Love mysteries? Love history? You'll enjoy A Killer Whisky! Click on the cover to find it at your favourite online retailer!
This book is part of the Canadian Historical Mysteries published by Canadian publisher BWL Publishing, and is set in 1918 in Calgary, Alberta. The author did her research, and the book is well written. I enjoyed the historical details including references to the Great War, the Spanish Influenza pandemic and the early days of prohibition. The characters are convincing, in particular Detective Tanner, and the reader is kept guessing until the end as to who committed the murders.
Love mysteries? Love history? You'll enjoy A Killer Whisky! Click on the cover to find it at your favourite online retailer!
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Emily and Mark join their friends on a Christmas trip to Las Vegas where after a long night of merrymaking they are married by an Elvis impersonator. In the morning, they realize their mistake.
The book is well written, with engaging characters, and is laced with Ms. Stengl’s trademark subtle humour. Fans of sweet Christmas romance will enjoy this entertaining story. Check out Suzanne's website HERE and click on the cover to find the book at your favourite online store. Happy reading! This book is based on a true story and includes actual events. The heroine is Isabel Bilton, an army officer’s daughter, who goes to London to seek a career performing on stage. She is joined by her sister Flo and the two sisters become a sensation. Ms. O’Connor has definitely done her research and I loved the description of Belle’s life, and life in general, in late 19th C London. The author has a lovely way with words, with wonderful descriptive passages and unique word usage. I also enjoyed the author’s note at the end summarizing what happened to the main characters in real life.
However, despite my admiration of O’Connor’s ability, the pacing was dreadfully slow, with superfluous scenes and dialogue and I found myself skipping through page after page. Having said that, I get that the author had to work in actual events which would limit her ability somewhat to advance the plot so perhaps the slow pace is something that wouldn’t bother another reader. Interested? You can find the book HERE. A Heart Creek Second Chance is the second story in the Return to Heart Creek series and can be read as a stand alone book.
After a bitter breakup over five years ago, veterinarian Finn Buchanan and animal health technician Chelsea McCoy find themselves working together to establish an animal rescue facility in their county. This charming second chance romance is engaging and well written with lovely descriptive passages: She drank deeply, sighing when the rich coffee blend hit her taste buds and exploded into a myriad of sensations – the headiness of the sweet rich cream weaving around the delicious bitterness of the coffee beans. For lovers of contemporary western romance, A Heart Creek Second Chance is a quick, easy read and perfect for a cozy evening curled up in your favourite armchair. Interested? Click on the cover to purchase! Orphan Dorinda Davenport marries Gabriel, Viscount Cavanaugh, hoping to find the love she craves. Instead, she is devastated when she discovers the real reason he married her.
Ms. Morris brings the era to life with her vivid descriptions of every day life in the 1700s. An engaging heroine makes for an entertaining read and I recommend this book to fans of sweet historical romance. Click on the cover to find The Viscount and the Orphan and all of Rosemary's books at your favourite online store. This book is the ninth book in the Canadian Historical Brides Collection, published by BWL Publishing in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday.
After the death of her mother, spirited Englishwoman Amelia Latimer sails to the colony of New Brunswick to join her soldier father. She meets Gilbert Arsenault, a handsome Acadian trader who is in a battle to save both his trading post and his mother’s land. Despite her father’s disapproval, Amelia falls in love with Gilbert, a man considered far beneath her in station. The story is well written and the prose is lovely. Ie “She jerked a rack of wicks to her chest. They dangled a dance around her.” The book is full of historical detail and is sure to please any historical fiction/romance fan. Find it HERE at your favourite online store. Annabelle Allan’s greatest wish is to find out the identity of her parents. When she discovers her guardian has arranged for her to marry a man more than twenty years her senior, she runs away from boarding school in search of her family. However, to escape the unwanted marriage, she agrees to wed Major Roland Sarrat, the man who rescued her when her carriage was held up by a footpad. Little does she know he’s aware of her identity and has done so to protect her from her past.
Secrets and misunderstandings abound in this delightful Regency romance and the characters are charming and well thought out. What I particularly enjoyed about this engaging, well written book is Ms. Morris’ attention to historical detail which transports the reader to another era. Intrigued? Click on the cover to buy False Pretences at your favorite online store. Find Rosemary and her other books on the BWL Publishing website HERE. University student Sophie Grant leads a quiet life until she meets handsome auto shop employee Brandon Chase and a whirlwind romance ensues. Snake Oil starts off innocently enough with a few laugh out loud one liners. However, slowly and surely the dread and tension build as the story progresses, resulting in a heart pounding climax. Suspense isn’t my normal genre but I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting. This well written, entertaining story will keep you turning the pages.
Find out more about Jay Lang HERE and click on the cover to find Snake Oil at your favourite online book store. Happy reading! Trucker Reggie Skye falls hard for student nurse Bonnie Howard but his impulsive reaction to a dangerous situation may ruin any chance he has to win her heart. Ms. Dickson has done her research and this book provides an intriguing glimpse into the world of big rigs. Big Rig Trucker is a sweet, feel good read where family, love and loyalty are important. Canadian author.
Personally, I loved the trucking angle, it's different than the usual story lines. Intrigued? You can find the book on Amazon HERE. This book is the final book in the Heroines Born on Different Days of the Week series and can be read as a stand alone novel.
After her father dies, Annie Johnson is determined to make her own way. Initially, she bakes puddings, biscuits, cakes and pies for a stall at the local market but eventually finds the means to open her own guest house. She encounters many difficulties along the way, including the unwanted attention of the unsavoury Bert Reed. A chance encounter with Marcus Courtney affects her more than she wants to admit but any future with him is not possible due to the differences in their station – she, the daughter of a soldier, and he, an aristocratic lord. This well written story highlights the stark differences between the classes during Regency England. Ms. Morris’ depiction of the era is wonderful and I enjoyed the book very much. I recommend Saturday’s Child to fans of Regency romance. Intrigued? You can find Saturday's Child at your favourite online store HERE. Or click on the cover! |
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