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August 20, 2018

REVIEW: Into the Light by Ellen O’Connell

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviews19th century / abuse survivor / American historical / dysfunctional family / family feuds / family relationships / Historical / Small Town Romance / Sutton Family / Western RomanceComments Off on REVIEW: Into the Light by Ellen O’Connell

Kansas 1899. Deborah Sutton barely remembers her family’s feud with the Van Cleves. Her mother died that summer, and her father was killed. Nothing else mattered to seven-year-old Deborah eighteen years ago. Still, Deborah knows the Van Cleves tried to steal her family’s land, and she despises them for it. ... more >

June 19, 2018

REVIEW: The Dangerous Thaw of Etta Capstone by Karen J. Hasley

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads19th century / American historical / cooking / First-Person / Historical / revenge / strong heroine / Texas / Western RomanceComments Off on REVIEW: The Dangerous Thaw of Etta Capstone by Karen J. Hasley

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“Revenge is very good eaten cold” For most people food serves a purpose and the purpose isn’t complicated. You eat it. But for Etta Capstone it’s not that simple. An excellent cook and the owner of a successful restaurant on the Texas frontier, she’s had years to perfect other uses ... more >

June 15, 2018

REVIEW: The Patchwork Bride by Sandra Dallas

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsAmerican historical / cowboy / dual-timeline / Historical / runaway bride / teacher / Western RomanceComments Off on REVIEW: The Patchwork Bride by Sandra Dallas

From the best-selling author of A Quilt for Christmas comes the irrepressible story of a runaway bride. Ellen is putting the finishing touches on a wedding quilt made from scraps of old dresses when the bride-to-be—her granddaughter June—unexpectedly arrives and announces she’s calling off the marriage. With the tending of ... more >

June 5, 2018

REVIEW: A Touch of Flame by Jo Goodman

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsAmerican history / family relationships / female doctor / Historical / law-enforcement / Sheriff / turn of the 20th century / Western Romance3 Comments

Dr. E. Ridley Woodhouse is like no physician Ben Madison has ever met–she’s a woman. As the newly elected sheriff of Frost Falls, Colorado, Ben is tasked with welcoming Ridley to the community. But while Ben might be tempted by the new doc’s charms, getting the town to accept a ... more >

March 9, 2018

REVIEW: Last Chance Cowboys: The Rancher by Anna Schmidt

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews19th century / American historical / conflicts / Historical / marriage-of-convenience / Western Romance / Widowed HeroineComments Off on REVIEW: Last Chance Cowboys: The Rancher by Anna Schmidt

“You can’t be sure we’re doing the right thing,” she said. He drew closer to the barbed wire separating them. “It’s impossible to know what’s right. But it doesn’t stop me from wanting you.” The world is changing, and the West isn’t as wild as it used to be. Trey ... more >

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January 11, 2018

Jayne’s Best of 2017

JayneBook Reviews / Reading Lists / Recommended Reads / Top Ten Lists19th century / actor/actress / Agent/Spies/Undercover / American Navy / Art / Best of 2017 / best of list / Biography / cats / Civil-War / class differences / Contemporary / England / epistolary / Fly Me to the Moon series / Historical / inspirational romance / Marriage-in-Trouble / murder-investigation / non-fiction / nurse / Regency / turn of the 20th century / Ugly Duckling / Western Romance27 Comments

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Yeah, I have 11 books in my top ten list. Math has never been my forte. 2017 was more of a mixed reading year for me with some non-romance, non-fiction books layered in. I was also pleasantly surprised at how many A and B range reads I had. The Second ... more >

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