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October 4, 2024

REVIEW: All We Thought We Knew by Michelle Shocklee

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews / C+ Reviews1940s / 1960s / disability / disabled character / Dual Timelines / family relationships / Germany / inspirational / prisoner of war / secrets / Tennessee / Vietnam / World War IIComments Off on REVIEW: All We Thought We Knew by Michelle Shocklee

She was so sure she knew her family’s story . . . Now she wonders if she was wrong about all of it. 1969. When Mattie Taylor’s twin brother was killed in Vietnam, she lost her best friend and the only person who really understood her. Now, news that her ... more >

July 3, 2024

REVIEW: A Kingdom to Claim by Sian Anne Bessey

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews9th century / Anglo-Saxon / healers / Historical / inspirational / Vikings / War / Military4 Comments

Aisley lost everything in a Viking attack. Now, working alongside the one man she trusts, she is ready to fight for her people—and for love. Wessex, AD 878 Aisley’s young life was changed forever when her father accompanied King Alfred into battle and lost his life in a deadly skirmish ... more >

June 28, 2024

REVIEW: The Road Before Us: (A Route 66 Novel of Reconciliation and Romance) by Janine Rosche

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1950s / 2000s / Contemporary / fathers and daughters / inspirational / road trip / road-romance / self discovery / Womens-FictionComments Off on REVIEW: The Road Before Us: (A Route 66 Novel of Reconciliation and Romance) by Janine Rosche

How far would you go to fix the mistakes you’ve made and regain the trust you lost? For Jade Jessup, the answer is 2,448 miles. Once one of Chicago’s significant financial advisors, Jade lost her credibility when her fiancé (and coworker) stole millions of dollars from their clients in a ... more >

June 7, 2024

REVIEW: The Balkan Legends, Book 1: Beneath a Crescent Shadow by A. L. Sowards

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads14th century / arranged-marriage / Balkans / European-Historical / Historical / inspirational / Serbia / War / Military3 Comments

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After an arranged marriage, Konstantin and Suzana must find a way to meet the demands of a conquering Ottoman sultan amid a torrent of setbacks and dangers much closer to their Balkan home. The Balkans, 1373 A devastating battle claimed the lives of Konstantin’s father, uncle, and most of their ... more >

April 5, 2024

REVIEW: In Deed and in Truth by Embassie Susberry

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1910s / African American / American historical / Arkansas / Chicago / dysfunctional family / enemies to lovers / family relationships / Historical / inspirational / passing / POC / POC author / racism / reporterComments Off on REVIEW: In Deed and in Truth by Embassie Susberry

Lillian Rose Atkins is tired. She’s tired of picking cotton, serving as a maid in a hotel, and taking care of her younger cousins. So when she receives an invitation from the mother she hasn’t seen in ten years to move to Chicago and take part in Chicago society, Lily ... more >

January 24, 2024

REVIEW: The Foxhole Victory Tour by Amy Lynn Green

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1940s / found family / friendship / Historical / Historical fiction / inspirational / Morocco / North Africa / performance / performers / self discovery / War / Military / World War II4 Comments

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Based on true World War II stories of life in the USO variety shows, worlds collide when performers from around the United States come together to tour North Africa. Vibrant and scrappy Maggie McCleod tried not to get fired from her wartime orchestra, but her sharp tongue landed her in ... more >

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