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Welcome to my attempt at blogging. I am a true to heart bibliophile. Here I will discuss and review books as I read them. You are welcome to do the same. The only rules are no profanity, no politics, no religion, and have fun!
Donna

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

ANGELS AT THE GATE

Please join author T.K. Thorne as she tours the blogosphere with HF Virtual Book Tours for Angels at the Gate Blog Tour from March 23-April 17, and enter to win your own hardcover copy!


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Publication Date: March 5, 2015 Cappuccino Books Formats: eBook, Hardcover Pages: 368 Genre: Historical Fiction

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 Based on historical, biblical, and archaeological research, visits to the Middle East, and a large measure of creativity, ANGELS AT THE GATE is the story of Adira, destined to become Lotís wife. A daughter of Abram's tribe, Adira is an impetuous young girl whose mother died in childbirth. Secretly raised as a boy in her fatherís caravan and schooled in languages and the art of negotiation, Adira rejects the looming changes of womanhood that threaten her nomadic life and independence. But with the arrival of two mysterious strangers , Northmen rumored to be holy or possibly even "Angels"  Adira''s world unravels. Raiders invade the caravan, and she loses everything she values most, her father, her freedom, and even the Angels. Caught between her oath to her father to return to her tribe and the proper life for a woman and tormented by an impossible love, she abandons all she has known in a dangerous quest to seek revenge and find her kidnapped Angel. With only her beloved dog, Nami, at her side, Adira must use the skills she learned in the caravan to survive the perils of the desert, Sodom, and her own heart. ANGELS AT THE GATE is a story of adventure and the power of love, exploring themes about choice ,the importance of asking the right questions and walking the fine edge between duty and personal freedom. Based on a simple mention in the Bible, T.K. Thorne has developed a complex and full-bodied character in the wife of Lot, a woman both ancient and modern, who will touch readers hearts, and live in their memories for years to come. As Dianne Mooney, founder of Southern Living At Home says, "For all those whose curiosity is piqued by how it might have been in the time of Sodom and Gomorrah, this is a must read!"

Praise for Angels at the Gate

"ANGELS AT THE GATE is nothing short of a masterwork,superbly and eloquently written, solidly researched and a high-speed page-turner. Readers will be swept up in a story they can't put down." Elsa D. Ruther, editor,The Nifty Pickle

"A masterpiece of historical research, interweaving history and theology in a re-visioning of an ancient story from a woman's perspective. Thorne is a dazzlingly gifted writer."Sue Walker, Poet Laureate of Alabama, 2003-2012

 "Thorne unspools an ancient adventure with crackling undertones of our contemporary lives. Lean, polished action sequences render a young woman's life with both intensity and nuanced truth." Dale Short, public radio commentator and author of A Shinning, Shinning Path

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About the Author03_Author TK. Thorne

T.K. Thorne's childhood passion for storytelling deepened when she became a police officer in Birmingham, Alabama. ìIt was a crash course in life and what motivated and mattered to people.î When she retired as a captain, she took on Birmingham's business improvement district as the executive director. Both careers provide fodder for her writing, which has garnered several awards, including Book of the Year for Historical Fiction (ForeWord Reviews) for her debut novel Noah's Wife. Her first non-fiction book, Last Chance for Justice, was featured on the New York Post's Books You Should Be Reading list. She loves traveling, especially to research her novels, and speaking about her books and life lessons. She writes at her mountaintop home, often with two dogs by her side and a cat on her lap. She blogs at www.TKs-tales.com and her web site is www.TKThorne.com. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Goodreads. Sign Up for T.K. Thorneís newsletter.

Angels at the Gate Blog Tour Schedule

  Monday, March 23 Review at Genre Queen Spotlight at Flashlight Commentary

  Wednesday, March 25 Review at Quirky Book Reviews Spotlight at A Literary Vacation

