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📖 The Relic Keeper by Heidi Eljarbo
Historical fiction inspired by art and literature, set in seventeenth-century Italy. A gripping, emotional journey of hope, truth, and survival.

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#HistoricalFiction #Renaissance #BlogTour #BookSky
January 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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📚 Book Spotlight: Till Taught by Pain by Susan Coventry
A historical biographical novel exploring ambition, love, and sacrifice at the dawn of modern surgery. Thoughtful, emotional, and rooted in real history. buff.ly/3UDbAMf

#HistoricalFiction #AmericanHistoricalFiction #blogtour @cathiedunn
January 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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THE HIGHLANDER'S IRISH BRIDE by Vanessa Kelly - "Passion and Humor"
Vanessa Kelly's The Highlander's Irish Bride, is a novel in her deliciously passionate Clan Kendrick series. Highlanders? Yes, please!

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#HistoricalRomance #AuthorInterview #HighlanderRomance #BookSky
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Shades of Yellow by Wendy J. Dunn is for those readers who enjoy historical fiction with modern-day resonance, women's fiction, and stories that explore personal transformation with heart and depth.

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#DualTimeFiction #WomensFiction #LiteraryFiction #BookExcerpt #BookSky
January 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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THE CURSE OF MORTON ABBEY by Clarissa Harwood — A fantastic Gothic suspense filled with mystery, a dash of romance, and a touch of darkness!

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#GothicSuspense #HistoricalFiction #BookReview #BookSky
January 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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THE GATHERING TABLE by Kathryn Springer - Food and Small Town Charm. Will Jess start to see that it’s not just what’s on the table that matters—it’s the people gathered round it.

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#ContemporaryRomance #SmallTownRomance #BookExcerpt #BookSky
January 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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A Revolutionary War Sea Captain Becomes a Legend in 'The Salamander' by Regan Walker - Now Available! This story is about courage, loss, and the enduring hope for love beyond the fires of war.

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#NewBookRelease #HistoricalFiction #RevolutionaryWar #BookSky
January 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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🔥 Love, betrayal, and a dash of medieval intrigue! The Herb Knot by Jane Loftus drops you right into the drama of the Hundred Years’ War. Secrets, conspiracies, and a romance you won’t forget... ⚔️📜

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August 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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The Gentlewoman Companion' by Emily Opal — 💐 Full of emotional depth, quiet strength, and a love that overcomes secrets and time. An enjoyable read.🕊️

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#CleanRomance #BookReview #HistoricalRomance #BookSky
August 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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🔥'Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury!' by Judith Arnopp💥Dive into the fierce, passionate world of Marguerite of Anjou, a woman who refused to be silenced during the chaos of the Wars of the Roses. 👑

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#HistoricalFiction #WarsOfTheRoses #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub
July 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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📚 'The Bookbinder’s Secret' by A.D. Bell — Hidden letters, mystery, and a bold heroine who uncovers secrets buried in the pages of forgotten books. Perfect for fans of atmospheric, bookish stories. ✨📖

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#HistoricalFiction #BookReview #HistoricalMystery #BookSky
July 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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📚✨ Escape into a world of mystery, romance, and time travel with 'A Shape on the Air' by Julia Ibbotson! Perfect for fans of time-slip stories with a magical twist! 💫📖

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#TimeSlipRomance #JuliaIbbotson #HistoricalMystery #Medieval #BookSky
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July 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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✨Two uplifting short stories from Autumn Cotter—each filled with heart, healing, and the kind of feel-good romance that lingers long after the final page. 💖 Check them out! buff.ly/aFnjqeH

#ContemporaryRomance #CleanReads #HeartwarmingRomance
July 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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⛏️ 'Golden Horizons' by Darlene Panzera is a heartwarming Christian historical romance full of hope, grit, and grace. 💛 Check out our spoiler-free review! buff.ly/qzOzk5y

#ChristianHistoricalRomance #CleanReads #AmericanHistoricalRomance #BookSky
July 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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🔥 'Where Loyalties Burn' by Arianwen Nunn is a fierce and emotionally charged medieval romance that asks what happens when duty and desire collide. ⚔️ Check out our spoiler-free review! buff.ly/URoXpYL

#MedievalFiction #MedievalRomance #BookSky
July 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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💎 'To Heist and to Hold' by Christina Britton is a Regency romance with sizzling chemistry and an entertaining plot. ✨ Check out our spoiler-free review! buff.ly/KnlCV2R

#RomanceReads #BookReview #RegencyRomance #BookSky
July 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Folklore whispers of witch burnings at the standing stone on the moor. Historically, it served as a marker, guiding the lost home. THE STANDING STONE ON THE MOOR by Allie Cresswell.
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#HistoricalRomance #Yorkshire #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BookSky
July 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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An Elizabethan Adventure, Thriller, and Mystery . . . Author Justin Newland joins us with a look at what inspired him to write 'The Midnight of Eights.'
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March 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Bound by faith. Forged in battle. Haunted by doubt. Author Jon Byrne joins us for an interview as we delve into his evocatively titled novel, 'Sword Brethren'.
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#HistoricalFiction #HistoricalAdventure #medieval #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BookSky
March 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Sifting through history, we wonder what is real and what is imagined. Historical novelist Deborah Swift takes a look at the curious and powerful Mother Shipton, a 16th century English prophetess.

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Marching through time - Mother Shipton and her prophesies - Anna Belfrage
I met Deborah Swift well over a decade ago at a Historical Novel Society Conference. She had recently published The Gilded Lily, and we sort of bonded over tea and the 17th century – as one does. Sinc...
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March 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Uncovering the secrets of 'The Rune Stone,' a haunting tale of time-slip mystery and romance. Check out book 3 of the Dr DuLac series by Julia Ibbotson.
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March 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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A misguided, wayward widower encounters God’s unexpected presence in Book 1 of Those Resilient Muldoons series. Check out 'Muldoon's Misfortunes' by E.V. Sparrow!
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March 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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'I Died for Beauty' artfully combines an engaging mystery and interesting characters with historical realism.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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'In the Market for Love' encourages readers to not only fall in love with its characters but also to consider their own paths toward faith and love.
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March 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Politics, Friendship, or Greed? Which of these was the true author of the Confederate conspiracy to decapitate the Union? Check out 'The Absolution of Mars' by T.F. Troy!
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March 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM