Lips Touch: Three Times My review: 4 of 5 stars Beautifully eccentric right out of the gate, and not at all what I expected. These three stories of kisses were reminiscent of Grimm's fairy tales. The romance was edgy, born of fire and blood rather than lace and hearts. The author draws on ancient religions, dead languages, folk lore, and fairy tales to create this … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lips Touch Three Times by Laini Taylor
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Book Review and Giveaway: The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna Van Praag
The House at the End of Hope Street: A Novel My review: 4 of 5 stars Mystical, captivating and a modern fairy tale, The House at the End of Hope Street plays on all of the senses, especially visual and olfactory, with smells and colors dominating the landscape. Fans of women's literature and women's studies, will delight in the literary and historical inhabitants of the … [Read more...] about Book Review and Giveaway: The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna Van Praag
Book Review: Walking On Air by Catherine Anderson
Walking On Air: A Valance Family Novel My review: 2 of 5 stars There is a big difference between preaching and teaching. The main one, in my view, is that preaching doesn't belong in books. I always mark down for that, even in Christian fiction. Tell the reader a story. Let the reader take away what lessons they will, but please don't preach. When a writer preaches, it … [Read more...] about Book Review: Walking On Air by Catherine Anderson
Book Review: Take a Chance on Me by Jennifer Dawson
Take A Chance On Me (A Something New Novel) My Review: 2.5 of 5 stars Ever heard the saying "like nails on a chalkboard?" Therein lies the problem with this book. It was steamy, sexy, romantic and even funny, BUT the overuse of the "f" word and the bad clichés nearly killed what could have been a good story. Three times I counted the phrase "like nails on a chalkboard," … [Read more...] about Book Review: Take a Chance on Me by Jennifer Dawson
Book Review and Giveaway: The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0143121103" locale="us" height="160" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51rW9WVjU%2BL._SL160_.jpg" width="104"] [simpleazon-link asin="0143121103" locale="us"]The Last Letter from Your Lover: A Novel[/simpleazon-link] My review: 5 of 5 stars Are you brave enough to love? The characters in this book must find the courage to love … [Read more...] about Book Review and Giveaway: The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes