Pretty good story for my first book by this author. Historical romance is always a sweet fade to black kind of love story. Much too mild for my liking, but still good. This book has different story lines that I would think would cause confusion, but Woodson writes in such a way that each developing story was easy to follow, even when they began to connect and overlap.
Main character, The Earl himself, comes across as an adult, a grown man too old for shenanigans. While his reluctant guardian, Vanessa, the other main character, seems to attract trouble, or at least she is always in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Recommend this innocent historical romance with a twist.
I was so pleasantly surprised by this story! From the very beginning, the author draws you in with suspense and intrigue. You’ll also find yourself drawn to the main character, Vanessa, from the first pages. She is such a wonderful character with amazing strength displayed as she is figuring out her life through the book as she returns home following the death of her uncle to find her uncle’s wife running the show. Jacob is also there and not so keen on being responsible for Vanessa..or is he?
Though this is a historical romance, the story also has a great deal of suspense and a paranormal twist, all making it very difficult to put down. The setting and concept was so intriguing and just not what I expected, but I loved this story! It was very well written and engaging and I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2023-10-09 20:11:462023-10-10 09:04:41The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Jess Engel
This is the second book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L. Holmes. This book is a historical fiction novel set in the 14th century B.C. N.L. Holmes does a fantastic job of giving detailed descriptions of the setting and time period that it is not hard to imagine as you are reading. This book tells about refugees from a Mesopotamian land. This is a nation that was wiped you by the Assirians. These people are musicians. This is a fantastic story about a nation of people that I had no idea about prior to reading this. This is an absolutely fascinating culture and I definitely want to learn more now. I definitely recommend reading this story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-10-08 19:01:132023-10-10 08:58:59The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek
This is the third book in the Empire at Twilight Series. Of the books in this series thus far, this is by far and away my favorite. This is a historical crime story which is filled with drama and twists and turns that keeps the plot moving at a lightning pace. This book features the same amount of detail that I have come to know and love from N.L. Holmes and I love how it is applied to this mystery. There are so many historical details that definitely made it even more fun to read than a traditional mystery / crime story. This story is set in the Bronze Age in a Syrian kingdom. Prior to reading this story, I did not know much about Ugarit – but N.L. Holmes gives enough information and detail that it is easy to understand and learn as you are reading. I definitely recommend this story as well as the rest of the series! You will not be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-10-08 18:51:112023-10-10 08:58:50The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek
This is the fifth book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L. Holmes. I have come to expect certain things when I read a N.L. Holmes book and this book delivered in all of this. It is filled with incredibly detailed well researched historical descriptions. She is adept at describing ancient settings in such a way that you absolutely close your eyes and imagine you are there. This story is full of drama while also looking at the politics of the time. This book is absolutely phenomenal and the main character is so very well developed and intricate. This is another fantastic historical novel that I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-10-08 18:38:562023-10-10 08:58:35The Moon That Fell from Heaven (Empire at Twilight) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek
This is the first book in the Empire at Twilight Series. This is not the first book I have read by N.L. Holmes and when I see a book that is by this author I know that it is going to be well researched, informative and will definitely be entertaining. N.L. Holmes is fantastic at developing her characters as well as describing the setting, which takes place in ancient times. The descriptions are so vivid that it is easy to close your eyes and imagine yourself sitting right there. This book features the culture of the Hittite Empire which is in current Turkey. This story follows a chariot driver who has to find the balance between family and the empire. This story does a fantastic job showing how complex things were back then and how it was empire over everything else. This book is definitely a fantastic read and I recommend it for the fantastic story line and the historical details.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-10-08 18:26:582023-10-10 08:58:26The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek
I enjoyed reading this historical romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. A story about Vanessa and what she finds when she gets home. Her aunt by marriage is running the household and her guardian that used to stay in the background has now made his presence. What happens from here, you don;t want to miss. The characters are strong, relatable and have great growth throughout. I enjoyed watching what happens with their chemistry. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. A story that is engaging to the end. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book.
The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson is an historical romance with a paranormal element, mystery, chemistry, family dynamics, drama, agendas, tension, and more. As with the other book of Ms. Woodson’s that I have read, this historical romance is written in keeping with the language, terminology, social norms, and styles (etc) of the era. Vanessa thought she knew what to expect when she finishes ‘school’. She’s excited to be going home, and eager to start her next on the next phase of her life. But thing get a bit complicated on her arrival home when she finds that not only is her guardian residing there, but some relatives have also moved in. Add a ghost, and some simmering chemistry to the complicated mix and things take an intriguing turn. I love Ms. Woodson’s story ideas and her attention to historical details- and her characters are always very interesting, so I am keen to see what she will do next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-10-07 23:32:442023-10-10 08:47:46The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Angela Hayes
This is the absolute most informative book I have ever read. I did not know much about nuclear weapons when I started this book and I picked it up because it sounded intriguing. This delivers on being a crash course into nuclear power. I was concerned at first about reading this because I was a little worried that it was going to be heavy or hard on technical terms. However, that is not the case. It is actually an easy read that gave me so much information. I feel much more knowledgeable about the history of nuclear weapons and I definitely feel like I have a much better understanding of them. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who is interested in finding out more about nuclear weapons. It was so well written and easy to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-10-07 18:51:352023-10-10 08:46:21The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Christine Baranek
An enjoyable and engaging historical romance with a paranormal twist which kept me captivated throughout. As usual the authors descriptive narrative brought both the setting and the era vividly to life making me feel immersed in the story, and transported back in time especially with all the added historical details. The storyline focuses on Vanessa who on leaving ‘The Academy for Young Ladies’ is returning to her home, Hill House. However, she was not expecting her guardian to be residing in her home, or for her aunt by marriage to have taken charge of the household and moved her relatives in. Vanessa expected her guardian, Jacob, Earl of Danville to continue looking after her interests from afar, so is surprised to see him at Hill House. There is something about her handsome guardian which awakens Vanessa’s senses, and she doesn’t think that the attraction is just one sided. Meanwhile, more disturbing than her Aunt and her relatives living in the house, is the ghost which also appears to be living there and who fills her with dread and unease. I loved the main character, Vanessa and enjoyed how her relationship with her guardian developed throughout the story. The plot had plenty of drama, a hint of mystery, plenty of twists and turns, and of course romance, and even a paranormal element, all of which kept me hooked from start to finish.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-10-07 16:20:392023-10-10 08:46:06The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Imagine yourself in the past where you had to depend on a guardian to make all of your life choices for you. Now imagine that all he wants to do is get rid of you. Add in a crazy aunt and a ghost and you have this story! All Vanessa wants to do is live at her home and be at peace but her guardian, the Earl of Danville, wants her married off and to find the spy he’s been set to locate. Unfortunately he doesn’t expect to actually like the woman he’s in charge of, let alone be attracted to her. And now there’s a ghost?!? What’s an Earl supposed to do? This was a very well written book and while it sounds like there are a lot of different things happening in one story, the author makes all of it fit together. Wonderful book.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198311810-the-earl-her-reluctant-guardian” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1694884919l/198311810._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198311810-the-earl-her-reluctant-guardian”>The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7085412.Wareeze_Woodson”>Wareeze Woodson</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5891860812″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Vanessa is heading home upon hearing about the death of her uncle. She thinks she is going to a nice, quiet place and will be on her own but boy is she in for a surprise. Upon her arrival not only does she encounter her guardian but her aunt by marriage and her relatives as well are all residing on the premises. There also seems to be a ghost haunting the home which makes her uneasy. Her guardian, Jacob Southall, Earl of Danville, doesn’t want to be bothered with having to take care of her and tries to marry her off. There are those that would like to get rid of Jacob whether their whether their reasons be personal or business to get to Vanessa and her wealth. What Jacob doesn’t expect is to fall in love with her himself. Will these two end up becoming man and wife? This book had many twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. I have read a couple of other books by this author and also enjoyed them. The way she describes the characters and how she has them speak seems to keep with the time period she is writing about. The paranormal aspect of this book kind of threw me for a loop but it was a pleasant part of the story. Of the few books I have read by this author this is by far my favorite so far. If Historical Romance with a touch of paranormal interest you then look no further. The author did an amazing job breathing life into these characters and I look forward to discovering more of her work. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-10-06 19:34:432023-10-10 08:50:08The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
If you’re a fan of historical fiction, then this is a book for you! I am a huge fan of it, and this story did not disappoint. Vanessa Riventon is on her way home after the death of her guardian uncle. She comes home expecting to run her home and have peace. Instead, she inherits a crazy aunt and her family with a guardian who wants to marry her off. Jacob Southall, Earl of Danville, doesn’t want to mess with taking care of Vanessa, and he plans to marry her swiftly. But what he doesn’t plan for is falling in love with her himself. He is also tasked with finding a spy. Danger swirls around them as people want Vanessa’s wealth and are trying to assassinate Jacob. Fantastic book that is well worth the time to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2023-10-06 14:48:532023-10-10 08:36:43The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Rebecca Hill
I really enjoy historical romance novels and this one did not disappoint. Add in a paranormal feature with a ghost and I thought it might lose me but I ended up enjoying that too! The writing is very well done and keeps the reader engaged to the point that I didn’t want the story to end.
