An Inconvenient Duke Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Retired general Marcus Braddock helped defeat Napoleon, and when he returned to London was named a Duke. While he was away, his sister died, leaving her young child an orphan, so her best friend, Danielle, helped the family until Marcus returned. […]
Moontangled Author: Stephanie Burgis Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: With big wigs in attendance for a formal ball scheduled at the Thornfell College of Magic, Juliana is excited to finally see the love of her live, and secret fiancee, Caroline. It’s been three months since Juliana and Caroline were together. It was […]
Rebel Author: Beverly Jenkins Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Val traveled from New York to New Orleans to teach the newly freed Blacks. Dealing with roadblocks including bigotry, lack of funds, and the loss of a school and a place to live, Val is thankful to Drake LeVeq, who saves her from […]
Seduction on a Snowy Night Author: Madeline Hunter, Sabrina Jeffries, Mary Jo Putney Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Seduction on a Snowy Night is a historical romance anthology, with three stories set around the Christmas holiday. A CHRISTMAS ABDUCTION by Madeline Hunter Adam Prescott, the Baron Thornhill, is on his way to his […]
The Princess Plan Author: Julia London Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Eliza Tricklebank was once the picture of the demure, polite young lady. But her heart was broken by a cad who spoke of love and marriage while courting and marrying a woman with large purse strings. Now Eliza is content to run […]
Audiobook Review: Spellbound Author: Allie Therin Narrators: Erik Bloomquist Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: Magic in Manhattan #1 Genre: Historical Romance, Paranormal/Magic, LGBTQ, Gay Romance Audiobook Source: Tantor Audio You know the joy when you pick up a new-to-you author/narrator and find a gem? That is the case for me and Spellbound. I was engrossed from beginning to end […]
A Snowflake at Midnight Author: Anne Renwick Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Evie is a librarian for the Lister Institute. She enjoys her job, but looks to helm her own project and take on more work. Ash is one of the botanists at Lister and is completely smitten with Evie. They’ve spent […]
After the Spy Seduces Author: Anna Harrington Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Kit has worked as a spy for the Home Office for a decade, recruited while serving in the military. After ten years, he doesn’t trust anyone and sees darkness and suspicion in everything / one around him. He wants revenge […]
A Reflection of Shadows Author: Anne Renwick Narrator: Anais Inara Chase Audio Speed: 1.3x Series: Elemental Web World #3.6; An Elemental Web Tale Genre: Steampunk Romance Source: Author Having read and enjoyed A Reflection of Shadows, I jumped at the chance to listen to and review the audiobook version. I found that I delighted in the story equally […]
Highland Jewel Author: May McGoldrick Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Highland Jewel is the second novel in the Royal Highlander series and revolves around Maise Murray and Niall Campbell during a time of great unrest and reform in the Scottish HIghlands. Maise is an actively working for change with Fiona, Niall’s older […]
Audiobook review: Thornbound Author: Stephanie Burgis Narrator: Emma Newman Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: The Harwood Spellbook #2 Genre: Fantasy Romance, Historical Source: Author Picking up a few months after the conclusion of Snowspelled, Thornbound follows Cassandra as she fights to open the first ever school of magic for girls. Shared once again from Casandra’s first person POV, […]
Audiobook Review: Bringing Down the Duke Author: Evie Dunmore Narrator: Elizabeth Jasicki Audio Speed: 1.5x Series: A League of Extraordinary Women #1 Genre: Historical Romance Source: Penguin Random House Audio Annabelle is trapped in a life as an unpaid servant for her male cousin, so she jumps at the chance to be one of the first women to […]
The Duke is But a Dream Author: Anna Bennett Reviewer: Ang Rating: A What I’m Talking About: The Duke is But a Dream is a charming tale about expectations, forgiveness, remaining true to oneself, and learning to love despite the messiness of it. Honestly I think the best way to summarize the book is with […]
Audiobook review: Project Duchess Author: Sabrina Jeffries Narrator: Beverley A. Crick Audio Speed: 1.25x Series: Duke Dynasty #1 Genre: Historical Romance Source: Recorded Books (Publisher) The Duke Dynasty is a new historical romance series about a dowager duchess who was married and widowed by three different dukes. She has five grown children – three are dukes themselves. […]
Audiobook Review: Brazen and the Beast Author: Sarah MacLean Narrator: Justine Eyre Audio Speed: 1.0x Series: Bareknuckle Bastards #2 Genre: Historical Romance Source: Purchased After enjoying the second novel The Bareknuckle Bastards series, Brazen and the Beast I’m officially a fan of Sarah MacLean. I enjoy her voice and the characters she pens. I plan on reading and/or listening […]