Audiobook review: In Westminster’s Halls by Don Jacobson When provided the opportunity to wade into the fray regarding a government bill on the slave trade, a country squire, a wealthy landed gentleman, an impassioned young woman, and others are must make a choice about standing for right even if faced with malicious personal attacks and […]
The Muse of Maiden Lane Author: Mimi Matthews Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: The Muse of Maiden Lane is book 4 in the Belle of London series. I had not heard of this series, nor had I read any of the previous books but that did not prevent me from understanding or […]
Audiobook review: The Golden Spider by Anne Renwick The audiobook rights for The Golden Spider recently reverted from Tantor Audiobooks to the author, who chose to re-record this wonderful story. Originally recorded by one female performer, the new audiobook uses dual narration bringing in two new actors to read the story. There are no alterations […]
The Worst Duke in London Author: Amalie Howard Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Evangeline (Effie) doesn’t fit in with the ton and doesn’t want to spend another season in London; however, her father will not allow the younger Viola a season unless Effie is her chaperone. Gage Croft, Duke of Vale, needs […]
Love’s First Light Author: Linda Brody Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: A dangerous sandstorm overtakes her when a young woman is sorrowfully burying the last of her family, when a lonely cowboy comes along hoping to show her that there is something worth living for. Linda Broday has long since been […]
A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience Author: Stephanie Burgis Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Margaret Dunhaven, a human, finds herself married to Lord Riven, the vampire lord of Shadowcroft Manor. Her relatives kidnapped her from her college library and forced her to marry, telling her that they are being blackmailed into it. However […]
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love Author: India Holton Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Set in an alternate version of historical England, The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love shares a world filled with magical, and often deadly, birds. Ornithologists are often wily and deceptive in their efforts to become Birder of the […]
Secret Affairs Author: Suzan Lauder Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: A houseparty, a matchmaker, and a seemingly mismatched pair debate and argue their way to romance. Suzan Lauder continues her sparking Regency romcom series with Secret Affairs, the third standalone entry. Secret Affairs can standalone, but I’ll point out that the […]
A Shore Thing Author: Joanna Lowell Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Spending the summer in St. Ives collecting seaweed samples, Muriel is searching for a special (and specific) painter who can capture the seaweeds’ beauty for her lectures in New York. Kit is that painter; however, he finds himself unable to sketch […]
Audiobook review: Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday Archie and his friends, Effie and Simon, take an annual trip for a fortnight every September. It’s a chance to reconnect and unwind. Their friendship transcends titles and backgrounds because the men are open and honest with themselves and each other. The author opens Earls Trip with a […]
The Heiress’s Daughter Author: Anne Gracie Reviewer: Ang Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: First I have to say I am a BIG fan of Anne Gracie. As a general rule, I really and truly enjoy her books. Her characters are fun, quirky, strong, and overall human. I love that despite the difference in time […]
Flight of the Scarab Author: Anne Renwick Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: I always love diving into Anne Renwick’s fascinating Elemental Steampunk world. The author blends science and steampunk technology with an adventurous love story. Flight of the Scarab is no different; however, I this time around, I was overwhelmed by the […]
The Stranger I Wed Author: Harper St. George Reviewer: Ang Rating: B What I’m Talking About: If you’re a fan of contract marriages slowly sizzling with electricity, then pick up The Stranger I Wed by Harper St George. Cora Dove may have just been looking for a way to gain her inheritance and take care of […]
The Love Remedy Author: Elizabeth Everett Reviewer: Ang Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Overall, I really enjoyed visiting Ms. Everett’s characters again. Lucy and Thorne are smart, strong, complicated characters who learn a lot about themselves and each throughout the book. They are both devoted to their families, often at a great cost to […]
Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man Author: Violet Marsh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Lady Charlotte’s parents want her to marry for prestige, so it doesn’t matter to them that the previous two wives of the Viscount Hawley died under suspicious circumstances. Determined to get out the betrothal, Lady Charlotte starts a […]