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August 14, 2020

REVIEW: Just a Heartbeat Away by Cara Bastone

JanineBook Reviews / C ReviewsBrooklyn / carpenter / Contemporary / May-December Romance / Older Man/Younger Woman / orphan / school / school counselor / widower5 Comments

Dear Cara Bastone, I heard about your debut contemporary romance, Just a Heartbeat Away, when it was recommended somewhere on social media. The main conflict (May-December) and the background of the hero (he’s a widower) sounded good so I checked it out of the library. Sebastian Dorner, an architect and ... more >

September 30, 2019

REVIEW: The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman

JayneA- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readscats / England / Historical / medieval / midwife / orphan / YA / YA classic7 Comments

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The girl known only as Brat has no family, no home, and no future until she meets Jane the Midwife and becomes her apprentice. As she helps the sharp-tempered Jane deliver babies, Brat—who renames herself Alyce—gains knowledge, confidence, and the courage to want something from life: “A full belly, a ... more >

April 2, 2015

REVIEW: The Nanny Plan by Sarah M. Anderson

JayneBook Reviews / C ReviewsAmerican Indians / Contemporary / Harlequin / Native American / orphan / POCComments Off on REVIEW: The Nanny Plan by Sarah M. Anderson

This billionaire bachelor has a baby challenge… Being a father to his orphaned infant niece is out of this tech billionaire’s comfort zone. Lucky for Nate Longmire, Trish Hunter is a natural at motherhood, and she’s agreed to be his temporary nanny. But long glances, slow kisses and not-so-innocent touches ... more >

Mind Games by Kiersten White
February 27, 2013

REVIEW: Mind Games by Kiersten White

JiaB+ Reviews / Recommended ReadsAssassin / blind / first person present tense / Harper-Teen / orphan / psychic powers / Recommended Reads / sisters / Young-Adult3 Comments

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Dear Ms. White, Despite hearing good things about your Paranormalcy trilogy, I haven’t had the chance to pick them up yet. My paranormal weariness usually results in my passing over books in favor of something fresh and new (to me). But when I heard that you were writing a thriller ... more >

A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink
March 29, 2012

REVIEW: A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink

JiaD ReviewsHistorical Romances / London / orphan / Paranormal / Penguin / Young-Adult12 Comments

Dear Ms. Zink, I admit it. The lovely cover is what made me stop and give your new novel a second look. I’m a sucker for pretty covers, and I thought this one was highly effective for the genre. If only I could say the same for the content. Helen ... more >

House Name by Michelle West
January 11, 2011

REVIEW: House Name by Michelle West

JiaC Reviewsdemons / Fantasy Romance / Michelle Sagara / Michelle West / orphan13 Comments

Dear Ms. West, I fear my epic reading muscles must be atrophied. I realize I’ve been reading many young adult novels and paranormal/urban fantasies in recent months, but I think it’s warped my expectations for how long it should take me to finish a book! I’ve reviewed the Elantra novels ... more >

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