Musings of a Romance Author
The Highland Guard Book 1 The book starts with a a detailed forward, establishing backstory. It’s set in 1305, a time of glorious Scottish highlander heroes, fighting for their freedom from the tyrannical English, and Robert the Bruce wants to establish a fighting force unlike any seen before: think SAS or Navy SEALs. Then, the … Continue reading My Review: “The Chief” by Monica McCarty
Love by Numbers Book 1 After my terrible disappointment with the latest from this author, I decided to try some of her older work. This is in the top five of all time for my book club, so it’s got to be good. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell is on the shelf and tired of being seen … Continue reading My Review: “Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake” by Sarah MacLean
The Hathaways Book 2 We met both Winnifred Hathaway, an invalid who never fully recovered from a bout of scarlet fever, and Kev Merripen, a Romany taken in by the Hathaways when he was found at deaths door as a child, in the first book. They have loved each other since childhood, but Merripen refuses to … Continue reading My Review: “Seduce Me at Sunrise” by Lisa Kleypas
Today I'd like to welcome Renée Dahlia with the cover reveal for her soon to be released F/F romance, Her Lady's Melody. This is the second book in her Great War series. Two women, both widowed on the same day, find new love after loss. DR LUCIANA STANMORE wondered if this stoic fragility would haunt … Continue reading Guest Author: Renée Dahlia
The Bridgertons Book 2 I held off on this because I was put off a bit by Daphne’s actions in the previous book. Anyway, here we go. Anthony Bridgerton has decided to take a wife. Who better than the diamond of the season, Miss Edwina Sheffield? But to marry her, he’ll have to win over … Continue reading My Review: “The Viscount Who Loved Me” by Julia Quinn
The Victorian Rebels Book 1 This is a new to me author and highly recommend by my book club. I was very excited to read it. Farrah Leigh McKenzie has a secret. Orphaned at an early age, she befriends fellow orphan, Dougan McKenzie, and they vow to love and protect each other. They perform their … Continue reading My review: “The Highwayman” by Kerrigan Byrne
The Marriage Maker Series Book 1 (Novella) Novellas in their nature are fast-paced and short. I don’t read many because there isn’t much chance to explore the characters and their feelings in depth. As a result, I don’t tend to get the same feels as I do for full length novels. It all feels very … Continue reading My Review: “Worth of a Lady” by Tarah Scott and Sue-Ellen Welfonder
It’s 1901 and Emma Wheat has worked in a brothel in Washington DC for the last five months. Emma is trying to save money while she waits for her brother to send for her. It becomes clear that he’s forgotten her, and when she realises she’s pregnant she steals money from a customer and makes … Continue reading My Review: “The Trouble We Keep” by Cara Devlin
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
Book 1 The Bridgertons Simon Basset, Duke Of Hastings, returns to England and is bombarded by matchmaking mamas. After his late father practically disowned him as a child because he has a speech impediment, he has vowed never to marry, and plans to to be the last in the Basset line. Daphne Bridgerton wants to … Continue reading My Review: “The Duke and I” by Julia Quinn