#refugeformasterminds

The girls of Kathleen Baldwin's Stranje House series really know how to handle themselves! How would you get away if you were caught by the enemy?

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Check out an interview with Refuge for Masterminds author Kathleen Baldwin over at Jean Book Nerd! Kathleen kicks off her block tour with a story about a scary trek through the desert she took as a young woman -- including challenging a venomous snake for access to a watering hole.

I’m so excited! I came home from England and was met with some delightful news. Refuge for Masterminds one Detroit RWA booksellers best award. Lovely because it’s voted on by librarians and booksellers. Completely unexpected because this is the third book in the series. I’m so happy. Also I’ll be posting more pictures from my research trip in Britain soon. XOXO #stranjehouseseries #Happynews #booksellersbestaward #refugeformasterminds

So excited! I got a sneak peek at the trade size version of Refuge for Masterminds 😍I love the blue end papers. So pretty. It’ll be out May 15th!! 😁🎂🎉🎈#bookstagram #refugeformasterminds #newbook

Not only are the Stranje House series novels by Kathleen Baldwin gorgeous looking but so are the stories behind the covers! I rarely get to describe the actual tale of the books I read as beautiful but this series is truly made of gems. I love the characters, an abundant amount of strong female heroines (because lets be real, only one kick butt lady is never enough) and plenty of charming smarmy gents fully accepting of these women's strength while still owning their own. I love the set up of the books, each unusual girl getting the spotlight of a whole book of their own to tell their story. And I love the writing! Fast paced and filled with romance and action but also so poetic and charming itself. If you have not given the Strange House series a try yet, it is the only recommendation I ask you to take from my entire account! That's how incredible these books are! • • • Pictured above: A School for Unusual Girls, Exile for Dreamers, and Refuge for Masterminds • • • • #bookstagram #booksofig #booksofinsta #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagramfeature #kathleenbaldwin #stranjehouse #stranjehouseseries #aschoolforunusualgirls #exilefordreamers #refugeformasterminds #favoriteseries #favauthor #favoriteauthor #ya4life #yabooks #yareader #yafiction #YAread #yahistoricalfiction #historicalfiction

I finished Refuge for Masterminds by Kathleen Baldwin and it was So. Freaking. Good! Every book in the Stranje House series raises the stakes and takes me on a heart racing adventure I don't want to end. I want to be each character I read that's how real and endearing and amazing these 'unusual girls' are. I especially loved Jane's story because I felt her pain and struggles so deeply my eyes actually welled up with tears! (And a few even spilled over near the end) If you want to read something fantastic and empowering, give the Stranje House series a try. You'll be surprised you didn't read it sooner. • • • #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booksofinsta #booksofig #bookstagrammer #kathleenbaldwin #stranjehouse #stranjehouseseries #refugeformasterminds #exilefordreamers #aschoolforunusualgirls #booksandnature #booksinnature #yahistoricalfiction #historicalfiction #historicalromance #touchofromance #swoon #swoonworthy #swooning #yabooks #ya4life #yaromance #YAread #favoriteseries

What's a series you've had to wait (painstakingly) for new/more books to come out? - For me, the Stranje House series by @kathleen.baldwin is one of many. Today is the release of the 3rd novel in the series, Refuge for Masterminds, and I can't wait until my preorder gets here! These books are filled with multiple kick-butt female heroines and wicked good romance. Seriously, if you haven't gotten a copy yet go find one! You won't regret it. 😉 • • • #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booksofinsta #booksofig #bookstagrammer #bookstagramfeature #stranjehouse #aschoolforunusualgirls #exilefordreamers #refugeformasterminds #historicalfiction #historicalromance #yahistoricalfiction #yahistorical #femaleheroes #kickasswomen #espionage #spyschool #soulmates #YAread #yabooks #yaromance #ya4life #pubdate #bookbirthday #happypubday #kathleenbaldwin