Tag: Historical Romance

Feb 27
Book Review, Reading

Lost Princesses with Hidden Identities

This past week I read Jody Hedlund’s Lost Princesses series. These four medieval Christian romances are filled with political upheaval and tragic circumstances, but also fierce loyalty and swoony romantic moments. *sigh* I lost myself in the historical backdrop of courageous knights, narrow escapes and newfound strength. However, before I dive into my reviews, I […]

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Apr 25
Author, Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

Lurgy, Laundry, and Loads of Books

Earlier this month, I battled a rather annoying lurgy that sapped my energy and stuffed my head with so much congestion I could barely sleep for several nights in a row. Not the most delightful way to kick off the post–Term 1 school holidays. My grand plans to tackle Mount Washmore and get some solid […]

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Jan 31
Book Review, Reading

Falling for Fairy Tales This February

February is often celebrated as the month of love, with Valentine’s Day at its heart. What better way to embrace the season of romance than losing yourself in a fairy tale retelling? Whether it’s a dashing prince, a courageous heroine, or a reimagined classic with a new twist, these stories weave wonder and romance into […]

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Sep 18
Book Review, Reading, TBR

My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge

If you’ve familiar with my blog, you’d know I’m a big Pepper Basham fan (and almost fell off my chair when she friended me on social media!). She’s written some fabulous books… and they just keep coming! Last month, I received an advanced copy of Ms Basham’s latest novel, Hope Like Wildflowers, thanks to NetGalley […]

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Sep 4
Author, Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

Pleasant Distractions

I completed my tax paperwork for last financial year (YES!) and posted a bunch of documents to my accountant earlier today. While paying the postage fee for this letter, the Australia Post clerk exclaimed how she couldn’t believe it was already September, and we discussed how fast the year had disappeared. Of course, I knew […]

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Aug 22
Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

On Devonshire Shores

I’ve read several of Julie Klassen’s books (including this one), so my excitement piqued when my Libby library app alerted me that her newest series was available to borrow through my local library. I discovered the Libby app mid last year when I learned I could access a heap of e-books from authors I liked. […]

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