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October 10, 2012

REVIEW: Saving the Rifleman by Julie Rowe

JayneC- ReviewsCarina Press / class-difference / Historical / novella / World War I9 Comments

Dear Ms. Rowe, It used to be that books set in the early years of the 20th century were few and far between. This situation has changed a little but whenever I read a blurb or description for a story set during this time frame, I still get excited and ... more >

September 19, 2012

REVIEW: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

JanineC+ Reviewssteampunk / World War I / Young-Adult10 Comments

Dear Mr. Westerfeld, Your steampunk YA, Leviathan, was recommended to me on Twitter by one of The Book Pushers. I believe it was Lou. Lou loved the book so much that I decided to put it on the list of possible books to read with my husband. Flash forward a ... more >

Homefront Hero by Allie Pleiter
May 9, 2012

REVIEW: Homefront Hero by Allie Pleiter

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAmerican historical / Harlequin Love Inspired Historical / inspirational / knitting / nurse / World War I24 Comments

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Dashing and valiantly wounded, Captain John Gallows could have stepped straight out of an army recruitment poster. Leanne Sample can’t help being impressed–although the lovely Red Cross nurse tries to hide it. She knows better than to get attached to the daring captain who is only home to heal and ... more >

Shattered by Jennie Marsland
January 26, 2012

REVIEW: Shattered by Jennie Marsland

JayneC+ Reviews20th century / Canada / friends-to-lovers / Historical Romances / PTSD / World War I7 Comments

Dear Ms. Marsland, When deciding on a romance novel to read, if there is something out of the ordinary about it, I’m more likely to give it a second glance. It still might not make the cut but it has a better chance. Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1917 with WWI ... more >

The Silver Locket
December 28, 2010

REVIEW: The Silver Locket by Margaret James

JayneC- Reviews / EbooksEngland / Historical Romances / saga / World War I7 Comments

“If life is cheap, how much is love worth? It’s 1914 and young Rose Courtenay has a decision to make. Please her wealthy parents by marrying the man of their choice – or play her part in the war effort? The chance to escape proves irresistible and Rose becomes a ... more >

May 8, 2009

REVIEW: Gift from the Sea by Anna Schmidt

JayneB Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Ebooks / Recommended ReadsAmerican historical / enemies to lovers / Germany / Harlequin / Harlequin Love Inspired Historical / inspirational / World War I25 Comments

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Dear Ms. Schmidt, Early 20th century American historicals aren’t exactly falling off trees like the oak pollen covering my car right now. So when I see one, I get excited. When it turns out to be such a nice experience to read it, I want to tell people. So here ... more >

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