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  Join us for this tour from May 18 to June 12, 2026! Book Details: Book Title: Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge by M. L. Malcolm Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 337 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: A Good Read Publishing Release date: February 2026 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA and Canada) and ebook (EPUB and PDF) Tour dates: May 18 to June 12, 2026 Content Rating: PG +M: Some non-explicit discussions of sex; one subtle yet explicit sex scene and a brief discussion of suicide Book Description: Born the bastard daughter of an aristocrat, Jane Avril became the most famous dancer at the most famous dance hall in the world during the "Gay 90's" in Paris: the Moulin Rouge. Beautiful, intelligent, and fiercely independent, she earned a place among the most famous artists, writers, and entertainers of her day, including Henri Toulouse Lautrec, who immortalized her in his paintings and posters. Immerse yourself in the turbulent and fascinating life of a Belle Epoque legend as she struggles out of poverty into the limelight, learning how to live and love as Queen of La Danse.  Meet the Author: M.L. Malcolm loves readers! She has visited with over a hundred book clubs all over the country, and is happy to use Zoom or whatever technology is available to connect when a personal visit isn't possible. She's also a history geek, so she loves reading and writing historical fiction. She began her professional career as an attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. After practicing law for three years, M.L. determined that "she and the law were not meant for each other," and is now a self-described "recovering attorney." As part of her recovery strategy, M.L. yielded to her entrepreneurial inclinations and took over a struggling travel agency. She ran the business successfully for several years before selling it to a larger company, then retired from the labor force to spend more time with her children and pursue her life-long ambition to become a writer. She has also amassed an impressive hat collection (and yes, she does wear them). M.L. has won several awards, including recognition in the prestigious Lorian Hemingway International Short Story Competition, and a silver medal from ForeWord magazine for Best Historical Fiction Book of the Year. "Heart of Lies" was chosen by the American Booksellers Association as an "Indie Pick" and a "Recommended Book Club Read" selection, and M.L. was selected by Target Stores as an "Author to Watch". She has also worked as a free-lance journalist for newspapers and magazines in Washington, DC and Los Angeles. She and her family currently live in Washington, DC. M.L. is her nickname. Her full name is Mary Lee Malcolm connect with the author: goodreads Tour Schedule: May 18 – The Brave Bookshelf with Kim Bartosch – book review / giveaway May 18 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway May 19 - @bearyintobooks * - book review / giveaway May 19 – @tia.reads * - book review / giveaway May 19 - Books1987 – book spotlight / giveaway May 20 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight / giveaway May 20 - @mrs.stormblessed * - book review / giveaway May 20 - @bookscape__ * - book review / giveaway May 21 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway May 22 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway May 26 – @adriftinfictionalworld – book review May 26 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight / giveaway May 26 - @reader_ceygo * - book review / giveaway May 26 - @bubbleswrapherbooks * - book review / giveaway May 26 - @thisreadergirl * - book review / giveaway May 27 – @michellegodardricher * - book review / giveaway May 27 - @Leannebookstagram – book review May 28 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway May 29 – @dreammmmmm9 * - book review June 1 – @readingwithloe * - book review / giveaway June 1 - @wiriosjournal * - book review June 2 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight June 2 - @respecka * - book review / giveaway June 3 – @anjiscape * – book review / giveaway June 3 - @books.and.salt * - book review June 4 – @draculise_ * - book review / giveaway June 4 - @ablueboxfullofbooks * - book review / giveaway June 5 – @gretasbooto * - book review June 8 – @readsandmusic * - book review June 8 - @therathercosyreader * - book review June 9 – Books Blog – book spotlight June 9 - @this.human.reads * - book review June 10 – Deal Sharing Aunt – book review / author interview / giveaway June 11 – Teatime and Books – book spotlight June 11 - @bookishrebel01 * - book review June 12 - @sheilasenchantedbookshelf – book review June 12 - Novels Alive – book review / giveaway June 12 - @lizzies.reading.recs * - book review / giveaway June 12 - @my_fair_fiction * - book review / giveaway Enter the Giveaway:
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Book Details: Book Title: Her Own Legacy, Book 1 of the Chateau de Verzat Series by Debra Borchert Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 870 pages Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Le Vin Press Release date: Sep 2022 Tour dates: Mar 13 to Apr 3, 2026 Content Rating: PG-13 + M: No explicit sex scenes or bad language, but one of the main characters is illegitimate. Violence of the French Revolution included, but no gore.
