I like how the lady in the tale is strong and capable. The love she finds is a sharing and endearing relationship. Hardships are met and overcome by working together.
I recommend to all that enjoy romance and history combined to show something beyond the ordinary. Link to The Viking and the Pictish Princess
Posted in 2020, 5 Stars, book recommendations, BookReviews, Courage, Historical, Historical Novel, Historical Romance, HistoricalRomance, Hope, Inspire, Lindsay Townsend, LindsayTownsend, medieval, Medieval Cooking, Novel, Readers, reading, Uncategorized
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I just completed reading “The Master Cook and the Maiden”. The story was full of adventure and happenstance that led to romance and hope. I hope you take some time to learn of Alfwen and Swain as they meet and explore the purpose for their time on earth with all the beauty and danger that comes with living.
I recommend reading Lindsay Townsend’s books. The reader travels back in time to a place full of magic and love.
To learn more about where to find books by Lindsay check out here website at: Www.lindsaytownsend.co.uk
Travel back in time as you stay safely in your home. Life is full of possibilities you just have to look for them.
Posted in 2020, 5 Stars, Hope, Inspire, Kindle, Lindsay Townsend, LindsayTownsend, Medieval Cooking, Passion, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Writing
Tagged 5 Stars, Authors, Book Review, books, Family, Five Stars, Heartfelt, HistoricalRomance, Inspiration, Inspirational, Lindsay, Lindsay Townsend, reading, reviews, RomanceSuspense, Writers, Writing
Hi All,
I hope you are enjoying the Spring where you are. It’s sunny in Minneapolis. I’ve been gardening see pictures here: https://photos2shareblog.com/2019/05/12/happy-mothers-day-all-especially-those-in-heaven/
I’ve been listening to JD Robb’s latest In Death Book too, “Connections In Death”. Very well written & narrated by Susan Erickson. This series is about developing family connections beyond those related to you. It’s a community of characters helping one another out while doing their jobs. I recommend this series to all that enjoy crime drama & finding connections worth holding onto.
Check out another great author here:
https://www.fantasticfiction.com/t/lindsay-townsend/
Lindsay Townsend never disappoints with her witty & timely stories of suspense & romance. Stories that inspire. Worth a click to check out her stories.
May you all find the hope of Spring & enjoy some outside time maybe with family, friends, passerby or a friendly clerk. Smile not only do you feel better doing it you find wonderful connections.
A beautiful view from my terrace garden. Find your view
Posted in 2019, 5 Stars, Audiobooks, BookReviews, Books, ebook, Historical Romance, HistoricalRomance, Hope, JDRBookReviews, JDRobb, Kindle, Lindsay Townsend, LindsayTownsend, Pictures, Romantic Suspense
Tagged 5 Stars, audiobooks, Book Review, books, Inspiration, J D Robb, JD Robb, mysteries, RomanceSuspense, Susan Ericksen
Murder on the Hoof by Kathryn O’sullivan
I recommend Kathryn O’Sullivan’s book “Murder on the Hoof,” Colleen McCabe #2
A mystery that kept me guessing until the very end. Well developed characters and plot make this book a great read.
I also like how Kathryn empowers women by placing them in non-traditional roles and portraying them as leaders of the community both personally and professionally.
“Murder on the Hoof” also has plenty of humor and well written dialog that makes reading easy. Hope you check out this author.
Also written by this author, “Foal Play” another excellent mystery the first book of the Colleen McCabe Series.
Posted in 5 Stars, Colleen McCabe #1, Colleen McCabe #2, Foal Play, Kathryn, Kathryn O'Sullivan, KOBookReviews, murder, Murder on the Hoof, mysteries, O'Sullivan
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Mary Balogh’s “A Secret Affair” gets 5 Stars from me.
More than a great romance story between a strong woman and man. This story covered some of the ills of the period and how two caring people were able to make a difference for those unable to improve their lot in life on their own. Anne Flosnik does an excellent job bringing the characters to life with her narration on the audiobook. Well done production. Thank you Hennepin County library for providing the best selection of audio and ebook for any library of similar size.
Sincerely,
Melissa Blanchard
Minneapolis MN
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Sarah Addison Allen to sign at Turn the Page on Saturday – Herald Mail Media: Life.
Great bookstore on main street Boonsboro MD. More than books are available virtually and in person. Check out the website at: TTPBooks.com.
