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With Fire and Sword (Thunder On The Moor Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Tausha Treadway

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder on the Moor, #4)With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With Fire and Sword (Thunder On The Moor Book 4) by Andrea Matthews . This is another great book in the time traveling series Thunder on the Moor. I would recommend reading them in order to better understand the characters and what is going on. In this installment Will and Maggie have traveled back to the twentieth century. They are finally going to be able to put all the craziness behind them and settle down or are they? When Dylan finds a way to contact them and tell them they have to come back because if they don’t history will be changed dramatically. If they don’t go back everything will be shifted and everyone’s lives will be turned upside down. This is such a fun historical time traveling series. The writer makes you feel as if you are actually in the 16th century. So grab this book and be prepared to read until you finish. Its that good!

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Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir (Teenage War Survival Book 1) by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir (Book 1) (Teenage War Survival series)Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir (Book 1) by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars
Imagine being a fourteen year old girl living in despair whilst her home town of Sarajevo is ravaged by war. Of having to witness family, friends and neighbours dying in front of you. Of having to live with the reality of bullets and bombs etc and of wondering if you will be next. Imagine trying to survive without the basic necessities of food, running water, electricity and no heat. Ten Thousand Shells and Counting is a historical memoir of just that. A retelling of a that young girl and how a cold and heartless war shaped her life.
This heart wrenching tale will leave you an emotional wreck. Nadija Mujagics incredible yet heartbreaking true story takes us into the horrifying and shocking journey of being a young woman and her quest for survival during the Bosnian War. Imagine the hopelessness for a life you had no control over, and the effect of a senseless war left on people.
Nadija decided to tell the world her story in the hope that no one should have to go through what she did. That no one should have to live through the atrocities that she did, and that history would not repeat itself again. The crimes against others and especially the violence against women that go unpunished. She gives us an eye-opening insight into the aftermath of what a war does to people. The deep scars that will always bleed and the ghosts that live within one’s soul despite the healing.
The blood sweat and tears Nadija put into this story is palpable and (hopefully) it was a cathartic release of pain and torment. If she were here in front of me telling her story, I would have to scoop her up and hug her. It takes a strong woman to reveal your inner demons and share your story with the world and I applaud Nadija for doing so.
Make sure you have tissues on hand because you are going to need them and a few good stiff drinks just to get through this memoir. It is a hard read knowing what these people went through and to see firsthand what the leaders in a war don’t care about in all their greed.

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Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir (Teenage War Survival Book 1) by Nadija Mujagic

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Page Count – 245

Get a glimpse of what a war in a city under siege looks like! 

Sarajevo 1992: a page-turning witness account of teenage life in a city at war that will immerse you in a world where survival is the only thought.

At the age of fourteen, Nadija watches from her window as tanks roll into the airport across the street. It’s the beginning of the Serbian siege of the Bosnian capital. When a sniper kills their next-door neighbor, Nadija and her family are forced to flee. Where can they find safe refuge? How does this young girl cope during the terrifying and seemingly never-ending war?

Ten Thousand Shells and Counting is the true and occasionally humorous story of a teenager who learns to survive under the brutal war-sculpted lifestyle and losses under siege.

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Nadija Mujagić was born and raised in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, what used to be the former Yugoslavia back in the late 1970s. In 1997, she moved to the United States shortly after the end of the Bosnian War and has lived in Massachusetts since. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports and electric bass guitar. 

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God of Fire: Greek Myths A New Retelling Audiobook by Helen Steadman – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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God of Fire by Helen Steadman

Narrated by Christopher Swift

Four Stars

 

This is the first book I have listened to by Helen Steadman. Although I usually don’t read/listen to Greek Mythology this story really captured my attention. It was an entertaining story and I will definitely be looking for more stories from this author. 

The narration was also, a new to me narrator, Christopher Swift. I truly loved the way he brought the characters to life. This was a great way to start a new genre.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Carrie Reed

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Incredible story! Emma is a wonderful model to other women and girls. She is strong, independent, fierce but she is also caring, sympathetic, and compassionate. She doesn’t need a man to help her but recognizes when it’s welcomed. I could go on and on about Emma, she’s awesome. This story broke my heart in regards to the children, and seeing Emma and her team solve the entire case was so genius. There are three different cases in this book and the author does such a wonderful job of moving from one onto the next. The three cases are all so cleverly thought out and solved, the second case with the three women and the one man they all hate was my favorite to watch unfold. I have a strong feeling we are not done with see John Harden either. Wonderful book, I could go on and on with praise.

