Tag: historical romance
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Book Review: The Lady and the Loyalist by Stephanie McRae
In “The Lady and the Loyalist,” set in the early American colonies, Susan Bailey embarks on a journey with her brother, where she meets the reserved Charles Johnson. Their friendship evolves amidst historical themes such as indentured servitude. The novel captures the charm of colonial life and explores love’s complexities.
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September Reading Wrap-Up
As October begins, the author reflects on a hectic September filled with reading and commitments. They express gratitude for a slower pace and aim to catch up while being more selective with future commitments. The post highlights their top three book picks for September, inviting readers to share their experiences.
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Now Available: Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright
In 1921, Marian Arnold, heir to a brewing fortune, confronts a series of murders and haunting visions in her family’s butterfly house amid Prohibition. In the present, researcher Remy Shaw seeks to unravel Marian’s dark legacy with her great-great-grandson. Together, they face the sinister forces connected to an infamous killer.
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Book Review & Tour: Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep
Lydia and Lucas, the protagonists of this regency romance, navigate societal expectations and secrets while finding love and support in each other’s philanthropic efforts. Written by Karen Thornell, the novel delves into societal disparities and the challenges of pursuing a better life. As their hearts lead them, they become entangled in a dangerous scheme that…
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Book Review Tour & Giveaway: A Scandal in Mayfair by Katharine Schellman
What a stunning tale of regency mystery and romance! Lily Adler is a wonderful character and a personality that I would aspire to. She is written as an older woman, widowed, but so very confidant in herself and an astute investigator that she finds herself embroiled in London’s mysteries time and again. This is the…
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Book Review & Tour: No Match For Love by Karen Thornell
Lydia and Lucas, the protagonists of this regency romance, navigate societal expectations and secrets while finding love and support in each other’s philanthropic efforts. Written by Karen Thornell, the novel delves into societal disparities and the challenges of pursuing a better life. As their hearts lead them, they become entangled in a dangerous scheme that…
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August Reading Wrap-Up
Happy September everyone, I hope your month of August was a good one! I read more in August than in any month so far this year and I’m currently 15 books over my goal for 2024. That in itself makes me pretty happy. I’ve been pretty terrible in the past with keeping up on my…
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First Lines Friday | 8/23/24
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature by Wandering Words, focusing on the opening lines of books. The author shares excitement about homeschooling their kids and introduces the book “Son of the Siren” by Kristina Elyse Butke. The book follows Lirien, a half-siren, on a quest to save his family from a curse.
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Book Review & Tour: The Winged Tiara by J’nell Ciesielski
The book tour features a historical romance with thieves and heist tropes, receiving a perfect 5-star rating. Esme and Jasper, once married, reunite as rival thieves during a high-stakes mission. Their tangled romance and pursuit of the Valkyrie tiara unfold against the backdrop of post-war Britain. The novel blends adventure and romance in a gripping,…
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First Lines Friday | 8/16/24
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature where book lovers share opening lines. The post introduces an Emma Knightley retelling, featuring a murder mystery in Highbury. The book, “Murder in Highbury” by Vanessa Kelly, sees Emma as a Regency England sleuth investigating the murder of Mrs. Augusta Elton. The novel offers a captivating new series…
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