up, and Esme Fox awakens the morning after celebrating ... more >
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 >
Dear Ms. LaValle, When I requested this book, I wasn’t aware that it was a novella (I rarely read novellas). I wasn’t put out to discover that it was shorter than the average book, but I did come to feel that it might have worked better in a longer format. ... more >