In ‘The Long March Home,’ Friendship and Forgiveness are the Keys to Survival [REVIEW]

March 31, 2023 by Leave a comment

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During World War II, the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines became the stuff of nightmares for POWs. (Photo courtesy Canva)

From a young age, four friends growing up in the American South find joy and solace in their fierce devotion to one another. But as they enter adulthood, war tests the strength of their bond. Will they survive the ravages they endure on foreign soil? And just what will be waiting for them at home if they manage to return? Find out in Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee’s unforgettable new novel, The Long March Home.

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THE SECRET EYE: An Interview with Brad Hanson

February 11, 2022 by Leave a comment

Brad Hanson
Brad Hanson

We are always excited to encounter a new author, particularly one that is getting as many rave reviews as today’s guest. His debut novel, The Secret Eye, has been called a “fast-paced, action filled story,” which is just the kind of book we know you love reading. We hope you enjoy this exclusive interview with the author. —J&H

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‘The Batter’s Box’: Five Questions for Andy Kutler [INTERVIEW]

October 14, 2019 by 2 Comments

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Andy Kutler (Photo courtesy Andy Kutler, Facebook)

Author Andy Kutler swings for the fences and hits a home run with The Batter’s Box, his heartfelt tale about a baseball hero turned soldier who must navigate his reentry into life stateside in the years following the war. The result is a tale that is impassioned, sobering, and smart. We hope you enjoy our insightful chat with this award-winning writer!— J&H Read more of this post

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Sara Ackerman’s ‘The Lieutenant’s Nurse’ [EXCERPT]

March 22, 2019 by 3 Comments

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Newly enlisted Army Corps Nurse Eva Cassidy has her reasons for going to Hawaii. (Image courtesy Keijo Knutas/US Cadet Nurse Corps, Flickr)

We love a great wartime story. There always seems to be a fascinating untold chapter that emerges out of the chaos and ignites our imaginations. Perhaps it is the enormity of the situation and all the emotional mountains that arise out of it that keeps us turning pages. Between the constant threat of danger, the impulsive romances, the amazing courage and the debilitating fear that fuels such tales, they are bound to draw us in, right? And Sara Ackerman does just that in her latest novel, The Lieutenant’s Nurse. We hope you enjoy this exclusive excerpt! —J&H Read more of this post

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Get Caught Up in the Romance of World War II on ‘The Way to London’ [REVIEW]

October 4, 2017 by 3 Comments

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In the midst of World War II, Lucy Stanhope must leave everything she knows behind in Alix Rickloff’s The Way to London. (Photo by Tony Armstrong, Flickr)

A beautiful young socialite has everything a girl could want: wealth, privilege, and a one-of-a-kind wardrobe that speaks volumes about her personal style. She even has a special man in her life who seems to know her all too well. But with World War II raging around them, everything she holds dear is threatened and the future is anything but certain in Alix Rickloff’s gorgeous new novel, The Way to London.  Read more of this post

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