Nora Roberts Book Signing Today http://ttpbooks.com/category/VB.html in Boonsboro MD at Ttpbooks.com.“Obsession In Death” to be signed by JD Robb. More than books at Turn The Page Bookstore Cafe I’m attending virtually.
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I’m traveling to Boonsboro, Maryland for the November 1st book signing event at Turn The Page Bookstore Cafe see this link for further details: http://ttpbooks.com/category/VB.html
I’ve been listening to the In Death Series on digital audio and just completed book 20 in the series.
This title is available via this link: http://ttpbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=TTPB&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1AUDIOJDRa20
Summerset shines in this continuing story of the crime busting, Lieutenant Eve Dallas. 10 year old Nixie Swisher finds solace with Summerset when Lieutenant Dallas needs to keep her safe in the fortress Roarke built.
JD Robb writes several moving and vivid scenes in “Survivor In Death”. The most memorable was the trip to the morgue to take Nixie to say goodbye to her murdered family. Every time I read this section of the book I cry. It reminds me so much of those I’ve said goodbye to as a child and adult. The crowning scene though is when Nixie goes back to Lieutenant Eve and Roarke’s house and sits with Summerset. Brings tears to my eyes just remembering the moment between them. Take some time today and experience these touching scenes. This story is also a great Fall book – I love how Peabody describes the falling leaves and how bare the trees are after all the leaves have gone before the first snow falls. So true to the mid-west and New York too. May you find comfort for any loses you’ve experienced as you read “Survivor In Death”. Peace.
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Tagged audiobooks, Book Review, Book Stores, books, Boonsboro, Brick & Mortar, Family, Heartfelt, Inspiration, J D Robb, JD Robb, Lieutenant Dallas, Lieutenant Eve Dallas, Maryland, murder, mysteries, Nixie Swisher, RomanceSuspense, Summerset, Survivor In Death
I recommend “Festive In Death”, by J.D. Robb.
Trina needs to tag Eve in this story when a friend finds herself in a situation that demands the services of a murder cop.
J.D. Robb delivers in this fresh In Death tale of double crossing lovers and a conniving personal trainer.
I didn’t figure out who did the murder until the very end. The journey to finding the murderer is brilliantly interwoven with Christmas shopping, and preparing for the annual gala thrown at Lieutenant Dallas and Roarke palatial home.
J.D. Robb is an artist painting a word picture with fantastic dialog and narration that is completely engrossing. The world and characters that make up the In Death series is maintained and consistent with each new release. Festive In Death develops Trina in a new way without taking away from the core players that all fans love so well.
Susan Ericksen, In Death narrator in the audiobooks, does an excellent job bringing each character to life with her voice inflection and flowing delivery of the script. I purchased my copy with my iPhone at the iTunes store. Listening to the reading is like attending a play. Every move, feeling and expression is represented during the telling.
I appreciate both the hard copy and the audiobook each have their own gifts to bring to the story and reader.
Thank you J.D. Robb for writing another best seller that stays true to the beautiful characters you have created over the years. I also appreciate the signed copy – you know how to treat your fans and I’m happy to be one.
Turn The Page Bookstore Cafe http://ttpbooks.com/ is also something I’m grateful for – offering book signings both on site and virtually. I know it takes a lot of work to track all the orders and get them safely to their destinations. Thanks to one and all.
Peace,
In Death Series Fan,
Melissa Blanchard
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Hi All,
I haven’t forgotten my book reviews just have to make the time to write about the fantastic books I’ve read recently.
THE ROYERS OF RENFREW by Marie & Maxine Beck
Just finished this book from a Nora Robert Book signing event and available at ttpbook.com at this link http://ttpbooks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=TTPB&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=tBMM_ROYERS1
This is a wonderfully written account of one family’s experiences for one year living in the 1800’s in Pennsylvania USA. Ups and down’s of growing up before there was indoor plumbing, electricity and hard wood floors.
I’ll write more about this book soon. Catching up on all my blogs and finding it a pleasure to share my thoughts on the books I love to read.
All your comments are welcome. Keep on reading and writing both lift the soul and spirit to learn, share and grow.
Peace,
Melissa Blanchard
Posted in 5 Stars, BookReviews, Books, BookSignings, Bookstores, Education, Family Reading, Five Stars, Fun, G Rated, Marie & Maxine Beck, Turn The Page Bookstore Cafe
Tagged Book Review, books, Boonsboro, Brick & Mortar, Educational, Family, Historical Narrative, Inspiration, Inspirational, Marie & Maxine Beck
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