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Book Review: The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux

Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux’s books. But no one knows her story… until now. Continue reading Book Review: The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux

Unknown's avatarMrs PNov 5, 2024Leave a comment
Book, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy

Audiobook Review: The Library of Heartbeats

To find what you have lost, you must listen to your heart… Continue reading Audiobook Review: The Library of Heartbeats

Unknown's avatarMrs PMar 10, 2024Mar 10, 2024Leave a comment
Book, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Historical Fiction, History, Locations, Reviews

Book Review: River East, River West

Set against the backdrop of developing modern China, this debut is part coming-of-age tale, part family and social drama, as it follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity in a rapidly changing world. Continue reading Book Review: River East, River West

Unknown's avatarMrs PFeb 9, 2024Feb 9, 2024Leave a comment
Book, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Reviews

Book Review: Swimming for Beginners

Can one small, grubby person show a control freak how to open her heart? Continue reading Book Review: Swimming for Beginners

Unknown's avatarMrs PDec 16, 2023Dec 16, 2023Leave a comment
Book, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Reviews

Book Review: I’ll Do Anything You Want

After 25 years of a picture-perfect marriage and life, an unplanned affair pushes Nora into a murky world of abuse and luxury prostitution. From there, she will have to face her deepest fears.. Sex without moral constraints will become the trigger for Nora to take back control of her own life. Continue reading Book Review: I’ll Do Anything You Want

Unknown's avatarMrs PJun 18, 2023Jun 21, 2023Leave a comment
Book, Contemporary Fiction, Genres, Locations, Reviews

Book Review: After Paris

Three friends take the same Eurostar to Paris, but at the end of the weekend return home separately and don’t speak. What happened? Continue reading Book Review: After Paris

Unknown's avatarMrs PAug 3, 2022Leave a comment
Book, Genres, Historical Fiction, History, Locations, Reviews, Romance

Book Review: The Lost Chapter

Florence and Lilli meet at finishing school in Lyon. Despite some differences, they forge a firm friendship that promises to last a lifetime. But a terrible betrayal prematurely tears them apart. Continue reading Book Review: The Lost Chapter

Unknown's avatarMrs PFeb 7, 2022Feb 7, 20221 Comment
Book, Historical Fiction, Reviews

Book Review: The Paper Palace

Decades of family legacy, love, lies and one unspeakable childhood tragedy, lead Elinor to the precipice of a life-changing decision… Continue reading Book Review: The Paper Palace

Unknown's avatarMrs PApr 12, 2021Jun 13, 20221 Comment

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