The Favored Child ( Read more... )

Wideacre ( Read more... )

Gregory, Philippa. The Other Boleyn Girl ( Read more... )

Hoffman, W.A. Raised by Wolves: Brethren.
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction (1600s)
Description: Two extremely troubled men develop a binding partnership while traveling as pirates near Jamaica.
Romantic/Sexual Content: Best unresolved tension I’ve seen in awhile. The sexual scenes were highly erotic and the author was able to make ( Read more... )

Diamant, Anita. The Red Tent.
Genre: Historical Fiction (biblical Genesis)
Description: Jacob and Leah’s daughter Dinah tells the story of her mothers, herself, and her life in Egypt. Focuses on women and their experiences in the menstrual/ birthing tent.
Romantic/ Sexual Content: Dinah’s relationships are interesting, and I also enjoyed reading ( Read more... )

Zusak, Markus.
I am the MessengerGenre: Humor, mystery ( Read more... )

Turner, Nancy. These is my Words.
Genre: Historical Fiction (spiritual) Pioneers
Description: Sarah has traveled in a wagon train to make a new life in the rugged west.
Romantic/ Sexual Content: Innocent relationships between Sarah and a few men. She is not conventional and the relationships don’t go exactly as expected making for a great read.
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Steele, Danielle. Silent HonorGenre: Romance/ Historical fiction ( Read more... )

Rice, Anne.
Cry to Heaven.
Genre: Historical Fiction/ Drama
Description: Follows the story of two castrati as they struggle to overcome their positions in Italy.
Romantic/Sexual content: Several sexual scenes m/m and m/f. The sex scenes weren’t graphic but were erotic and interesting. I really enjoyed reading as the main characters had several ( Read more... )

Renault, Mary.
The Charioteer.
Genre: Historical Fiction/ Drama
Description: In a war hospital during World War II, Laurie O’dell meets up with a conscientious objector named Andrew. He has feelings for Andrew but is afraid of destroying the other man’s life. Things are further complicated when Laurie meets Ralph, who he had a crush on when they ( Read more... )