New Favorite Author Kathleen Y'Barboo

In The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck, Kathleen Y’Barboo delivers a delightful, entertaining story about the uncontrollable willful character of Charlotte Beck. Charlotte is determined to be taken seriously as an adult at 18 years of age, but finds that she continuously gets involved in one hilarious raucous after another which portrays her as anything but mature. With her independent spirit, she is determined to make it on her own and go to college to obtain her degree to help work in her father’s business. Her father is determined that she marry like any other respectable young lady should; however, this does not sit well with Charlotte. Through several mishaps they finally come to somewhat of an agreement. Charlotte has to agree to marry Viscount Alex Hambly, and her father agrees to put her through college. Viscount Hambly needed the financial help that her father can give, reluctantly agrees; however, they both come up with a plan of their own to have the marriage annulled. Their relationship sets off a serious of accidents and mishaps that will leave you laughing and wanting more. From blackeyes to horse rides while being chased by Indians with Buffalo Bill this book is a great read. I absolutely loved this book full of humor and romance. Y’Barboo has definitely become one of my favorite authors. Looking forward to reading more of her books.

I received this book free from the publisher through Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

The Bone House by Stephen R. Lawhead

The Bone House by Stephen R. Lawhead is about alternate realities; however, before you let that disuade you from trying this book, think again. I am not a fan of time travel books, but Lawhead delivers an intriguing story. The story begins in the first book (which you must read to understand this book) with Kit Livingstone meeting his great grandfather who introduces him to ley travel and the mystery of the skin map. Having a map made from tattooed skin is intriguing in itself. Yes, the story jumps from one place to another rather frequently, but do not worry you can handle it! Lawhead is a gifted story teller, and he keeps you entertained from page one. Kit faces death in an Egyptian tomb, lives with cavemen during the Stone Age, runs for his life in Prague, as well as many other interesting places. Lawhead also introduces us to several historical figures which leaves you wanted to know more about them such as the intelligent Thomas Young and Roger Bacon with his language of angels. Several other characters are involved with the actual hunt of the skin map including a group of bad guys called the Burley men with a giant cat. Mina, Kit’s modern day girlfriend, is also drug into the hunt. Mina proves to be very resourceful and useful in the ley travel. She also saves Kit from facing death in two different instances. Read book one entitled The Skin Map, and you will have to have this one. Stephen R. Lawhead is a favorite author; he never disappoints.

I received this book free from the publisher through Booksneeze Publishing Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.