Vanessa is used to being on her own. She’s been independent for a long time and doesn’t need all the extra hoopla that life can throw. Her life has forever changed though, once she leaves The Academy for Young Ladies. Nothing is how she dreamed it would be.
Lots of suspense and twists and turns in this one to make it an exciting read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-10-06 13:47:282023-10-10 08:36:18The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Julie Johnson
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I decided to read this book. I was really hooked on it from the beginning. It starts with an unexpected few scenes and it doesn’t let up. It keeps it going throughout the entire book. It has so many twists and turns that I didn’t know if I was coming or going. It was AMAZING!!! I haven’t had a book keep me on my toes like this one did in a while. This book has so many amazing characters that have been described to the point that you can really picture them. It has so many details in the surroundings. This book paints vivid pictures that your mind can actually conjure what the author is describing. It has parts that had me rushing to the next page to see what is going to happen. If you like historical romance with a twist, I highly suggest reading this book. I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t want it to end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2023-10-06 08:48:182023-10-10 08:35:41The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Barbara Bohls
I really enjoyed this historical mystery/romance. One of the main reasons is the vivid descriptions of the setting, for example “fog hovered barely above the ground, gray, cold with a threat to engulf the entire area distorting sight and sound,” for it made me feel like I was in the 1800s. The budding romance between Jacob and Vanessa.
I am always looking for words I don’t know, and this book didn’t disappoint with the word benighted; or the unrest against Napoleon in France (which I didn’t know about it). The Vanesssa character was also written excellently, for example, one of my favorite lines was “I’m not a dashed female jumping at shadows” and “she was not some helpless, spiny ninny.”
Overall, I would highly recommend if you like a fast paced, intriguing story about two people destined to fall in love.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-10-05 20:33:212023-10-10 08:26:16The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Jennifer Crain
The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian is a paranormal historical romance that is a little twisted with lots of suspense. I am not a huge fan of historical romance I can take it or leave it but throw in something paranormal and I’m all set to go. The story flows easily and her passion for historical romance shines through Wareeze’s work. She has a distinctive and descriptive style of writing and uses language reflective for the time period and does a great job of transporting you back in time period. Vanessa doesn’t do what she should, she strides through life by the beat of her own drum just trying to survive. She is used to being my herself, no one to care for her. She is excited to start a new chapter in her life, but she soon finds out that it is not what she expected. In more ways than one. Just what kind of hellhole has Vanessa found herself in. With a meddling Aunt, a plethora of relatives, a guardian underfoot, murder and so much more plus a ghost thrown in it has all the markings for an intriguing read. If you like a good historical romance with a little ghostly visit and lots of suspense, look no further.
Well this book definitely threw me for some twists and turns. The story absolutely starts off with a bang and just continues the pace from there. Vanessa is definitely not a timid shy girl. She absolutely is a take charge type and I thought she was a great character. The added in suspense of murder, spies, and ghosts made this such an intriguing novel. Jacob, the Fifth Earl of Danville, was such a wonderful opposite to Vanessa. Seeing their relationship grow and change during all of the chaos was extremely well written. I loved that along with everything else, we have a house full of relatives who Vanessa had no idea was living there. There was a cast of descriptive and interesting characters throughout the novel. If you love historical romance, with a twist of paranormal and suspense, this is a great book!
Yet another great book in the Notebook Mystery series! Emma is such a wonderful character that I have enjoyed in each book so far. In this story, they get invited to a party by a couple that they don’t normally see. Naturally, Emma is suspicious. Is there something going on, or is this just a party? Very quick read that keeps you turning the page.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2023-10-04 16:16:012023-10-10 08:18:17Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Jamie Truex
Over her shoulder, Vanessa viewed The Academy for Young Ladies fading in the distance behind the carriage. Turning forward with a sigh of relief, she relaxed. She could hardly wait to catch her first glimpse of Hill House again.
