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Jane & Edward: A Modern Reimagining of Jane Eyre by Melodie Edwards My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews

Saga, Volume 10 by Brian K. Vaughan My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews

The Bodyguard by Katherine Center My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews

The stories also continued at bedtime, and Lydia had to admit, she was caught up in Captain Johnson’s stories of blood, gore and courage. “So Mary Read’s mother, described here as ‘young and airy, met with an accident, which has often happened to women who are young and do not take a great deal of care; which was, she soon proved to be with child again.’” “Was my mother young and airy, Papa?” Captain St. Armand put his finger in the book to mark his place and looked at his daughter. “Your mother was a delightful lady, and I believe ‘young and airy’ is an excellent description of her.” “Did you fall in love?” He hesitated, then nodded. “I loved your mother Nanette as one loves the best of friends. She was someone I turned to for friendship, and for laughter, and we shared that.” “And hugs, Papa? Maman was good at hugging,” she finished, a catch in her voice. “Yes, Mattie, your mama was good at hugging,” he said gently. “I am glad, Papa, that you and Maman were in love and that you were ...

She had to admit, having someone who looked like a bruiser by her side gave her some peace of mind. She didn’t know how John would handle himself in a fracas and maybe she’d never need to find out, but big men could act as a deterrent provided some yahoo didn’t try to even the odds with a pistol. “Anything else I need to know before we get there?” “Look mean and nasty, like you’re ready to kill someone.” He coughed, and she saw his head turn toward her in the dusk. “That’s it?” “That’s enough for now. You hold onto the pistol.” The pine scrub gave way to sand, and she saw the traders down at their bonfire. Out to sea a ship lay at anchor, and she sighed as she spotted its familiar lines. “One more thing—you’re going to meet some people—well, they’re pirates. That’s all there is to it. Try not to get killed or get into a fight with them, because it won’t end well.” “I wasn’t expecting pirates.” “Really? ...

Licoricia of Winchester: Power and Prejudice in Medieval England, The Rise and Fall of a Remarkable Jewish Businesswoman by Rebecca Abrams My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews

Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft My rating: 3 of 5 stars View all my reviews