The hardest reviews to write are the ones wherein you're attempting to articulate a feeling of decided “Meh.” I am meh about this book. I was continually curious about the history even while I was horrified by how difficult and painful the work was. I am one of those who really likes Pride & Prejudice and an account of the same time period of the story from the perspective of the servants belowstairs sounded so … Continue reading Longbourn by Jo Baker
Summer is for Lovers by Jennifer McQuiston was just the sort of wonderful, summery read I was looking for. I was actually disappointed it was released in late September since it’s already cold here by then, and most of this book takes place by the ocean, and it has a wonderful beach-y feel to it. This is the sort of book I want to take on vacation to the Caribbean with me. I really enjoyed … Continue reading Summer is for Lovers by Jennifer McQuiston
After the wedding of convenience, and after the reputations are saved and things are put in place to ensure the linage of whatever is in dire need of an heir, comes the marriage. This is a book about two people who did not think too much beyond the wedding breakfast. Well, that’s not fair. They did. But they didn’t think about it together. The running theme of Season for Scandal is “HOW DO I RELATIONSHIP” … Continue reading Season for Scandal by Theresa Romain
Like No Other Lover gave me the happy romance book experience that I hadn’t even realized I was missing. I was drawn to it because the hero is a scientist, and you guys know how I am about scientist heroes (I married one). I was kept enthralled by the characters, the dialogue, and the joy of reading something so flawlessly constructed and so full of humor, angst, joy, and tenderness. Like No Other Lover is … Continue reading Like No Other Lover by Julie Anne Long
I was once advised to never turn down free stuff. I can see now how problematic that would be. Even free, there are just some things I do not want. Like sexually transmitted diseases, for one. I received At the King’s Command by Susan Wiggs, the first in The Tudor Rose Trilogy, as part of a giveaway. I do own the other two, though I haven’t touched them yet. That should probably give you a … Continue reading At the King’s Command by Susan Wiggs
I’m just going to say it – I love everything Courtney Milan writes. Some of her stuff has a huge emotional impact on me (Unveiled, A Kiss For Midwinter) and some has a medium/high emotional impact on me, but everything she writes leaves me with some level of good book sigh. The Heiress Effect is no exception. The Heiress Effect is the second book in the Brother’s Sinister series (loosely connected stand-alones, with accompanying novellas). … Continue reading The Heiress Effect, by Courtney Milan
COURTNEY MILAN HOW DO YOU BRAIN. There was NOT A GOOD GODDAMN THING I DID NOT LIKE ABOUT THIS BOOK. Nothing. Jane Fairfield has two problems. One: she has an uncle, who is the guardian of her younger sister, and he is, basically, The Worst. You hear about people being Human Tennis Elbow, and Uncle Titus is basically it. Two: She has a shitton of money and her uncle wants her to marry. Now. Anyone. … Continue reading The Heiress Effect By Courtney Milan
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Holly. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: When the youngest Sharpe sister hatches a plan to gain marriage offers, the straight-laced Bow Street Runner Jackson Pinter knows he'll do whatever it takes to ruin her scheme… Lady Celia Sharpe hopes that if she can garner offers of marriage from several eligible gentlemen and show her grandmother she … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Eliza. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: With her parents murdered and her inheritance stolen, all Penny Shoemaker has left is her job designing handcrafted shoes for A Lady’s Favor dress shop. But that’s not enough for her to support herself or her young brother. Her only chance to regain what is rightfully hers rests with a … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Wedded in Sin by Jade Lee
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Kisah. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: When the youngest Sharpe sister hatches a plan to gain marriage offers, the straight-laced Bow Street Runner Jackson Pinter knows he'll do whatever it takes to ruin her scheme… Lady Celia Sharpe hopes that if she can garner offers of marriage from several eligible gentlemen and show her grandmother she … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Caty B. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: When the youngest Sharpe sister hatches a plan to gain marriage offers, the straight-laced Bow Street Runner Jackson Pinter knows he'll do whatever it takes to ruin her scheme… Lady Celia Sharpe hopes that if she can garner offers of marriage from several eligible gentlemen and show her grandmother … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries
