Book Review: The Queen’s Command by Maggie Osborne

 

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The Queen’s Command: An engrossing novel, rich in historical details, unforgettable characters. Heart-stopping intrigue and timeless romance- as found only in the Tudor court.

For young widow Lady Nellanor Amesly, the court of Queen Elizabeth I is the most exciting place in the world. but the death of her guardian, Sir Robert Dudley, casts a menacing uncertainty over her future, as his vindictive wife wants to send Nell off to a convent.

So does that happen?

Since Nell is a favorite of the court, the queen strikes a devil’s bargain with her- she, along with the irrepressible Lord Will Steele, must retrieve a small casket of letters from a certain set of Spanish spies. The casket must remain unopened as the letters contain secrets that could alter the line of succession to the English throne. Only if Nell and Will succeed, will they get a reward of riches to secure a future. If they fail, they will lose everything…possibly even their lives. What will happen with the Queen’s dangerous command?

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Teaser Tuesday 2/18/20

Teaser Tuesday Time

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR! You can also just share what you are currently reading. We make it very easy to play along, it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1: Grab your current read
2: Open to a random page
3: Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.

Ambrosia’s little note:

Happy Teaser Tuesday everyone! I hope last week was a good one, and those who had long weekends enjoyed them. My week last week was pretty busy, couple of Doctors appointments and a bunch of other things that kept me jumping. And in the words of the internet meme…..sort of….. my body was not ready. LOL. The bright side is I taught myself a new crafty skill, loom knitting and have already made 7 new hats for my #RaspberryCrochet project for handing out warm items to the homeless. It is starting to be warmer time here in Tucson, but I can mail a box to my Mom in MN since it will be cold there for a while yet. Alternatively, I can just call them the start to next winters stash. And now…onto the teaser!

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Teaser Tuesday 2/11/20

Teaser Tuesday Time

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR! You can also just share what you are currently reading. We make it very easy to play along, it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1: Grab your current read
2: Open to a random page
3: Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.

Ambrosia’s little note:

Happy Teaser Tuesday everyone! Almost Valentines day, then we can start decorating for Saint Patrick’s day right? LOL. I’m not big on Valentines day (so much pink everywhere), but I understand why others enjoy it. Last week was pretty busy, and my fibro reared its head, which is never fun), but it was overall a good week. This week is starting out a little rough, but the bonus side is I should have a bit more time to read, so huzzah for that silver lining. So now without further ado, this weeks teaser.

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Teaser Tuesday 2/4/20

Teaser Tuesday Time

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR! You can also just share what you are currently reading. We make it very easy to play along, it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1: Grab your current read
2: Open to a random page
3: Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.

Ambrosia’s little note:

Happy Teaser Tuesday everyone! It is February and I hope everyone’s new week and new month has started off well. I had another week of not much time for reading last week (what can ya do eh?), but it was still a productive week. Got ahead on my work things that needed to be done. Moreover, I managed to get 21 hats, 14 ear warmers, 4 messy bun beanies, 9 infinity scarf/cowls, 1 oversized cowl/shrug and 1 hood & scarf combo (all hand crocheted) packaged up and handed out to the local homeless. Temperatures are going to be quite chilly here at  night the next few days, so wanted to get the last of what I had in my stocks out to the streets. I plan on spending spring, summer and fall adding to my stores for next winter, along with all my usual stuff. I have long had a passion for helping where I could, and knowing I can always whip something up for my passion project (now dubbed #RaspberryCrochet heh) helps me to get less stressed about my insomnia, which ends up helping me sleep better. Alright I have rambled on long enough…here comes the Teaser…

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Teaser Tuesday 1/27/20

Teaser Tuesday Time

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR! You can also just share what you are currently reading. We make it very easy to play along, it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1: Grab your current read
2: Open to a random page
3: Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.

