Thanks, NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for the gifted copy of How to Court a Covert Lady. I am leaving this review voluntarily. Unfortunately, I’m giving this novel two out of five stars. Miss Pippa Chester has dreams beyond knitting and sewing like the typical society miss. She reads, writes, and fences at the Ladies CovertContinueContinue reading “How to Court a Covert Lady – Jenny Hartwell”
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Snow White Red Handed – Maia Chance
Interestingly enough, while looking up historical mysteries to read, the Fairy Tale Fatal Mystery series by Maia Chance came up. I don’t normally go for giant twists on legendary events (i.e. murder on the Titanic, etc.) because I can’t reconcile the reality with the story. I don’t mind stories that take place and even participateContinueContinue reading “Snow White Red Handed – Maia Chance”
Bedding Down – Molly Garcia
I received the requests to review Murder at Midnight and Bedding Down around the same time, and I have to say that Bedding Down was my favorite of the two. Although it could use some polishing, I thought the plot was well-done, the style of writing pretty easy to follow, and the story teasing enoughContinueContinue reading “Bedding Down – Molly Garcia”
An Affair of Spies – Ronald H Balson
No stranger to writing historical novels, Ronald H Balson has produced An Affair of Spies, a very interesting historical romance thriller. I really enjoyed this novel – historical romance thriller/mystery is my favorite niche category – as I learned a lot amidst an action-packed book. I’d give this novel five out of five stars forContinueContinue reading “An Affair of Spies – Ronald H Balson”
Murder at Midnight – John Ukah
Thanks, The Fearless Storyteller, for reaching out with a copy of Murder at Midnight by John Ukah. I was given a copy of the book and give this review voluntarily. Alex Simpson, a former police officer now turned private investigator, is having a relaxing stay at a resort he’s been to before, along with anContinueContinue reading “Murder at Midnight – John Ukah”
A Tenuous Betrothal – Jen Geigle Johnson
You know what I haven’t done in a while? Written a blog post! Apologies to all two of my faithful readers who have been eagerly awaiting my next review of a very niche genre (that’s a joke, you may laugh). Onward! You know I’ve been sucked into the historical romance genre, and I’m quite enjoyingContinueContinue reading “A Tenuous Betrothal – Jen Geigle Johnson”
A Slave to Kings – Dodie Bishop
In the third book in the Silence and Shaows series, Dodie Bishop once again brings the drama and the heat with Raphael and Susannah Rossi. I’ve really been enjoying this series, and I hope this isn’t the last novel. I think it wrapped things up with Sam, but I’m hoping Bishop will continue the seriesContinueContinue reading “A Slave to Kings – Dodie Bishop”
Worth Fighting For – Matilda Madison
I wish I knew that Worth Fighting For was the second in a series, but it didn’t hurt the book at all for me. I believe the first book is Worth Waiting For. I found Worth Fighting For to be engaging, if formulaic, and I give it four out of five stars. Catherine, the widowedContinueContinue reading “Worth Fighting For – Matilda Madison”
The Bridge of Little Jeremy – Indrajit Garai
It’s been a while since I’ve been solicited to review a book, so I was really pleased when I received a request to review The Bridge of Little Jeremy by Indrajit Garai. It was way out of my normal reading comfort zone, but it’s good to expose yourself to new things, right? I found itContinueContinue reading “The Bridge of Little Jeremy – Indrajit Garai”
A Certain Darkness – Anna Lee Huber
Thanks, NetGalley and Kensington Books for the advanced copy of A Certain Darkness by Anna Lee Huber! As the newest book in the Verity Kent series, I was ready to get my hands on it. I’ve been more or less on the fence about Verity but, after this book, have decided that I want toContinueContinue reading “A Certain Darkness – Anna Lee Huber”