Welcome to “Death Comes to Pemberley, Part 2.” We open with Lizzy looking sad, which sets the tone for the rest of the ninety minutes. Lizzy is worried that Darcy regrets marrying her because Lizzie is Lydia’s sister, and Lydia brought Wickham back into Darcy’s life. Jane gives Lizzy a pep talk and then leaves. Bye, Jane. That was quick. Remember Louisa Birdwell, who was “taking care of her sister’s baby?” Louisa is carving initials … Continue reading Death Comes To Pemberley, Episode 2: Recap and Review →
I think Miranda Neville must have magic because she has the ability to write books that feature characters or plot devices that normally don’t work for me and yet I find myself devouring the story. Lady Windermere’s Lover is that kind of book. Normally I’d be gritting my teeth because the hero, Damian, is an unrepentant ass bag for most of the book, but somehow it worked for me beautifully. This is a marriage of … Continue reading Lady Windermere’s Lover by Miranda Neville →
Carrie: Summary ahoy! And you can watch preview material and some episodes online at PBS.org! Two maids meet a ghost in woods at Pemberley. This does not bode well. Darcy and Lizzie are incredibly happy together and have an adorable and conveniently nannied son who they never have to deal with unless he’s being adorable. They are preparing to host a ball. Yay! Lizzie takes a break from coordinating the party to bring a book to a … Continue reading Death Comes to Pemberley, Episode 1: Recap and Review →
Both Elyse and I had Things To Say, so here you are, a joint review! Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt is a Georgian Beauty and the Beast story and is book seventh book in her Maiden Lane series. The beast in question is Apollo Greaves, Viscount Killbourne. Apollo has recently escaped from Bedlam after being imprisoned for years, falsely convicted of killing three men. Now that he’s out, he’s low on funds and is posing … Continue reading Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt →
For a while, I was debating whether or not I should review this. I know my fellow Smart Bitches received many a frustrated email about this book. Normally, I enjoy Shana Galen’s historicals, but this one definitely struck a nerve in the worst way possible. Also, I want to go ahead and give a TRIGGER WARNING for this review. The triggering content will be in a spoiler, but I want to make readers aware beforehand. … Continue reading Love and Let Spy by Shana Galen →
I didn’t actually expect this book to be out so quick after The Captive, but here we are. I was dubious about this one, I really was. The hero of The Traitor is Sebastian St. Claire, who astute readers may remember as Girard, Christian’s torturer from The Captive. This is why I was so dubious about this book- how on EARTH could Burrowes redeem Sebastian and make him hero-worthy after he tortured a previous book’s … Continue reading The Traitor by Grace Burrowes →
Of course I loved Talk Sweetly To Me by Courtney Milan. I love everything by Courtney Milan. Having me review her books is almost farcical at this point because it’s a forgone conclusion that I’m going to love her books. However, I do love some of her books more than others – sometimes for personal reasons and sometimes for technical ones. Talk Sweetly was personal catnip but it had a couple of technical flaws. Talk Sweetly … Continue reading Talk Sweetly to Me by Courtney Milan →
The Game and the Governess is a thoughtful, intricate novel that deals very heavily with privilege, especially the privilege of the hero. The description that’s part of the cover copy says it best, I think: Trading Places meets Pride and Prejudice. That’s pretty accurate. Ned, better known as Lucky Ned, agrees to a wager with his secretary and former military superior officer, John Turner, that he can convince a young woman to fall for him, … Continue reading The Game and the Governess by Kate Noble →
I’ve been devouring Monica McCarty’s Highland Guard series this summer like a madwoman. They are sexy and smart and wonderfully, wonderfully Old Skooly, but without all the rape and violet eyes. This is an actual picture of me, right now, in a kilted man-titty haze: The Chief isn’t McCarty’s best book (Highland Scoundrel is my all-time favorite of hers), but it does a lot of work setting up what will be a ten to twelve … Continue reading The Chief by Monica McCarty →
I seriously doubt that any summer experience can possibly be more delightful than sitting on the beach while reading The Pirate’s Secret Baby. It’s not a deep book but is sure is a lot of fun, especially if you read it while sitting on bath towel in the sand. In The Pirate’s Secret Baby, Captain Robert St. Armand wakes up from a lovely evening at his favorite brothel only to be greeted by a dowdy … Continue reading The Pirate’s Secret Baby by Darlene Marshall →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Patricia M. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: Sebastian Malheur is the most dangerous sort of rake: an educated one. When he’s not scandalizing ladies in the bedchamber, he’s outraging proper society with his scientific theories. He’s desired, reviled, acclaimed, and despised—and he laughs through it all. Violet Waterfield, the widowed Countess of Cambury, on the other hand, … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan →