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder On The Moor Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kerry Carr

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder on the Moor, #4)With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in The Thunder On The Moors series. I really recommend reading these books in order as the story continues through them and you would miss out on a lot of the characters backstories and history which may make it a bit of a confusing read.

This is a historical time travelling romance. I love the author’s attention to details in the time period and the descriptions and writing reflect that period which makes you feel like you are experiencing it first hand. Being a historical story there is a lot of adventure and danger as the rival clans are constantly at war with one another.
Will and Maggie have finally escaped back to the twentieth century. After everything they have been through they feel they could finally be together and be safe. However that isn’t the case. When Dylan finds a problem in the fabric of time he finds a way to contact Will and Maggie to tell them they need to return as them not doing so would change both time periods and it wouldn’t be for the better.

There are several problems though. 1stly the amulet they use to travel is out of stone so it doesn’t work anymore, 2nd they don’t know what exactly they need to do to fix the fabric of time and save both time periods and finally what will happen if they return. The whole reason they left was because it wasn’t safe for them so will returning prove to be a huge mistake?

The author’s writing is amazing and as a reader you feel transported in time, following the characters as they try to find the balance between doing what’s right and finally having their happy ever after.

The author’s attention to details really makes you feel like you are back in 16th Century in the Scottish borders. I loved this even more as that’s where I currently live so it was nice to imagine going back to that time period.

Overall the story is fast paced and engaging. You won’t be able to put it down until you find out if Maggie and Will can fix the tear in the fabric of time.

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder On The Moor Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Betsy Melano

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder on the Moor, #4)With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A tale of time travel full of action, suspense, romance, and so much more. I missed a book in the series. It was a bit confusing keeping track of who’s who but it didn’t take me too long before I caught up on the main characters. Time travel can sure make things complicated but the characters work together to fix things when Maggie unexpectedly ends up traveling back to the 16th century.
I enjoy reading books that take place in times from the past and this book doesn’t disappoint. The story and the characters kept me interested. Things progress along at a good pace so it’s easy to keep reading. I would recommend this book to friends and hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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God of Fire: Greek Myths A New Retelling Audiobook by Helen Steadman – Review by Emily H

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God of FireGod of Fire by Helen Steadman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hephaestus was born and thrown away by his mother Hera. Raised by the sea witch, Hephaestus, the God of Fire, did his best to stay under the radar but his poor leg he found himself lacking but a gift becomes a power. He meets his brother and sister who he barely tolerates. Everything changes though when he meets his mother again and she demands he stay with her. Not because she feels any love, but because she wants the gifts he can make with fire and iron. All is not appears though Hephaestus is mindful in everything he does.

The story takes you on a tale filled with mythological gods and goddesses that you have heard stories of. I had not read of Hephaestus though. I listened to this on audiobook and the narration is fantastic. All the emotions with the different characters are read so well, you are swooped up in the story.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book #5 picks up with Emma and Jeremy working to find missing children. Not just a few, but several dozen!

This series has not disappointed at all and I have quickly fallen in love with all the main characters. This one was heartbreaking for several reasons as a mom. As I said they were working to find a lot of missing children. Which of course Emma finds and rescues some herself and comes across one that lets her/them know that it was more than just being taken.

Then of course a case that Emma worked on a few books ago comes back. She gets the chance to work with some of the family again…. which leads to a better outcome for all involved.

Then there’s the case of the wife who murdered her husband. When someone eerily close to his description comes into the extended family Emma has created and surrounded herself with.

