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Lullaby by Cécile Guillot review
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Lullaby by Cécile Guillot: Book Review

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Lullaby by Cécile Guillot is a short story about love and abuse, and the many forms which they can take. The story follows Hazel Bloom, a sheltered young woman from

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The Rossetti Diaries by Kathleen Williams Renk review
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The Rossetti Diaries by Kathleen Williams Renk: Book Review

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From our review: “The novel does an excellent job at painting the inner worlds of female artists in a conservative, heteronormative society of Victorian England.”

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The Secret Duchess by Jane Walsh review
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The Secret Duchess by Jane Walsh: Book Review

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From our review: “Friendship between Maeve and her fellow Inverley lesbians—heroines of the previous two installments in the series—is another highlight”

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Odyssey of The Scarlet Rose by M.S Knight tlr review
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Odyssey of The Scarlet Rose by M.S Knight: Audiobook Review

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From our review: “The descriptive writing during sex, fight, and emotional scenes is excellently written.”

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A Restless Truth by Freya Marske review
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A Restless Truth by Freya Marske: Book Review

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From our review: “This was one of the most entertaining novels I’ve ever read. Fans of historical fiction, magic realism, or steamy romance will all be very pleased with A Restless Truth”

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Out At the Plate- The Dot Wilkinson Story by Lynn Ames review
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Out At the Plate: The Dot Wilkinson Story by Lynn Ames: Book Review

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From Our Review: “This is a love letter to Dot from Ames, but it’s also a love letter to softball. Dot Wilkinson was a formidable force.”

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A Crime of Secrets by Ann Aptaker review
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A Crime of Secrets by Ann Aptaker: Book Review

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From our review: “It was an absolute delight to read, explore and savor. Although I couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough, at the same time I had to take my time, reread passages and enjoy the brilliant writing”

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The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows by Olivia Waite review
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The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows by Olivia Waite: Audiobook Review

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From our review: “This is a gentle story of two women from different circles finding one another. I enjoyed being immersed in the political landscape and day-to-day life”

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Knight of Nights by Karin Kallmaker review
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Knight of Nights by Karin Kallmaker: Book Review

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Knight of Nights by Karin Kallmaker is a Medieval, historical romance with some fantasy elements that shows that fated love will always find a way. Lady Kristine entered into a

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Leading Lady by Bette Hawkins review
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Leading Lady by Bette Hawkins: Book Review

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Leading Lady by Bette Hawkins is a celebrity, age gap, workplace romance set in the early 90s. Andie McKenzie, a rebellious film director is given a career-redefining gift when her

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