Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC of The Proposition by Madeleine Roux in exchange for an honest review. While not the most sensible of books, it was entertaining and had a decent romantic plot. I give this novel three out of five stars. Clemency Fry has always forsworn marriage, following the advice of a feminist authorContinueContinue reading “The Proposition – Madeleine Roux”
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The Other Side of Silence – Dodie Bishop
Although I receive most of my ARC titles from NetGalley, I also belong to another review site called BookSirens, which I often forget to look at. I found The Other Side of Silence by Dodie Bishop on BookSirens, and am so glad I did. I ended up really enjoying this novel and was surprised atContinueContinue reading “The Other Side of Silence – Dodie Bishop”
The Letter from Briarton Park – Sarah E Ladd
Sarah E Ladd is not an inexperienced author; she’s got three trilogies under her belt so it’s not surprising that I enjoyed reading The Letter from Briarton Park. It was romantic, suspenseful, and ended happily, which I always appreciate. I give it four out of five stars. Cassandra Hale has just discovered a mysterious letterContinueContinue reading “The Letter from Briarton Park – Sarah E Ladd”
Twilight at Morrington Cross – Abigail Wilson
Twilight at Morrington Cross was a pleasant surprise from NetGalley – I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and all opinions expressed within it are my own. I really enjoyed reading this book and would comfortably give it four out of five stars. Amelia Pembroke, a two-year residentContinueContinue reading “Twilight at Morrington Cross – Abigail Wilson”
Shadows of Swanford Abbey – Julie Klassen
Rebecca Lane has always felt a responsibility for her brother since he fell out of a tree on her watch when he was younger. Although she’s been traveling as a paid companion for several years, Rebecca is summoned home by a letter from her brother’s housekeeper stating that she’s concerned about his behavior. When sheContinueContinue reading “Shadows of Swanford Abbey – Julie Klassen”
Kingscastle – Sophia Holloway
3/5 Stars Kingscastle by Sophia Holloway is a standalone romance novel, but I found it engaging and it wrapped up satisfactorily for me. I chose this novel off of NetGalley, and thought, by the description, that it might fit into the romantic suspense genre rather than romance. I feel that it wasn’t very suspenseful, butContinueContinue reading “Kingscastle – Sophia Holloway”
The Ghost of Glendale – Natalie Kleinman
I initially picked up The Ghost of Glendale from NetGalley as I was intrigued by a ghost aspect in addition to a romance plot. Despite its 4-star average, I’d give this novel a three out of five-star rating, and that’s being a bit generous. I received a free copy of this book in return forContinueContinue reading “The Ghost of Glendale – Natalie Kleinman”
Hall of Mirrors – Roxanne Lalande
Hall of Mirrors takes place in the court of Versailles in the reign of King Louis. Lady-in-Waiting Mathilde and her lover Robin find a skeleton in the woods while adventuring, along with a strange pendant, and Mathilde is determined to find out why. When Robin’s family becomes implicated, Mathilde turns to her friend Catherine, whoContinueContinue reading “Hall of Mirrors – Roxanne Lalande”
Miss Wetherham’s Wedding – Linore Rose Burkard
My thanks to Linore Rose Burkard for sending me an ARC of her latest release, Miss Wetherham’s Wedding. As you know, I am more inclined to read historical mysteries, but my bread and butter is romantic historical mysteries, so I enjoy the occasional bit of romance as well. I think Miss Wetherham’s Wedding is setContinueContinue reading “Miss Wetherham’s Wedding – Linore Rose Burkard”
Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark – Donna Lea Simpson
Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark was everything I expected from a mystery, and then some. It was gripping, riveting, and I didn’t want to put the book down. Complete with everything from romance to murder to werewolves, Donna Lea Simpson creates a whopper of a debut for Lady Anne. Lady Anne AddisonContinueContinue reading “Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark – Donna Lea Simpson”