  Thursday, March 26 Review at Room With Books Review at Unshelfish

  Friday, March 27 Review at With Her Nose Stuck in a Book Review at Broken Teepee

  Saturday, March 28 Spotlight at What Is That Book About

  Tuesday, March 31 Spotlight at CelticLady's Reviews

  Thursday, April 2 Review at Book Lovers Paradise

  Monday, April 6 Review at A Chick Who Reads Review at Svetlana's Reads and Views

  Thursday, April 9 Spotlight at I'd So Rather Be Reading

 Monday, April 13 Spotlight at Historical Fiction Connection

 Wednesday, April 15 Review at Book Nerd

  Thursday, April 16 Review at Griperang's Bookmarks

 Friday, April 17 Blog Tour Wrap Up at Passages to the Past

Giveaway

To enter to win a Hardcover copy of Angels at the Gate please complete the giveaway form below. Five copies are up for grabs! * Giveaway is open to US residents only. * Giveaway ends at 11:59pm on April 17th. * You must be 18 or older to enter. * Only one entry per household. * All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. * Winners will be chosen via GLEAM on April 18th and notified via email. Winners have 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen. * Please email Amy @ hfvirtualbooktours@gmail.com with any questions. Angels at the Gate


my thoughts:
It  doesn't get any better than this...I LOVED this book.  I read Noah's Wife when it was published, and couldn't wait to read another story by TK Thorne.  Well, this was even better.  Thorne has managed to create a fabulous tale.  You, the reader, will love Adira.  She is an amazing person.  One thing that makes a book great is relating to or feeling for the main character.  Adira is such a character.  You will love, sympathize and cry for her throughout this book.  What an imagination Ms. Thorne must have...to create such a story from a few passages from the Bible.   

Yes, we visit Sodom, we live in Sodom with Adira and Lot.   Without giving anything away, Sodom is the sin filled city we are led to believe, however, the sin isn't what we are taught in Sunday School.  While reading Noah's Wife, I felt compassion for the wife and disdain for Noah.  While reading Angels at the Gate, I loved Adira and felt contempt for Lot.  He is a preachy, hypocritical sort of character.  

This is an incredibly well written book and I strongly encourage everyone who likes a good tale to read this book.  Even if you are not a fan of biblical literature, you will enjoy this book, it's a tale well told.



Monday, March 30, 2015

MADEMOISELLE CHANEL BOOK BLAST

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Please join author C.W. Gortner as his latest release, Mademoiselle Chanel, is featured around the blogosphere from March 17-April 3, and enter to win one of three fabulously chic, Chanel-style black and white beaded bracelets!


Publication Date: March 17, 2015 William Morrow/HarperCollins Formats: Hardover, eBook, Audio Book Genre: Historical Fiction

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 DRAMA, PASSION, TRAGEDY, AND BEAUTY: C.W.'s new novel stunningly imagines the life of Coco Chanel, the iconic fashion designer whose staggering creativity built an empire and made her one of the 20th century's most influential, and controversial, figures. Born into rural poverty, Gabrielle Chanel and her sisters are sent to a convent orphanage after their mother's death. Here, the nuns nurture Gabrielle's exceptional sewing skills, a talent that will propel her into a life far removed from the drudgery of her childhood. Transforming herself into Coco,  seamstress and sometime torch singer the petite brunette burns with ambition, an incandescence that draws a wealthy gentleman who will become the love of her life. She immerses herself in his world of money and luxury, discovering a freedom that sparks her creativity. But it is only when her lover takes her to Paris that Coco discovers her destiny. Rejecting the frilly, corseted silhouette of the past, her sleek minimalist styles reflect the youthful ease and confidence of the 1920s modern woman. As Coco's reputation spreads, her couturier business explodes, taking her into rarefied society circles and bohemian salons. Her little black dress, her signature perfume No. 5; her dramatic friendships, affairs, and rivalries with luminaries of her era increase her wealth and fame. But as the years pass, success cannot save her from heartbreak. And when Paris falls to the Nazis during World War II, Coco finds herself at a dangerous crossroads, forced to make choices that will forever change her. An enthralling portrayal of an extraordinary woman who created the life she desired, Mademoiselle Chanel is Coco's intimate
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Praise for Mademoiselle Chanel

"In this deliciously satisfying novel, C.W. Gortner tells the epic, rags-to-riches story of how this brilliant, mercurial, self-created woman became a legend" (Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train)

"In a novel as brilliant and complicated as Coco Chanel herself, C. W. Gortner's prose is so electric and luminous it could be a film, and not just any film, but one of the grandest biopics of our time. Divine!" (Erika Robuck, bestselling author of Hemingway's Girl)

"A richly imagined, deftly researched novel, in which the ever fascinating Coco Chanel comes to life in all her woe and splendor, her story unfolding as elegantly as a Chanel gown." (Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of The Painted Girls)

