Audiobook review: To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins Braxton Steele enjoys his fairly privileged life living in Boston and working as a tailor. When a Pinkerton agent comes to his home, telling Brax and his father Harrison that she’ll send them to jail if they don’t help with her plans, Brax learns that his father […]
A Remarkable Rogue Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Opening days after the conclusion of A Relentless Rake, A Remarkable Rogue picks up with Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St James, (hero in last book) and Captain Nathaniel Reed continuing their search for the head of the evil Scepter organization. Nate is […]
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting Author: Sophie Irwin Reviewer: Nima Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting is exactly what the description says it is: Kitty Talbot needs a fortune. Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. Left with her father’s massive debts, she has only […]
Always Be My Duchess Author: Amalie Howard Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Always Be My Duchess is a delightful retelling of the 1990 Pretty Woman movie. The story follows Lord Lysander Blackstone, Duke of Montcroix, as he works to accumulate more wealth while dismantling the things his father held dear when he […]
A Lady for a Duke Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Though it was the war that tore them apart, Viola Caroll and Justin de Vere, the Duke of Gracewood, have been fighting for their lives since long before Waterloo. Born into a body and societal expectations that were destroying […]
The Courage to Love Author: Samantha Kane Reviewer: Jen Rating: DNF #TBRChallenge May’s Theme is “Tales of Old” This book has been on my TBR since February 15, 2012. Why I selected it: It’s an historical romance. It’s been on my TBR for over 10 years (so it’s “old”). What I’m Talking About: Since Kate’s […]
Desperately Seeking a Duchess Author: Christi Caldwell Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Courtland Balfour is the seventh Duke of St. James. He is a notorious rogue with a reputation to charm any woman. His late father left the dukedom in severe debt, and Courtland is trying to fix the situation while keeping […]
Rules for Engaging the Earl Author: Janna MacGregor Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Rules for Engaging the Earl is the second book in the delightful Widow Rules series that features three women who were all married to the same scoundrel, at the same time! Constance is the second widow of Lord Meriwether; […]
The Lady Tempts an Heir Author: Harper St. George Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: I thoroughly enjoyed Lady Helena and Max when we were teased with them in The Devil and Heiress, and I was excited to see them get their own book. Ms. St. George does a lovely job taking us on a fabulous “will […]
Audiobook review: The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton Charlotte would be a witch, if witches existed. She is the prophesied heir of Black Beryl and next in line to lead the League of Gentlewomen Witches. When the long-lost amulet of Black Beryl is discover, both the League and their arch-nemesis, The Wisteria Society (dreaded […]
A Relentless Rake Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Alexander Sinclair, Earl of St. James, Alec, is one of the Lords of the Armory working to stop the evil Scepter. He is tasked by the Home Office to find out who and stop those who are trying to assassinate the Prime […]
Last Duke Standing Author: Julia London Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: Okay, I’m just going to say this upfront – there was no duke, so I’m not certain why this book is called Last Duke Standing. I mean, main character William is heir to a dukedom, but he’s not a duke and to […]
A Perfect Equation Author: Elizabeth Everett Reviewer: Ang Rating: B What I’m Talking About: I love a well-written smart book, with a great storyline and strong characters; Ms. Everett does a great job with these things. It was true in A Lady’s Formula for Love and it remained true for A Perfect Equation. Letty and Grey […]
Audiobook review: Proper Scoundrels by Allie Therin Wesley is a mundane human who accidentally gets mixed up in the more dangerous aspects of magic. Sebastian feels he has many amends to make after he was forced to do the bidding of some power-hungry paranormals. Together, they pair up to stop a powerful paranormal from gaining a foothold in […]
A Yuletide Kiss Authors: Madeline Hunter, Sabrina Jeffries, Mary Jo Putney Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: A Yuletide Kiss is an entertaining Christmas-centric historical romance with a fun twist. Each of the three standalone romances are part of the same story. I love the concept. The anthology focuses on a few sets […]