Book Description:
A captivating tale of courage, betrayal, and resilience set against the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution To save her world, she must risk losing it. Chateau Verzat’s vineyards have sustained generations, but ancient laws forbid unmarried women from inheriting land. Countess Joliette de Verzat secretly manages her estate, haunted by the fear of losing everything for herself and her people. Revolution erupts, chaos descends. She risks her life to save her forbidden lover amidst the turmoil and flees to Paris where she uncovers a shocking truth: her illegitimate half-brother, Henri, is the rightful heir. Now hunted by her father’s killer, Joliette must trust those she has saved to protect her and help her reclaim her legacy. But as she faces impossible choices and dangerous enemies, she must also confront her own desires and the true meaning of family. For fans of strong women and forbidden romance, Her Own Legacy is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the fight for self-determination. Experience the passion and turmoil of a woman defying tradition to claim her rightful place. 
Meet the Author:
Debra Borchert has had many careers: clothing designer, actress, TV show host, spokesperson for high-tech companies, marketing and public relations professional, and technical writer for Fortune 100 companies. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Writer, among others. Her short stories have been published in anthologies and independently. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she weaves her knowledge of textiles and clothing design throughout her historical French fiction. Her work has been honored with a Historical Novel Society Editors’ Choice, Publishers Weekly BookLife Editor’s Pick, numerous awards--including: Winner Best Book Series, Page Turner Awards and the Independent Author Award, Runner Up, and many five-star reviews. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ pinterest ~ goodreads
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Mar 16 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Mar 16 – @enjoyingbooksagain – book spotlight Mar 17 – @reader_ceygo – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 18 - Books1987 – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 18 – @michellegodardricher – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 20 – @tia.reads – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 20 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Mar 23 – @this.human.reads – book spotlight Mar 24 – China Sorrows – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Mar 24 - Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 25 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 25 - @Leannebookstagram – book spotlight Mar 25 – @adriftinfictionalworld – book spotlight Mar 26 – Deal Sharing Aunt – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Mar 26 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight Mar 30 – @my_fair_fiction – book spotlight / giveaway Mar 31 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Apr 1 - My Reading Journeys – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Apr 2 – Teatime and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Apr 2 - Sarandipity's – book spotlight / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from July 28 to August 22, 2025!
Book Details: Book Title: LEGACY OF HONOR: THE DESCENDANTS by Larry A. Freeland Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 401 pages Genre: Historical Military Fiction Publisher: Publish Authority Release date: February 2025 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA & Canada); ebook (PDF) internationally. Tour dates: July to August 22, 2025 Content Rating: PG + M: My book is a story of sacrifice, integrity, courage (moral and physical), love, family and war.
Book Description:
In The Descendants: A Legacy of Valor, the McCormick family saga continues, plunging readers into the heart of 20th-century warfare. This gripping historical military fiction, written in three parts, follows Sean McCormick’s three sons—Alan, Lee, and Scott—as they confront the harsh realities of war and sacrifice. In Part 1, Alan, the eldest, leads an Infantry Company with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Amid brutal jungle battles, he faces the relentless toll of command. Part 2 follows Lee, a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, as he navigates daring missions and personal struggles, eventually participating in the First Gulf War. In Part 3, Scott, the youngest, is drafted into the Army during the Vietnam era, stationed in South Korea, and later recruited by the CIA, where he undertakes covert missions across the Middle East. From the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of the Middle East, The Descendants—the powerful conclusion to The Legacy of Honor trilogy—explores the courage, brotherhood, and sacrifices of the McCormick brothers. Their intertwined journeys reveal the true cost of duty, family, and legacy.
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Praise for Legacy of Honor: The Patriarch
“Freeland weaves together an exciting, action-packed, and historically accurate tale of war and romance during and after World War 1.” - James Harvey, author of Grayton Beach Affair “Freeland writes in nearly encyclopedic fashion as he includes background information about the World War I trenches, the history of the nursing corps, the big increase of cigarette use among American military personnel, the history of “Reveille,” and the meaning of “buying the farm,” among many other things. He also takes the reader on a 30,000-foot overview of a battle about to take place before dropping us down into the action. Freeland’s aim is for his trilogy to explore how this country treats its warriors and veterans during and after our wars. With Book One, The Patriarch, he’s off to a good start." - Bill McCloud - Vietnam Veterans of America "Crawl through the trenches of France with American infantrymen and experience the horrendous brutality of WWI warfare … reminiscent of the carnage in Civil War battle scenes in The Red Badge of Courage. Then follow the “doughboys” as they assimilate back into American society, often with heartbreaking and unforgettable outcomes.” - Jameson Gregg, Benjamin Franklin Award Winner and Georgia Author of the Year In his hometown in Wellington Ohio, Sam McCormick is on a path to follow in his father’s footsteps, leading a life of hard work as a factory manager. But in 1915, Sam loses his parents when the Lusitania is sunk by a U-boat. Soon after, Sam is called up during World War I as an infantryman with the Army’s American Expeditionary Forces and the first division to be sent to France to battle the very forces that killed his loved ones. Now Sam’s aim is to seek vengeance for his parents’ death. He must survive brutal gas attacks, rapid machine gun fire, and relentless artillery strikes. As he and his troops repeatedly cross into “no man’s land” to take over German trenches, he will cross paths with notable leaders such as General Pershing, General Douglas MacArthur, Colonel George Patton, and Sergeant York, one of the most highly decorated American soldiers of WWI. But Sam’s attitude changes as the war drags on, and the body count rises. Now Sam just wants the killing to stop. When he is wounded, he finds hope again to rebuild a life with his bride Marie, a witty and intelligent French nurse. But when he returns home, the United States that he loved as a civilian looks far different after the war as a veteran. Sam McCormick must become The Patriarch. His family and way of life depend on it. A tale of courage, sacrifice, love and honor, this 20th Century historical fiction saga addresses the horrors of WW1 and the challenges that military men faced upon returning including mental trauma, and physical illness in addition to the hardships of the Great Depression as well as other historical events before WWII, including the Bonus Army March of 1932 and the Little Steel Strikes of 1937. 