 "From her heart-wrenching early years through her decades of struggle and glory, Gabrielle Chanel was fascinating as is C.W. Gortner's Mademoiselle Chanel. Coco lives again in this rich tale of brilliance, determination, and fierce self-creation." (Ania Szado, author of Studio Saint-Ex)

 "Gortner brings to life a woman who was as alluring and captivating as her signature scent. "(Historical Novels Review)

"Gortner brings history to life in a fascinating study of one woman's unstoppable ambition."(Booklist)

"Well-written and historically accurate . . . An homage to a couture icon whose influence is still powerful today" (Kirkus Reviews)


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About the Author03_CW Gortner

C.W. GORTNER holds an MFA in Writing with an emphasis in Renaissance Studies from the New College of California, as well as an AA from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco. After an eleven year-long career in fashion, during which he worked as a vintage retail buyer, freelance publicist, and fashion show coordinator, C.W. devoted the next twelve years to the public health sector. In 2012, he became a full-time writer following the international success of his novels. In his extensive travels to research his books, he has danced a galliard at Hampton Court, learned about organic gardening at Chenoceaux, and spent a chilly night in a ruined Spanish castle. His books have garnered widespread acclaim and been translated into twenty-one languages to date, with over 400,000 copies sold. A sought-after public speaker. C.W. has given keynote addresses at writer conferences in the US and abroad. He is also a dedicated advocate for animal rights, in particular companion animal rescue to reduce shelter overcrowding. C.W. recently completed his fourth novel for Ballantine Books, about Lucrezia Borgia; the third novel in his Tudor Spymaster series for St Martin's Press; and a new novel about the dramatic, glamorous life of Coco Chanel, scheduled for lead title publication by William Morrow, Harper Collins, in the spring of 2015. Half-Spanish by birth and raised in southern Spain, C.W. now lives in Northern California with his partner and two very spoiled rescue cats. For more information visit C.W. Gortner's website and blog. You can also find him on Facebook, Twittter, Goodreads, Pinterest, and YouTube. Sign up for C.W. Gortner's Newsletter for updates.

Mademoiselle Chanel Book Blast Schedule

  Tuesday, March 17 Mina's Bookshelf Oh, for the Hook of a Book! So Many Books, So Little Time

  Wednesday, March 18 Forever Ashley History From a Woman's Perspective

  Thursday, March 19 The Lit Bitch 100 Pages a Day

  Friday, March 20 A Literary Vacation Beth's Book Nook Blog What Is That Book About

  Saturday, March 21 Genre Queen

  Sunday, March 22 A Bookish Girl

  Monday, March 23 Let them Read Books

  Tuesday, March 24 Unshelfish The True Book Addict

  Wednesday, March 25 Historical Fiction Connection The Never-Ending Book

  Thursday, March 26 Broken Teepee

  Friday, March 27 The Maiden's Court

  Saturday, March 28 Caroline Wilson Writes Svetlana's Reads and Views

  Sunday, March 29 Passages to the Past

  Monday, March 30 Flashlight Commentary To Read, Or Not to Read I'd So Rather Be Reading

  Tuesday, March 31 Book Lovers Paradise

  Wednesday, April 1 Booktalk & More

  Thursday, April 2 CelticLady's Reviews

 Friday, April 3 Book Nerd Luxury Reading

Giveaway!

Three Chanel-style black and white beaded bracelets will up for grabs during this blast, follow along for chances to win.                  Coco-bracelets




 must be 18 or older to enter.  Giveaway is open to US residents only.  Only one entry per household.  All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspect of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion. - Winners will be notified via email and have 48 hours to claim prize, or new winner is chosen.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

A DECENT WOMAN BOOK BLAST!!!!

Join author Eleanor Parker Sapia as her historical novel, A Decent Woman, is featured around the blogosphere from March 16-April 6, and enter the giveaway! Up for grabs is an Autographed copy of A Decent Woman, two eBooks of A Decent Woman, and a $25 Amazon Gift Card!


