A Reckless Match Author: Kate Bateman Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: If you are familiar with the Hatfields & McCoy feud or any other legend involving two families at war over who-knows-why-anymore-that’s-just-the-way-it’s-always-been, you will enjoy A Reckless Match. It is a charming retelling with plenty of chemistry, lots of humor, and enough twists […]
A Ghost in Amber Author: Anne Renwick Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Diana is an academic with a focus on a career, not marriage. She wants the collection of snails believed to be hidden in Barcote Hall by the current lord’s decease uncle, Lord Leo Wraxall. When the All Hallows’ Eve ball […]
The Scoundrel’s Daughter Author: Anne Gracie Reviewer: Ang Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Based on the title of this story, The Scoundrel’s Daughter is a tale about Lucy and the blackmail arrangement her father makes with Alice, and that would be correct. However, the title could also easily be changed to Lady Charlton’s Rebirth […]
Bombshell Author: Sarah MacLean Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I started my fandom with Sarah MacLean’s The Bareknuckle Bastards series. There is a world connection with her new Hell’s Belles series, and apparently there is a connection to one of her other series, Scandal & Scoundrel series. The heroine and hero of Bombshell […]
Miss Lattimore’s Letter Author: Suzanne Allain Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I haven’t read a historical romance in a while and it was nice to escape the current century by going back to Great Britain’s Regency Era in Miss Lattimore’s Letter. Sophronia Lattimore is an interesting choice for a main character because she […]
From London With Love Author: Bec McMaster Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: From London, With Love is a wonderful epilogue novella from Ms. McMaster to fans of the London Steampunk series. Although the story is shared from the POVs of several well-known characters, the tale centers on the human queen of Britain […]
A Duke in Time Author: Janna MacGregor Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Katherine’s husband Meri died after they’ve been married less than a year. However, she last saw her husband on their wedding day, only six hours after the wedding. When she goes for the reading of Meri’s will, Katherine discovers that […]
The Devil and the Heiress Author: Harper St. George Reviewer: Ang Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: The Devil and the Heiress is a sweet, chemistry-filled, witty, fast-moving story of self discovery and redemption. The characters are strong, passionate, beautifully nuanced, flawed individuals with the desire to be loved, even if they don’t realize it at […]
An Extraordinary Lord Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: After his service in the army, Merritt was made a baron by the prince regent. He spends his days as a barrister and his nights hunting criminals on the streets of London. He’s also been tasked by the Home Office to find out […]
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels Author: India Holton Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Cecilia Bassingwaite is a respectable member of the Wisteria Society, excited that she’s attracted her first assassination attempt. She’s long desired a promotion within the group of lady scoundrels, and she’s certain this will be the catalyst. Ned […]
Audiobook review: Undercover Duke by Sabrina Jeffries The Duke Dynasty series is an entertaining historical romance series featuring a dowager duchess who was married and widowed by three different dukes. She has five grown children – three are dukes themselves. Undercover Duke, the fourth (and final?) full-length tale, features youngest duke Sheridan and Vanessa, cousin to […]
How to Survive a Scandal Author: Samara Parish Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Benedict finds Lady Amelia freezing and nearly dead, abandoned in her carriage. So he rescues her and takes her to his barn where he tries to warm her up and save her. However, when her father and fiancé, the […]
Highland Warrior Author: Heather McCollum Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Joshua Sinclair is the Horseman of War. As a mercenary for hire, he’s been on Orkney Island working for Lord Robert Stuart, training his men. But now it’s time to leave, and it’s none too soon for Joshua, who despises Lord Robert […]
Audiobook review: Wonderstruck by Allie Therin Kicking off only a few weeks after the conclusion of Starcrossed, Wonderstruck opens with Arthur, Jade, and Zhang following leads on ways to destroy the magical pomander. Arthur misses Rory terribly and is very worried about his safety now that the Baron knows he’s alive. Meanwhile, Rory is back home with […]
A Lady’s Formula for Love Author: Elizabeth Everett Reviewer: Ang Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: A Lady’s Formula for Love is overall fiercely modern, engaging, and wonderfully witty. Not unlike Bridgerton in the romance and self discovery areas of the story, it was fun to read about women skirting the ton, busying themselves with things they […]