Blog Tour: The Stranger I Wed

I don't read historical romance too often, but when I do, it's almost always Harper St. George's novels. She never disappoints and always captures the time period so well and includes a feisty protagonists. 

I'm part of Berkley's blog tour today to feature the start to her new series, The Doves of New York. Book one in the series, The Stranger I Wed, came out yesterday and I can't wait to be immersed in this work of glitz and glam. The Stranger I Wed is being described as New York Gilded Age meets London High Society. Sounds like a winning combo to me!

Learn More About the Book:

The Stranger I Wed by Harper St. George

Pub. Date: April 23, 2024 

Goodreads says, "New to wealth and to London high society, American heiress Cora Dove discovers that with the right man, marriage might not be such an inconvenience after all. . .

Cora Dove and her sisters’ questionable legitimacy has been the lifelong subject of New York’s gossipmongers and a continual stain on their father’s reputation. So when the girls each receive a generous, guilt-induced dowry from their dying grandmother, the sly Mr. Hathaway vows to release their funds only if Cora and her sisters can procure suitable husbands—far from New York. For Cora, England is a fresh start. She has no delusions of love, but a husband who will respect her independence? That’s an earl worth fighting for.

Enter: Leopold Brendon, Earl of Devonworth, a no-nonsense member of Parliament whose plan to pass a Public Health bill that would provide clean water to the working class requires the backing of a wealthy wife. He just never expected to crave Cora’s touch or yearn to hear her thoughts on his campaign—or to discover that his seemingly perfect bride protects so many secrets...

But secrets have a way of bubbling to the surface, and Devonworth has a few of his own. With their pasts laid bare and Cora’s budding passion for women’s rights taking a dangerous turn, they’ll learn the true cost of losing their heart to a stranger—and that love is worth any price."

 

You can purchase your own copy of The Stranger I Wed at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Amazon, and Books A Million.  You can learn more about Harper St. George by visiting her website, and connecting with her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

So, is The Stranger I Wed on your spring TBR list? Are you a fan of Harper St. George? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Play with Me

 

Today I'm excited to share an adorable new children's book with you all. Play with Me by Kat Chen is a new board book that invites readers to pick out a playdate activity and take part in it on their own through imaginative play. The book features the fun activity of going on a picnic and is a great tool for modeling appropriate social skills for toddlers and preschoolers. Play with Me would be a great book to have in a preschool classroom.

 

Learn More About the Book:

 

Play with Me   

Written by Kat Chen 
Illustrated by Lorraine Nam

Ages 1+ | 24 Pages

Publisher: Rise x Penguin Workshop | ISBN-13: 9780593659717

Publisher’s Book Summary: "This board book series invites young readers to take part in a playdate activity of their choice, thereby empowering them with autonomy and validation. The picnic playdate models balanced and shared play, creating a positive experience that will provide readers with a reference for what caring and considered friendship looks like. Many toddlers and preschoolers consistently ask for someone to play with them, and this book provides just that for the quieter moments of the day. Simple language and gentle questions will help children develop their social skills by practicing conversations, all while engaging them in fun and familiar topics."

 

You can purchase your own copy of Play with Me at Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. You can learn more about Kat Chen by visiting her website and connecting with her on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

The Giveaway:

 

I've partnered with Kat Chen to host a giveaway to celebrate the recent publication of Play with Me. One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of Play with Me and a $25 Amazon gift card. Good luck! 

  Play with Me: Book Giveaway

 

Blog Break

 

I'm taking some much needed downtime with the family this upcoming week, so the blog will be quiet. Before we know it, beach read season will be here!

I'll be back the week of the 22nd, ready to share some of the fantastic beach reads I've already picked up. While I am gone, don't forget to enter the SIX giveaways I have going on currently. I think that may be a record!

Thanks for visiting,

20 Historical Fiction Books To Read This Year

 

One of my favorite genres is historical fiction, and I'm excited about the numerous historical novels that will be released in 2024. Here are my top 20 anticipated historical reads for 2024.

1.  Jackie by Dawn Tripp

Pub. Date: June 18, 2024

 

Kennedy fans, you're going to want to read this latest biographical fiction about Jackie Kennedy.  

 

 

 

2. Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams 

Pub. Date: June 25, 2024

 

 

A new historical fiction from Williams is always a must-read for me. This one takes place in two different settings of New England and Egypt, two women, and a family heirloom.  

