I cannot get enough of Kelly Miller ‘Pride and Prejudice’ variations. They are everything a true Jane Austen fan can ask for and more. So many times after rereading – yet again – one of Jane Austen books, I was left craving for more. More interactions between the characters, more dialogue where they express their... Continue Reading →
“The White Water” by Ellen Khodakivska
Would you go to a place that is rumoured to test your intentions? The place where you cannot hide who you really are? Six friends in the enchanting novel “The White Water” by Ellen Khodakivska can’t resist. Some of them have reservations about crossing half of the planet, from Wroclaw City in Poland to the... Continue Reading →
A 0.99 book deal to celebrate a milestone
My book “Neglected Merge” has recently crossed the mark of 100 reviews/rates on Amazon US. To celebrate this significant milestone, eBook is on sale for only 0.99 on Amazon US and Amazon UK. “Neglected Merge” is a multi-award-winning genre-bending fantasy novel with a unique utopian setting. Learn more and get your copy here: https://mybook.to/RYa4 So,... Continue Reading →
“Meg” by Jan Romes
What a lovely, feel-good book! I thoroughly enjoyed Meg and Riley’s story from start to finish. “Meg” by Jan Romes is the first book in the Coffee and Dessert in Key West series. It follows the turbulent time in Meg’s life. Problems seem to attack her from every possible side. Her love life – or... Continue Reading →
“The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters” by Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger
It was during a trip to neighbouring Lithuania a few years ago that I learnt that Jackie Kennedy Onassis had a sister. One of the places I visited was a castle in small town of Birzai. Reading about its history I found out that it was built for the Radziwills, a prominent Polish-Lithuanian aristocratic family,... Continue Reading →
“When Darkness Falls” by Kathleen Harryman
Every artist draws something special from their work. This something is unsurpassed by anything else in the artist’s life, be it a day job, relationships, joy from food or any other basic pleasure that, for non-artists, is the highest point in their lives. For a killer, the most fulfilling thing is murder. Obliterating another person’s... Continue Reading →
Our big American adventure – a road trip across Nevada, Arizona & California / Part 1
This year, a Dream came true. In June, I finally travelled to America. It was a journey of a lifetime in so many ways, not only for me but for my husband as well that I feel the trip report needs to be preceded by some backstory. For both my husband and myself, visiting the... Continue Reading →
“The Bloody Shoe Affair” by Joy York
Two teenage girls in rural Mississippi set out on the adventure of finding out who has committed the most horrendous crime. Well, one of them is determined to uncover the truth, dragging the other one – often reluctant to follow, especially down to the basement of the old prison dungeon, at night – after her.“The... Continue Reading →
“Chasing Dreams on Oak Tree Lane” by R.A. Hutchins
Dreams are beautiful. They add taste to our lives. But is it worth it to pursue them at all costs?Meg and Josh have different answers to this question. Life has taught them a few harsh lessons, but they both have their own reasons not to give up. It might seem they are similar, but it’s... Continue Reading →
“Clear and Convincing Evidence” by H.C. Helfand
Just like the unfamiliar world of titles pulled me into Abby Fischer’s life in the first book of the Arcadia Chronicles, the controversy of the work of the public defender’s mental health unit captured my attention in the sequel. In book one, “Fee Simple Conditional”, Abby navigates through the maze of land records in “Dependable Title”... Continue Reading →