Musings of a Romance Author
Lord Alaric Wilde is an intrepid explorer and travel writer. His books inspired a play based on his exploits and have led him to become a celebrity whose image graces the walls of many ladies. At a house party he meets Miss Wilhelmina Ffynche, a spirited and inquisitive reader who wants nothing to do with … Continue reading My review: “Wilde in Love” by Eloisa James
I read the This Man series a few years ago and despite some reservations, I did enjoy it. I had been looking forward to reading another Malpas novel for a while, and since Passionflix have turned The Protector into a film, I decided to give it a go. Like This Man, the novel is written … Continue reading My Review: “The Protector” by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Your main character is doing something they shouldn’t. Practice using the fool by writing about how they try to get him or her to stop. “What are you doing?” Debbie asked. I shook the can of spray paint to show her. “What does it look like I’m doing?” Surely it was obvious. “It looks like … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Using the Fool
Lady Brooke Whitworth is forced to marry Lord Dominic Wolfe by order of the Prince Regent. The Prince orders the marriage to end a family feud, or both families will forfeit their lands and titles. Okay, straight away this plot premise rings alarms bells in my mind. Would the Prince Regent really care enough to … Continue reading My Review: “Make Me Love You“ by Johanna Lindsey
A beeping sound stirred Chris from his slumber. It was his alarm. It was loud enough to wake him, but not the rest of the house. He reached out to silence it before it eventually woke his sleeping wife or their toddler. There would be trouble if he woke Adam at five am. He carefully … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Morning
Book 3 in The Ravenels Series I was looking forward to this book because Pandora has, so far, been my favourite of all the Ravenels. When I discovered the hero was the son of Sebastian and Evie from Devil in Winter in the Wallflower series I could not wait to get started. Lady Pandora Ravenel … Continue reading My Review: “Devil in Spring” by Lisa Kleypas
Pretend you see five different people you know while shopping at the grocery story. Two are friends, two are former co-workers, and one is your arch-nemesis. You have to introduce each person without giving backstory. “Hey, Cath!” “Hi, hows things?” Liz marched towards me with a few items in her hands. “Sorry, but I can’t … Continue reading Flash Fiction: No Backstory Allowed
Set in 1817. Alexandra Mountbatten reluctantly accepts the post of governess to the two wards of the devilishly charming, Charles Reynauds. Alex has to win over her reluctant wards while fighting her attraction to her employer. I’ve read books by Tessa Dare before but this is the first one I’ve read for a few years … Continue reading My review: “The Governess Game” by Tessa Dare
Earlier this week I received my first critique feedback. It had been sat in my folder for a couple of days while it waited for me to pluck up the courage to read it. I finally decided to brace myself and find out my critique partner’s thoughts. Why was I so nervous? I’ve done a … Continue reading How I handled my first feedback
Book Two in The Ravenels Series Book Two continues the sub-plot form the first novel of Helen Ravenel and her fiancé Rhys Winterborne. Helen is the quiet and docile eldest Ravenel sister who entered into an engagement with the self-made millionaire and department store owner. At the end of book one Helen’s family break off … Continue reading My Review of: “Marrying Winterborne” by Lisa Kleypas