Category Archives: historical novels

Thanksgiving will be here soon!

Posted on November 5, 2025 by jjspina

Thanksgiving is a time for reflecting and counting all our blessings. This is the time to gather with family and friends, share good food and drink and catch up with all the news of those we have not seen since … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks now has three formats on Amazon – paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Posted on April 23, 2025 by jjspina

Hunting Mariah Mariah’s Revenge How Far is Heaven An Angel Among Us In a Second Lubelia Alycea Https:Amazon.com/author/Jespina77 Books that will be coming to Audible soon are: Branyrd the Angel Series Books 1-4: The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Series … Continue reading →

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A Memorable Historical Romance that will touch your heart – Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years!

Posted on March 2, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this historical fiction/romance and dedicated it to my grandmother (Avoa – Portuguese for grandmother) who died at the age of 100.5 on Mother’s Day several years ago. Although I never told her that I would write a story … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Lubelia Alycea!

Posted on March 10, 2023 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see this new review of my historical/romance novel, Lubelia Alycea! Thank you, Darlene, for this lovely review. So happy to hear you enjoyed it! Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Yearsby  J.E. Spina Darlene Foster‘s review  Mar 04, … Continue reading →

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Would You Believe that Valentine’s Day is only a week away? Books make perfect gifts for this day!

Posted on February 8, 2023 by jjspina

I can’t believe how fast the days are going. I have been so busy on my WIP that I forgot that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! It’s that time of year where you lovely ladies are hoping for that special … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for 18+! Adults read too!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by jjspina

I didn’t forget you 18+ for the summer reading. Let’s get reading everyone and escape into other worlds, forget our troubles and those of our crazy mixed up world and learn to relax and chill! Are you ready for that? … Continue reading →

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New Book Trailer of Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years! Historical/Romantic Fiction!

Posted on August 23, 2021 by jjspina

I recently discovered Animoto to do book trailers/videos. I love it! Once I got into it and understood what I was doing it was fun and easy. They are helpful if you have a problem and respond in a timely … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I just want to write and talk to you about this or that! Feeling freer now? Go grey or not?

Posted on June 12, 2021 by jjspina

Sometimes I just want to write and talk to you the only way I can – in my posts. Are you feeling safer now with restrictions being lowered since the Pandemic? Tell me how you feel. I am just starting … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Historical Fiction/Romance, Lubelia Alycea!

Posted on May 20, 2021 by jjspina

I am thrilled to receive another wonderful review of my newest novel, Lubelia Alycea, an historical fiction/romance. It is a joyful feeling to see that a reader enjoyed my book. I feel vindicated and encouraged to write some more. Thank … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Lubelia Alycea – Historical/Romance/Fiction!

Posted on May 17, 2021 by jjspina

It feels like an early Christmas present when I receive a review! It is always a joy to receive a new review of any of my books. This review is of my newest novel, Lubelia Alycea One Hundred Years, a(n) … Continue reading →

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