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Publication Date: February 20, 2015
Booktrope
Formats: eBook, Paperback
270 Pages

Genre: Historical Fiction

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Ponce, Puerto Rico, at the turn of the century: Ana BelÈn Opaku, an Afro-Cuban born into slavery, is a proud midwife with a tempestuous past. After testifying at an infanticide trial, Ana is forced to reveal a dark secret from her past, but continues to hide an even more sinister one. Pitted against the parish priest, Padre VicÈnte, and young DoctÛr HÈctor Rivera, Ana must battle to preserve her twenty-five year career as the only midwife in La Playa.

Serafina is a respectable young widow with two small children, who marries an older, wealthy merchant from a distinguished family. A crime against Serafina during her last pregnancy forever bonds her to Ana in an ill-conceived plan to avoid a scandal and preserve Serafinaís honor.

Set against the combustive backdrop of a chauvinistic society, where women are treated as possessions, A Decent Woman is the provocative story of these two women as they battle for their dignity and for love against the pain of betrayal and social change.

Advanced Praise for A Decent Woman

"A Decent Woman brings vividly to life the world of early twentieth-century Puerto Rico through the struggles of Ana BelÈn, an Afro-Cuban midwife, as she attempts to live a meaningful life. Spanning almost thirty years, the story encompasses Ana's unusual friendship with Serafina, a white woman of humble origins who marries into a wealthy, upper class family. Race, class, the lingering legacy of slavery, and a woman's role in this neo colonial society are all effectively illustrated through the intimate depiction of these two intersecting lives.

Author Eleanor Parker Sapia lovingly evokes old Puerto Rico: the graceful colonial city of Ponce, the mixture of African and Catholic traditions, the tropical lushness of the land, and the devastating force of a Caribbean hurricane.

Overall, A Decent Woman is a powerful and moving tale; well worth reading."
-Alina GarcÌa-Lapuerta, biographer and author of La Belle Creole: The Cuban Countess Who Captivated Havana, Madrid, and Paris

"A Decent Woman opens with a birth and a hurricane and doesn't let up. Deep with delicious detail, scrumptious characters, and full of folklore, this is a unique debut novel from Eleanor Parker Sapia, one that will win her readers over. Written in a clean style that lets the historical ambience seep through into our consciousness, this book is a tale of wonder, of life and death, of love and life and not a few twists and turns. Ana and Serafina are, indeed, decent women living in a hard time. Buy it, read it, love it."

-Jack Remick, short story writer, poet, and author of award-winning, Gabriela and the Widow

"A Decent Woman takes the reader on a journey into the heat and steam of Puerto Rico in the early 1900s. The writing is so visceral and evocative that you almost feel the rain on your face, the pain of childbirth, fear, betrayal and redemption along with the women in this story of midwives and mothers."
-Claudia H Long, author of The Duel for Consuelo and Josefina's Sin

"A Decent Woman takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of friendship between two strong women set against the backdrop of colonial Puerto Rico of the early 1900s. When former Cuban slave and midwife Ana BelÈn delivers Serafina MartÌnez' first child, an unbreakable bond is formed despite the hurricanes nature and politics thrown in their paths. A striking first novel from Eleanor Parker Sapia."
-Arleen Williams, writer and author of The Alki Trilogy

"It's not only that I enjoyed A Decent Woman as much as Alice Walker's work, there is a quality to her prose. I went back and read an excerpt of The Color Purple to really identify the similarity. The only way I can describe it is that I wanted to read it in gulps. Like when you're really thirsty. I found myself sucked into the world in three or four lines, and galloping through the prose, because reading more made me want to read more.

A Decent Woman embodies the genre of womenís fiction in the most complete sense of the word exploring the lives of women - young and old, dark- and light-skinned, poor and rich. This is an outstanding read and an important book about a little known corner of women's history."
-Yma Johnson, short story writer and journalist

"Eleanor Parker Sapia's historical fiction novel, A Decent Woman, steeped in friendship, romance, politics, and mysticism, is the captivating story of Ana BelÈn's struggle and perseverance to become a Certified Midwife in turn of the century Puerto Rico. Anaís passions, joys, and plight are shared by midwives everywhere and throughout herstory.

Reading this book was inspiring. I'm sure readers will enjoy A Decent Woman as much as I did."

