…the novel can be enjoyed as an intriguing gloss on history, but also [as] a sweet love story between [the artist] and her second husband, painter François-André Vincent, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the intrigue of the era’s art world. An imaginative work that brings the story of a little-known artist to vivid life.” – Kirkus Reviews

The Courtesan’s Daughter draws readers in from the first page with its beguiling beginning. As it hurtles ahead, it holds you rapt up to the last page. Undoubtedly, this story is a tour de force from an author with absolute command of the genre. – Chanticleer Book Reviews

Dunlap breathes life into the distant 13th-century setting…Poetry and music are as essential to the plot as warfare, with engaging glimpses of trobairitz (female troubadours)…A complex, absorbing, and dramatic start to a series. – Kirkus Reviews

This book was magnificent!… Dunlap vividly creates the angst and despair, the passion and determination, and also the resignation of the characters as they accept their fate.

An enticing and moving story for all ages to enjoy… [the reader] will cheer Bruno on as she surmounts all the obstacles placed in her way—right up until the fulfilling ending, when she is finally reunited with her one true love. – The International Review of Books

… as each serendipitous event with our paired-off lovers leads the reader to yet another twist in the storyline, the reader is ultimately rewarded with a charmingly sweet happy-ever-after. LISZT’S KISS is an enchanting read for any historical romance lover. – Romance Junkies

Fun, fast, entertaining read! The Mozart Conspiracy has everything I love reading: an interesting, intelligent young protagonist (and she’s female!) who doesn’t let herself be fobbed off by those who don’t take her seriously, and a perplexing mystery peopled with real characters from history. – Goodreads

A lovely historical romance by the author of The Musician’s Daughter (2009), this fast-paced novel reveals the horror and senselessness of war even as Nightingale’s innovations are introduced to the front… Fully developed characters combine with a rich historical backdrop to tell a powerful and poignant story of love, loss, and self-discovery. – Booklist

This brilliant novel is told entirely in the first person, from the perspective of four young girls…Each character’s voice is heard clearly and distinctly, seamlessly threading a compelling and incredibly engaging narrative. The characters are multidimensional; each person in the story is shown with strengths and weaknesses. – Historical Novels Review, EDITOR’S CHOICE

The elegant work of historical fiction is laced with fluttery romances, psychological games, and surprises. – Publishers Weekly