Seeking a fresh start, reporter Charlie James alights in Paris to start her new job as a reporter for The Times. Although her boss is surprised (and a little miffed) that she’s not the man he thought she’d be, he gives her a chance to prove herself. Her first task is to write an articleContinueContinue reading “The Paris Mystery – Kirsty Manning”
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A Most Agreeable Murder – Julia Seales
The cast of characters in Swampshire is one of the strangest I’ve ever encountered, but it totally lends itself to the un-seriousness of the book.
A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder – Dianne Freeman
Finally Mrs. Hazelton instead of the Countess of Harleigh, Frances is looking for a way to fill her time while her new husband, George, is on a mission from the British Museum. She finds one in the dowager Viscountess Winstead, who wants Frances to sponsor her niece, Kate, for presentation to the Queen. When FrancesContinueContinue reading “A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder – Dianne Freeman”
Unladylike Lessons in Love – Amita Murray
I was approved pretty late to get the ARC of Unladylike Lessons in Love by Amita Murray, so I apologize for getting this out past the publication date. However, this review includes good news on all fronts so I hope she and the publishers will forgive me! I was gifted a copy of this bookContinueContinue reading “Unladylike Lessons in Love – Amita Murray”
Pernicious Proclivities – W. Michael Hewitt
Thank you, Mr. Hewitt, for reaching out to me with a copy of Pernicious Proclivities. I am giving this review voluntarily. Pernicious Proclivities takes place a bit more recently than my other recent historical reads, but it didn’t stop me from enjoying the novel. It took me a little bit to adjust to the voiceContinueContinue reading “Pernicious Proclivities – W. Michael Hewitt”
Playing It Safe – Ashley Weaver
Thank you, Ashley Weaver, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for the gifted copy of Playing It Safe, the third novel in Weaver’s Electra McDonnell series. I am leaving this review voluntarily and enthusiastically, as I really liked this novel. I give it 4.5/5 stars. Ellie McDonnell is once again summoned by Major Ramsey, this timeContinueContinue reading “Playing It Safe – Ashley Weaver”
The Countess – Sophie Jordan
If the first two of my most recent NetGalley romances (A Gentleman Ought to Know and How to Court a Covert Lady) made me want to try writing my own to do better, this one makes me happy to sit back and be a reader. The synopsis immediately grabbed my attention, and I know SophieContinueContinue reading “The Countess – Sophie Jordan”
A Gentleman Ought to Know – Jane Ashford
Ironically, I have the first book in this series on my TBR list! It felt like I was missing a little bit of history while reading A Gentleman Ought to Know, so that explains it. I hadn’t known it was part of a series when I requested it from NetGalley. I am leaving this reviewContinueContinue reading “A Gentleman Ought to Know – Jane Ashford”
How to Court a Covert Lady – Jenny Hartwell
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”
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”