Penelope Moreau is a Creole courtier in 18th century Versailles, France. She searches frantically for a paper given to her containing one clue “Phillipe J.” She believes he connived the royal theft and once proven, would refute Armand’s alleged complicity in the crime. Pierre LeMercier is also an aristocrat of the king’s court and is fascinated by Penelope’s beauty and intrigued by her feigned lack of interest in him. Penelope and Pierre’s courtship blossoms demonstrating the depth of their … [Read more...] about Stolen Grace by Patricia M. Muhammad
Rise of the Maquis by Charles.G.Fournel
With Europe in turmoil due to the tyrannical reign of Germany a small group of brave resistance soldiers fight from the inside to save France from being taken over completely. Together this ragtag group of individuals, including an English SOE, band together to form an alliance, this band of brothers is a family thrown together through necessity. Hiding in plain sight they form a bond that no one, not even Hitler can break. They even have the support of Pablo Picasso, but will it be enough to … [Read more...] about Rise of the Maquis by Charles.G.Fournel
Guardians of Churchill’s Secret Army by Peter Dixon
What if you have to survive undercover in a hostile land? A single slip can lead to arrest, torture, execution. Who can be trusted? Discover what kept Churchill's secret saboteurs alive in occupied France, Holland or Thailand - or didn't! 'A fascinating and important study of a long-hidden corner of SOE history.' Dr Roderick Bailey, Pembroke College, Oxford, Advisor to BBC TV series ‘Secret Agent Selection: WW2’. The men and women who served as agents of the World War 2 Special Operations … [Read more...] about Guardians of Churchill’s Secret Army by Peter Dixon
Interview with Author – John Pearce
About John Pearce: John Pearce is a part-time Parisian who lives most of the the year in Sarasota, FL. He blogs at PartTimeParisian.com and invites you to subscribe. He worked as a journalist in Washington and Europe, where he covered economics for the International Herald Tribune and edited a business magazine. After a business career in Sarasota, he spends his days working on his future books - The new one, Last Stop: Paris, was published Dec 1, 2015. It is a sequel to Treasure of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – John Pearce
Interview with Author – Claire Delacroix
About Claire Delacroix: Bestselling and award-winning author Deborah Cooke has published over fifty novels and novellas, including historical romances, fantasy romances, fantasy novels with romantic elements, paranormal romances, contemporary romances, urban fantasy romances, time travel romances and paranormal young adult novels. She writes as herself, as Claire Delacroix and has written as Claire Cross. She is nationally bestselling, #1 Kindle Bestselling, KOBO Bestselling, as well as a USA … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Claire Delacroix
“The Ship to Shawano” by M. W. Tyrrell
History is generally taught in terms of placing events in a timeline. A particular event occurred on such-and-such date, and the course of humankind is diverted to one direction or another. While this is fine when studying the course of history in general, unaddressed are the men and women whose lives are inevitably changed in the process. That is where the real history lies, in the individual stories. During World War II, Great Britain would have seemed to be the logical place to house … [Read more...] about “The Ship to Shawano” by M. W. Tyrrell
The Stolen Girl by Zia Wesley @ZiaWesleyNovels
This book is bargain priced from 09/07/2014 until 09/14/2014 The legend of Aimée Dubucq de Rivery, has survived on three continents for more than two hundred years. The Stolen Girl tells the first part of her extraordinary story, her adolescence on the Caribbean island of Martinique, and her voyage to Paris where her hopes of finding a husband are shattered. Resigned to live as an old maid at the ripe age of eighteen, she decides to become a nun and sets sail to visit her relatives on … [Read more...] about The Stolen Girl by Zia Wesley @ZiaWesleyNovels
Paris – Without the Tourists by Udey Johnson
Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth, and for a very good reason; it's a fascinating and fun place to visit. Each year The City of Light greets close to 30 million foreign tourists, and most of them are headed for a select list of the exact same places. As a result, the lines to get into the most popular museums are long, and once inside it can get unbelievably crowded. Not only that, but the most visited parks, sites, and restaurants – along with the streets around … [Read more...] about Paris – Without the Tourists by Udey Johnson
Interview with Author – Molly McCord @MoxieMollyM
Author Bio: Molly McCord, M.A., is a bestselling author, astrologer, and modern spiritual teacher with no religious affiliations. Her debut memoir, The Art of Trapeze: One Woman's Journey of Soaring, Surrendering, and Awakening, hit #1 in 2 Amazon categories within 3 days. The Art of Trapeze is the first book in her Awakening Consciousness Series, followed by The Modern Heroine’s Journey of Consciousness, in which she integrates Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey with spiritual growth. Molly … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Molly McCord @MoxieMollyM
Empty Nester? Maybe It’s Time to Create a Mid-Life List – Guest Post by Linda Kovic-Skow @LindaKovicSkow
About five years ago, after my husband and I dropped our youngest daughter off at college, I went through a sort of mid-life crisis. I missed being a mom and I wondered how I would fill the void. Sure I had my part-time bookkeeping business, but it consumed only a few hours a day and it wasn’t interesting any more. Something was missing? But what? This prompted me to review what I like to call my “mid-life list.” This is similar to a “bucket list,” with an important twist. The idea was to … [Read more...] about Empty Nester? Maybe It’s Time to Create a Mid-Life List – Guest Post by Linda Kovic-Skow @LindaKovicSkow
Interview with Author – Vicki Lesage @vickilesage
Author Bio: Vicki Lesage is an IT Director by day, writer by night. And a full-time nerd. She loves fondue, wine, math, and zombies. She lives in Paris with her French husband and rambunctious son. What inspires you to write? I mainly write about my life as an American in Paris, so pretty much everything every day inspires me! From the delicious aromas wafting out of the boulangerie to the smell of unshowered people in the Metro, this city offers plenty of things to rant and rave … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Vicki Lesage @vickilesage
A Pirate Princess by Brittany Jo James @brittanyjojames
This book is bargain priced from 02/10/2014 until 02/15/2014 The only thing a pirate desires more than his ship is his treasure and the crew of The Beloved Loss holds the most valuable jewel on the sea… their pirate princess. Enchanting and spirited Corisanda St. Aubin has been a prisoner aboard The Beloved Loss since she was born. Cori’s dream of escape has been crushed countless times by her father, the heartless Captain Marin St. Aubin. She’s accustomed to her father’s hatred but … [Read more...] about A Pirate Princess by Brittany Jo James @brittanyjojames
