Three Stars It's been a while since I finished a book and thought, "well that could have been a novella." I am a big Valerie Bowman fan and I was excited for the next book in her Playful Brides series. They're usually fun and lighthearted. Unfortunately, this book tipped into the over the top and … Continue reading Review: No Other Duke but You by Valerie Bowman
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Review: Anything But A Duke by Christy Carlyle
Two Stars This was my first Christy Carlyle novel and I have to be honest, I was completely pulled in by the stunning cover and fun synopsis. Diana, our heroine, is an impoverished inventor looking to save her family by acquiring an investor for one of her creations. Aidan is a self-made man and investor … Continue reading Review: Anything But A Duke by Christy Carlyle
Review: This Scot of Mine by Sophie Jordan
3.5 Stars What would we call this trope? The reverse secret baby trope? Idk but it was a unique premise that I enjoyed! One of the best parts of any Sophie Jordan novel is how readable her writing is. I would sit down with THIS SCOT OF MINE, and before I knew it, I was … Continue reading Review: This Scot of Mine by Sophie Jordan
Review: Lady Derring Takes a Lover by Julie Anne Long
Five Stars I am trying to find the right words to express why this book delighted me so much. LADY DERRING TAKES A LOVER took me by surprise because, honestly, I was dazzled, and that doesn't happen to me very often anymore, especially with the start of a new series. This was my first book by … Continue reading Review: Lady Derring Takes a Lover by Julie Anne Long
Review: Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt
Four Stars I don't think I can adequately express my excitement over the fact that Elizabeth Hoyt has started a new series. NOT THE DUKE'S DARLING wasn't only a unique and exciting romance, it was also a masterful groundlaying for what looks to be a fantastic new historical romance series. As always, Ms. Hoyt's ability to … Continue reading Review: Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt
Review: Trailblazer by Anna Schmidt
Four Stars I'm going to be honest, I was a little hesitant with this book. I love historical western romances, but I worry when an author bases their book off an actual historical event or group of people, they will be more concerned about historical accuracy and details rather than the plot. Luckily, Anna Schmidt put … Continue reading Review: Trailblazer by Anna Schmidt
Review: The Outlaw’s Mail Order Bride by Linda Broday
Five Stars Let me correct any misconceptions you may have from the cover of this book. THE OUTLAW'S MAIL ORDER BRIDE is not a sweet or gentle romance novel. The story is gritty, it's real, and it's as tough as its characters. If you are bothered or triggered by difficult subjects, this is not the … Continue reading Review: The Outlaw’s Mail Order Bride by Linda Broday
Review: Texas Legacy by Lorraine Heath
4.5 Stars What a gift to fans of this series! TEXAS LEGACY is the long-awaited concluding novella to Lorraine Heath’s Texas Trilogy. The first book in the series, TEXAS DESTINY was initially published in 1997 (!?!?), but Ms. Heath slid readers back into her Texas world as you would slip into an old, worn-in pair … Continue reading Review: Texas Legacy by Lorraine Heath
Review: Someone To Trust by Mary Balogh
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
Review: First Earl I See Tonight by Anna Bennett
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
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