
My Thoughts
The Bride of Blackfriares Lane is sure to set readers Annie spine tingling, hair raising adventure through some of Victorian London’s grimiest hovels and elegant dining halls. Jackson and Kit are at it again, solving crime while doing their best to make it to the altar.
I have come to thoroughly enjoy Michelle Griep’s writing as she has a wonderful way of saturating a reader into the environment of the story. When she says “slime coated walls,” I could visualize the black mold covered brick. Add the description of “bodies that had not seen soap in ages” I could almost smell the stench that would go with it. That, dear readers, is how a good story is written.
Poor Jackson definitely has his hands full with Kit, yet he loves her unconditionally. Kit’s love for Jackson is just as sure, but the way she shows it is definitely eyebrow raising. What more could anyone expect though from someone who had raised herself on the streets of London?
Bravo on another entertaining and immersive story by the talented Michelle Griep in this continuing story of the miss matched pair of Detective Jackson Forge and his love, Kit Turner.
** I received a copy of this book from the publisher. positive review was not required but freely given.
About the Book
Book: The Bride of Blackfriars Lane
Author: Michelle Griep
Genre: Christian/Romance/Historical
Release date: September, 2022
Detective Jackson Forge can hardly wait to marry the street-sly swindler who’s turned his life upside down. Kit Turner is equally excited to wed the handsome detective, and what better way to show her love than providing him with a gift any man of the law would love? She determines to bring to justice the men who years ago maimed his brother—despite Jackson’s warning to leave the past in the past. As she digs into the mystery of what happened, she unwittingly tumbles into her own history and endangers her future happiness with Jackson.
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About the Author
Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan. If you’d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
And guess what? She loves to hear from readers! Feel free to drop her a note at michellegriep@gmail.com.
More from Michelle
A Visit to Borough Market
Whenever I skip across the pond, I make it a point to stop at the Borough Market for some great meals. This area was—and is—a popular place to shop and an absolute must-see for food lovers. From grocers, fishmongers, cheese sellers, and butchers to all kinds of ethnic eats, it’s hard not to want to sample everything. My personal favorite are the buddha bowls.
Believe it or not, Borough market has been in operation for the past thousand years. Yes, you read that correctly. It actually began as a bridge, constructed in 990. But let’s fast forward to the Victorian era, shall we?
In the nineteenth century, a railway viaduct was constructed through the middle of the market, which brought in more people—but also brought in more noise, soot, disruption, and crime. In such a hotbed of activity, it’s easy to imagine cutpurses and pickpockets of all sorts.
And that’s the perfect scene for a certain con-artist turned investigator to meet with an informant. In The Bride of Blackfriars Lane, Kit Turner is up to her old shenanigans, much to Jackson’s chagrin. You can visit Borough Market along with her in this wild ride through Victorian London. It’s just one of the many stops in a city that never gets old.
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Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, October 3 (Author Interview)
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deb’s Book Review, October 3
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Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, October 10
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon e-gift card and a copy of The Bride of Blackfriars Lane!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
sounds interesting
Sounds like such a great book!
The Bride of Blackfriars Lane sounds like a brilliant read, thanks for sharing it with me!
Thanks, Melissa, for sharing your review!
Have a wonderful day!
Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
This sounds like a very good book
I really enjoyed this book, too. I so wanted to shake sense into Kit and Jackson!
Michelle Griep’s writing makes me feel like I am actually present where the action is taking place. Looking forward to reading this soon.
I am looking forward to reading this series!!! Great review!