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‘The Glass Ocean’ Book Review: You’ll Love this Historical Mystery Full of Romance

Posted by Bailey Cavender | Jul 17, 2019 | Book Reviews, Books, Historical Romance, Literary Romance, Modern Romanticism, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Mystery, Women's Fiction | 0

Exclusive Excerpt: ‘The Bride of Northanger’ by Diana Birchall

by Amber Topping | Oct 30, 2019 | Books, Chick Lit, Gothic Romance, Guest Posts, Historical Romance, Modern Romanticism, News, Regency Romance, Romance, Romance News, Romanticism, Women's Fiction | 0

Author, Diana Birchall shares an exclusive excerpt with us from her new Jane Austen variation, The Bride of Northanger.

‘We Met in December’ Book Review: A Charming, Holiday Romance

by Catherine | Sep 20, 2019 | Book Reviews, Books, Chick Lit, Clean Romance, Contemporary Romance, Modern Romanticism, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romanticism, Women's Fiction | 0

Note: I received a free copy of We Met in December from the publisher, HarperCollins, in exchange...

25 of the Best in Christian Historical Romance Novels

by Rissi JC | Aug 28, 2019 | Books, Chick Lit, Clean Romance, Historical Romance, Inspirational Romance, Lists, Modern Romanticism, Romance, Romanticism, Women's Fiction | 12

A good historical romance novel (like a good period drama) creates memorable old-fashioned romantic moments steeped in chivalry and classic storytelling. Today, we talk about some of these swoony romances found in Christian (and inspirational) historical romance fiction.

‘Mr. Rochester’ Book Review – A Psychological Character Study of Brontë’s Byronic Hero

by Brittaney B. | Aug 10, 2019 | Book Reviews, Books, Clean Romance, Gothic Romance, Historical Romance, Literary Romance, Modern Romanticism, Reviews, Romance, Romanticism, Women's Fiction | 0

Perhaps like me, you too want to understand Edward Rochester better. If so, you should read Sarah Shoemaker’s novel, Mr. Rochester.

‘In Spite of Lions’ Review: A Journey of Courage and Self Discovery in Africa

by Brittaney B. | Jul 19, 2019 | Book Reviews, Books, Chick Lit, Clean Romance, Historical Romance, Inspirational Romance, Modern Romanticism, Regency Romance, Reviews, Romance, Women's Fiction | 0

I found In Spite of Lions turned my expectations on their head in a good way. This is a great fit for fans of historical fiction who appreciate a well-researched story with interesting characters.

‘The Glass Ocean’ Book Review: You’ll Love this Historical Mystery Full of Romance

by Bailey Cavender | Jul 17, 2019 | Book Reviews, Books, Historical Romance, Literary Romance, Modern Romanticism, Reviews, Romance, Romantic Mystery, Women's Fiction | 0

If you have enjoyed any of the previous works by Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams, or Karen White, or their previous collaboration, you might enjoy The Glass Ocean. If you like mysteries, romances, stories about writers, or stories set on ships, you should check out The Glass Ocean.

16 Clean Free Romance E-Books To Be Read Right Now: Part 1

by Rissi JC | Jul 16, 2019 | Books, Chick Lit, Clean Romance, Contemporary Romance, Fairy Tale Romance, Fantasy Romance, Historical Romance, Inspirational Romance, Lists, Regency Romance, Romance, Teen Romance, Women's Fiction | 2

Stories with swoon-worthy romance can be supremely satisfying to read. What makes a romance even better is when the storyteller understands the art of old-fashioned chivalrous romance. Unfortunately, wholesome romance books can sometimes be difficult to find. So, if that’s your jam, here’s a list of clean free romance e-Books created with you in mind.

‘Cold Comfort Farm’ Book Review: A Futurist, Romantic Parody

by Jessica Jørgensen | Jul 8, 2019 | Book Reviews, Books, Chick Lit, Classic Books, Classics, Historical Romance, Literary Romance, Modern Romanticism, Reviews, Romance, Women's Fiction | 0

Thus, begins Cold Comfort Farm, setting the tone for this tale of one young busybody, Miss Flora Poste. Cold Comfort Farm is a comedic novel, a gentle parody of romantic pastoral novels, of societal mores and the like.

It is also a futuristic novel, set in the near future (from 1932), after the fictional Anglo-Nicaraguan War of 1946, in which there are TV phones, and people jet around in private planes, flying themselves here and there.