Synopsis: The Margrave of Thornbeck has to find a bride, fast. He invites ten noble-born ladies from around the country to be his guests at Thornbeck Castle for two weeks, a time to test these ladies and reveal their true character. Avelina is only responsible for two things: making sure her deception goes undetected and … Continue reading The Beautiful Pretender by Melanie Dickerson (Book Review)
When I started reading my Oldest TBR Book pile this month I didn't expect to read a book with a damage spine. The pages are falling apart that I have to clip the book while reading it. I also realize that I was almost done reading this book years ago but I stopped at page … Continue reading Why Am I Afraid To Tell You Who I Am? by John Powell (Book Review)
It's the typical arrange marriage or rather "Marry me and in exchange you'll pay all of our debts and I'll be your mistress." When Caroline Clemens met Dominic Savage she didn't know she'll experience the darkest day of her life. Her father shot himself because of a failed business venture that leaves Caroline and her … Continue reading The Price of Desire by Leda Swann (Book Review)
Let's meet Madame Bliss, a sexy heroine who can lure men and make them her lover. Well, given that description you'll probably think that Madame Bliss is a full-grown woman who knows what she wants in life. But actually, Madame Bliss also known as Marianna Wren is just a minor who started out as innocent … Continue reading Madame Bliss by Charlotte Lovejoy (Book Review)
Did you know that there's five principles that we could apply to maintain our happiness? Here's what Richard Carlson, PH.D. stated in his book You Can Be Happy No Matter What: One - The Principle of ThoughtWhat we think determines what we see.Two - The Principle of MoodsPractice ignoring your low moods, rather than analyzing … Continue reading You Can Be Happy No Matter What by Richard Carlson, PH.D. (Book Review)
Vampire, the complete guide to the world of the undead, is the nonfiction book that I read while deciding if I should DNF The Historian. Since this book is nonfiction and it offers the histories and references about vampires in certain regions or countries, it helps to visualize where the fictional books about vampires came … Continue reading Vampire by Manuela Dunn Mascetti (Book Review)
After reading the classic book Dracula, I've watched the 1992 film with the same title that was also based on Bram Stoker's novel. The difference and similarities can be easily seen and worth knowing. If, in the original version, Dracula was portrayed as a monster that needs to be killed, in the movie version, Dracula … Continue reading Bram Stoker’s Dracula by Fred Saberhagen and James V. Hart (Film & Book Review)
Never say never when it comes to books or reading. Just be open with the unexpected. At least, that's what I learned when I told myself years ago that I will never read the classics, specifically Dracula. But after reading a retelling of it written by Karen Essex entitled Dracula in Love, I find myself … Continue reading Dracula by Bram Stoker (Book Review)
Each of us who graduated from school will soon realize that the real world isn't really something we expected. At times, we would wish to go back to school or correct a curriculum and hope for it to teach us useful tips and tricks instead of those subjects that seemed irrelevant now that we are … Continue reading Mastery by Robert Greene (Book Review)
To Love A Wicked Lord is about Philippa who is trying to find out about her missing fiancé Noel. When she and her grandmother met Maxwell, he had taken the opportunity to help them simply because he admired Philippa's grandfather. What you're about to read below might spoil you, so, you either retreat or keep … Continue reading To Love A Wicked Lord by Edith Layton (Book Review)
The Thought Balloons 