Upon her arrival, she never expected to have her guardian residing in her home. If she considered him at all, she imagined him in the background, guarding her interest from afar as he had in the past. Nor did she expect to find her aunt by marriage apparently in charge of the household. Adding to her dismay, her aunt’s relatives were dwelling in Hill House as well.
Most disturbing of all, Vanessa found signs of a ghost dwelling in the house too, filling her with unease and dread.
I write under the name Wareeze Woodson. I took my mother’s pen name Wareeze for my own. She never had anything published so I thought I would carry her pen name forward. I write historical romance with a twist of suspense, Regency and Victorian mostly. I did tackle a historical western as well. I’m an avid reader and I love to write as well. I live near Houston, TX and enjoy my family. Thank God for grandchildren. If you like to read historical love stories with a flavoring of suspense, look for books by Wareeze Woodson and join me on a journey through the past with daring heroines and dashing heroes.
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I’ve been seeing these Notebook Mysteries stories for the past year and have read such great reviews that I’ve finally decided to give them a try. I’m such a big fan of mysteries so I had a feeling I’d really like them. This is my first Notebook Mysteries read! It was a great feeling to jump into this story of the series without feeling left out from previous story details. With Christmas festivities in their midst and an unsuspected party in Chicago close to a family wedding, Emma becomes suspicious as to why this party is happening. Her suspicions take her on a quest of answers as to the sudden occurrence of the party when it typically happens elsewhere. She trusts her gut feeling that leaves her to some answers! It was such a great read and I’m looking forward to reading others in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Ramoshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Ramos2023-10-03 20:04:532023-10-10 08:02:16Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Jennifer Ramos
Another great adventure with Emma, Jeremy, and their family and friends. I just love this series and seeing how Emma & Jeremy’s relationship grows, and all the other characters, as well. Highly recommend the book, and the whole series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Terri Jo McAllisterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTerri Jo McAllister2023-10-03 06:46:032023-10-10 07:58:22Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Terri Jo McAllister
This little novella from one of my favourite series just put me in the right mood and now I’m so ready for Christmas season to arrive. It’s October, surely the festive season has already started?! Plus spooky season means it’s perfect timing for a little suspense and mystery and intrigue, which the author delivers in spades, per usual. It’s so nice to fall back into what has become a comfort series for me every few months, thanks to the historical aspect and the generally cosy vibes. Can be read standalone, but the whole series is not to be missed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Netania Limhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNetania Lim2023-10-03 06:14:352023-10-10 07:57:58Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Netania Lim
An invitation to a party arrives. Emma is suspicious because of who is throwing the party and who has been invited to attend. Emma may be overreacting or she may have cause for concern. I enjoyed this short addition to this wonderful series!!!
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I have loved the Wine Maker’s Series since I picked up the first one. Each and every one I have read so far has not disappointed. I know that when I pick one of these up I will get a historical fiction novel that will keep me reading long past my bedtime. In this story, we learn more about Isabel and how much she loves her country. However, she had so many expectations placed on her that she really felt like she had the weight of the world on her shoulders. Henrique is an incredibly interesting viscount. Once again, Giovanna has written a story with a love story that is absolutely swoon worthy. I definitely cannot recommend this book, and this whole series. I LOVE this series and I cannot wait for another book to come out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-10-02 18:45:122023-10-10 07:45:05The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers Book 3) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Christine Baranek
I absolutely love this series!!! Can be read as standalone but I highly encourage you to read them all because they’re all so greatly written. Author has a great way of making you fall in love with the characters and draws you into every story. The twists and turns is what I love. I love not knowing what’s going to happen next!!! Which has me constantly on edge and needing answers so it’s a huge page turner for me. And it’s written during Christmas time!!! Getting me in the holiday spirit! I can’t wait for the next one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-10-01 21:05:592023-10-10 07:43:43Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Ashley Sugar
I will forever be a fan of this series. This book was a quick read and again did not disappoint if you’ve read the others prior to this one.
Emma, Jeremy and the rest of the family are in the Wedding and Christmas spirit. When they receive an invite to a party that makes them question the hosts intentions.
When the Charity, the one Emma and Jeremy have helped set up, notify them of Henrietta’s disappearance. This leads Emma and Jeremy to become parents, overnight to this sweet girl.
