The Cinnamon Spice Inn Author: Harper Graham Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: Madison and Zach were planning a life together in Maple Falls, but when Madison left for a job in New York, she never looked back and their dreams fell apart. Six years later, Madison receives a mysterious note urging her […]
Book Club Boyfriend Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Blair Kellermoon is a recently divorced, former actress turned producer and book club maven. She was set to feature Jack Branksome’s best seller as her book club selection when Jack said no. Jack Branksome lives in the shadow of his famous […]
The Duke’s Got Mail Author: Samara Parish Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Picking up roughly a year after While the Duke Was Sleeping, The Duke’s Got Mail features Peter, the duke who was sleeping and brother to Rhett, the male MC from the first title. Peter has been corresponding anonymously with an […]
Miss Wick and the Duke Dilemma Author: Violet Marsh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Eoin Aucourte, newly minted Duke of Foxglen at only 22 years of age, is ready to make some changes to the dukedom now that his abusive grandfather has passed. However, his first mission is to locate his mother […]
A Little Holiday Fling Author: Farah Heron Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Ruby and Rashid have a Hallmark-moment meet-cute when Ruby attempts to lug a Christmas tree by herself and ends up running into Rashid. Of course, he offers to help her, but despite an attraction, they are grumpy and sunshine. A […]
Wicked Intentions Author: Elizabeth Hoyt Reviewer: Jen Rating: B July’s optional theme: Back in My Day… What I’m Talking About: Temperance needs a way to save the foundling home she runs with her family, so when Lazarus Huntington, Lord Caire, asks for her help to track down a murderer in exchange for meeting potential benefactors, […]
Our Dear Miss H. is on the Case Author: Violet Marsh Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B- What I’m Talking About: Georgina is a female archeologist in a man’s world. In order to do the work she loves, her cousin Percy acts as the face of her discoveries and research. All is going well until Percy goes […]
While the Duke Was Sleeping Author: Samara Parish Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Adelaide is lady’s maid to Lady Cordelia, daughter of a duke and betrothed to Duke of Hornsmouth. When Cordelia decides to run out on her wedding, she drags Adelaide along, and soon the pair are hiding out in a […]
No Ordinary Duchess Author: Elizabeth Hoyt Reviewer: Jen Rating: C+ What I’m Talking About: After a mediocre start, I ended up enjoying No Ordinary Duchess. The first half is slow and parts are bothersome. I was annoyed with how Elspeth has no regard for her own safety, and she takes a couple TSTL actions. Elspeth […]
Love in Bloom Author: Lucy Eden Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Love in Bloom is a journey of self-discovery for Emma. She’s spent her whole life preparing to be the perfect society wife but a twist of fate helps her understand her true desires. And she accepts these changes without a lot […]
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 […]
Pardon My Frenchie Author: Farrah Rochon Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Ashanti runs a dog boarding business, Barkingham Palace and also has a successful side business making gourmet dog treats. The businesses are growing faster than she can handle. Meanwhile, she’s also raising her twin teenage sisters and her cherished French Bulldog, […]
Just Playing House Author: Farah Heron Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Marley and Nikhil were friends with the potential for more in high school, but they haven’t seen one another since prom night of their final year. Now a fashion sales associate for an upscale department store, Marley’s been tasked with styling […]
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 […]
Canadian Boyfriend Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: B/B+ What I’m Talking About: When she was sixteen and working at the Mall of America, Aurora met Mike, a cute hockey player who was in town for a tournament. She decided he would be her fake Canadian Boyfriend: the reason she didn’t go to the dances […]