Musings of a Romance Author
Two branches of the Russian mafia decide to draw a line under their previous antagonism and unite their families through marriage. Maxim Ivankov has always had a thing for Freya Federov and is happy to go ahead. Freya, however, fights against the union with every bone in her body. While she’s attracted to Maxim, she holds … Continue reading My Review: “With This Ring” by Georgia Le Carre
Boston Belles #1 I finished this book a while ago, but when I came back to write the review and found I’d made no notes. Please bear with me while I dig into the recesses of my mind and vow never to do this again. Hunter Fitzpatrick is a character from the All Saints’ High … Continue reading My Review: “The Hunter” by L J Shen
The Montgomery’s and Armstrong’s #1 Following a riding accident that left her deaf, Eveline Armstrong, has allowed others to believe she is mentally incompetent and mute. When the king demands an alliance between her clan and their hated enemy, the Montgomerys, Eveline now faces an uncertain future without the protection of her family. Graeme Montgomery … Continue reading My Review: “Never Seduce a Scot” by Maya Banks
I loved "The Kingmaker" by Kennedy Ryan. Check out my review of this slow-burn and passionate love story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lynsey Jones is a post-grad student who has spent weeks finishing her thesis in a hospital cafeteria because that’s the only place she seems to be able to knuckle down and get it done. The day she finishes, she’s approached by the hot, if grumpy, doctor who has scowled at her every day. Since he … Continue reading My Review: “One Moment Please” by Amy Daws
Girl Meets Duke Book 1 I’ve read these out of order. In book 2 there is a surly and combative cat. I hope to see more of him in this book. It’s also another re-working of the beauty and the beast theme, and the marriage of convenience trope. Emma Gladstone was cut off by her … Continue reading My Review: “The Duchess Deal” by Tessa Dare
The Dark Romance Series Part 1 This book had so many great reviews on GoodReads and Amazon that I could not wait to get reading. What a disappointment. I could easily have given up before ten percent but I kept going because, with all those five stars, surely it must get better. Unfortunately, it did … Continue reading My Review: “Blaire” by Anita Gray
Check out my review of "This Man" by Jodi Ellen Malpas, and meet "Lord of The Manor", Jesse Ward. It's the book I hate to love. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Scandal & Scoundrel Book 1 Miss Sophie Talbot stows away in the carriage of Kingscote, the roguish Marquess Of Eversley, after causing another scandal for her family, newly elevated to the aristocracy. Kingscote, or King, is racing home to his dying father in order to complete his final act of vengeance against the man who … Continue reading My Review: “The Rogue Not Taken” by Sarah MacLean
A Marriage Mistake Romance The tag line, “Accidentally wed to a screaming hot stranger”, had me excited to dig into what I thought would be a hot read in the marriage of convenience trope. However, I felt the plot focused too heavily on family dynamics rather than romance. Bella Reed is “tricked” into marrying her … Continue reading My Review: “Accidental Knight” by Nicole Snow