Monthly Archives: September 2023

Book Review and Giveaway: The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent

Posted on September 29, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE COLDEST WINTER I EVER SPENT by Ann Jacobus YA / Contemporary / Suicide & Family Issues Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab Date of Publication: March 7, 2023 Number of Pages: 352 pages  Audiobook: 9 hours, 11 minutes Scroll down for Giveaway! … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Murder by Invitation by Verity Bright

Posted on September 28, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: Lady Swift has been cordially invited to a huge royal celebration in Little Buckford to toast the King’s birthday… but wait, is that a body in the village hall? Lady Eleanor Swift and her loyal butler Clifford are busy lending a … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli

Posted on September 27, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

I’m thrilled to share the cover of the latest in Nisha J. Tuli’s Nightfire Quartet, Dance of Stars and Ashes! Synopsis: A love that burns brighter than starlight. A gift that could leave her world in ashes. It’s time for … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The London Forgery by Heidi Eljarbo | JustRead

Posted on September 27, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The London Forgery by Heidi Eljarbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: The London Forgery Series: A Fabiola Bennett Mystery #1 Author: Heidi Eljarbo Publisher: Independently Published Release Date: August 29, … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Daughters of Green Mountain Gap by Teri M. Brown

Posted on September 27, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Witches of Bone Hill by Ava Morgyn

Posted on September 26, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Cordelia Bone’s meticulously crafted life and career in Dallas are crashing down around her thanks to a philandering husband with criminal debts. When her older, carefree sister, Eustace—a cannabis grower in Boulder, calls to inform her the great aunt … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Locket by Natalie Meg Evans

Posted on September 25, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Happy book birthday to Natalie Meg Evans! The Locket is out today from Bookouture, and I’m happy to be sharing my review on launch day. If you like compelling, emotional historical fiction, you are in the right place. About the … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: A Certain Kind of Starlight by Heather Webber

Posted on September 20, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sophia: Daughter of Barabbas by M. D. House

Posted on September 20, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: After her miraculous rescue by the angel Raphael, Sophia, daughter of Barabbas and Chanah, sets out with the former slave Onesimus to find the elusive and itinerant apostle John. Once they find him, an unexpected trip outside the Roman … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tuesday: Books on my Fall 2023 TBR

Posted on September 19, 2023 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Check out upcoming Top Ten themes on Jana’s blog and go here to see what others have on their Top Ten Tuesday lists! I … Continue reading →

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