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Satisfying our passion for captivating reads. www.booksandbenches.com (Politically neutral. It's all about the books.)

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If you love contemporary romances with emotional depth and a strong sense of place, this one’s for you. Whispers Under a Southern Sky by Joanne Rock.

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#RomanceReaders #BookRecommendations #LoveStories

16.02.2026 18:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Heartsong Cottage by Emily March feels like a gentle breeze in a tumultuous world 🌿
A quiet, comforting story—perfect when you want something soothing and hopeful.

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#ComfortReads #BookLovers #SmallTownRomance

13.02.2026 16:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Quiet afternoon, a cup of tea, and a highly entertaining Regency romance. “This is one of the best Regency romances I have ever read—and I don’t say that lightly. My only disappointment is that it had to end.”

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#RegencyRomance #BookLovers #HistoricalRomance #BookBlog

12.02.2026 18:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Discover captivating and entertaining clean stories at Books and Benches - from historical romance to contemporary suspense: buff.ly/3pqRPby. Perfect for #BookLovers seeking wholesome reads!

11.02.2026 18:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Last to Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn is a suspenseful, emotionally rich story that blends clean and wonderful romance, faith elements, and nonstop tension into a can’t-put-it-down read.

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#RomanticSuspense #CleanRomance #Revell #BookSky

09.02.2026 18:18 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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From Regency drawing rooms to medieval castles, gilded mansions to gothic estates, slow-burn romance feels perfectly at home in historical settings—and we’ll never stop loving it.

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#HistoricalRomance #BookLovers #BookSky

05.02.2026 18:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Journey to 1692 Scotland in THE TACKSMAN'S DAUGHTER by Donna Scott
As accusations of betrayal, deceit, and treason abound, they are all trapped in a web of intrigue and danger, but not everyone will escape.

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#ScottishFiction #HistoricalFiction #BookSky

04.02.2026 18:25 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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"Joined by a Fence"- A guest post from Linda Broday, Author of A MAN OF LEGEND
Bestselling author Linda Broday sweeps readers back to the wild and untamed West, where men became the stuff of legend.

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#HistoricalRomance #WesternRomance #GreatReads #BookSky

03.02.2026 17:24 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Whispers in the Snow by Heidi Eljarbo - Set against a wintry backdrop, this story blends tender emotions with a slow-burn mystery, drawing readers into a world where love, courage, and danger collide.

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#VictorianRomance #HistoricalRomance #TheCoffeePotBookClub #BookSky

02.02.2026 18:18 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Never Fall Again by Lynn H. Blackburn is a fast-paced Christian romantic suspense novel filled with strong chemistry, rising tension, and a gentle thread of faith that keeps the story grounded.

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#BookReview #ChristianRomance #RomanticSuspense #BookRecommendation #BookSky

30.01.2026 16:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Case of the Peculiar Inheritance – A Historical Western Cozy Mystery
Rose McKenzie tackles Denver’s criminal cases with a woman’s intuition and a loaded Smith and Wesson tucked in her skirt pocket.

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#WesternMystery #WesternRomance #CleanRead #BookSky

30.01.2026 16:15 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Book Review: Heartwarming Romance in the Wilderness - Love and adventure are beautifully depicted in 'The Fur Trader’s Lady' by Gabrielle Meyer.

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#HistoricalRomance #BookReview #BookRecommendation

29.01.2026 18:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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'I Died for Beauty' by Amanda Flower - Artfully combines an engaging mystery and interesting characters with historical realism.

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#HistoricalMystery #EmilyDickensonMystery

28.01.2026 18:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Man in the Stone Cottage by Stephanie Cowell is for readers who enjoy a moving, atmospheric exploration of the Brontë sisters’ inner lives, combining literary ambition, family obligations, and a mystery of the heart.

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#HistoricalFiction #BookLovers

27.01.2026 17:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Book Review: Julie Garwood’s Mercy delivers a gripping blend of romantic suspense, emotional depth, and high-stakes tension.