“Freeland is an absolute master of flight-combat narrative; a decorated veteran of air combat in Vietnam; his ability to put the reader in the seat of a B-17 beset by German fighter planes and anti-aircraft fire, is superb … A novel of wartime bombing missions that makes for gripping reading." — Kirkus Reviews
In Book Two of the Legacy of Honor trilogy, Sean McCormick, the son of the Patriarch from Book One, embarks on a journey of physical and moral courage as he is commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, completes pilot training in 1943, and is sent to England to fly B-17s with the 8th United States Army Air Force in WWII. Through Sean's eyes, readers experience firsthand the harrowing bombing missions over Europe, where he and his fellow aircrew comrades face horrific aerial combat. With his will to survive, Sean goes on to serve in the Air Force, fly missions in the Korean War, and participate in the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. Along the way, he meets several historical American men, including General LeMay, Jimmy Doolittle, James Stewart, and Glen Miller. Despite the perils of war, Sean finds love and marriage with Ana, a young lady he meets while on leave, and they will have three sons to carry on the family's military legacy. 
Meet the Author:
Larry Freeland, born in Canton, Ohio, comes from a family with a strong military tradition. His father was an Army Air Corps/US Air Force officer whose career spanned from World War II to the early Vietnam War. His grandfather served in World War I, and his brothers are veterans of post-Vietnam conflicts. After graduating high school at Ramey Air Force Base in Puerto Rico, Larry earned a degree from the University of South Florida in 1968. He then joined the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as an infantry officer and CH-47 helicopter pilot. After leaving active duty in 1973, Larry pursued a career in banking, retiring in 2001 before working as a financial consultant and later as an instructor in management and leadership at Lanier Technical College. Now retired, Larry writes full time and lives in North Georgia with his wife, Linda, a retired teacher. Together, they enjoy traveling, cruising, and visiting historic sites. They are passionate about Le Mans racing, veterans' causes, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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July 9 - @reader_ceygo * - book mail July 21 – @doyenne_in_tbilisi/ * - book review July 28 - @respecka * - book shout out July 28 - @onemorechap * - book review / giveaway July 28 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight July 28 - @countrymamaswithkids * - book review / giveaway July 28 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review/ guest post / giveaway July 28 - @bearyintobooks * - book review / giveaway July 28 - @adriftinfictionalworld * - book review / giveaway July 29 – @youngpink_bibilophile * - books spotlight / giveaway July 30 – @readwithinsoul * - book review / giveaway July 31 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway July 31 - @highfaekat * - book review / giveaway July 31 - @my_fair_fiction * - book review / giveaway July 31 - @litflix_maveric * - book review / giveaway July 31 - @speedreadstagram * - book review / giveaway Aug 1 - @michellegodardricher * - book review / giveaway Aug 1 – @youngpink_bibilophile * - book review / giveaway Aug 1 - @bookscape__ * - bookreview/ giveaway Aug 1 - @acourtofspinesnpages * - book review/ giveaway Aug 4 - @inkkandpages * - book review / giveaway Aug 5 - Deanna’s Bookstagram - book spotlight / giveaway Aug 5 - FUONLYKNEW - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Aug 5 - @reader_ceygo * - book review / giveaway Aug 5 – @bookwale_sharmaji * - book review / giveaway Aug 5 – @bubbleswrapherbooks * - book review / giveaway Aug 6 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Aug 6 - @jilljemmett * - book review / giveaway Aug 11 – @ablueboxfullofbooks/ * - book review / giveaway Aug 11 - @kiv_coffeeandpages * - book review / giveaway Aug 13 – Connie’s History Classroom – book review / author interview / giveaway Aug 14 – @this.human.reads * - book review Aug 14 – @geturbook * - book review / giveaway Aug 15 – @the_secret_bookreview * - book review / giveaway Aug 18 – @/marlies_leest * - book review / giveaway Aug 19 – @onceuponamaltesereader/ * - book review Aug 19 - Happily Managing a Household of Boys - book review / giveaway Aug 20 - @the_laconic_reader * - book review / giveaway Aug 20 – @katie.read.me * - book review / giveaway Aug 20 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Aug 20 – @readsandmusic * - book review Aug 20 - @bookishengineer * - book review / giveaway Aug 22 – @bookarlo * - book review / giveaway Aug 22 – @lizzies.reading.recs * - book review / giveaway TBD - @thirsasbookjourney * - book review / giveaway TBD - @theliteraryescapade/ * - book review / giveaway
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Join Us for this Tour: November 18 to December 6, 2024
Book Details: Book Title: Tumult in Mecca: From Civil Servant to Global Business Adventurer: Henrik Bertelsen's Unexpected Journey by Hans Peter Bech Category: Adult Fiction 18+, 276 pages Genre: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, World Literature European/Scandinavian, Coming of Age Publisher: BOOX Release date: August 2024 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only) and ebook (EPUB and PDF) internationally. Tour dates: Nov 18 to Dec 6, 2024 Content Rating: G: There is no language, sex scenes, etc.
