“This Is Love, Baby”–Review

All’s fair in love and war, right? Not this time…

Good evening, bloggers! Here’s a new review of This is Love, Baby, the second book in the War and Peace series, by K. Webster.

The second book continues where the first one left off. After months of trauma and sexual abuse from her captor, Gabe, Baylee Winston has found safety and love in Warren McPherson, the man who purchased her. Within time, though, it’s all over when Gabe finds Baylee, again, and takes her back to his isolated home to repeat the same abuse on her.

Meanwhile, Baylee’s boyfriend, Brandon, is on a mission to find her. Damaged from the event of Baylee’s capture, Brandon is ready to take Gabe down and rekindle what he and Baylee had.

When Baylee and Brandon reunite, however, Baylee can’t help noticing how off everything appears. Brandon seems to be keeping secrets from her, and Gabe still isn’t spilling important information that landed Baylee in that mess. Where are her parents? Why haven’t they been trying to find her? While the two men are at war with each other, Baylee is determined to get back to War, to end this nightmare forever.

K. Webster definitely didn’t disappoint. There were so many surprises, I was back and forth on my feelings toward Brandon, and Gabe is a character I love to hate. And then the cliffhanger? I need more! Yes, I will be reading the third book. Anyone here read the series? Feel free to post your comments. Happy reading!

Warning: For mature readers. This book contains strong sexual themes and violence. It’s not for everyone.

About the author: K. Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in “Tornado Alley” with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens. You can find her on Facebook.

“The Rules Upheld By No One”–Review

Good afternoon, bloggers! Here’s a new recommendation for you all.

While her sisters have grown up receiving lavish gifts, as well as being married off to eligible men, Elisabeth Knolly is being prepped for a lifetime of servitude in the nunnery. But why, though? Her family had been well-off. Her parents were highly respected. All of a sudden, though, there is no dowry for Elizabeth, so it’s off to the convent for her.

Although she’s spent her whole life believing that any, little thing she does or thinks is against God’s word, sinful thoughts beckon her. Sexual thoughts and feelings. Especially for her little brother’s tutor, Samuel. Her parents will do anything to block her from all of it.

Even while in the nunnery, Elisabeth can’t fight those feelings. Guilt and shame eat away at her, yet she learns that she’s not the only nun with secrets. She realizes they all have a backstory as to why they dedicated their lives to the church. She even comes across a phallic-shaped object hidden in a library book, making her feel just as uneasy. But the worst part is the rumor that the nunnery’s chaplain is raping women, including the possibility that King Henry is looking to close down the abbeys, leaving the nuns on their own. After a traumatic event, however, Elisabeth decides to leave the nunnery. Realizing she has nowhere else to go—she can’t ever go back home—she finds shelter in a London brothel.

This story was well-written, enjoyable, heart-breaking and all. While many scenes angered me, what upset me the most was Elisa’s parents’ favoritism towards the rest of their children. Why did they shower the siblings with everything, yet train Elisa to act like an obedient, little servant? To banish her to a convent where outside communication wasn’t allowed? I felt more for her during her anger at the church’s hypocrisy, including all who attended who were quick to judge.

I could go on, but I’m afraid I’ll spoil it. Congratulations to Amie McNee on her debut novel. If you enjoy historical fiction—especially about sex, and a person’s right to pursue it—get yourself this copy. Feel free to post your comments. Happy reading!

About the author: Follow Amie on Instagram. For more info, click here.