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#RomanticSuspense #BookReview #BookRecommendation

26.01.2026 18:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📖 Therein Lies the Pearl by Catherine Hughes brings the Norman Conquest to life—not through kings and battles, but through the women and everyday people whose stories history often forgets. Thoughtful and unforgettable. buff.ly/IwtSTKf

#HistoricalFiction #BookSky @cathiedunn.bsky.social

23.01.2026 16:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Book Review: Julie Garwood's Killjoy is a romantic suspense novel filled with tension and passion, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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#BookReview #RomanticSuspense #BookRecommendation #BookSky

22.01.2026 18:04 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📖 The Relic Keeper by Heidi Eljarbo
Historical fiction inspired by art and literature, set in seventeenth-century Italy. A gripping, emotional journey of hope, truth, and survival.

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#HistoricalFiction #Renaissance #BlogTour #BookSky

13.01.2026 17:45 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📚 Book Spotlight: Till Taught by Pain by Susan Coventry
A historical biographical novel exploring ambition, love, and sacrifice at the dawn of modern surgery. Thoughtful, emotional, and rooted in real history. buff.ly/3UDbAMf

#HistoricalFiction #AmericanHistoricalFiction #blogtour @cathiedunn

13.01.2026 17:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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THE HIGHLANDER'S IRISH BRIDE by Vanessa Kelly - "Passion and Humor"
Vanessa Kelly's The Highlander's Irish Bride, is a novel in her deliciously passionate Clan Kendrick series. Highlanders? Yes, please!

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#HistoricalRomance #AuthorInterview #HighlanderRomance #BookSky

08.01.2026 18:04 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Shades of Yellow by Wendy J. Dunn is for those readers who enjoy historical fiction with modern-day resonance, women's fiction, and stories that explore personal transformation with heart and depth.

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#DualTimeFiction #WomensFiction #LiteraryFiction #BookExcerpt #BookSky

07.01.2026 18:25 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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THE CURSE OF MORTON ABBEY by Clarissa Harwood — A fantastic Gothic suspense filled with mystery, a dash of romance, and a touch of darkness!

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#GothicSuspense #HistoricalFiction #BookReview #BookSky

06.01.2026 17:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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THE GATHERING TABLE by Kathryn Springer - Food and Small Town Charm. Will Jess start to see that it’s not just what’s on the table that matters—it’s the people gathered round it.

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#ContemporaryRomance #SmallTownRomance #BookExcerpt #BookSky

05.01.2026 18:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A Revolutionary War Sea Captain Becomes a Legend in 'The Salamander' by Regan Walker - Now Available! This story is about courage, loss, and the enduring hope for love beyond the fires of war.

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#NewBookRelease #HistoricalFiction #RevolutionaryWar #BookSky

05.01.2026 15:56 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🔥 Love, betrayal, and a dash of medieval intrigue! The Herb Knot by Jane Loftus drops you right into the drama of the Hundred Years’ War. Secrets, conspiracies, and a romance you won’t forget... ⚔️📜

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#TheHerbKnot #HistFic #MedievalReads #BookLovers #BookSky

12.08.2025 15:04 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The Gentlewoman Companion' by Emily Opal — 💐 Full of emotional depth, quiet strength, and a love that overcomes secrets and time. An enjoyable read.🕊️

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#CleanRomance #BookReview #HistoricalRomance #BookSky

01.08.2025 17:05 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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🔥'Marguerite: Hell Hath No Fury!' by Judith Arnopp💥Dive into the fierce, passionate world of Marguerite of Anjou, a woman who refused to be silenced during the chaos of the Wars of the Roses. 👑

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#HistoricalFiction #WarsOfTheRoses #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub

31.07.2025 17:05 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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📚 'The Bookbinder’s Secret' by A.D. Bell — Hidden letters, mystery, and a bold heroine who uncovers secrets buried in the pages of forgotten books. Perfect for fans of atmospheric, bookish stories. ✨📖

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#HistoricalFiction #BookReview #HistoricalMystery #BookSky

30.07.2025 17:25 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📚✨ Escape into a world of mystery, romance, and time travel with 'A Shape on the Air' by Julia Ibbotson! Perfect for fans of time-slip stories with a magical twist! 💫📖

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#TimeSlipRomance #JuliaIbbotson #HistoricalMystery #Medieval #BookSky
@JuliaIbbotson @cathiedunn

24.07.2025 17:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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✨Two uplifting short stories from Autumn Cotter—each filled with heart, healing, and the kind of feel-good romance that lingers long after the final page. 💖 Check them out! buff.ly/aFnjqeH

#ContemporaryRomance #CleanReads #HeartwarmingRomance

21.07.2025 17:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0