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Her Own War (Château de Verzat #3) by Debra Borchert

Impressive and deeply immersive; a magnificient historical tale…  Borchert’s latest installment in the Château de Verzat series is a meticulously researched historical tale that transports readers to the Loire Valley of France in the late 18th century. Imprisoned for defying…
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Because She Was Called: From Broken to Bold Book 2: A Novel of the Early Church by Elaine Ricker Kelly

Historically compelling, wholly engrossing; a page-turner. Set in AD 35-37, Kelly’s latest novel is a fascinating blend of historical accuracy, raw emotion, and spiritual enlightenment. After Stephen’s murder, Susannah finds refuge in Caesarea and struggles with matters of love versus…
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OCEANSIDE by Larry Terhaar

A page-turning disaster thriller. 2021. The Oceanside Condominiums, a symbol of opulence and luxury nestled on Miami Beach’s pristine shore, have collasped. As Lieutenant Dan Crawford and his team of firefighters rush to the scene, readers are taken back in…
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The Road to Moresco by Mark Jamilkowski

Extensive, ambitious, and gorgeously written… Jamilkowski’s latest novel tells a story of exploration, adversity, and the unwavering determination that arises when faced with the unrelenting obstacles of life.  Amidst the tumultuous political landscape of 19th century Italy, Francesca and Giuseppe…
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Guardians of the Latte Stones by M. K. Aleja

Captivating, compelling, and immensely satisfying… Aleja masterfully intertwines Chamorro folklore with actual historical events, giving Guam’s rich culture and past a mystical and enlightening perspective in his debut historical fantasy. After their parents’ death, Takeshi and Yuki suffered under the…
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The Man With Sapphire Eyes by Larry Mellman

An intricately woven tale filled with thrilling escapades, cunning political schematics, and sizzling romance. As Mellman’s thrilling sequel unfolds, chaos looms over Nico as a nearby city silently prepares for an attack, sparking an all-out war. The once peaceful city…
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Cold Peace: A Novel of the Berlin Airlift, Part I by Helena Schrader PhD

Impressively researched and utterly compelling; a top-shelf historical fiction. Set in Berlin against the backdrop of rationing, widespread unemployment, and the looming Soviet threat, Schrader’s debut installment in the Bridge to Tomorrow trilogy follows the events leading up to the…
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Daughters of Green Mountain Gap by Teri M. Brown

Addictively readable… Brown’s latest takes readers on a journey through intricate family dynamics, fleeting moments of bliss, and enduring remorse. Maggie McCoury is a sought-after traditional healer in Green Mountain Gap. While many appreciate her abilities, daughter Carrie Ann resents…
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The Missing Puzzle Piece (A Dying Truth Exposed, Book Four) by Marcus Abston

Gripping, deeply moving, and historically compelling… In Abston’s latest, the fourth installment in A Dying Truth Exposed series, the Lighting-Strongman family must stick together during yet another unexpected challenge as they carry on Annabelle’s legacy. Desperate and distraught, the family…
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Wild About Harry by Henry Grinberg

Funny, emotional, and full of heart; a hugely relatable must-read. Grinberg’s captivating tale of growing up in Britain during WWII chronicles the struggles of an immigrant family navigating complex parent-child dynamics in war-torn London. It is 1938, in London. Harry…
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Trauterose: Growing Up in Postwar Munich by Elisabeth Haggblade

Compelling, layered, sophisticated, and gorgeous. Haggblade masterfully depicts her struggles as a young woman who transcends hardships to turn her life around in her remarkable memoir. Told in Haggblade’s first-person voice, the narrative follows her journey learning English, adjusting to…
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Lily of Lambton: A Prologue by Don Gutteridge

A gorgeous historical tale that memorabley blends human drama with realities of the time. Dazzling and impassioned, Gutteridge’s latest, a 100-pages long narrative that sets up the main story of a full-length historical novel, evokes history while taking readers on…
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The Wolf Esprit (The Lykanos Chronicles) by Joseph Stone

A read-in-single-sitting kind of werewolf tale with a richly detailed plot and backstory. Set in 18th century France, Stone’s third installment in The Lykanos Chronicles blends elements of urban fantasies, historical fiction, and romance. Esprit, a seventeen-year-old carnival performer, has…
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Jack the Lad: Book One of the Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance by D.E. Ring

Gripping from start to finish… Ring melds history, politics, and spy craft into an enthralling story of valor and patriotism in his latest, the debut installment in the Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance series. 1880. Twenty-year-old Jack Torrance, an…
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Hattie’s War by Peter Serko

A riveting, uplifting coming-of-age historical tale… Pain, memories, and the difficulty of letting go permeate Serko’s heartening story about family, friendship, and finding self. At 14, Harriett “Hattie” Alanson Howell has experienced major loss—her closest sibling died, and her father,…
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My Place Among Them by J. Stanion

A poignant story of resilience and grit, as well as unnecessary prejudices and unexplainable tragedy… Set in the late nineteenth and the early twentieth-century in the Northern Plains, Stanion’s debut novel tells the story of a white teacher and his…
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The Bravest Soldiers (The Immense Sky Saga) by Elaine Schroller

A compelling story told with insight and understanding… Set against the backdrop of growing global disquiet and the war raging in Europe, Schroller’s second installment in The Immense Sky Saga unfurls her heroines’ stories in a languid and captivating style…
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Handler: The Martensen Chronicles – Book I by John Gerts

A gripping, hard-to-put-down historical tale… Gerts’s stunning debut installment in The Martensen Chronicles explores family, love, relationships, human resilience, and patriotism. 1798. Brilliant and smart, Martin Martensen is happy to start his work at the Ketelswarf Shipyard, but navigation holds…
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Dream City Dreaming by Cindy Angell Keeling

A rewarding take on second chances and self-discovery… A world trade fair transforms a young widow and her adolescent son’s life in Keeling’s immersive historical tale. 1893. Junaluska Lewis, a young widow, is content taking care of her aging father-in-law…
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Her Own Revolution: Château de Verzat Series, Book 2 by Debra BORCHERT

A spectacular historical drama… A reader’s delight. Set against the backdrop of the most violent phase of the French Revolution, Borchert’s second installment in the Château de Verzat Series features a complex examination of gender bias while exploring the horrors…