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Special Feature and Excerpt: Rogue Most Wanted by Janna MacGregor
Rogue Most Wanted by Janna MacGregor Publication Date: June 25, 2019 St. Martin’s Press eBook & Paperback; 384 Pages Series: The Cavensham Heiresses, Book #5 Genre: Historical Romance Wanted: an engagement of convenience. Found: A noble suitor. Raised on a remote Scottish estate by her adoring grandfather, Lady Theodora Worth has inherited an earldom as well as the land itself. But when an upstart duke challenges her claim to the title and the Ladykyrk estate, Thea is suddenly in need of a husband—in name, at least. An elderly neighbor with a thoroughly modern sensibility and a dashing great-nephew just might be the answer to Thea’s prayers. Except she…
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Special Feature: Lacewood by Jessica James
Lacewood by Jessica James Publication Date: June 18, 2019 Patriot Press eBook; 348 Pages Genre: Historical Fiction Sometimes love is just too powerful for one lifetime… Part love story, part ghost story, Lacewood is a timeless novel about trusting in fate, letting go of the past, and believing in things that can’t be seen. MOVING TO A SMALL TOWN in Virginia is a big change for New York socialite Katie McCain. But when she stumbles across an abandoned 200-year-old mansion, she’s enthralled by the enduring beauty of the neglected estate—and captivated by the haunting portrait of a woman in mourning. Purchasing the property on a whim, Katie attempts…
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Excerpt and Special Feature: The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King
I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing this book a few months back and it was a wonderful read. Even though I was hungry through most of it, I loved the story and recommended it to a ton of people! I was thrilled to see that Amy with HFVBT was having this book on tour this summer and I was eager to once again spread the word about this wonderful read. I also have an excerpt from this book that I can’t wait to share with you guys so keep reading to check it out. It also looks like there is a giveaway happening for this book too, so…
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Review: A Lady’s Guide to Gossip and Murder (Countess of Harleigh Mystery #2) by Dianne Freeman
You all know how much I love a fun historical mystery and Kensington Publishing has a bevy of fabulous authors to choose from. And I have read a number of them and consistently enjoy many of their authors. So when this one came up for review, I was counting on Kensington Publishing to not let me down! This author is new to me and even though it’s the second in a series, it is only the second book so I hoped that I hadn’t missed too much by starting on book 2 rather than book 1. The cover of this book is so bright, cheerful, and eye-catching…..I almost forgot that…
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Special Feature: THE ORPHAN’S SONG by Lauren Kate
I think that many of you know how much I love historical fiction by now, so when this book arrived in my mailbox I was thrilled! Isn’t that cover just to die for?! And I have been seeing this book pop up, not just on my social media, but on many different lists as one of the summers hottest historical fiction releases. Today I am thrilled to share with all of you that THE ORPHAN’S SONG is officially out in the world and ripe for the reading. The author, Lauren Kate, is also going to be in the Portland area signing books at Powell’s Books Cedar Hills Crossing location and…
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Excerpt: Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries
Project Duchess by Sabrina Jeffries Publication Date: June 25, 2019 Zebra eBook & Paperback; 352 Pages Series: Duke Dynasty, Book 1 Genre: Historical Romance/Regency From New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries comes a sparkling new series about an oft-widowed mother’s grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . . and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . . A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher “Grey” Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth, and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. Grey’s focus on expanding his…
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Review: The Poison Thread by Laura Purcell
Laura Purcell is an author who is on auto-buy for me. I read The Silent Companions last year and fell head over heels for her writing! I devoured The Silent Companions in days and lost sleep not just from staying up reading but from the creep factor as well! Such an incredible book. I was thrilled to see that she had a new book coming out, and intact, I sent off to the UK to have this one delivered because I loved the cover so much and couldn’t wait for her latest novel! I have had my eye on this book for months and couldn’t wait to get my hands…
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Take Two Review: The Pearl Sister (The Seven Sisters #4) by Lucinda Riley (Audible Edition)
As I have been making my way through this series again, I was wondering how I would feel about this one again. I read it for the first time through back in early 2018, so not that long ago. The other two books I originally read a few years ago and then the third one was a first read for me. But this one I had read not that long ago, so the story is still relatively fresh in my mind, so I was eager to see how I felt about CeCe’s story this time around. CeCe was my least favorite of the sisters and having freshly come off of…
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Cover Reveal and Feature: The Work of Art by Mimi Matthews
The Work of Art by Mimi Matthews Publication Date: July 23, 2019 Perfectly Proper Press Genre: Historical Romance An Uncommon Beauty… Hidden away in rural Devonshire, Phyllida Satterthwaite has always been considered more odd than beautiful. But in London, her oddity has made her a sensation. Far worse, it’s caught the eye of the sinister Duke of Moreland—a notorious art collector obsessed with acquiring one-of-a-kind treasures. To escape the Duke’s clutches, she’s going to need a little help. An Unlikely Hero… Captain Arthur Heywood’s days of heroism are long past. Grievously injured in the Peninsular War, he can no longer walk unaided, let alone shoot a pistol. What…
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Review: Montauk by Nicola Harrison
This book was on my radar ages ago! As I have mentioned a bunch of times before, I love debut novels and discovering new up and coming authors. This book stood out for me, not just because it was a debut, but also because it had a unique title. I put this one on my calendar and was excited as the date to start reading it got closer and closer. I also loved the new over design. The original cover art really said ‘chick lit’ or ‘women’s fiction’ to me, but with this new redesign it says more historical fiction. I love the simple grays of the background and then…