When I read a book I absolutely love, I find myself comparing it to some of my favorite foods. In the case of Secretary to the Socialite, it is most definitely caramel. You know that soft, creamy, dreamy stuff that tastes so good, you end up letting it slowly dissolve in your mouth instead of chewing... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Town of Shadows by Jessica Scarlett
Oh my. Oh my goodness. Thank heaven there were no Jedi around to tell me, "This is not the book you're looking for, move along," when I realized this story was written in first person. Except it wasn't. Town of Shadows was the book I didn't know I was looking for. Thank goodness. Without boring... Continue Reading →
Chasing Dreams by Jaclyn Reding
Oh, how I love Jaclyn Reding's work! Everything I have read by her has been thoroughly engrossing, and Chasing Dreams is no exception. With well-crafted characters, twists, and turns, Cassia and Rolfe's story kept my attention from start to finish. I just couldn't put it down! The second in a two-book series (Merry Monarchs), it... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Avenging Angel and the Spy by Susan Carroll
Many years ago, when I worked in a bookstore, I staunchly defended Romance books by pointing out specific titles and authors. If I still worked in a bookstore, The Avenging Angel and the Spy and its predecessor, The Rebellious Lady and the Phantom Lord, would be right at the top of my recommendation list! They... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Queen Mother by Jeff Wheeler
How have I never read Jeff Wheeler's work before? I'm hooked! Queen Mother is artfully written. It pulled me in and kept me there until the very last page was turned. It left me wanting more, and that is a rarity for me! With complex characters, vivid world-creating, and terrifying monsters, this will surely become... Continue Reading →
The Rebellious Lady and the Phantom Lord by Susan Carroll
Oh, this was a heart-wrenching page-turner if ever I read one! It took mere moments before I was thoroughly engrossed within the pages of The Rebellious Lady and the Phantom Lord. At one point, I was so caught up in Pheadra's story that if it wasn't for my tummy grumbling for dinner, I had little... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Laird of Sighs by Willa Blair
A book to get lost in, you say? Why yes! Laird of Sighs snuck into the corners of my mind and begged to be picked up instead of folding the laundry. I'll admit it: I let the story carry me away, and the laundry stayed in the dryer for a wee bit longer than it... Continue Reading →
Book Review: My Lady Melisende by Misty Urban
What a perfect blend of romance and intrigue this was! Intelligently crafted, I found myself captivated as Melisende and Philip's story built steadily and powerfully. Each chapter added more depth to the characters and complexity to the plot. Like a fine wine or a full-bodied coffee, My Lady Melisende is a story to be savored.... Continue Reading →
Book Review: A Diamond in the Rough by Andrea Pickens
Close your news feed. Tuck your social media aside for a while. It's time to curl up with a romantic getaway to St. Andrews, Scotland. It's okay. They'll all still be there when you get back. Reading Adrian and Derry's story, I felt transported. Yes, of course, I took care of my daily obligations, but... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Banished Bride by Andrea Pickens
You know those books you put down for a bit, but the story and characters call you back? That's how The Banished Bride was for me! You see, I picked up one of those yucky winter viruses. You know, the ones that wipe you out and boggle your concentration? Yet, this lovely story kept calling... Continue Reading →