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Review: Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys #1) by Julia Quinn
After binge reading the Bridgerton books this winter, I immediately went out and bought a bunch of other Julia Quinn books and I couldn’t wait to dive in and read them! But I wasn’t really sure where to start. When it was time for our Arizona vacation, I thought this would be the perfect book to take with me since it was a light read that I could set down if I needed to. We were flying with a four year old so I wanted to make sure I had a book that I could set down and pick up five minutes later and not have to go back and…
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Special Feature: The Undercover Duke (Duke Dynasty #4) by Sabrina Jeffries
Publication Date: May 25, 2021Zebra Books Series: Duke Dynasty, Book 4Genre: Historical Romance Bridgerton fans and readers of Madeline Hunter, Eloisa James, and Lisa Kleypas won’t want to miss this humorous and clever new love story from the historical romance legend. Along with his stepsiblings, Sheridan Wolfe, Duke of Armitage, is determined to finally solve the mysteries behind the suspicious deaths of their mother’s three husbands. Tasked with investigating a possible suspect, Sheridan finds himself in dangerous proximity to her captivating daughter, Vanessa Pryde. But still haunted by a tragically lost love, the duke is resolved to resist the attraction—and avoid any “scheming” husband-hunters. Besides, lovely Miss Pryde seems utterly…
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Review: The Missing Sister (The Seven Sisters #7) by Lucinda Riley
It’s finally here…..the last book in one of my favorite book series, The Seven Sisters. I have adored my time with the D’Aplièse sisters and their respective romances and stories. Some of the books I liked better than others but overall this series is rock solid with rich characters and stories. I love the alternating time lines and how epic and sweeping the stories always feel. These books have so much content for readers to sink their teeth into in both the main modern story and the historic one. Personally I always enjoy the historical side better but the D’Aplièse sisters and the mystery of Pa Salt kept me engaged…
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Special Feature: Crazy about a Cowboy (Tying the Knot in Texas #3) by Dylann Crush
There is nothing that brings on the heart flutters quite like a cowboy romance. I haven’t read too many but every time I pick one up I always seem to find myself swooning with delight. I haven’t read the Tying the Knot in Texas series but when this book came across my desk I thought it looks wonderful and I am excited to read it this summer! It’s a cute small town romance with some sizzle sure to heat up fans for the summer and if you don’t already have some good romances lined up for your beach/vacation reading, then you might want to add this one! I love small…
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Review: Beth and Amy by Virginia Kantra
Little Women was the first time I saw myself in a book character. Jo March was me idol as a child. I especially loved the Winona Ryder film version of this classic and always felt like Jo March was so me and whenever I envision Jo March, I think of Winona Ryder. Jo March will forever be one of my favorite classic characters and one I strongly identify with where as Amy will forever be the girl who stole Laurie from her! Amy is my least favorite March sister. I haven’t read Virginia Kantra’s modern reimagined book Meg and Jo yet but it was high up on my TBR list.…
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Special Feature: Match Made in Paradise (Paradise, Alaska #1) by Barbara Dunlop
Berkley Romance books are some of my absolute favorite reads and when I saw this new series was being released, I knew it was going to be golden! Author Barbara Dunlop has written a number of spicy rugged romances and this is a new contempo romance series for her but she is no stranger to the genre of romance. I am also here for romances set in obscure locations like Alaska. I mean when you think about escaping some where sexy to find unexpected love, Alaska isn’t exactly the place that I think of first but this book might just change my mind! I am so excited to sink my…
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Special Feature: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
Nothing catches my eye like a quirky book. Not only did this title sound odd and quirky but the summary did as well. I mean, the main character’s husband dies and she just keeps right on going like nothing ever happened. If that doesn’t say odd then I am not sure what does. But as oddball as this book sounded, it also sounded like it was going to be a sweet story. Colleen Oakley is a best selling author and no doubt has the skills to spin an engrossing tale—oddball or otherwise. I feel confident that this book will be another hit for Oakley, it’s already received a ton of…
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Special Feature and Excerpt: Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley
Book and Bookstagram fans this is the book you have been waiting for! I am so excited to share this book with you all today and share a little sneak peak with an excerpt. I mean, how can this book NOT be good with all the bookish things it promises? I love the enemies to lovers troupe the fact that this book contains that plus a second chance romance troupe plus books already makes it a home run for me! This little excerpt was a fun introduction to the book and characters. I have been looking for some good bookish romances lately and this book is at the top of…
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Review: The Midnight Rose by Lucinda Riley (Audible Edition)
I am a big big big Lucinda Riley fan. I have read almost all of her books and have loved many of them. This book is probably one of her most popular books and the reviews have consistently been strong, but it’s one of the few books I haven’t read by her. So I thought it was time to rectify that and start reading it—well listening to it. Sadly, this one felt like a chore for me. I kept listening and listening and listening hoping that it would get better but for me it just fell flat. I had very high hopes for this one but it just wasn’t up…
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Review: Isabelle and Alexander by Rebecca Anderson
I have really enjoyed the ‘proper romance’ books from Shadow Mountain publishing over the years and their covers are so great. Every time I see one of them I know that I am instantly going to enjoy the book. Some more than others of course, but generally their proper romances are all great reads and for me, they read very quick. When this one came up for review, I knew it was an easy yes. It sounded so great, an arranged marriage and two characters that ultimately fall in love against all odds. I had read a couple of other reviews before picking this one up and saw that many…