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Marry in Secret by Anne Gracie

Marry in Secret

Marry in Secret is the third book in Anne Gracie’s Marriage of Convenience series. The series follows the Rutherford family, and this is the story of Rose, the eldest sister. This novel works as a standalone, but it’s definitely better read in context – Gracie writes lovely, complex webs of characters and families, and it’s a shame to miss out on that. In the prior books, Rose has been characterised as beautiful, very headstrong, and … Continue reading Marry in Secret by Anne Gracie

RITA Reader Challenge Review

RITA Reader Challenge: The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie

RITA Reader Challenge: The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie

This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Lulu. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means breaking into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. Instead of treasures, though, she finds the owner, Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Appalled, Abby rousts Lady … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie

RITA Reader Challenge Review

RITA Reader Challenge: The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie

RITA Reader Challenge: The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie

This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Qualisign. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means breaking into an empty mansion in the hope of finding something to sell. Instead of treasures, though, she finds the owner, Lady Beatrice Davenham, bedridden and neglected. Appalled, Abby rousts Lady … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie

RITA Reader Challenge Review

RITA Reader Challenge: Bride by Mistake by Anne Gracie

RITA Reader Challenge: Bride by Mistake by Anne Gracie

This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Maria. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Best Historical Romance category. The summary:      Eight years ago, Lieutentant Luke Ripton made a hasty wartime marriage-in-name-only to protect a young girl from a forced union and left her protected in a remote mountain convent. Now, Luke is Lord Ripton, but he has been unable to obtain an annullment. Which leaves him no choice but … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Bride by Mistake by Anne Gracie

RITA Reader Challenge Review

RITA Reader Challenge: Bride by Mistake by Anne Gracie

RITA Reader Challenge: Bride by Mistake by Anne Gracie

This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Nita. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary:      Eight years ago, Lieutentant Luke Ripton made a hasty wartime marriage-in-name-only to protect a young girl from a forced union and left her protected in a remote mountain convent. Now, Luke is Lord Ripton, but he has been unable to obtain an annullment. Which leaves him no choice but to … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Bride by Mistake by Anne Gracie

The Rec League: Take Me to Narnia

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One, I hope you’ll enjoy the title I came up for this request. Two, this one came from our own Catherine and Sneezy: Catherine: So Sneezy and I were watching Eurovision 1956 and one thing led to another and now we are wondering about a rec league for smutty closet/wardrobe action… Amanda: I’m sure we’re all curious about what led to this! Sarah: I’m sorry what action? Sneezy: Smut actions! In closets! Sarah: So books … Continue reading The Rec League: Take Me to Narnia

Whatcha Reading? August 2021, Part Two

We’re approaching the end of August and that means it’s time for our second monthly Whatcha Reading post! We want to hear all about what you’ve been reading, though here are some of our books from the month! Shana: I’m halfway into the audiobook of Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers. It’s a little slow plot-wise, but really hitting my sweet spot with its caring space collective. I also just started One Last … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2021, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? May 2020 Edition, Part Two

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It’s time for Whatcha Reading! This is where we try to make sense of our reading lately. Clearly there’s one standout that a majority of SBTB has been staying up late to finish. Aarya: I just finished He’s Come Undone, an anthology about starchy, buttoned-up heroes with contributions from Emma Barry, Olivia Dade, Adriana Herrera, Ruby Lang, and Cat Sebastian. They’re all authors I’ve enjoyed before and it’s a rock-solid collection. My favorite story is … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? May 2020 Edition, Part Two

The Rec League: Supportive Brothers

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This latest Rec League is inspired by a discussion I had during one of my romance book club meetings. I can’t remember what book we read, though I think it was a historical romance. But in a lot of cases, in books where there is a brother/sister sibling relationship, the brother is usually an asshole or even the bad guy. They’re judgmental about their sister’s dating life, is ruining her financially, or is somehow impeding … Continue reading The Rec League: Supportive Brothers

Whatcha Reading? March 2020 Edition, Part One

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It’s our first Whatcha Reading post of March 2020. All I can say is wow; it’s been a weird couple weeks and I have a feeling it’s only going to get weirder. Please look after yourselves, your friends, your families, you furry loved ones, and your neighbors. Oh, and make sure you have some good books on hand. Tara: I’m reading Kate Daniels Book 9, Magic Binds, right now and made the mistake of starting … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2020 Edition, Part One

The Rec League: Sexy Heyer

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Ready for another Rec League? This one comes from Tanvee and proved to be a little challenging: I’m actually afraid my request is really specific because I mean very literally Frederica-but-with-sex or Arabella-but-with-sex. My favorite Heyers are Frederica, Cotillion and The Unknown Ajax and I’m wondering if someone has taken a stab at retelling a Heyer novel with sex in it. I did read Any Old Diamonds, which was quite close to perfect. But I … Continue reading The Rec League: Sexy Heyer