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The Paris Notebook (by Tessa Harris)
I love reading historical fiction books … especially those written during WWII. What a wonderful example of the strength and...

Ms. Ladybug
Dec 7, 20241 min read
Like Dust, I Rise (by Ginny Rorby)
I really enjoyed this book. I love historical fiction books and this one was a different focus than what I typically read. I’ve read one...

Ms. Ladybug
Dec 7, 20241 min read
A Place to Hide (by Ronald H. Balson)
I have enjoyed so many of the books by Ronald Balson. My first read, Once We Were Brothers , sucked me in and I have since read every...

Ms. Ladybug
Dec 7, 20241 min read
The Sky Beneath Us (by Fiona Valpy)
I have enjoyed so many books by the author, Fiona Valpy. However, this one left me wanting more. Part of the problem was that I listened...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 15, 20241 min read
When Forever Ends ~ The Blood Sisters #3 (by Roberta Kagan)
I am a huge fan of WWII historical fiction books. And Roberta Kagan is one of the authors who excels in this genre. This is the third and...

Ms. Ladybug
Nov 12, 20241 min read
My Sister’s Betrayal ~ The Blood Sisters #2 (by Roberta Kagan)
Having read the first book in The Blood Sisters series and not enjoying it, I should have known better than to read this one. I think I...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 25, 20241 min read
They Bled Orange ~ Orphans of War #2 (by Michael Reit)
I did not read the first book in the Orphans of War series. But I don’t think it would have helped my opinion after reading They Bled...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Earth’s the Right Place for Love ~ Mason #0.5 (by Elizabeth Berg)
I absolutely loved The Story of Arthur Truluv and was so excited at the opportunity to read about Arthur’s growing up years. What a...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 25, 20241 min read
An Echo in Time (by Boo Walker)
I have enjoyed the books I have read by the author, Boo Walker. When I see one is going to be released, I am first in line to get lost in...

Ms. Ladybug
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Maria (by Michelle Moran)
Having loved the movie, The Sound of Music, I was so excited at the opportunity to read Maria. What a wonderful historical fiction book...

Ms. Ladybug
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Midnight at the Tuscany Hotel (by James Markert)
I think my overall response to this book was “Meh.” It was okay. I didn’t care for the middle of the story which just seemed to drag on...

Ms. Ladybug
Jul 23, 20241 min read
Fleeing France (by Alan Hlad)
I am a huge fan of historical fiction ... especially those that occur during WWII. This book was a little different focus than those I...

Ms. Ladybug
Jul 23, 20241 min read
A Song of Courage (by Rachel Wesson)
I love historical fiction books ... especially those set during WWII. This one was a different focus for me and one I enjoyed. The Cook...

Ms. Ladybug
Jul 3, 20241 min read
The Forgotten Names (by Mario Escobar)
As a huge fan of WWII historical fiction books, I have struggled to find books that are written with a new focus on the atrocities that...

Ms. Ladybug
Jul 3, 20242 min read
The War Pianist (by Mandy Robotham)
I have enjoyed several of the books by Mandy Robotham which I have read in the past. However, this one didn’t appeal to me as much as her...

Ms. Ladybug
Jul 3, 20241 min read
Within These Walls of Sorrow (by Amanda Barratt)
This was a very emotional read and flooded my heart with sorrow. I am a huge fan of historical fiction books that occur during WWII. As...

Ms. Ladybug
Jul 2, 20241 min read
Shelterwood (by Lisa Wingate)
I have enjoyed many of the books I’ve read by this author. However, this one did not appeal to me. Though she did thorough research about...

Ms. Ladybug
Jun 13, 20241 min read
The Medicine Woman of Galveston (by Amanda Skenandore)
What an amazing historical fiction book. I love books of that genre and this one was a very different read for me. It was interesting to...

Ms. Ladybug
Jun 13, 20241 min read
The Still Point (by Tammy Greenwood)
This story provided the viewpoint of a variety of characters. While I was never involved in dance or had a daughter who was drawn into...

Ms. Ladybug
May 22, 20241 min read
When the Flames Ravaged: July 6, 1944 ~ A Day to Remember #2 (by Rhonda Dragomir)
I absolutely love reading historical fiction books. And this new series is a very different aspect of that genre. Focused on American...

Ms. Ladybug
May 21, 20242 min read
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