Monthly Archives: February 2024

Book Review: The Knotted Ring by Myra Hargrave McIlvain

Posted on February 28, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Susannah Mobley, expecting her slave lover’s baby, submits to an arranged marriage to Hezekiah James, who is headed to Texas to claim a land grant. Caught in a series of lies about her pregnancy, as well as the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: When the Flames Ravaged by Rhonda Dragomir

Posted on February 28, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Welcome to the Blog Tour for When the Flames Ravaged by Rhonda Dragomir, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: When the Flames Ravaged Series: A Day to Remember Author: Rhonda Dragomir Publisher: Barbour Publishing Release Date: March … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tuesday: Covers/Titles with Things Found in Nature

Posted on February 27, 2024 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! Golly, … Continue reading →

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Word of the Week: February 25, 2024

Posted on February 26, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Word of the Week: a bookish meme hosted here on Mondays in which we share a word that we find entertaining, enlightening, edifying, or just plain fun to say! Share your own word on your blog, then help me grow … Continue reading →

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Book Blitz and Giveaway: The Knotted Ring by Myra McIlvain

Posted on February 23, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE KNOTTED RING BY MYRA HARGRAVE MCILVAIN Historical Fiction / Family Saga / Historical Romance Publisher: Next Chapter Page Count: 412 Publication Date: December 7, 2023 Scroll down for Giveaway! Susannah Mobley, expecting a baby by her lover, a slave … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen

Posted on February 22, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: The Rhythm of Fractured Grace Series: Sedgwick County Chronicles #3 Author: Amanda Wen Publisher: Kregel … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli

Posted on February 19, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

About the book: A love that burns brighter than starlight. A gift that could leave her world in ashes. It’s time for Zarya to release the fire within. In the jeweled city of Dharati, Zarya found passion and adventure for the first … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Whisper House (Rylan Flynn #3) by Dawn Merriman

Posted on February 13, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: In a haunted mansion, ghosts are not the only danger… I’m Rylan Flynn. I hunt for ghosts and restless spirits, and solve the mysteries that make them haunt the living. My ex-boyfriend Declan never believed in my abilities. Now he thinks … Continue reading →

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Word of the Week: February 12, 2024

Posted on February 12, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Word of the Week: a bookish meme hosted here on Mondays in which we share a word that we find entertaining, enlightening, edifying, or just plain fun to say! Share your own word on your blog, then help me grow … Continue reading →

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Book Blitz: Amethyst, The Shallows by Kellye Abernathy

Posted on February 12, 2024 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Welcome to my stop on the #LoneStarLit book blitz for Amethyst, The Shallows by Kellye Abernathy! You may remember my review of Abernathy’s book The Aquamarine Surfboard. I loved it, and I’m really excited to share this companion novel with … Continue reading →

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