-Sarahn Henderson, Midwife and Educator at Birth in the Tradition

"I really enjoyed this novel and particularly enjoyed the characters who I could visualize clearly as I moved along with the story. Eleanor's descriptions really created such a vivid image in my mind, bringing them to life as I read. I was moved by the various events and was even brought to tears at times. I suspect it will be a huge success and certainly one that I will recommend to my circle of family and friends."
-Gina Tsiapalis, Registered Midwife


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About the Author02_Eleanor Parker Sapia

Puerto Rican-born novelist and painter, Eleanor Parker Sapia, was raised in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Europe. Her passion for travel and adventure combined with her compassion for those in need have led to her careers as a counselor, alternative health practitioner, and a Spanish language social worker and refugee case worker. These life experiences inspire her writing. She facilitates The Artistís Way creativity groups, and teaches creative writing to children and adults. Eleanor shares her passion for telling stories on her blog, The Writing Life. A Decent Woman is her debut novel. Eleanor has two adventurous and loving grown children, and currently lives in wild and wonderful West Virginia.

For more information please visit Eleanor Parker Sapia's website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

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A Decent Woman Book Blast Schedule

Monday, March 16
To Read, Or Not to Read

Tuesday, March 17
Unshelfish
So Many Books, So Little Time

Wednesday, March 18
The Maiden's Court

Thursday, March 19
A Literary Vacation
Flashlight Commentary

Friday, March 20
A Bookish Girl
CelticLady's Reviews

Saturday, March 21
Griperang's Bookmarks

Monday, March 23
History From a Woman's Perspective

Tuesday, March 24
100 Pages a Day
Back Porchervations

Wednesday, March 25
Book Lovers Paradise
What Is That Book About

Friday, March 27
Book Babe

Saturday, March 28
Book Nerd

Monday, March 30
Let Them Read Books

Tuesday, March 31
Passages to the Past

Wednesday, April 1
Layered Pages
With Her Nose Stuck In A Book

Thursday, April 2
Svetlana's Reads and Views

Monday, April 6
Historical Fiction Connection

Giveaway

To enter to win one of the following four prizes, please complete the giveaway form below.

* Autographed Copy of A Decent Woman
* A Decent Woman eBooks (2)
* $25 Amazon Gift Card

RULES

Giveaway starts on March 16th at 12:01am EST and ends at 11:59pm EST on April 6th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
Winners will be chosen via GLEAM on April 7th and notified via email.
Winners have 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen.
Please email Amy @ hfvirtualbooktours@gmail.com with any questions.

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy


Mass Market Paperback, 378 pages
Published January 27th 2015 by Avon
ISBN 0062072943 (ISBN13: 9780062072948)
edition languageEnglish
seriesSmythe-Smith Quartet #4

Sir Richard Kenworthy has less than a month to find a bride. He knows he can't be too picky, but when he sees Iris Smythe-Smith hiding behind her cello at her family's infamous musicale, he thinks he might have struck gold. She's the type of girl you don't notice until the second—or third—look, but there's something about her, something simmering under the surface, and he knows she's the one.

Iris Smythe–Smith is used to being underestimated. With her pale hair and quiet, sly wit she tends to blend into the background, and she likes it that way. So when Richard Kenworthy demands an introduction, she is suspicious. He flirts, he charms, he gives every impression of a man falling in love, but she can't quite believe it's all true. When his proposal of marriage turns into a compromising position that forces the issue, she can't help thinking that he's hiding something . . . even as her heart tells her to say yes.

my thoughts

Julia Quinn's books are just fun to read.  I have many 'laugh out loud' minutes whenever I pick up a book she's written.  

This book is the 4th in the Smythe-Smith Quartet and it's a humdinger.  Sir Richard comes to London to find himself a wife.  He needs to marry quickly. Why?  Well, that's his secret.   He zero's in on Miss Iris Smythe-Smith.  Anyone who's read anything by Julia Quinn knows about the Smythe-Smith musicales.   

Iris is a witty young woman, full of charm and intelligence.  She doubts Richard's intent but through circumstances is forced into marriage.   Richard, himself, is a charming young man the reader will love.  Richard has two sisters, we meet them later in the book.   

The courtship of Iris and Richard is just plain fun.  When you learn Richard's secret, well it will be up to you, the reader, how you feel about Richard.  I still loved him, and I think he and Iris formed a great pair.  



