Tag: historical romance
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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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Book Review & Tour: Saved by the Matchmaker by Jody Hedlund
In the historical romance novel, a marriage of convenience brings Enya and Sullivan together as they both face challenges. Overcoming their fears of rejection, they find unexpected love and confront societal issues. The author, Jody Hedlund, blends romance with themes of resilience and the abolitionist movement in 1800s St. Louis.
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Book Review: An Unwitting Match by Laura Beers
Get ready for an exhilarating journey through romance, espionage, and adventure in Laura Beers’ “Secrets of a Wallflower.” Join Simone and Caleb, two daring spies with a palpable tension between them, as they navigate danger, love, and secrets in Regency England. Embrace the thrill of untangling treachery while witnessing love blossom in the unlikeliest of…
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Interview With Cassie Laelyn
Cassie Laelyn, a beloved author known for the Fallen Guardians and Small Town Packs series, shares her journey from dreaming up worlds to becoming a published author. Her captivating stories offer redemption, snort-worthy banter, and smoking-hot paranormal characters. Borderline obsessed with the paranormal, Cassie is a book-a-holic crafting gut-wrenching happily ever afters.
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Interview With Iris Lim
Iris Lim is a romance author known for her closed-door historical romances and Jane Austen variations. She was prompted to publish her works after a small press approached her. Lim enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling with her family. Her latest release focuses on the enemies-to-lovers trope and she advises aspiring writers to continually grow.
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Book Review & Tour: Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano
A humorous historical romance novel, “Meeting Her Match” follows Camilla, a self-proclaimed spinster, and matchmaker, as she navigates unexpected love and danger in West Virginia. The story features comedic moments, sweet interactions, and the character’s growth. Authored by Jen Turano, the book has garnered critical acclaim and praise for its quirky historical romance set in…
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