Category Archives: books

Dec1

FREE READ!!!!!!!!!

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Jillian Chantal has a free read available today from Desert Breeze Publishing- there are quite a few over there and I encourage you all to head over and download them- it will give you a chance to check out the writers’ styles and see if you like their work. I love that DBP gives their authors the option to do this each year (the free reads from prior years are available, too). This was Jillian’s first year to do it and I love this little story – it’s called Christmas on St. Charles Avenue and takes place in New Orleans- Here’s the blurb and cover: Isn’t the cover wonderful? The present means it’s a present to you- FREE! Merry Christmas from the Gambler and his family as well as the author.

BLURB: New Orleans, Christmas Eve, 1947: Brothers, Dirk and Beaumont McSwain are both about to become fathers. Dirk’s wife has had a number of miscarriages and at thirty-six years old, is afraid this is her last chance for a healthy baby. Bo’s wife is pregnant for the first time. Both are due to give birth soon. The brothers arrange a surprise ride for their women in Papa Noel’s sleigh which is actually a horse drawn carriage with fake reindeer. The evening starts out merry and bright but before the night is over, they will need a Christmas miracle. http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-394/The-Gambler%27s-Inheritance-cln–Christmas/Detail.bok

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Oct29

The Ghost of Lily Painter by Caitlin Davies- A Review

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I know, I know, we all have huge TBR piles but I’m going to highly recommend this anyway. It’s a lovely story about a dance hall girl who lived over 100 years prior to the present day. She came to a tragic end. Her story is told partially through the diary of a policeman who rented out rooms to her and her family. The story switches from modern day to the past times seamlessly.

The protagonist in the present day, Annie, finds the perfect house to move into when her husband’s job brings him to London. They move in with their daughter. Annie feels an affinity with the house but her husband grows distant. She starts to research the prior inhabitants of the home and finds out about Lily Painter and her tragedy.

It’s such a beautiful story, it stayed with me for quite a few days after I finished it. I have a habit of giving away books now after I read them since I don’t have room to keep them all – this one stays. It’s haunting and so well written, I have to say that if you get a chance to read it, you definitely should. I really can’t emphasize this enough, you need to read this book.

Oct21

Release Day For Jillian Chantal

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It’s release day for The Gambler’s Brother from Desert Breeze Publishing. This is a historical novel from 1946. It’s a war bride murder mystery novel. It’s book two of a series but it’s not necessary to have read the first novel since the plot is totally separate from the first book. The protagonists from the first book make appearances but there’s no confusion about who they are.

Buy here.

Sep6

Another New Book

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Another new book by Jillian is out today. It’s a romantic adventure set across the globe. Here’s the link to buy and here and here (scroll down) are links to blog posts about it.

May25

SALE!

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Good news! Jillian’s Irish Historical, Redemption for the Devil, is on sale at Amazon.com for the rest of the month. Only .99

http://www.amazon.com/Redemption-for-the-Devil-ebook/dp/B005CQ5VM4/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1337950175&sr=1-3

Apr16

New Release

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Jillian has a new book out today called The Gambler. It’s book one of a trilogy and has mystery, murder and romance. Adventure at sea and even a bit of the Duke of Windsor and Cary Grant (fictionalized of course!). http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-286/Gambler’s-Inheritance-Book-One-cln-/Detail.bok

Apr1

“Nothing to Lose” a Book Review

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Yesterday, I finished reading Nothing to Lose, by Lavada Dee. It’s book one in a series and I presume there will be three more (I hope so anyway) since there are three brothers of the hero who need their story to be told.

The heroine, Galynn is fleeing an abusive relationship. She collapsed in the cold, wet weather as she tried to make it to the next bus stop. The hero finds her and obtains medical care for her. He has always been a rescuer of wounded animals and decides she needs to be taken care of in the same manner (I’m not saying he thinks of her as an animal – he immediately feels empathy for her and knows she shouldn’t be alone).

The story moves along at a nice pace and it’s a great read. I like the way Ms. Dee has the heroine and hero interact with each other. The hero’s family members are super and very supportive. The writer does a fabulous job of showing the angst the hero goes through as the book progresses. I was brought to tears over his pain on several occasions. I like a hero who isn’t afraid to show his emotions and Ms. Dee delivers such a hero quite nicely in Cooper Blackhawk.

I highly recommend this one! http://www.bookstrand.com/nothing-to-lose

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