Series: Ruthless Rivals

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 […]