Three Stars It took me a while to get into this book, in fact, I'll go as far as to say I didn't really enjoy the first part of the novel. Fortunately, that just made the happily ever after sweeter in the long run. The Duke I Once Knew combines all the fun romance novel tropes … Continue reading Review: The Duke I Once Knew by Olivia Drake
2.5 Stars I wanted to love this book. Just look at the cover, it's gorgeous! This was my first novel from Janna MacGregor, and as this is the fourth book in the series, I knew I ran the risk of it not standing alone well. For the most part, I wasn't lost and I understood, … Continue reading Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Duke by Janna MacGregor
Four Stars It always takes me about 25% of the book to really get into a Mary Balogh novel. She has a beautiful writing style that makes you feel like you're living in a Charles Dickens novel, but it's definitely a different pace than most historical authors publishing today. The family Christmas scenes at the … Continue reading Review: Someone To Trust by Mary Balogh
Three Stars First Earl I See Tonight by Anna Bennett started so strong. The first page was perfection, and the plot drew me in immediately. Fiona, our heroine, is being blackmailed and needs access to her dowry to pay it. She develops the bold plan of proposing to the Gray, the Earl of Ravenport. I … Continue reading Review: First Earl I See Tonight by Anna Bennett
Four Stars This was the most delightful book I've read in a while! Kiss Me at Christmas by Valerie Bowman had me grinning from start to finish with the cutest heroine and a sweet, dashing hero. I didn't even know this was the tenth book in a series until a friend pointed it out to … Continue reading Review: Kiss Me at Christmas by Valerie Bowman
Two Stars When I saw that debut author Kate Forrest had written a medieval romance, I knew I had to take a chance. The Crusader's Heart is romance set right after the Crusades (duh) in Scotland. I think there is a reason there is a void of medieval romances right now, and that's because they're … Continue reading Review: The Crusader’s Heart by Kate Forrest
Four Stars It has been a long time since I was excited about an anthology. When four of the reigning queens of historical romance decide to pair up, I was over the moon ready for these sweet novellas. I mean, a whole anthology featuring grouchy Dukes?? What's not to love! This book was the epitome … Continue reading Review: How the Dukes Stole Christmas by Tessa Dare, Sarah MacLean, Sophie Jordan, and Joanna Shupe
Joanna Shupe has quickly become one of my favorite historical romance authors. Her fun and trope-y plot lines pull me in and her beautifully well-rounded characters keep me invested. A Notorious Vow was a fabulous marriage of convenience story with a deaf, reclusive hero and a painfully shy heroine. Oliver was a wonderful hero. He … Continue reading Review: A Notorious Vow by Joanna Shupe
I don't often highlight passages in books. Usually, it's a complete story that drives my feelings. Last Night with the Earl is an exception. I think I highlighted half of this novel. Eli was one of the most intensely romantic heroes I have read in a while, and I needed him right now. In addition … Continue reading Review: Last Night with the Earl by Kelly Bowen
Pirate. King. Realness. One of the many delicious plot points Kerrigan Byrne brings to The Duke With the Dragon Tattoo. I have dubbed Byrne Queen of the Historical Antihero and I adore her for it. I have been a fan of the Victorian Rebels series since I read The Highwayman and fell deeply in love … Continue reading Review: The Duke With the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne
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