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 […]
Courting the Stationmaster’s Daughter Author: Juli D. Revezzo Reviewer: Ang Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Courting the Stationmaster’s Daughter is a sweet historical romance. The novel deals with the typical issues of different classes coming together through Honorine’s mom, but they are pretty easily overcome when she sees just how much Shane adores Honorine. Overall, Courting The […]
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 […]