The party, the Wedding, the reason Henrietta changed jobs…. Will Emma and Jeremy be able to race against the clock to be able to see Ethan and Savannah say I Do?
It’s so easy to fall in love with these characters and though you can read these as stand alone books, I would suggest reading in order as the characters move from story to story, and some stories carry over. You won’t be disappointed.
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I love the Christmas holiday. I also love novellas. I’m a huge fan of the Notebook Series so I immediately jumped to read this new addition to the series, A party to remember.
This book finds Emma being her normal suspicious self. while her and her family were decorating their home, helping friends, Savannah and Ethan plan their wedding, they also receive a mysterious invitation for a party out of the blue. This fancy party was to occur in Chicago vs new York, which had everyone question why. who doesn’t love a good party? although they questioned the intent behind the impromptu invite, Emma and her friends were excited for the opportunity to travel to Chicago, see their friends, dress up and have a great time.
Emma does what she does best and that is to do the work and solve the mystery. i enjoyed this short novella and the Christmas atmosphere brought to life within this book. while you can easily read this book without following the previous titles in this series, to fully appreciate the character arcs I recommend reading the entire series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarla2023-09-30 21:07:562023-10-09 14:38:15Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Darla Yocom
Ehli-nikkalu is a daughter of the Hittite Emperor, not just any daughter, his eldest and has been married off to one of his vassals in a political alliance, she has never been truly loved by her family and she is not much more successful at being loved by her husband, he has in fact very rarely visited her chambers and any friendship, or tenderness between them has been replaced by bitterness and anger and all because she hasn’t produced an heir and is considered barren. This wedge has not just driven itself between the King and Queen, it has been driven through the entire court and has left her all but bereft from the workings of the Kingdom and its subjects and she is not happy about it, but there is nothing she can do when her husbands family only tolerate her presence and she cannot truly trust anyone around her. One day her husband visits her chambers, but it is only to make a request of her not to make a fool of herself or his court when visitors come, however, when he leaves her, he also leaves something behind and so she requests her scribe to attend to her and read what has been left, it happens to be an incriminating letter showing treasonous activities against the Emperor.
Astonished by her luck finding this, she immediately dictates a letter to her father and requests that her scribe delivers it to her most trusted courier immediately, however, when she wakes in the morning, she finds that both of them have been murdered and she believes that all is lost, that is until their daughter arrives returning the letters and the Queen sees another chance for redemption, so after giving her condolences, she finds out that this young woman was a witness and she immediately decides to take her and her siblings under her protection until the culprits are caught. This is where the Queen decides that she needs to take this adopted family she is growing fond of to somewhere safer and nearer to their blood relatives, so while she is planning this, as scribe comes to call and express his condolences and help if she needs it, so when she requests a new scribe, he knows just the one and it happens to be another family member of her newly adopted one, he seldom speaks and has a gruff attitude, he is also ex-military, a proficient scribe and loyal to her.
When the Queen is finally able to make her journey to take her wards to their relatives under the guise of paying a visit to some of her estates, she is waylaid by the plans of others and she ends up in the middle of a war between distant relatives and a plan to overthrow her husband, as well as the information which she holds closely to her chest with nobody to rely on but her adopted family and the self doubt they all possess, but can she get the information she holds to her father in time to stop the coup, or will she fall victim before she can truly experience that love she has been craving all her life? This is an epic tale of lies, truths, trust and intrigue as you are led on a journey through a historic time where nobody shows their true colours and danger lurks around every turn.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2023-09-30 17:32:492023-10-09 14:33:28The Moon That Fell From Heaven by N. L. Holmes – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Having read and enjoyed the books in this series I was looking forward to this Christmas novella, and to being back with super sleuth Emma, and I was not disappointed. It’s Christmas, and everyone is in a festive mood despite being busy not only getting ready for Christmas but also planning a Christmas Eve wedding. However, Emma is suspicious when an invitation arrives invitingly them all to a party as she doesn’t understand why it’s in Chicago and not New York City. She doesn’t know if she’s just overreacting, but her gut feelings usually turn out to be right! This is a fairly short read, but I enjoyed being back solving mysteries with Emma and Jeremy. As usual the descriptive narrative brought both the characters and the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the storyline. The plot had me hooked throughout, and I thought this was a great addition to the series and it put me in a festive mood!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-09-30 16:32:302023-10-09 14:32:27Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Jennifer Gordon
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