This book kept me on my toes because I couldn’t stop. I had to know exactly if my thoughts were right and what was going to happen those last few dozen chapters! Again this author has not disappointed! I hope there’s more to come with Emma and Jeremy!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins. I have loved every book in this series and this 5th book is no exception. In this installment Emma and Jeremy are in the middle of a couple of cases and they are having to be in separate places most of them time. This is a new situation for them and neither are enjoying being away from each other. The biggest case is one with a kidnapping ring involving children. A local law enforcement officer’s niece is kidnapped and the Pinkertons along with Jeremy and Emma are trying their best to find her. In the middle of the case someone secretly sends Emma and Jeremy on a beach vacation. Its really nice to be able to relax for a minute but who would want them out of town at this time? Is the person who gifted this trip to them be the kidnappers? All of these books are so good and the writing is so good that I feel like I’m in the time and places of the books! Do yourself a favor and read this amazing series.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Whisper Hymer

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam is an alternate reality, historical fiction where the four girls of the last Tsar survive the governmental overthrow and make it to England. The eldest sister, Olga, seeks to refute claims that their mother had any part in supplying critical information to the German army. To do so she goes undercover as Olivia – a nurse during the war who has decided to became a maid at a noblemans house. Many secrets hide in the stories and families found here. Trying to uncover them will definitely keep you at the edge of your seat! I found this book to be a lovely period piece and definitely draws you in.

Reviewed by @WhisperHymer

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An alternate universe where the Romanov girls survived? Sign me up. The author definitely did her due diligence in researching this topic and incorporated fact flawlessly with the fiction. In this story the 4 Romanov daughters have been successfully smuggled out from the Bolshevik’s and are in hiding in England. Olga is doing anything she can to keep the family together while they investigate the rumors that their mother is still alive. This was a very well written book that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Aranza

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam

4 out of 5 Stars

This historical fiction novel is a great read. Filled with great characters and amazing details that make you feel like you are part of the story. The author did an incredible job with the historical details and merging them to make a believable fictional story. As someone who has read many historical fiction novels I have to say this is definitely a win. Highly recommend!

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! I thought it was well researched and written as well. It was a very evocative read to me, and I found it very enthralling. It was hard for me to put down and hard to read in some spots. I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would and I’m glad I took a chance on this one. This is my first time reading this author and I doubt it will be the last!

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Lamm-Reviewed by May Leadstone

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the concept of an alternate history of the Romanovs if their English cousins came to aid them as they asked. The start of the novel is a little slow for my taste in a Historical Romance novel, but it did pick up the pace closer to the middle. I found pleasure in the added parts at the end of the chapter where the author connects the story present to the story past for Olga! The research portion of this Historical Romance was prevalent in the story and I appreciated the author’s authenticness. This story is told from the view of Olga and how she and her 3 sisters are rescued and rushed away to England. The Romanov sisters want to live normal lives but fear Bolsheviks discovering their hiding spot with their English families. Olga seems to be able to hold the fort down and keep her sisters in line until a person wants to slander their family’s reputation! She decides enough is enough and takes matters into her own hands! However, leaving the sanctuary of her hideaway and into the real world leaves her vulnerable to triggers of events that happened both in the past and present as she is trying to protect her family’s name! It doesn’t help matters when she meets the dashing Rob! Does she succeed? Will she allow Rob or Heathcliff to become too much of a distraction or want to unburden the truth to him? I hope you enjoy finding out as much as I did!

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this take on the Romanov survival rumours. There are the expected moments of suspense and danger for Olga and her sisters given their identities, but there are also unexpected secrets which are revealed as the story progresses.

I related to Olga as an older sister myself, I was often in the role of protector to my younger sister. Though our situations are vastly different, having that in common helped me to connect to the story.
I admired her strength in trying to do right by her family whilst at the same time protecting her remaining siblings.

I think the research, which clearly went into writing this book, only adds to the brilliance of this novel. The historical details, make the whole thing believable and easier to read.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping historical novel, which kept me captivated throughout. This story gives the Romanovs an alternate future, and the wonderfully descriptive narrative along with the added historical details brought the storyline vividly to life, making it a very realistic and immersive read. Grand Duchess Olga Romanova must keep her younger sisters safe as her parents and brother are missing, presumed dead. Meanwhile the Bolsheviks are determined to eliminate the tsarist regime, which includes finding and murdering the last Romanovs. The sisters flee to England and to safety but must remain hidden in order to protect their identities, but their isolation puts a strain on their relationships and they can not stay hidden from the world forever.
However, when Olga learns of a rumour being spread by a peer of the realm that accuses her mother, the late Empress Alexandra of betraying Russia and her allies during the Great War, she must act to prevent it destroying both her mother’s reputation and her sisters futures. After all, she knows that her mother never disclosed military secrets to the enemy whilst under the spell of the scheming Grigori Rasputin. Olga hatches a plan to discover the truth, and so disguised as wartime nurse turned maid “Olivia,” accepts a position in Lord Hammond’s household. It’s here that Olga meets his lordship’s heir, a veteran who has a tragic past and who she has a complicated and potentially dangerous connection with. Overall she must discover her own family’s legacy, and keep herself and her sisters safe. I was hooked from page one by the engaging and intriguing historical storyline and by the wonderfully defined characters. A five star read and one which I definitely recommend.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the first in a series. While I definitely want to read the next books, this book works well as a stand alone. It takes place in the early 1900s and follows the Romanov sisters. This book is mostly about the oldest sister, Olga. The next book will be about another one of the sisters. It was quite fascinating reading of their rescue and their fear of being discovered. Their fear was understandable and portrayed quite well. There was a twist at the end that I did not see coming. That was fun to read. Overall, it is a wonderful historic fiction that is worth the time to read!

