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🔥 Love, betrayal, and a dash of medieval intrigue! The Herb Knot by Jane Loftus drops you right into the drama of the Hundred Years’ War. Secrets, conspiracies, and a romance you won’t forget... ⚔️📜

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August 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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The Gentlewoman Companion' by Emily Opal — 💐 Full of emotional depth, quiet strength, and a love that overcomes secrets and time. An enjoyable read.🕊️

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#CleanRomance #BookReview #HistoricalRomance #BookSky
August 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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🔥'Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury!' by Judith Arnopp💥Dive into the fierce, passionate world of Marguerite of Anjou, a woman who refused to be silenced during the chaos of the Wars of the Roses. 👑

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#HistoricalFiction #WarsOfTheRoses #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub
July 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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📚 'The Bookbinder’s Secret' by A.D. Bell — Hidden letters, mystery, and a bold heroine who uncovers secrets buried in the pages of forgotten books. Perfect for fans of atmospheric, bookish stories. ✨📖

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#HistoricalFiction #BookReview #HistoricalMystery #BookSky
July 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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📚✨ Escape into a world of mystery, romance, and time travel with 'A Shape on the Air' by Julia Ibbotson! Perfect for fans of time-slip stories with a magical twist! 💫📖

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#TimeSlipRomance #JuliaIbbotson #HistoricalMystery #Medieval #BookSky
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July 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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✨Two uplifting short stories from Autumn Cotter—each filled with heart, healing, and the kind of feel-good romance that lingers long after the final page. 💖 Check them out! buff.ly/aFnjqeH

#ContemporaryRomance #CleanReads #HeartwarmingRomance
July 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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⛏️ 'Golden Horizons' by Darlene Panzera is a heartwarming Christian historical romance full of hope, grit, and grace. 💛 Check out our spoiler-free review! buff.ly/qzOzk5y

#ChristianHistoricalRomance #CleanReads #AmericanHistoricalRomance #BookSky
July 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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🔥 'Where Loyalties Burn' by Arianwen Nunn is a fierce and emotionally charged medieval romance that asks what happens when duty and desire collide. ⚔️ Check out our spoiler-free review! buff.ly/URoXpYL

#MedievalFiction #MedievalRomance #BookSky
July 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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💎 'To Heist and to Hold' by Christina Britton is a Regency romance with sizzling chemistry and an entertaining plot. ✨ Check out our spoiler-free review! buff.ly/KnlCV2R

#RomanceReads #BookReview #RegencyRomance #BookSky
July 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Folklore whispers of witch burnings at the standing stone on the moor. Historically, it served as a marker, guiding the lost home. THE STANDING STONE ON THE MOOR by Allie Cresswell.
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#HistoricalRomance #Yorkshire #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BookSky
July 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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An Elizabethan Adventure, Thriller, and Mystery . . . Author Justin Newland joins us with a look at what inspired him to write 'The Midnight of Eights.'
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March 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Bound by faith. Forged in battle. Haunted by doubt. Author Jon Byrne joins us for an interview as we delve into his evocatively titled novel, 'Sword Brethren'.
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#HistoricalFiction #HistoricalAdventure #medieval #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BookSky
March 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Sifting through history, we wonder what is real and what is imagined. Historical novelist Deborah Swift takes a look at the curious and powerful Mother Shipton, a 16th century English prophetess.

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Marching through time - Mother Shipton and her prophesies - Anna Belfrage
I met Deborah Swift well over a decade ago at a Historical Novel Society Conference. She had recently published The Gilded Lily, and we sort of bonded over tea and the 17th century – as one does. Sinc...
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March 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Uncovering the secrets of 'The Rune Stone,' a haunting tale of time-slip mystery and romance. Check out book 3 of the Dr DuLac series by Julia Ibbotson.
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#TimeTravel #HistoricalMystery #HistoricalRomance #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BookSky
March 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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A misguided, wayward widower encounters God’s unexpected presence in Book 1 of Those Resilient Muldoons series. Check out 'Muldoon's Misfortunes' by E.V. Sparrow!
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March 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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'I Died for Beauty' artfully combines an engaging mystery and interesting characters with historical realism.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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'In the Market for Love' encourages readers to not only fall in love with its characters but also to consider their own paths toward faith and love.
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#ContemporaryRomance #BookReview #CleanRead #ChristianRomance #BookSky
March 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Politics, Friendship, or Greed? Which of these was the true author of the Confederate conspiracy to decapitate the Union? Check out 'The Absolution of Mars' by T.F. Troy!
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March 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Taming the Earl will be LIVE one month today! 😀

Morwenna can talk to horses. They certainly make better conversation than the feckless youths she’s grown up with.

The earl, the horse-whisperer and their web of secrets...

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March 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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'A feast of romance, history and bravery.'
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'A feast of romance, history and bravery.'
March 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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It is 1880 when Annie's father dies and she is caught stealing vegetables to feed her family; will she be jailed or worse? A heart-warming family saga.
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March 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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A gripping WW2 tale of love and espionage in Occupied France, based on true events.

"I thoroughly recommend this captivating read" 5-Stars

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February 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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#TeaserTuesday Discover the world of the Fenian #Fae Warriors in this #Irish #fantasy #romance. QUEST OF A WARRIOR!

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March 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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With its charming characters and immersive storytelling, 'The Fur Trader’s Lady' by Gabrielle Meyer is bound to secure a special place in the hearts of fans of clean historical romance.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Get ready to fall head over heels for book one of the Hearts of the West series, where hope, love, and longing come together in an irresistible package in IN THE MARKET FOR LOVE by Shanna Hatfield.
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March 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM