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To Win a Lady's Heart by Sian Ann Bessey, Book Review

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Book Summary: For eighteen years, Lord Gilbert has been tortured over a grievous lapse in judgment.  Bitterness has tainted his interactions with the people of Moreland and his  relationship with his only daughter, Lady Joanna. With a wolfhound guarding her  around the clock and no freedom to leave the castle grounds unattended, the only time  Lady Joanna can be alone is when she sneaks out through an old castle tunnel to visit the  healer Agnes in her cottage by the sea. One morning as Lady Joanna approaches the cliffs,  she discovers an injured man. She immediately goes to Agnes for help. The wounded  stranger is Sir Lukas, and while he recovers, he makes plans to identify his attackers and  their motive. Upon learning that Moreland’s wool has been stolen, Sir Lukas comes to  believe that the crimes are related and point to a much more sinister plot. When Lord  Gilbert announces an archery tournament, the prize being Lady Joanna’s hand in  marriage, it

Not a Word by Stephanie Black, Blog Tour

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Book Summary: Psychologist Natalie Marsh is a pro at keeping secrets. She not only guards her clients’ confidences but also expertly hides her own pain after being disinherited by her dying mother. As fresh personal challenges begin heaping on top of professional ones, Natalie’s best friend, Camille, confides that she thinks someone is stalking her. Natalie suspects that stress, not a stalker, is shadowing Camille—but Camille’s fear only continues to grow when the widow of a local businessman starts whispering that her husband was murdered and a new client of Natalie’s seems to be concealing something much more frightening than her inability to stand up for herself. Soon a shattering crime proves the danger is real. But when everyone has something at stake, is there anyone Natalie can trust? Or will she fall victim to a killer who will do anything to keep secrets hidden? My Review: Black does an incredible job of setting the stage in this book. So many diff