Christina Dodd

IF Romeo and Juliet had lived, what would their firstborn daughter be like? Read this clever and witty book to find out! Their survival will be explained and you will enjoy a romp through fair Verona as their headstrong, virginal, unmarried at an “elderly” age (20!!!) daughter, Rosaline, avoids marriage to unsuitable prospects, is accused of murder, pursues an avocation as an alchemist, meets a true love, is trained in swordsmanship and is wooed by a prince.

Rosaline (Rosie) is a spunky, hot blooded, pragmatic, clever young woman with a biting wit. Just when she finds the love of her life, she is forcibly betrothed to an unlikable character who is murdered at their engagement party. Soon, a second character is poisoned and suspicion falls on Rosie. It is up to her and her intrepid, protective nurse to prove her innocence. Yes, it is historical, but it has a snappy, contemporary feel to it.

The book ends on a cliff hanger and there is already a sequel in the works. Do read the author’s notes at the end….where you can find the website for the recipe for the fruit and nut bread so loved by the prince and more information about the series.

Thanks to #NetGalley and @KensingtonBooks for the DRC.… (mer)

Christina Dodd’s latest thriller EVERY SINGLE SECRET is skillfully created, well-paced, captivating with unexpected twists and turns!
Rowan Winterbourne emerges from her solitary life and walks into the lion’s den to face her haunting nightmare when she lets her guard down, just for once! Would she get out alive?
As I was turning pages, I was wowed by the intensified suspense as every surprising single dark secret was revealed, one by one!
EVERY SINGLE SECRET will take readers on a thrilling ride and leave them breathless at the end! I enjoyed it tremendously, and I highly recommend it!… (mer)