The Mad Girls of New York Author: Maya Rodale Reviewer: Ang Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: This novel was quite the journey for me, and like every journey it had ups and downs. The characters are strongly written, the settings are gut-wrenchingly realistic, and once I was invested in the story it was gripping, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Diabolical Bones Author: Bella Ellis Reviewer: Ang Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: In The Diabolical Bones, the second book in the Brontë Sisters Mystery series, the bones of a child are found within the wall of a chimney. The Brontës take it upon themselves to discover the who, why, and how of what has happened […]
How to Catch a Sinful Marquess Author: Amy Rose Bennett Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: How to Catch a Sinful Marquess is a regency retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and it has all the proper elements for a regency retelling: a maiden needing to escape a horrible arranged marriage and a “beast” […]
Rough Creek Author: Kaki Warner Reviewer: Ang Rating: C- What I’m Talking About: I would like to start by saying I am a big fan of Kaki Warner. I have been reading her historical fiction for years and if you look at past reviews you will see overall I really enjoy them. Ms. Warner tends […]
When You Wish Upon a Rogue Author: Anna Bennett Reviewer: Ang Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: When You Wish Upon a Rogue is a sweet without being sappy and addresses the topics of grief, loss, independence, and loyalty without getting preachy or too self-righteous. Sophie is a strong heroine who has been trained her […]
Marry in Scarlet Author: Anne Gracie Reviewer: Ang Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Let me start by saying I really enjoy Anne Gracie’s books, and I have been reviewing them for a while now. I started with the Chance Sisters series, which are completely enchanting and fun, and feature characters that are easily in […]
Gone with the Rogue Author: Amelia Grey Reviewer: Ang Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Gone with the Rogue was lovely, quick jaunt into Victorian England. Ms. Gray does a lovely job developing both Garrett and Julia. They are perfectly paired right from the beginning of the novel. Their relationship is full of hilarious mishaps […]
Highland Sword Author: May McGoldrick Reviewer: Ang Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Highland Sword is the third novel in the Royal Highlander trilogy. It is primarily the story of Morrigan and Aidan, although is does bring the story of Cinead to a conclusion as well, so it changes perspective throughout the book between these […]