Book Title:  The Secret Diaries of Juan Luis Vives by Tim Darcy EllisCategory:  Adult Fiction (18 yrs +),  246 pagesGenre: Literary fiction, historical fiction, religious historical fictionPublisher:  TellwellRelease date:   2020Content Rating:  PG-13 + M. Includes some f-words, religious profanities, and mature themes (addiction, adultery) “A fast-paced and richly engaging story about an intriguing historical figure… Ellis writes all of this with marvellous gusto that’s more reminiscent of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall (2009) than of a more traditional Tudor novel.” – Kirkus (starred review)   “In this beautifully detailed, thrilling historical novel, author Tim Ellis brings back to life the largely…

Having read the first two books in the series, I was looking forward to reading The Burden of Hate. I’m not sure how much a new reader to this book as a standalone would enjoy it, but I certainly did. The Burden Of Hate Book Title: The Burden of Hate (An Annie Collins Mystery) by Helen StarbuckCategory:  Adult Fiction (18+), 216 pagesGenre:  MysteryPublisher:  Routt Street PressContent Rating: R. Several explicit sex scenes, profanity, medical scenes How far would you go for someone you love? How much hate would you need to commit murder? Revenge. Hate. Fear. Not exactly traditional wedding gifts. But when convicted killer Ian…

I’m always drawn to read Irish stories. A Rush of White Wings revolves around Irish immigrants to the USA. A Rush Of White Wings The best journey brings you home. Boston, 1849. Shattered by the devastating loss of his wife and children during the Irish famine, Sean Deacey has given up on love and happiness. So when he rescues an infant from an immigrant shipwreck, he gives the orphaned babe to his sister Kathleen and her husband. They raise the boy as their own – until Ailish Sullivan arrives two years later claiming the child is her last living relative…