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Review: All The Difference by Leah Ferguson
Will she or won’t she? Every time someone proposes, you can practically hear the tension in the air wondering if this is going to be the moment that makes or breaks his (or her) life. The bigger question to me is what would happen either way. If she says yes, will her life turn out perfect? Or if she says no – is she better off? These are the questions that are examined in All the Difference by Leah Ferguson. Molly knows that she has some major decisions in front of her. The little pink line on the pregnancy test has proven to her that a lot of her future…
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Review: Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl
Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl Genre: YA Publisher: Marvel Press Date: Will release October 13, 2015 Natasha Romanoff is the living, breathing definition of lethal. Raised in a program designed to turn children into weapons, she has never known family or understood a normal child’s life. Ivan made her that way. Years later, as an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., she uses her exceptional skills to make the world a better, safer place. Removing Ivan from the equation is a mission she has no intention of failing. What she didn’t expect, was to find another young red-headed girl being trained by Ivan. From that moment on, nothing goes the way…
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Review: The Cinder Spires: The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher
The Cinder Spires: The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher Genre: Sci Fi Publisher: Roc Date: September 29, 2015 Captain Grimm is well known throughout the Spires. He’s a man whose name speaks for itself. Unfortunately, it doesn’t speak the truth. A battle seasoned veteran, Grimm is a man who nearly always does what is right, but an unfortunate turn of events in the past has tarnished his reputation nearly beyond repair. When his airship, Predator, comes under fire and becomes nearly irreparably damaged, he’s not sure what he’s going to do. But then an offer from the Spirearch of Albion allows him the opportunity to join a small, handpicked team…
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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…