Ambrosia’s little note:

Happy Teaser Tuesday everyone! Didn’t get much read last week, but I am okay with that because I got a lot of other things that I needed to do done. I am once again having one of those moments of seeing how many hard copy books I still have as I have been unpacking them, LOL. Like many I enjoy my kindle, but I still love the feeling of holding a book. I hope everyone else had a good week last week, and without further ado here is this weeks Teaser…

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Book Review: India Black (Madam of Espionage #1) by Carol K. Carr

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India Black: In the red-light district of London, India Black is in the business of selling passion her clientele will never forget. But when it comes to selling secrets, India’s price cannot be paid by any man…

In the winter of 1876, the beautiful, young madam, India Black, is occupied with her usual tasks. Keeping her tarts in line, avoiding the police, and tolerating the clergyman bent on converting her girls. But when Sir Archibald Latham of the War Office dies from a heart attack while visiting her brothel. India is unexpectedly thrust into a deadly game between Russian and British agents. Both who are seeking the military secrets Latham carried.

Her majesty’s secret service…

French, the handsome, British spy, discovers India disposing of Latham’s body and blackmails her into recovering the missing documents. Their quest takes them from the Russian embassy to Claridge’s Hotel, from London to the English coast. All the while dodging Russians intent to do them harm.

But it is their own tempestuous relationship they will have to weather. As India and French attempt to resist the mutual attraction between them. An attraction that can prove as deadly as the conspiracy entangling them.

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Book Review: The Queen’s Lady (Thornleigh #1) by Barbara Kyle

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The Queen’s Lady: Abducted as a child-heiress, Honor Larke escapes to London seeking justice from the only lawyer she knows: the brilliant Sir Thomas More. With More as her affectionate guardian, Honor grows to womanhood. When the glitter of the royal court lures her to attend Her Majesty, Queen Catherine of Aragon. But life at Henry VIII’s court holds more than artifice for an intelligent observer. And Honor knows how to watch—and when to act. . . .

How to help a Queen…

Angered by the humiliation heaped upon her mistress as Henry cavorts with Anne Boleyn and presses Rome for a divorce. Honor volunteers to carry letters to the Queen’s allies. It’s a risky game, but Honor is sure she’s playing it well. Until someone proves her wrong. Richard Thornleigh may cut a dashing figure at court. However, Honor doesn’t fall for his reckless charm. Only later does Honor realize that Richard has awakened something within her—and that he, too, has something to hide. . .

For the King’s actions are merely one knot in a twisted web that stretches across Europe. Ensnaring everyone from the lowliest of peasants to the most powerful of nobles. Swept away in a tide of intrigue and danger. The Queen’s lady is about to learn everything: about pride, passion, greed—and the conscience of the King. . . .

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Teaser Tuesday 1/21/20

Teaser Tuesday Time

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR! You can also just share what you are currently reading. We make it very easy to play along, it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1: Grab your current read
2: Open to a random page
3: Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.

Ambrosia’s little note:

Happy Teaser Tuesday everyone! My week last week was pretty darn good, even with my back still healing. The move is complete (okay well except for unpacking), and me and my roomie feel so much better. I don’t want to bore you guys to much with a big speech, but lets just say our former living arrangement was very toxic. It is like a breath of fresh air and it feels so nice to be away from it. I’m even currently ahead of schedule on my Goodreads book challenge. Now it is time for our teaser…

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Teaser Tuesday 1/14/20

Teaser Tuesday Time

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR! You can also just share what you are currently reading. We make it very easy to play along, it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1: Grab your current read
2: Open to a random page
3: Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.

Ambrosia’s little note:

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday again, I hope you are all doing well. Last week was a good week for me overall. There were a few hiccups on moving day, but the bright side is it was nothing major. We are not completely moved,but since the new place is only about 20 minutes from the old one, that’s okay. I am very happy in the new place and can’t wait to get it all set up just how I want it. One downside is I tweaked my back pretty good on Friday evening. However, it is on the mend and gave me a lot of time to read over the weekend. So without further ado the Teaser…

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Teaser Tuesday 1/7/20

Teaser Tuesday Time

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR! You can also just share what you are currently reading. We make it very easy to play along, it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1: Grab your current read
2: Open to a random page
3: Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.

Ambrosia’s little note:

Welcome to Teaser Tuesday this week we have the first one of a new year and a new decade. So far the new year has been very busy for me. I am set to move house this coming Friday and boy oh boy do I dislike packing. It always reminds me how many books I have, and just how heavy those books are when put in boxes. Thankfully I have a friend with strong warms who is happy to help me with the heavy stuff. Last time I moved it was all up to me and I couldn’t feel my arms for quite a while afterwards, and that was after a purge. How is your year going so far? Up next…the Teaser…

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