Book Description:
Tumult in Mecca: From Civil Servant to Global Business Adventurer transports readers to 1979, a year of upheaval and change. Henrik Bertelsen, a Danish civil servant and baby boomer, is dedicated to his stable life in Copenhagen. Alongside his English wife, Sammy, they are building a co-housing community and navigating the complex adoption of a child from Indonesia. Henrik longs for peace and stability to secure his career. But life takes an unexpected turn when he is offered the chance to renovate hospital kitchens in Saudi Arabia. His adventurer's spirit is awakened, and Henrik plunges into a world far removed from the predictable corridors of Danish bureaucracy. As the project escalates, Henrik finds himself caught in the Mecca conflict—an armed religious uprising that places him in grave danger. Trapped between rebels and police in one of the holiest cities in the world, he must rely on his instincts to survive. Escape brings him more than safety—it opens the door to a lucrative job offer from an American tech company, setting his life on an entirely new path. Tumult in Mecca masterfully weaves Henrik’s personal quest for fulfilment with the global turbulence of 1979, capturing the tension between career and adventure, ambition and family, security and risk. 
Meet the Author:
Hans Peter Bech is a bestselling author and a frequent blogger on how to make information technology companies global market leaders. He has produced numerous books, papers, podcasts and videos on business development in the software industry. Hans Peter is also a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and an advisor for governments and companies. He holds an M.Sc. in macroeconomics and political science from the University of Copenhagen. connect with the author: website ~ X/Twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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Nov 18 – @adriftinfictionalworld– book review / giveaway Nov 19 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 21 - Gina Rae Mitchell– book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 21 – Frugal Freelancer – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 25 – Books R US– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 25 - FUONLYKNEW - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 29 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / giveaway Dec 2 – @Leannebookstagram– book review Dec 2 - Liese's Blog– book spotlight Dec 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books– book review / giveaway Dec 4 - Books for Books– book spotlight Dec 6 – Authors on iTours– book review
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Join us for this tour from Apr 1 to Apr 19, 2024!
Book Details: Book Title: Sam Time: History professor slips into the past and befriends Ulysses S Grant by Donna Balon Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 350 pages Genre: Historical Fiction / Time Travel Publisher: Desert Day Press LLC Release date: September 2023 Formats Available for Review: print (print - softback) Tour dates: Apr 1 to Apr 19, 2024 Content Rating: PG: No curse words; sexual references only-nothing explicit.
Book Description:
Samantha (Sam) Hunter is living two lives. When her fiancé is away on business, lonely Samantha despairs and absorbs herself in historical research. At night her dreams are so vivid, Samantha believes she’s traveling to the 19th century. As she navigates the Victorian era rules of dos and even more don’ts, she charms Ulysses S Grant while struggling to maintain her present-day romance. The story traverses between the present and past as Samantha seeks purpose and proof of her extraordinary adventures. The time-travel story follows the life of Ulysses S. Grant; the dates, places, and events closely align with his real life. 
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Donna Balon believes the best vacations transport her back in time. So can a good book. During a trip to Colorado’s old mining towns, Donna conceived the Sam Time story. Her life has been consumed reading and researching Ulysses S Grant and Victorian customs. She sought top talent from the publishing industry to collaborate in the book’s production. As a former accountant and tax attorney, Donna may be an unlikely author who published a likable novel. connect with the author: website ~ goodreads
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