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Review: The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach by Pam Jenoff
Last Summer at Chelsea Beach by Pam Jenoff Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Mira Date: July 28, 2015 Adelia Montforte didn’t want to leave Italy, but with war breaking out and the Jewish people growing ever more afraid for their lives, her parents forced her onto a boat with no luggage, no money, and little hope of ever seeing them again. For anyone this would be terrifying but for a teenager struggling to figure out who she is, it was devastating. In America, her life is anything but settled. She barely knows the relatives she’s living with and she understands that taking her in wasn’t something they were necessarily happy about…
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Review: A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn Genre: Historical Publisher: NAL Publish Date: Sep 1, 2015 Veronica Speedwell is an anomaly. Raised at a time when women are revered for their beauty and not supposed to have exceeding intellect, she continually breaks the mold. A professional lepidopterist, she’s traveled the world with two spinster ladies and those travels have taught her much. So when she’s left on her own by her final ‘aunt’s’ passing, she’s not frightened or worried. Everyone expects that she’ll find a husband and settle down. But adventure is in her blood. She has every intention of enjoying her single life. But then circumstances get a little strange and Veronica finds herself…
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Radiant Blog Tours: Justified by Varina Denman
Justified by Varina Denman Radiant Lit Blog Tours Genre: Contemporary Fiction Publisher: David C. Cook Release Date: June 1, 2015 In a small Texas town ruled by gossip, Fawn Blaylock believes others are justified in condemning her untimely pregnancy. Stifled by guilt, she yearns for grace while the local football coach treats her with gentle respect. Fawn has a problem. She has many problems actually, not the least of which is her outside of marriage pregnancy in a small town where everyone knows far more than just your name. The father of the baby is generally considered Mr. Popular around town and it’s just assumed that Fawn’s going to marry…