Another Book, Another Destiny…
I adore While You Were Sleeping, so I was really looking forward to reading this historical romance retelling of the movie. Unfortunately, it fell a bit flat for me. I'm not sure why. The premise is great, and I initially liked the main characters. They definitely had a ton of chemistry. But as the story … Continue reading Book Review: While the Duke Was Sleeping by Samara Parish
Never Gamble Your Heart is an entertaining and swoon-worthy historical romance that follows Frankie as she works as a governess/spy after her younger sister ran away. In exchange for spying on Jasper Jones to investigate his involvement in a nefarious plot among the ton to marry young women with large dowries to older, cruel men … Continue reading Book Review: Never Gamble Your Heart by Lindsay Lovise
This is Alexandra Vasti’s sophomore novel, and it's as fantastic as the first! It’s funny and romantic with a unique mystery and a swoon-worthy MMC and love story. When Lydia, a socially anxious wallflower and secret political writer, travels to Scotland to meet and propose a marriage of convenience to the man she's corresponded with … Continue reading Book Review: Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti
The Lady's Bargain with the Rogue is the first in Melissa Oliver’s new Victorian romance series, and it’s filled with tension, adventure, amazing banter, and a fantastic romance. The story follows Lady Elisabeth Bawden-Trebarr, a widow determined to reclaim her family’s Cornish castle, which was lost due to her late husband’s reckless debts. Her only chance … Continue reading Book Review: The Lady’s Bargain with the Rogue by Melissa Oliver
Of Salt and Sweetness was just the romantic novella I needed! It's a quick and interesting read, and Cordelia and James’s story is one of those romances that I enjoyed from the start. I quickly became invested in both characters and their swoon-worthy love story. Cordelia is tough and resourceful, and James... James is wonderful!! … Continue reading Book Review: Of Salt and Sweetness by Amber Night
Surrendering to the Duke is the first book in the Lords of Desire series and follows Michael, a war hero who has reluctantly returned to take over the dukedom after the death of his brother, and Emmeline, his brother's widow. Michael has secretly loved Emmeline for a long time, but he never said anything because … Continue reading Book Review: Surrendering to the Duke by Stevie Sparks
No Ordinary Duchess is the third book in the Greycourt series. It can be read as a standalone, and though there is an overarching mystery in the series, I think enough context is given at the start of the story that it would be easy to follow. The story focuses on Julian Greycourt and Elspeth … Continue reading Book Review: No Ordinary Duchess by Elizabeth Hoyt
The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right is such a charming Regency romance, full of heart and humor. The story follows Arabella and her identical cousin Isabelle, who switch places so that Bella will take part in the London season instead of her shy, sickly, and much wealthier cousin. It's a great setup for a fun … Continue reading Book Review: The Wrong Lady Meets Lord Right by Suzanne Allain
