New Release: Royal Sisters: The Story of the Daughters of James II by Jean Plaidy

Royal Sisters: The Story of the Daughters of James II by Jean Plaidy is scheduled to be released on March 1, 2011.

Product Description
Two sisters change the course of a nation by forsaking the King—their own father.

England is on the verge of revolution. Antagonized by the Catholicism of King James II, the people plot to drive him from the throne. But at the heart of the plot is a deep betrayal: the defection of the daughters James loves, Mary and Anne.

Both raised Protestant according to the wishes of England, the sisters support Protestant usurper William of Orange, Mary's husband, who lusts after the British crown. Passive Queen Mary is subservient to her husband's wishes, while Anne is desperate to please her childhood friend Sarah Churchill, a bold and domineering woman determined to subdue Anne, the queen-to-be, and rule England herself.

Intrigue and political drama run high as the sisters struggle to be reconciled with each other--and with the haunting memory of the father they have exiled.

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Twilight #1 by Stephanie Meyer

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


So this is the first book I read about vampires, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. Who wouldn't love the idea that your boyfriend looks like adonis, talks like a pure gentleman, and never needs to sleep, so he just stares at you while you sleep. I for one see why Bella loves Edward, and why Edward loves Bella. Bella is the forbidden fruit, the sacrificial lamb to the mountain lion. They both adore and love each other and because of that love they get into tons of trouble. I also enjoyed that Bella was a total klutz and completely accident prone. It totally reminded me of myself. I am looking forward to the rest of the series, and if Bella's dream comes true.



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New Giveaway from Royal Reviews

Royal Reviews is giving away a copy of Mr. Darcy's Secret by Jane Odiwe. To enter, go to their website and click on Giveaways. Contest ends February 21, 2011

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I won a copy of Pale Rose of England by Sandra Worth from Historically Obsessed.

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The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really enjoyed this book. Prior to reading this book I knew nothing of the cousins war or "War of the Roses" period in English History. This book tells the story through the eyes of Elizabeth Woodville. In this book you will see people switch sides and kill their own family members in order to gain power. Amongst the power struggles, is the story of two people in love and their desire to make the kingdom stable for their future heirs. I was surprised by the desire of people to become Royal and their to fight to the death to get there. Also mentioned in this book was the beginnings of "witchcraft" in the Royal House and its power.



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