I had a review all mentally penned, then I, after finishing the book, read the author's notes at the end. You know that feeling you get when you keep reading anachronisms and location issues? The one where you immediately classify the book as a "wallpaper" historical, and the author as "lazy"? How a...
This story takes place in a villa in ancient Rome at the time of Julius Ceaser. Julia, relative of Ceaser, divorced her creepy husband Lucius because he abused her. This was quite a scandal!! Back living with her disappointed father and step mother, Julia all but waits for something to make her feel...
Originally posted on my blog.Bilingual review: ENG/RO EnglishI received a signed copy of this book from the author through a giveaway called “Fall in Love Again”. Thank you, Michelle!When I started reading it, I honestly didn’t expect much. However, to my surprise, I had a really pleasant experienc...
Originally posted on my blog.Bilingual review: ENG/RO EnglishI received a signed copy of this book from the author through a giveaway called “Fall in Love Again”. Thank you, Michelle!When I started reading it, I honestly didn’t expect much. However, to my surprise, I had a really pleasant experienc...
Tough book.
It was a nice book, but it wasn't really fulfilling. Not saying these kind of books should be but I thought it would be more.The story.A young woman whom is running the household, Lydia, trying to keep her family from crumbling apart. Shes caught in a tough situation and chooses the morally right pa...
not totally enthused with the story I felt that it was good up to a point but then the ending felt like it was hurried
This book was a pleasant surprise. I picked it up off my shelf because I needed a 'Q' book for my A to Z challenge. The blurb didn't really call my name at all. However, I started reading and sunk deep into this story, leaving Texas and finding myself in Regency England. The writing flows naturall...
Meh...your typical religious, historical fiction predictable story line. This book didn't entertain me at all. In fact, I found myself forcing myself to finish it.
My thoughts:A short light book. First we have Louisa, a former governess who now live by strict rules. She had her heart broken by the love of her life and she left the country. But little by little old Louisa comes back. Then we have Jonathon who loved Louisa and meant to marry her. In comes treach...