 

 

 

3. The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck

Pub. Date: June 4, 2024

 

A cat and mouse chase between two women masterminds. Its based on real-life events and takes place in D.C. and Florida during the Prohibition Rum Wars.  

 

4. The Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr 

Pub. Date: May 28, 2024

 

It's a compelling historical novel about a Hollywood starlet who is hiding secrets about her past at the Warsaw ghetto.  

5. The Passionate Tudor by Alison Weir

Pub. Date: May 28, 2024 

You can't go wrong with Weir's historical novels and this one focuses on Queen Mary, the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon.  

 

6. Long Island by Colm Toibin

Pub. Date: May 7, 2024 

 

This is the sequel to much loved Brooklyn and follows Eilis years later.

 

 

 

 

7. The Beautiful People by Michelle Gable 

Pub. Date: April 16, 2024

 

The setting is Palm Beach in the 60s and it involves that jetset crowd as well as fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer.

8. The House on Biscayne Bay by Chanel Cleeton

Pub. Date: April 2, 2024

 

I hear this novel has a lot of gothic atmosphere and captures Old World Florida perfectly.  

9. The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara Donati 

Pub. Date: April 2, 2024

 

 

This adventurous historical novel takes place in the 1800s in the New Mexico territory and has a midwife as the protagonist.

 

10. The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan

Pub. Date: March 12, 2024

 

The novel takes place during the London Blitz during WWII and a community's beloved library.

11. The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang

Pub. Date: February 13, 2024

 

This historical novel takes place in San Francisco during the early 1900s and involves two wronged women and their search for justice.   

 

 

12. Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki

Pub. Date: March 19, 2024

An important woman from US history, Pataki reimagines her story and includes a star studded cast like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry David Thoreau.  

 

 

13. The Women by Kristin Hannah 

Pub. Date: February 6, 2024

 

 

This sweeping saga follows a nurse during the Vietnam war and highlights the often forgotton contributions that women made during this time.  

 

14. The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

Pub. Date: July 9, 2024

 

This one takes place during the McCarthy era in Washington, D.C.   

 

15. The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Pub. Date: February 27, 2024

 

This historical novel follows a young Black woman who works together with other women to undermine the Confederate army.

 

16. The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez

Pub. Date: March 5, 2024

 

This epic novel puts a spotlight on the people who tirelessly worked to construct the Panama Canal.  

 

17. The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan

Pub. Date: January 2, 2024

This historical novel follows a Malayan mother who is living an ordinary life, but ends up becoming a spy during WWII.   

 

18. I am Rome by Santiago Posteguillo

Pub. Date: March 5, 2024

 

Part historical novel, part legal thriller, this internationally bestselling novel follows the trial that shaped Julius Caesar's life.  

 

19. Every Time We Say Goodbye by Natalie Jenner

Pub. Date: May 14, 2024

 

 

This story follows Vivien who takes a job as a script doctor on a movie set all the way to Rome in the 1950s.  

 

 

 

20. Last House by Jessica Shattuck

Pub. Date: May 14, 2024 

This historical novel is a multi-generational family saga set against the backdrop of our nation's history.

Did you add any of these books to your TBR list? Have you read a few already? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Fairy Day Games

 

Today I'm sharing another new picture book that is perfect for little readers who love an imaginative tale. Personally, I love a whimsical tale filled with magical creatures, so I'm excited to share Fairy Day Games by Mari Sherkin with you all today.

 

Learn More About the Book:

 

Fairy Day Games

Written by Mari Sherkin

Illustrated by David Gnass

Ages 4+ | 38 Pages

Publisher: Mascot Kids | ISBN-13: 9781637555064

Publisher’s Book Summary: Get ready for fun at the Fairy Day Games! Join children’s author Mari Sherkin as she peeks inside a secret world, where magical creatures come together to prepare for the most festive Fairy Day of the year!!

 

You can purchase your own copy of Fairy Day Games at Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. To learn more about Mari Sherkin, you can visit her website and connect with her on Instagram and Twitter. 

 

 

The Giveaway:

 

I've partnered with Expound Publicity to host a fantastic giveaway to celebrate the recent publication of Fairy Day Games. One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of the book.  Good luck!  

 

Fairy Day Games: Giveaway