Author: Kate Bateman

A Daring Pursuit by Kate Batem..

Posted March 31, 2022 by Alana in Book Reviews, Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Romance / 1 Comment

Warning: This review was entirely written in shrieks of glee that have been loosely translated into something someone might be able to read. TLDR: One of my favorite books of 2022 without a doubt. I know that its only March but I’m calling it. Carys is so delightful! She is a brash, loyal, witty, and passionate firecracker with a hidden, lonely layer of brittle expertly hidden by layers of armor. Outrageous outfits and a devil-may-care confidence shield her by creating […]

A Reckless Match by Kate Batem..

Posted October 27, 2021 by Alana in Book Reviews, Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Romance / 2 Comments

Bateman had me hooked from the first page. I love a good enemies-to-lovers, and throwing in the childhood archenemy and a heroine with an atypical hobby for the time (archaeologist) and I’m not going anywhere. A little bit of mystery and intrigue rounds out this romance beautifully. The line between hate and passion is razor thin between Maddie and Gryff and I was glued to the pages watching them navigate preconceptions with the person they were spending time with. Watching […]

Review: The Princess and the R..

Posted December 14, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews / 0 Comments

Spies, criminal investigators, and criminals are all like catnip for me and I have been itching to get my greedy paws on Sebastien’s book since the first book in the series. Paired with my fascination with Princess Anastasia and I was smitten. I loved Anya! She is exactly the sort of heroine I enjoy rooting for. Clever, practical, and loyal; she was such a fun heroine to follow. I don’t think I’ve come across a heroine with a Russian background […]

Review: To Steal A Heart by K...

Posted August 3, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews, Historical Romance, Romance / 0 Comments

Today, I am wading out of my ARCs and into my personal library. I’ve read two of Bateman’s previous books and enjoyed them so I was pleased to see she had a new one out! Even better, this one has a female thief. Set in a fractious period of French history, our heroine made for an intriguing character. A former aristocrat turned cirque performer and thief, Marianne is just trying to get by and protect her younger sister Sophie. Nicolas […]

Review: To Catch an Earl by Ka..

Posted June 9, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews, Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Romance / 0 Comments

To Catch an Earl was a much-needed dose of joy and exciting tit for tat romance with two characters that I thoroughly enjoyed. Also, this installment of the Bow Street Bachelors proves that I don’t always dislike second chance romances! Buttoned up, straight-laced Alex and all his black and white views are challenged by the force that is Emmy. Right from the beginning it was clear she took what she wanted and I think Alex needs that challenge in his life. […]