Valentine’s Day is not just about loving others but also about loving yourself. Arlem Hawks is certainly a talented period romance writer be sure to check out “Beyond the Lavender Fields” and the rest of her novels. But as the waves of revolution bring violence to Marseilles, both loyalty and love will be tested.īoth characters are forced to confront and question their long-held beliefs, making the story a more real-feeling Romeo and Juliet narrative. In “ Beyond the Lavender Fields” by Arlem Hawks The idea is that “opposites attract” as the main characters get to know each other, and interactions that began tense grow more tender. They soon discover the conflict is neither confined to Paris nor black-and-white when Marie-Caroline Daubin meets a local revolutionary and their relationship is put to the test. The next recommendation is a historical romance from Shadow Mountain Press, about a love that blooms in the shadow of the French Revolution.Īs you take a journey to 1792 Marseilles, France with a Parisian royalist escaping the turmoil of the nation’s capital. “My Fair Assassin” is the first of 6 books available in the Paranormal Misfits series and is highly recommended, especially if you prefer reading a series. Readers of all ages will love the family of characters, the humor, the adventure, and the tasteful swoon-worthy romance that is appropriate for teens and up. “My Fair Assassin” offers the perfect combination of a heart-warming romance with heart-pounding suspense. It would be mind-blowing enough for any teenage orphan in San Diego to discover their connection to a hidden magical world, let alone find out that their soulmate is also their would-be assassin. The first book that Melissa had to recommend is “ My Fair Assassin,” the first of the Paranormal Misfits series by CJ Anaya, which blends romance with urban fantasy and political intrigue of the fae court. Whether you want to enjoy a love story, or better learn to love yourself, you can’t go wrong with this month’s featured books! Love is in the air, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, three great books you’ll either want to check out or grab for the book lover in your life. ( Good Things Utah) Melissa Dalton Martinez, Host and Book Reviewer with The Book Break joined our hosts today to talk about three books that you’ll want to check out for Valentine’s day or as a gift to give the book lover in your life.

My Fair Assassin by C.J. Anaya