This year, when selecting my choices to review for the RITA Reader Challenge, I made sure to choose books I actually own. I got this in one of many e-book sales, intrigued by the notion of a fantasy romance with a librarian heroine, not exactly something you see that often. It turns out that Dafne, as well as being a devoted librarian and archivist, is a scholar and a linguist who delights in learning new … Continue reading The Pages of the Mind by Jeffe Kennedy →
The Pages of the Mind by Jeffe Kennedy is $2.99! This is a fantasy romance with an arranged marriage. Readers loved the scholarly heroine, but found that the second half of the book had a very different feel than the first half. It has a 3.9-star rating on Goodreads. I will also mention that this was one of the reader recommended books from our Reader Rec Party at RT yesterday!
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The Irresistible Rogue by Valerie Bowman is $1.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched by a couple other vendors. This historical romance has catnip all over it: a spy hero, a married couple, a heroine seeking an annulment. This is the fourth book in the Playful Brides series, but can be read as a standalone.
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RECOMMENDED: Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy is a Kindle Daily Deal for $1.99! The deal is also being matched by most vendors. I mentioned this book on a previous Whatcha Reading. I highly recommend this book, especially if you love Dolly Parton. It’s funny and emotional, and the struggles Willowdean faces as a “self-proclaimed fat girl” will relate to many who suffered from those awkward teen years. Seriously, get this book.
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The Pages of the Mind by Jeffe Kennedy is $2.99! This is a fantasy romance with an arranged marriage. Readers loved the scholarly heroine, but found that the second half of the book had a very different feel than the first half. It has a 3.9-star rating on Goodreads.
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The Mark of the Tala by Jeffe Kennedy is $2.99! This is the first book in the Twelve Kingdoms fantasy trilogy, which focuses on three sisters, each very different in their personalities. Readers loved the bond between the sisters, though found the pacing to be off at times. In my experience, fantasy pacing can be tricky because of all the world-building the author has to do. It has a 3.8-star rating on GR.
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