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May 18, 2021

REVIEW: A Peculiar Combination by Ashley Weaver

JayneBook Reviews / C+ ReviewsAgent/Spies/Undercover / criminal / family relationships / First-Person / Historical / London / opposites / Thriller/Suspense / World War II4 Comments

The first in the Electra McDonnell series from Edgar-nominated author Ashley Weaver, set in England during World War II, A Peculiar Combination is a delightful mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and the author’s signature wit. Electra McDonnell has always known that the way she and her family earn their ... more >

February 4, 2017

REVIEW: The Scarlet Coat by Angela K. Couch

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsAmerican historical / American Revolution / enemies to lovers / Historical / inspirational / inspirational romance / New-York / opposites / War / Military2 Comments

Surrounded by the musket fire of the American Revolution, Rachel Garnet prays for her family to be safe. When the British invade the Mohawk Valley and her father and brother don’t return from the battle, she goes in pursuit of them. She finds her brother alive but her father has ... more >

August 13, 2014

REVIEW: Red Dirt Duchess by Louise Reynolds

RoseC Reviews / C- ReviewsAustralian Outback / Contemporary / England / opposites3 Comments

Dear Ms. Reynolds: I decided to read Red Dirt Duchess because it was set in part in outback Australia and because the heroine sounded interesting. The Australian setting was nice and Charlie was indeed an enjoyable heroine, but it wasn’t enough to overcome some weaknesses in the plot and characterization. Before I move on, ... more >

October 12, 2013

REVIEW: The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith

JaneA- Reviewsopposites / Rape / Romance / Science Fiction46 Comments

Dear R. Lee Smith: I can’t remember the last time a book had me so engaged emotionally and so utterly captivated by the storyline. Maybe not since Meljean Brook’s Iron Duke or Jennifer Ashley’s The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. I’ve been telling everyone I know, from posting about it ... more >

June 27, 2013

REVIEW: Faking It by Cora Carmack

JaneC+ Reviews / FeaturedContemporary / New Adult / opposites3 Comments

Dear Ms Carmack: Your first book, Losing It, didn’t work for me at all. It was a combination of the character pairing (professor + student) and the plot (she’s a virgin).  Faking It worked a lot better. Cade Winston is still reeling from his unrequited love interest turning to another ... more >

True by Erin McCarthy
May 15, 2013

REVIEW: True by Erin McCarthy

JaneB ReviewsContemporary / New Adult / opposites3 Comments

Note:  The comments are closed for this review. I’d direct you to the Dear Author Book Club pick for May for centralization of comments. Dear Ms. McCarthy: Rory  does one thing really well – school. Everything else, particularly the social scene and the interpersonal relationships with the opposite sex, she ... more >

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