Category Archives: Book Reviews

Book Review: A Spoonful of Gunpowder by Katherine H. Brown

Posted on October 1, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Think steampunk meets Mary Poppins reimagined in a most delightful way! Anna-Marie Pauper prides herself on being perfectly practical in every way. Until one day, she isn’t. An orphan with an interest in tinkering finds herself grown into a … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: A Death at Neptune Cove (Jemima Jago Mystery #4) by Emma Jameson

Posted on September 29, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Description: A birthday beach party gone wrong, buried treasure and… a dead body? This might be Jemima Jago’s most baffling case yet! When Jem knocks on the door of an isolated cottage overlooking beautiful Neptune Cove, she’s hoping for help fixing … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Thread Collectors by Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman

Posted on September 29, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary:  “An unforgettable story of female strength, hope and friendship. This collaborative work is magnificent—a true revelation!” —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star “A brilliant story brimming with unexpected friendships and family ties. Historically sound … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Night to Remember by Danny and Wanda Pelfrey

Posted on September 28, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER chronicles the further adventures of siblings, Kirby and Riley Gordan. Riley is back in Adairsville, Georgia anticipating a leisurely vacation from the rigors of law school. then, as part of a political plot one of … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Death on the Menu

Posted on September 24, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

It’s my pleasure to be on the blog tour for Death on the Menu by Emma Davies. This is the third in Davies’ Adam and Eve Mystery series. Title:         Death on the Menu Author:     Emma Davies Publication Day: September 22, … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: Death Among the Diamonds by Fliss Chester

Posted on September 21, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

I’m delighted to help kick off the blog tour for Death Among the Diamonds by Fliss Chester! This is the first in her Cressida Fawcett series, and it is a treat. Synopsis: Everyone in 1920s London knows the Honourable Cressida … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Dangerous Beauty by Melissa Koslin | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on September 17, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

DANGEROUS BEAUTY by MELISSA KOSLIN Fiction / Christian / Romance / Suspense Publisher: Revell Pages: 352 pages Publication Date: September 6, 2022 SCROLL DOWN FOR GIVEAWAY! What is the price of freedom? Liliana Vela hates the term victim. She’s not … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Giveaway: Cavern of the Veil Queen by Michael Clifton Scott | Lone Star Book Blog Tours

Posted on September 12, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

CAVERN OF THE VEIL QUEEN Conquest of the Veil, Book 4 by Michael Scott Clifton Illustrated by Nancy E. Durham Fiction / Fantasy / Action / Sword & Sorcery Publisher: Book Liftoff Pages: 342 pages Publication Date: July 27, 2022 … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen

Posted on September 10, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: An enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways. Right off the coast of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Shattered Sacrifice (The Shattered Trilogy #0.5)

Posted on September 7, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Title: Shattered Sacrifice Author: Emily Huffman Where to buy: Amazon (affiliate link) Genre: Horror, Fantasy Would I recommend: Yes. An excellent introduction to a series I’d now like to read. Synopsis: Glisenia Tideborn knew two things: One – She wasn’t dead anymore.Two – … Continue reading →

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