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”

Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens – Andrea Penrose

4/5 Stars HELLO WREXFORD AND SLOANE! Whew! I was so worried that we wouldn’t hear any more from them after their engagement. I’m so happy they’re continuing to solve scientifically-based crime. In Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Lord Wrexford is ready to introduce Lady Charlotte Sloane to society as his fiancee, a complicated enoughContinueContinue reading “Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens – Andrea Penrose”

A Deadly Endowment – Alyssa Maxwell

In the latest installment of the Lady and Lady’s Maid mystery series by Alyssa Maxwell, Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her maid Eva Huntford are enthusiastic about opening the Renshaw family estate for tours. However, the rest of the Renshaw family has some misgivings, which are soon realized beyond their expectations when a tour guest isContinueContinue reading “A Deadly Endowment – Alyssa Maxwell”

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”

An Unlikely Spy – Rebecca Starford

An Unlikely Spy by Rebecca Starford follows the life of Evelyn Varley, an Oxford graduate risen far beyond her station in life to the ranks of undercover MI5 agent during WWII. Evelyn is bright, resourceful, and has always striven to reinvent herself to blend in, which makes her a good undercover agent. When tasked withContinueContinue reading “An Unlikely Spy – Rebecca Starford”

A Canopy of Stars – Stephen Taylor

A Canopy of Stars by Stephen Taylor was both accurate to its synopsis on the back of the book, and delightfully surprising. My thanks to Taylor, an experienced author, NetGalley, and Sapere books for the advanced copy. A Canopy of Stars was published on December 10, 2020, and more information about the novel and theContinueContinue reading “A Canopy of Stars – Stephen Taylor”

A Sinister Service – Alyssa Maxwell

The Renshaw siblings are into intrigue again in the latest installment in the Lady and Lady’s Maid mystery series. A Sinister Service comes out on Jan 21, 2021, and if you want to follow the Renshaws into another cozy mystery with an unexpected ending, you won’t be disappointed with this book. My thanks to NetGalleyContinueContinue reading “A Sinister Service – Alyssa Maxwell”

Absence of Mercy – S.M. Goodwin

Usually, I can tell within the first chapter of a book whether I’m going to like it or not, and I knew after the prologue that I wouldn’t want to put Absence of Mercy down.

Murder at Queen’s Landing – Andrea Penrose

I have long anticipated Murder at Queen’s Landing as the next novel in the Wrexford and Sloane mystery series. I was gifted a copy from NetGalley and Kensington Books, and I loved it! It comes out on Tuesday, and you can find out more information on www.andreapenrose.com. Lord Wrexford and (now) Lady Charlotte Sloan haveContinueContinue reading “Murder at Queen’s Landing – Andrea Penrose”

Mortmain Hall – Martin Edwards

Thanks NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for my Advanced copy of Mortmain Hall by Martin Edwards. If you’d like to learn more about Martin Edwards and his writing, his website is www.martinedwardsbooks.com. If you’d like more information on Mortmain Hall, I will point you to Edwards’ blog at http://doyouwriteunderyourownname.blogspot.com/2020/04/mortmain-hall-publication-day.html.  Mortmain Hall was on offer from NetGalleyContinueContinue reading “Mortmain Hall – Martin Edwards”