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Merissa (14046 KP) created a post

Jul 3, 2026

"She lived inside the lie before she saw it for what it was." – Merissa 🕯️✨

FABLES & LIES by ELISABETH STORRS earns a full and exceptional 5 out of 5 stars, and a Goodreads giveaway is live today! Based on a true story, this WWII historical fiction follows an undercover agent navigating a world of deception and enemies-to-lovers tension with breathtaking skill. 💫💔

Head over to the blog to read the full review and enter the Goodreads giveaway!

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Merissa (14046 KP) created a post

Jul 13, 2026 - 10:29 AM

"In a land torn by crusade and rebellion, honour is earned in blood."

⚔️📖 A guest post for SOLDIERS OF CHRIST (THE NORTHERN CRUSADER CHRONICLES #2) by JOHN BYRNE is live on the blog today! This gripping work of historical fiction and adventure plunges readers into the brutal and complex world of the Northern Crusades, where honour, faith, and survival are tested at every turn. ✨

Head over to the blog to read the guest post!

@JonByrneAuthor @thecoffeepotbookclub #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BlogTour #YardeBookPromotions #NorthernCrusades #HistoricalFiction #Adventure
https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/soldiers-of-christ-the-northern-crusader-chronicles-2-by-jon-byrne

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Marylegs (44 KP) rated Dark Aemilia (UK Edition) in Books

Aug 14, 2019

So I received Dark Aemilia from a Goodreads give away. All I can say is how lucky I was to receive such a good book, that otherwise I likely would not have taken a second glance at. This is a beautifully written piece of historical fiction. Which at its core, is a love story, between Aemilia Bassano and William Shakespeare. How their love blossomed and through many external factors was pulled apart. The book is laid out in acts and scenes like a play and tells the story from Aemilia point of view. I enjoyed being submerged in the Tudor London at the end of Elizabeth I reign. This book completely grabbed me from the start and had I had more free time I am sure I would have read this book in a day or two.

Unfortunately as I havent ever read historical fiction before I dont really have any point of reference for comparison. But what I will say is that I thoroughly enjoyed how realistic this book felt, but still was able to bring in completely fictitious elements of magic and witchcraft. Sam OReilly has managed to bring in these elements, which appealed to my love of fantasy, without being over the top. I particularly enjoyed the time when London was under the grips of the plague and thought it was just so well written and explained. At no point did I feel lost in descriptions, I was there, with Aemilia and that poor woman just couldnt catch a break.

There is mature content it is an adult story of love, so yes there is sex. I personally have no issue with this and believe it to be an integral addition to this story. It is done well and doesnt feel forced or overdone. I am struggling to put into words how much I enjoyed this book, I will read it again and I would recommend it. I will now even consider reading other historical fiction that I had not thought I would enjoy.