Vaughan Springthorpe is a solicitor. So far, so good, but we’re in England, it’s the end of the nineteenth century, and women just don’t do legal work. They’re supposed to stand there, be pretty, and snatch a rich husband while in their prime. Vaughan has other ideas, however.
#Book Tour – Brooklyn Monroe Wants It All; K. Booth
There are some topics that are dear to me. Old(ish) ladies still kicking ass, single women dealing with motherhood, fertility and pregnancy issues. Brooklyn Monroe Wants It All broaches each of these themes - some in depth, some in a fleeting way.
#Book Review – What Lurks in the Woods: Struggle and Hope in the Midst of Chronic Illness – N. Bell
What Lurks in the Woods is the story of the Bells. Mom, Dad, two kids, a dog - a regular family living a regular life, or so you’d think. There’s something wrong with Russ, and only Nicole’s love and persistence will unveil the truth.
Sisters of the Great War – Suzanne Feldman
Sisters of the Great War is the story of Ruth and Elise Duncan, two sisters who enlist in the army during WWI. They have their reasons to do so, whether it’s pursuing a dream or escaping from their father’s oppressive household; what awaits them in Ypres, though, has nothing to do with ideals, morals, or the need to do the right thing.
Tranquil Heights – Megan Speece
Tranquil Heights is the quintessence of a scary story: a curse that dates back generations; ghosts; a former asylum; a protagonist who wants to break said curse and save her unborn daughter.
#Book Tour – A Winter’s Wish For The Cornish Midwife; Jo Bartlett
Toni’s life isn’t easy. Tragedy struck years ago, leaving her trapped in a web made of grief and survivor guilt. Those who should support her don’t acknowledge her struggles, and the risk of Toni having to sacrifice her whole life is real.
If You Walk Long Enough; Nancy Hartney
If You Walk Long Enough is the story of Reid, a veteran who just came home from Vietnam; it’s the story of Eleanor, who married Reid before his deployment and has a secret she's not ready to share; it’s the story of Joe, of Angela, of Diana, and Linh.
#Book Tour – The Sister Pact; L. Swift
The Highwayman’s Drop is the pub Dad Padgett left to his wife and daughters after his passing. The three of them—Janey, Brooke, and Rhianna—own one third of the shares each, and they don’t agree on what to do with it. Keep it? Sell it? Both options have their merits; it’s just a matter of… heart? Heart and feelings.
The Book Lover’s Guide to London – Sarah Milne
The Book Lover’s Guide to London is a handy travel guide written by Sarah Milne. What makes it stand out among the sea of travel guides is Milne’s approach to the city. She prefers to stray from the beaten path—good!—offering the reader a new perspective concerning London.
A Historical Guide to Roman York – Paul Chrystal
A Historical Guide to Roman York takes us back in time.
