Preslaysa Williams’ ‘A Lowcountry Bride’ Should Be a Hallmark Channel Movie [REVIEW]

Charleston Bride
A wedding gown designer returns to Charleston to help her injured father. (Image courtesy Canva)

She dreams of becoming a household name in the bridal gown industry. He just wants to keep his family’s bridal boutique afloat. When they find themselves working together, neither one of them is looking for anything more than a temporary business arrangement. But well-intentioned townsfolk have other ideas. Will a simple twist of fate result in true love or in total disaster? Find out in Preslaysa Williams’ charming new novel, A Lowcountry Bride.

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J. Byrne Murphy’s ‘Le Deal’ Proves That Living Abroad Comes With Its Own Set of Challenges [REVIEW]

A leap of faith and a move to Paris lead a young entrepreneur to success in Le Deal. (Photo courtesy Canva)

Have you ever found yourself wondering what it would be like to pack up and move to another continent? While your innate sense of adventure may relish the thought, what would the realities of the situation be like? Obviously each nation has its own way of doing things, its own culture. But what challenges might you encounter? Find out in J. Byrne Murphy’s Le Deal.

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‘The Secret Life of Mrs. London’: Five Questions for Rebecca Rosenberg [INTERVIEW]

Rebecca Rosenberg

Novelist Rebecca Rosenberg loves digging into history.

A few days ago, we introduced you to Rebecca Rosenberg’s novel, The Secret Life of Mrs. London, a brilliant tale that chronicles Jack London’s marriage to his enigmatic wife, Charmian. As engrossing as this story is, we were dying for the chance to dig a little deeper. So we hope you find our insightful interview with the writer as fascinating as we did. Enjoy! —J&H Read more of this post

‘The Garden Lady’ Isn’t Your Average Diva [REVIEW]

Iris

Beauty can bloom even in the most forlorn places. (Photo by Russ Morris, Flickr)

A fashion icon whose beauty is fading. A best friend who is unshakably loyal. And a businessman who protects his secrets above all else. When their worlds collide, will it end in disaster or in a romance for the ages? Find out in Susan Dworkin’s new novel, The Garden Lady.  Read more of this post

‘The Woman in the Lake’ is Malevolent and Irresistible [REVIEW]

Nicola Cornick's THE WOMAN IN THE LAKE

Can a gown inspire treachery? (Photo courtesy Graydon House)

He didn’t mean to kill her. He swears the thought had never even entered his mind. Until he saw that dress. Yes, that was it. There was something about that golden gown that made him do the unthinkable. But why? And would anyone ever discover his secret? Find out in Nicola Cornick’s compelling new suspense novel, The Woman in the Lake. Read more of this post