The Secret of Chantilly
From the streets of Paris to the château of Valençay, from the congress of Vienna to the dazzling ballrooms of France’s richest man, Carême recounts adventures colored with spice, humor and tenderness, but always rich with France’s history, its heritage, and its great culinary art.
The Keeper of Happy Endings
I have read many books that take place during World War Two, but this one caught my interest because it sounded different – and it was. While we do have some familiar themes, such as the activities of the Resistance in occupied Paris, we also have a theme of magic, literally sewn into bridal gowns!
The Lady and Her Quill
The Lady and Her Quill (The Ladies of Sommer by the Sea #1) Ruth A. Casie Publication date: November 16, 2021 by DragonBlade Publishing Genre: Historical Romance Rating: 3 stars ⭐⭐⭐ Her mind kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go. Renowned author Lady Alicia Hartley has lost her […]
Do I Know You?
Fairly unique, quick, and overall entertaining. A fun read, but ultimately not one that will stick with me.
Wish You Were Here
A book set in and about the pandemic. Heart wrenching and well researched, though this may not be for everyone.
The Postmistress of Paris
The New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to London revisits the dark early days of the German occupation in France in this haunting novel—a love story and a tale of high-stakes danger and incomparable courage—about a young American heiress who helps artists hunted by the Nazis escape from war-torn Europe.
She Never Left
She Never Left by CM Harris Published November 25, 2021by One More Chapter Rating: 3 Stars ⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Fiction DESCRIPTIONWhen Jane and TJ agree to attend their high school reunion they never expect to come face-to-face with classmate-turned-stalker Lincoln the moment they return home. SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN WOKEN Unspoken words fester between them of […]
City of Time and Magic
City of Time and Magic sees Xanthe face her greatest challenges yet. She must choose from three treasures that sing to her; a beautiful writing slope, a mourning brooch of heartbreaking detail, and a gorgeous gem-set hat pin. All call her, but the wrong one could take her on a mission other than that which she must address first, and the stakes could not be higher. While her earlier mission to Regency England had been a success, the journey home resulted in Liam being taken from her, spirited away to another time and place. Xanthe must follow the treasure that will take her to him if he is not to be lost forever.
The Family Tree
This was such a timely read and gave me a few more reasons why to never do an ancestry DNA test!!!
The New Wife
The New Wife by Sue Watson Published November 19, 2021by Bookouture Rating: 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genre: Mystery & Thrillers DESCRIPTION You can never truly know what goes on behind closed doors… My darling son, Sam, is marrying his childhood sweetheart and I couldn’t be prouder of the man he’s grown into. Walking out on his abusive father all […]