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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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Review: The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward
The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward Genre: Contemporary Fiction Publisher: NAL Date: July 28, 2015 Lane Bradford grew up in a family that makes the sweeping sagas of oil barons from Dallas look like redneck reality television. Miles upon miles of country estate and horse farms and distilleries make up the holdings of the Bradford family, but the cornerstone of their wealth is based firmly in the Bourbon they create. Only the best comprises the Bradford family Bourbon and everyone knows it. Lane was never meant to be anything more than a spoiled rotten rich kid that didn’t have to take over the family business. Firmly settled in the middle…
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Book Review: London Tides by Carla Laureano
London Tides by Carla Laureano Reviewed by Lori Twichell Radiant Lit Blog Tours Genre: Romance Publisher: David C. Cook Date: June 1, 2015 Grace Brennan travels the world documenting war zones and conflicts. She’s known for bringing the more human side of conflicts to the foreground. She’s won acclaim all over the world. But her career came at the sacrifice of her heart. Years ago, she left the man she loved before they could get married and it’s haunted her ever since. Now, trying to pull her life back together after the loss of some close comrades, Grace is back in London to see what Ian’s done with his life…
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Kingsman: The Secret Service – A Review
I love movies. I really, really do. But being a homeschool mom, I rarely get to go to the theater to see movies. Let alone, grown up movies. So this week when all my kids were off at VBS, my hubby and I decided to do some catching up and Kingsman: The Secret Service was one of our choices. Set in England, this movie is about a highly elite and completely secret group of people that are battling evil every day – but we don’t know about it. They wear beautifully tailored suits. They espouse gentlemanly (and gentlewomanly) values. And they have the best gadgets. Imagine a whole group of…
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Plumb’s new album: Exhale
I had the privilege of interviewing Plumb a few years ago when I was working with Jill Hart on Christian Work at Home Ministries radio. During that interview, the two of us experienced a blessed connection and I’ve been honored to call her friend since then. I’m excited to share that she has a new album out and of course, it’s fabulous. Once I heard it, I knew that there was no way I could not share this with you! Here’s what she had to say on her Facebook page about it: Hey guys, just wanted to share a personal note about my new album,EXHALE. The title comes from something…
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Confessions of a Non-Comic Book Marvel Geek
Confession: I’m not a comic book fan. I’ll start this whole article by stating that point blank. I’m very up front and honest about that no matter what sort of geekery I am spewing at the moment. I need to underscore that right now though because the geekery I’m planning to discuss is Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) related. See, about five years ago, I never ever would have imagined even going to a comic book themed film in the theaters. I grew up with DC heroes front and center for me. Superman and Batman were all over my television and in movie theaters and when I became a teenager/young adult,…