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Olga, as the oldest of the Romanov sisters, has taken it upon herself to keep her younger sisters safe. After fleeing from Russia to England they are trying to adjust to their new situation while keeping their true identities a closely guarded secret. When dark family secrets surface, Olga must find the source of the rumors before they destroy her family. The rumors are about her late mother, Empress Alexandra, betraying Russia, and their allies during the Great War. These rumors could destroy her late mother’s legacy and the future of the family.

Olga goes undercover as a maid named Olivia at the home of the Lord Hammond where she suspects the rumors started. As she works for the Hammond’s she begins to learn the truth about her mother and soon begins to find out the complicated connection between their two families.

I loved this historical fiction book and the author’s take on the real Romanov family. It was beautifully written and the attention to detail bring the setting, the era, the story, and the characters to life. The characters are relatable, and you are able to feel the overwhelming range of emotions that the Romanov sisters must have experienced as their lives are thrown into turmoil. It was full of suspense, mystery, intrigue, secrets, and lies.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Suspicions is the fifth book in the Notebook Mysteries series. It’s a great series of historical mysteries, set in the late 19th Century. I would recommend reading the series from the start – it jumps straight into the action (quite literally – the first word is Emma being hit over the head) so you’ll need the earlier books to get to know the characters and past cases they’ve worked on. I love how we see references to the previous cases as people come back to help out, so to enjoy that you’ll need to have read the others first!

By this stage in the series, Emma is confident and has a broad range of skills. She’s had the chance to work on some of her weaker areas, such as using firearms, whilst still preferring to play to her strengths. She still has to face being underestimated, but can find that works to her advantage.

There’s plenty going on in the story, with layers of mystery to unravel. There are a bunch of interwoven threads in a well-paced book that balances tension with moments of safety and warm character moments.

This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend the series to all fans of historical mysteries.

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Megan Conley

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been fascinated with the Romanov story since I was a little girl so I was so excited to read this historical fiction. Jennifer Laam did NOT disappoint! She had me hooked in from the first page. I was engrossed in this take on the Romanov Dynasty because typically all we see is Anastasia’s perspective; however, in this novel we get to see all of the sisters’ perspectives and that was absolutely delightful. Laam’s writing is fantastic and engaging. I cannot recommend this book enough!

 

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Ashley Lape

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I first started this book I did not realize it was historical fiction. From the very first page, I was hooked. The mystery, the intrigue, the feelings these characters have, and the dangers that come with being who they are, all make for a page-turning book. There are four Romanov sisters hiding in England in fear for their lives. Olga, who is the oldest, must do everything to protect all of them and find the truth in the rumors concerning their mother. When Olga learns that there is to be a book about her mother’s presumptuous betrayal of the Russian people she must put an end to the book being published. What Olga didn’t expect was to fall in love with the Lord of the house where she took a maid’s job. I highly recommend this book to everyone, especially if you are into historical fiction books.

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God of Fire: Greek Myths A New Retelling Audiobook by Helen Steadman – Review by Gabrielle

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This is an interesting tale of the Greek god Hephaestus. I am an avid fan of Greek mythology and was excited to see a retelling of the life of Hephaestus. This story is told from the viewpoint of the god himself. The author takes liberties and reimagines the stories as their own. This tale is about many of the high and low points in his life. The author gives the listener more of a personal take on the gods and goddesses and not the exact stories from Greek Mythology. I was not a fan of all the shortening of the gods’ names as they spoke to and about each other. If you enjoy Greek mythology, you will recognize many of the things that happen and the characters in this book. Narrator Christopher Swift speaks clearly and keeps the narrative flowing.

