I was captured by the description of this book and the idea of a trilogy set in turn of the century San Francisco. I was interested in a town I know little about during a time period that seems to be ignored in fiction as it is before WWI and after the Civil War. Then I started reading. I was ...
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BOOK REVIEW: The View from Rainshadow Bay by Colleen Coble
I am not one of the multitude that chooses books by their covers. I mean I appreciate a pretty picture now and then but for the most part covers play little to no actual role in my choosing to read a book. If that were the case I would never have chosen to read 'The View from Rainshadow Bay'. ...
BOOK REVIEW: Solve by Christmas by Amber Schamel
When this book came up for review with CelebrateLit was really looking forward a cozy Christmas mystery. A little drama with Mr. Rudin's situation and a lot of suspense with the other mystery happening at the factory. I knew it would be a quick read and light on the depth of detail simply due to ...
BOOK REVIEW: Under Fire by Linda Shenton Matchett
When this book came up available with CelebrateLit I was drawn to the story-line. The potential this story had was too much to pass up. An intriguing time period in history, an engaging synopsis, and the promise of something exciting. I wanted so much from this book, expected it. While parts ...
BOOK REVIEW: Justice Delayed by Patricia Bradley
This book took a tad longer to read than is normal for me. Blame real life. There's nothing like going to work only to get thrown into something different than you anticipate, and it comes with a different schedule. Not that I mind because I enjoy what I thought I was doing as well as what I got ...