I know what you did last season. Anyone else in the mood for a Regency trilogy with awesome writing and some serious spine tingling suspense thrown in? Me too. After my recent experiences with whale-shifters, and heroes who “don’t like fucking cats,” and mystery lube for the “far east” and/or Target, I was so, so happy to find this book by Manda Collins. Why Dukes Say I Do is just so wonderfully, deliciously good that … Continue reading Review: Why Dukes Say I Do by Manda Collins →
The daughter of a pirate and a newly titled duke must team up to solve a decades-old family mystery in this clever historical rom com—perfect for fans of Evie Dunmore and Manda Collins! Eoin Aucourte, the newly minted Duke of Foxglen, always played by his grandfather’s rules. But now that the old man is dead, Eoin’s first decision is to track down his long-lost mother. The only problem? He’ll have to visit the infamous Black … Continue reading Miss Wick and the Duke Dilemma →
A sunshine spinster and a grumpy viscount use their fake engagement to solve a murder mystery in the first book of a new series from Manda Collins. A wallflower by choice, wealthy Lucy Penhallow would rather sit out the dancing all season than listen to false flattery from the fortune hunters who pursue her. But when she and her best friend’s brother witness a crime in progress, they’ll need to put every skill Lucy’s learned … Continue reading A Wallflower’s Guide to Viscounts and Vice →
Historical romance author Madeline Hunter passed away earlier this week from cancer. Her publisher, Kensington, made an official announcement on their Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kensington Books (@kensingtonbooks) Readers and authors are sharing their favorite Hunter historicals across social media. Our condolences go to her family and her friends, everyone else who had the fortune to know Hunter, and to those who have been affected by her … Continue reading In Memory of Madeline Hunter →
Ted Lasso meets Bridgerton for a 19th century spin on The Hangover in USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday’s laugh-out-loud bromantic comedy featuring three Regency-era Earls on their annual trip—ride-or-die buddies offering one another unconditional support in everything from Lady problems to family woes—especially when this trip is crashed by one earl’s pen pal. The complicated fallout from his alter ego being exposed may just be the most challenging problem the boys have to solve yet! From the author of CANADIAN BOYFRIEND, the perfect … Continue reading Manic Pixie Dream Earl →
In this delightfully witty Victorian romance, a governess spy running away from her past falls for an ex-soldier turned railroad magnate—perfect for fans of Manda Collins and Bridgerton! The utterly charming Emily Leverton has a dark past and is determined to leave it behind in her respectable new role as a governess. But when she is recruited by a secret network of governesses who spy on the ton, it may just be a way to … Continue reading Never Blow a Kiss →
In this delightfully witty Victorian romance, a governess spy running away from her past falls for an ex-soldier turned railroad magnate—perfect for fans of Manda Collins and Bridgerton! The utterly charming Emily Leverton has a dark past and is determined to leave it behind in her respectable new role as a governess. But when she is recruited by a secret network of governesses who spy on the ton, it may just be a way to redeem the … Continue reading Never Blow a Kiss →
Let’s close out November with another edition of Whatcha Reading! The holiday season usually goes either way in terms of reading: either you’re too busy to get any reading done or you’re making a large dent in your TBR. Carrie: Lots and lots of Victorian Ghost Stories. Meanwhile, in War and Peace, Napoleon is making a very large mistake and Pierre has discovered Inner Peace. EllenM: Still chugging along with my month of novellas! 2 … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2020 Edition, Part Two →
Awhile back I wrote a post on my journey to get a diagnosis for chronic pain, on being dismissed by the medical community at large and about how I relied heavily on romance novels during that time to cope with fear and depression. I’m doing much better in the three years since my diagnosis–partly due to prescription medication (formerly outrageously expensive prescription medication) and partly due to my having a better understanding and acceptance of … Continue reading Reading, Self-Care and Guilt →
Congratulations to Larissa Ione, whose book Ecstasy Unveiled won the 2010 DABWAHA! Larissa will receive a $200 gift certificate from Jane and Sarah for a spa near her home – all the better to relax after all that vote mania! And big congratulations to the bracket winners! To bracket champion Pamela Sinclair: an Apple iPad and a $100 GC for ebooks to fill up the new ebook reader from AllRomance eBooks and OmniLit. WOO HOO! … Continue reading DABWAHA Winners Everywhere! →
