Tag: St. Martin’s Press

#Audiobook Review: How to Best..

Posted May 10, 2023 by Jen in Historical Romance, Listen Up!, Rating C, Reviews
#Audiobook Review: How to Best a Marquess by Janna MacGregor

How to Best a Marquess Author: Janna MacGregor Reviewer: Jen Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Note: I read the ebook version until Mid-CHAPTER 13, 41%. At this point, I finished the story via audiobook. Eight years ago, Beth Howell enjoyed the best night of her life when Julian Raleah, Marquess of Grayson, asked for her […]

#TBRChallenge Review: Christma..

Posted December 21, 2022 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
#TBRChallenge Review: Christmas Joy by Nancy Naigle

Christmas Joy Author: Nancy Naigle Reviewer: Jen Rating: B #TBRChallenge December’s Theme is “Festive” This book has been on my TBR since February 2017 when I got it at a conference. Why I selected it: It’s Christmas What I’m Talking About: Joy is working hard to earn a promotion as the Director of Focus Groups when she gets […]

Review: Rules for Engaging the..

Posted April 28, 2022 by Jen in Historical Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Rules for Engaging the Earl by Janna MacGregor

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; […]

Review: A Reckless Match by Ka..

Posted October 4, 2021 by Ang in Historical Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: A Reckless Match by Kate Bateman

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 […]

Review: A Duke in Time by Jann..

Posted July 7, 2021 by Jen in Historical Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: A Duke in Time by Janna MacGregor

A Duke in Time Author: Janna MacGregor Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Katherine’s husband Meri died after they’ve been married less than a year. However, she last saw her husband on their wedding day, only six hours after the wedding. When she goes for the reading of Meri’s will, Katherine discovers that […]

Review: A Sweet Mess by Jayci ..

Posted July 15, 2020 by Nima in Contemporary Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: A Sweet Mess by Jayci Lee

Sweet Mess Author: Jayci Lee Reviewer: Nima Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Picture in your mind movie action hero Lee Byung-hun, more popularly known as the character Han Cho Bai in Reds 2, and his real life wife Lee Min Jung as the stars of a sweet Hollywood rom-com.  When I started reading this […]

Review: When You Wish Upon a R..

Posted June 8, 2020 by Ang in Historical Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: When You Wish Upon a Rogue by Anna Bennett

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 […]

Review: Gone with the Rogue by..

Posted May 11, 2020 by Ang in Historical Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Gone with the Rogue by Amelia Grey

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 […]

Review: Highland Sword by May ..

Posted April 9, 2020 by Jen in Historical Romance, Reviews
Review: Highland Sword by May McGoldrick

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 […]

Review: Highland Jewel by May ..

Posted October 4, 2019 by Ang in Historical Romance, Rating C, Reviews
Review: Highland Jewel by May McGoldrick

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 […]

Review: The Duke is But a Drea..

Posted August 29, 2019 by Ang in Historical Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: The Duke is But a Dream by Anna Bennett

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 […]

Review: Smitten by the Brit by..

Posted July 22, 2019 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Smitten by the Brit by Melonie Johnson

Smitten by the Brit Author: Melonie Johnson Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Bonnie’s life comes crashing down around her when she finds her long-time-never-set-the-date fiancé having sex in their apartment, on her grandmother’s quilt, with another woman. She walks out right then and there, questioning how long things have been falling apart […]

Review: The Earl Next Door by ..

Posted June 4, 2019 by Ang in Historical Romance, Rating A, Reviews
Review: The Earl Next Door by Amelia Grey

The Earl Next Door Author: Amelia Grey Reviewer: Ang Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: The Earl Next Door is full of feisty characters and lots of chemistry. Lyon and Adeline butt heads from the moment they meet but can’t deny the sparks that ignite between them every time their paths cross. Adeline shows Lyon […]

Review: Getting Hot with the S..

Posted April 29, 2019 by Jen in Contemporary Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Getting Hot with the Scot by Melonie Johnson

Getting Hot with the Scot Author: Melonie Johnson Reviewer: Jen Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Cassie and her closest friends are finishing up their three-week European vacation, and while she’s been collecting charms for her bracelet, she hasn’t used any of the condoms she packed in hopes of having a hot European affair. That […]

Review: Highland Crown by May ..

Posted March 25, 2019 by Ang in Historical Romance, Rating B, Reviews
Review: Highland Crown by May McGoldrick

Highland Crown Author: May McGoldrick Reviewer: Ang Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Highland Crown is the first in a trilogy by May McGoldrick. It is set in Scotland in the 1820s. I was drawn to the novel for a several reasons; first I have Scottish heritage and know next to nothing about the country. […]