New Jersey Girl by Michelle Salmon follows Melissa from the end of fourth grade to the end of seventh grade. Can Melissa survive middle school in another state? Melissa Melissa is the middle child with an older brother and a toddler little sister. We start this book with Melissa near the end of fourth grade […]
Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni is impressive. Will Sam and Sarah find happiness after years apart? Hold Strong is a biographical fiction set during the Great Depression and World War II. This genre isn’t typically seen on Baroness’ Book Trove, as neither Karen nor I read biographies. However, when the opportunity arose to read something […]
The Betrothed by Kiera Cass brings us Hollis Brite—a character whose story is still unfolding. Will Hollis stay with King Jameson or go with this Isolten stranger? Hollis Brite Hollis Brite is our point-of-view character, and let’s say she isn’t the brightest, but according to some people, that is. She tries her hardest to learn […]
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang tells the story of Xishi helping out her people. Can Xishi topple the kingdom of Wu? Xishi Xishi is a beautiful young lady from a small village in the kingdom of Yue. Her mom had Xishi hide her beauty with a shawl so no one could kidnap […]
All’s Fair in Love and Treachery by Celeste Connally allows Lady Petra to realize that things aren’t as they seem. Can Lady Petra focus on her royal assignment? Or could the two cases be connected? Lady Petra gains a critical piece of information from her last mystery, and she can’t believe her eyes when it […]
Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix is a wonderfully written quick read. Will Ophelia figure out who killed Diane Kahler before the culprit gets away? Ophelia Windsor Our investigator is Ophelia Windsor. She is the only private investigator in Cicero, Illinois. Ms. Windsor investigates both magical and nonmagical crimes. She […]
Love and War by Melissa de la Cruz sees the young Hamilton family settle down. Will the Hamilton’s marriage survive? Eliza Schuyler Hamilton Eliza loves her husband and family even though she would like to have her own place with her husband one day. Not only that, but she would like to start a family […]
Alex and Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz is the beginning of Alex and Eliza’s lovely marriage. Can Alex win Eliza’s heart? Elizabeth Schuyler Eliza is the middle child of the three pair of older sisters of the Schuyler line. Being the middle sister, she is often overlooked even though she is just as charming […]