Waistcoats and Weaponry is a book in a series about daring adventure through Scottland, Britain, and the ether. This book in the series focuses more on werewolves and the reader finally gets to know more about Lady Kingair (Sidheag Maccon).
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Showing posts with label Book: Women's Literature. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
BOOK REVIEW: Waistcoats and Weaponry by Gail Carriger
Waistcoats and Weaponry is a book in a series about daring adventure through Scottland, Britain, and the ether. This book in the series focuses more on werewolves and the reader finally gets to know more about Lady Kingair (Sidheag Maccon).
Monday, September 14, 2015
Book Review: Arcadia Falls by Carol Goodman
This murder mystery is a sad tale that merges real life mysteries from the past with the present. Most of the magical twists and turns are nothing more than personal secrets bottled up like a volcano and presented with beautifully written descriptors.
I enjoyed this short book. It immediately pulled me in and moves along at an even keel. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance novels, murder mysteries, or stories about people discovering their genealogy.
Written by: Carol Goodman
Narrated by: Jen Taylor
Friday, March 27, 2015
The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne
The Finishing Touches
Romantic Comedy
If you love Hester Browne books or just funny chic literature, then you will love The Finishing Touches. This book doesn't start off as a typical Hester Browne novel with a free-spirited women running a business. Instead, she is running a finishing school for girls. You will learn about etiquette, fashion, and have fun while reading this novel.
I hope some day soon that Hester Browne makes this book into a series.
I highly recommend The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
The Runaway Princess by Hester Browne
The Runaway Princess
Romantic Comedy
A modern day prince charming story. Hapless princess goes through some of the craziest dating twists that only the rich might run into. It's cute and silly. The story leads you on and has you on edge laughing. I love Hester Browne. She is one of my favorite authors, which is why this book earned not only my favorite author award, but also favorite story award.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Honeymoon Hotel by Hester Browne
Honeymoon Hotel
Romantic Comedy
This book reminds me of the 2001 movie of Jennifer Lopez as The Wedding Planner. It's a light hearted novel of love, marriage, and silly fun. Like most of Hester Browne's novels, this book is love-able chic literature.
I first fell in love with Hester's books with the Little Lady Agency series. The characters and story plot are very similar. Both books involve strong, independent, silly women who fall in love with men who need to grow up.
I recommend this book if you are looking for an easy-read to pass the time.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Swept Off Her Feet by Hester Browne
Swept Off Her Feet
Romantic Comedy
Swept Off Her Feet is a quick read. This book is full of quippy honest humor. The book is engaging and quirky, a typical fun Hester Browne love-struck comedy.
I first fell in love with Hester's books after reading the Little Lady Agency series. All of her books are fun, easy to read, and hilarious. If you are looking for a happily-ever-after tale, this is the book for you.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Little Lady Big Apple by Hester Browne
Little Lady Big Apple
Romantic Comedy
Little Lady Big Apple is the second installment of the Little Lady Agency series. The love-able protagonist, Melissa, travels with her boyfriend and they are confronted by a number of obstacles. Jonathan forces the lead to leave her business, the business she loves, and goes from a fan-favorite to a hard to love character, and back to love-able in the span of a few pages.
This book will make you laugh, smile, and pull your heart around with ink. I love the British accent throughout the book and silly use of 'arse' throughout. I highly recommend this book for a light-hearted read.
Kiro's Emily (Book 10 of Rosemary Beach Series) by Abbi Glines
BOOK REVIEW: Kiro's Emily
Book 10, Novella, Rosemary Beach Series
"Innocence Meets Hard Core Musicians"
Recommended Age: Adult, Young Adult
Characters: Musician
This book is a lot like the Notebook in some ways. A bit rushed at the end, full of cutesy romance and innocent quips.
The ending, for me, was unexpected. I found this book delightful. It's a bad boy meets good girl romance. At the beginning of the story Emily, the main character, is off on an adventure with her risque cousin. Her cousin is sleeping her way to and through a band that they are following around the country. Emily refuses to follow the status quo and sleep around, but somehow strikes up an unusual friendship along the way that leads to romance. Tragedy strikes towards the end, but in some ways works out as an epic love tale. The book has some pretty heart wrenching moments, and other moments where you wonder why anyone would act so foolishly.
I recommend this book as a romantic read, but gave it only four stars because it could have had more depth and the ending seemed rushed.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
"Typical Period Mystery Love Story"
I consider, A Rogue by Any Other Name, a typical 1800's fiction piece because they all have a pretty obvious template: sweet damsel in distress needs a husband, something bad happens, other questions are posed, woman gets married, and society gossips. I enjoy these books, they are great for passing the time. Modern chic flick movies have a similar template. These books also offer a small glimpse into British aristocratic society in a different time.These books talk about society rules, fashion, etiquette, old slang, and the discomforts woman endured in another time. In some ways they offer historical facts, but most of the time the authors of this genre take some artistic license.
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