Tuesday, March 17, 2015

LADY OF THE ETERNAL CITY by KATE QUINN

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ublication Date: March 3, 2015

Berkley Trade
Formats: eBook, Paperback
528 Pages

Series: Empress of Rome Series, Book Four
Genre: Historical Fiction

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National bestselling author Kate Quinn returns with the long-awaited fourth volume in the Empress of Rome series, an unforgettable new tale of the politics, power, and passion that defined ancient Rome.

Elegant, secretive Sabina may be Empress of Rome, but she still stands poised on a knifeís edge. She must keep the peace between two deadly enemies: her husband Hadrian, Romeís brilliant and sinister Emperor; and battered warrior Vix, who is her first love. But Sabina is guardian of a deadly secret: Vixís beautiful son Antinous has become the Emperorís latest obsession.

Empress and Emperor, father and son will spin in a deadly dance of passion, betrayal, conspiracy, and war. As tragedy sends Hadrian spiraling into madness, Vix and Sabina form a last desperate pact to save the Empire. But ultimately, the fate of Rome lies with an untried girl, a spirited redhead who may just be the next Lady of the Eternal City...


my thoughts:

Wow...Kate Quinn has done it again. I love Kate Quinn. I love her writing style, I love her characters and I love her willingness to create fantastic situations in a story. Lady of the Eternal City, Empress of Rome #4, is her best yet. 

This book focuses on the reign of Hadrian, and Ms Quinn reveals all of his flaws as well as his strengths.  We welcome back such wonderful characters as Vix and Sabine. We meet new characters, Vix's son Antinous and a young man named Marcus. We travel through Roman history on a roller coaster ride. First I hated Hadrian, then I felt sympathy for him, finally I appreciated the great leader he became, largely due to his wife, Vix and others. I was deeply intrigued by Hadrian's "Hades Chamber"...want to know what it is? Read the book. You will be charmed, thrilled and fascinated by these characters. 

I'm only sorry this is the end of the series. As always, this is a wonderfully written story that will leave you wanting more. Kate Quinn, more please...more fabulous stories..

Praise for Lady of the Eternal City

"Quinn specializes in bringing the splendor of Britannia and Rome to readers. The tangled lives of her three-dimensional characters represent the entanglements of the Empire. She cleverly pulls readers into the complex relationships, and even more complicated history, while bouncing back and forth between viewpoints. This is a feast for historical readers." - Romantic Times Book Reviews

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Titles in The Empress of Rome Series

Book One: Mistress of Rome
Book Two: Daughters of Rome
Book Three: Empress of the Seven Hills
Book Four: Lady of the Eternal City

Praise for The Empress of Rome Series

"Gorgeously wrought." C. W. Gortner, author of The Queen's Vow

"Deeply passionate."Kate Furnivall, author of Shadows on the Nile

"[An] epic, sexy romp."Publishers Weekly (starred review)

About the Author02_Kate Quinn Author

Kate Quinn is a native of southern California. She attended Boston University, where she earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Classical Voice. A lifelong history buff, she has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two books in the Italian Renaissance detailing the early years of the infamous Borgia clan. All have been translated into multiple languages.

Kate has succumbed to the blogging bug, and keeps a blog filled with trivia, pet peeves, and interesting facts about historical fiction. She and her husband now live in Maryland with a small black dog named Caesar, and her interests include opera, action movies, cooking, and the Boston Red Sox.

For more information visit Kate Quinn's website and blog. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Lady of the Eternal City Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, March 2
Spotlight at Broken Teepee

Tuesday, March 3
Spotlight at Historical Readings and Reviews

Wednesday, March 4
Review at Back Porchervations

Thursday, March 5
Review at The Maiden's Court

Friday, March 6
Spotlight at Caroline Wilson Writes

Monday, March 9
Review at History From a Woman's Perspective
Review at The Mad Reviewer

Wednesday, March 11
Review at Peeking Between the Pages

Thursday, March 12
Spotlight at The Lit Bitch

Sunday, March 15
Review at With Her Nose Stuck in a Book

Monday, March 16
Review at Just One More Chapter
Spotlight at CelticLady's Reviews

Tuesday, March 17
Review at Svetlana's Reads and Views

Wednesday, March 18
Review at Book Lovers Paradise

Monday, March 23
Review at A Literary Vacation

Thursday, March 26
Review at Book Nerd

Friday, March 27
Review at Unshelfish
Review at Genre Queen
Review at Let Them Read Books
Review at Historical Fiction Obsession

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