The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Alison Risher

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fabulous book! I love the what-if concept of this take on real-life events. I find the characters to be written very well. They are believable. The heroine takes my breath away with her grit and determination to do all that she can for her siblings, as well as her family’s reputation. She comes to consider how the actions of her family may have looked to outsiders. As an added bonus, there will be more books to follow in this series.

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God of Fire: Greek Myths A New Retelling Audiobook by Helen Steadman – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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This was a nice travel audible story. Greek Mythology has retold many of these characters and yet I enjoyed this version. The humor as well as the tragic events, made this story enjoyable to listen to. My heart went out for Hephaestus. To have been thrown away because of his looks. If that was not enough Hera threw him from heaven, breaking his little body, from his landing in the sea. But Hephaestus is a fighter. Can he live through these events? Will the unwanted child find a family?This is a New author for me. I would never have picked this book, but it caught my interest. Not only that but it was audible, so I got to listen to the story. So in the end I did enjoy the story. If you like Greek Mythology you will Love this one.

The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A fictional story of the missing Romanov family, this book is an amazing story of the survival of the Russian princesses. After escaping Russia, they make their way to England. As the oldest, Olga feels responsible for ensuring her sisters are safe. When the opportunity to be a maid for the man who is writing slanderous things about their mother comes about, Olga disguises herself as Olivia Bennett and sets out to confront him. What she doesn’t plan on is falling for the man’s handsome, but troubled son. This is an exciting historical fiction book on the mysterious end of the Romanov family.

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Lucy Machard

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are so many books about the speculation of Anastasia’s survival through the Bolshevic captain of the Romanov dynasty during the Russian Civil War. There have been plays, movies, etc., made about Anastasia, yet we very rarely hear anything about the other sisters, the other siblings, the rest of the Romanov Dynasty. This particular time period in history has always fascinated me, and I love reading books about it.

Reading a book about not only the oldest Romanov heir, but all of the sisters combined, was a phenomenal take on this piece of history. I loved the way everything was written, the mystery of it all, the way Olga tried so hard to do what was right through her family and through her loyalty to Russia.

I love this book. It captured me from the first page. The writing style is amazing. The story is utterly captivating and keeps you wanting more and more. I don’t think I’ve read any other books by this author, but I definitely want to. If you love history, historical fiction, and a touch of mystery, I cannot recommend this book enough. It’s a must read, and I’ll definitely be reading it again!

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder On The Moor Book 4) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Katie Matthews

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With Fire and Sword (Thunder on the Moor, #4)With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this series! Will and Maggie’s story has been such a great journey to follow. I love the time travel, the historical romance and to be honest just everything. The authors writing is so amazing, there is no a point at all when I am confused about what is happening or which time period I’m in, everything is just so seamlessly written. The whole series has been a joy to read and this new addition was no exception. Just when you think the couple are settled into twentieth century life they find themselves back in time to sort more problems out.
Another fabulous read from this author, I would highly recommend you read this series in order! I can’t wait for more from this author!

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The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Romanov HeiressThe Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing historical fiction book. It is normally not my usual genre but I was caught up in the story from the first page. I am not familiar with the characters of this book, so it felt like an actual story but knowing that it is based off of actual figures, blows my mind. I feel like I might have said more attention in history classes growing up if they were presented like this. I can’t speak on how it portrays the charters based upon the actual events but I can say that this book kept me riveted the whole time. The mystery, the intrigue, the feelings these characters have, the dangers that come with being in the time period they are, all make for a page turning book. I understand that this book is only based off of the actual people and events and has a lot of fictional areas to the story. Knowing that doesn’t ready change anything for me because I didn’t know anything about these characters going into it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Russian history, loves a good historical genre book, and who just wants to escape. I will definitely be reading more books like this. I feel it is a good start at getting your feet wet in this genre if you don’t normally read it.
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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 5th book in the Notebook Mysteries series. Even though each book can be read as a stand-alone novel, this book gives the majority of backstory of the characters, as well as more details into setting. I enjoyed reading this book. If you like mystery and historical fiction with a strong female lead, then this book is for you.

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