I will warn you now, though you should be able to tell by the five star rating, that this post is just one long fangirly mess of a review. If that isn’t your jam then skip this one. In Bed with the Earl took me completely by surprise. I know that Caldwell writes vibrant, lovable characters but combining that with unconventional jobs for both the hero and heroine with a healthy heap of chemistry and this book should basically be […]
Typically, I expect the historical romance that I read to be primarily grounded with accurate, or mostly accurate, historical facts. As a result, I seriously struggled with the fictional nation angle in this story. I enjoyed Eliza’s carefree enjoyment of the masquerade. I could imagine how dazzling the venue could be! And then came the rum punch. There was some serious second-hand embarrassment during the initial meeting between Eliza and Sebastian. I had a strong urge to slap the rum […]
I have enjoyed all of the Dukes of Christmas thus far, but Jack Skeffington is in the running for all time favorite putting him in direct contention with Theodore for my affections. Not only was Jack a swoon-worthy bachelor in his own right, but his interactions with his children were heartwarming. I could probably count on one hand the number of historical romances that I have read that feature a single father hero and I was a bit nervous that […]
Bryne has managed to perfectly weave in dark, heart-wrenching situations with red hot passion and tenderness in the first book of her new series, Devil You Know. I was caught by surprise by the vicious scene in the prologue. Admittedly, the dedication reading #metoo should have been a giant caution sign for this reader. I took a short break to read a couple books before returning to Alexandra’s story. I fell in love with the dark, brooding Piers and his […]
Never Say Duke proved to be another adorable installment of the 12 Dukes of Christmas by Erica Ridley and without a doubt is my new favorite of the series.