Category: Romance

Book review, Fiction, Romance

Mogul by Joanna Shupe

Available Jan. 31: Mogul by Joanna Shupe ****3.5/5 stars- loved it Mogul is another great Gilded Age historical romance. Recommended readers: If you’re a fan of not-your-typical setting: Gilded Age if you like Candace Camp, Jane Feather and others and if you like a super-quick read Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Two star-crossed lovers have fought themselves for years to … Continue reading Mogul by Joanna Shupe

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The Trouble with Dukes by Grace Burrowes

Available now: The Trouble with Dukes by Grace Burrowes ****3/5 stars Another Scottish-English romance from Grace Burrowes, you’ll like The Trouble with Dukes. Recommended readers: If you like Scottish romances. If you like historical romances. Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3.5/5 for plot 3/5 overall Note: 2/5 some steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: A rumored violent war history and Scottish manners make the London Season something … Continue reading The Trouble with Dukes by Grace Burrowes

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Romance

Coming January 10th: The Second Mrs. Hockaday

Coming in January: The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers ****4/5 stars-loved it A young bride accused of murder must fend for herself and her farm during the Civil War. Recommended readers: If you like letter format novels, and if you like romantic and historical suspense, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall 4/5 steaminess, including violence REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:   … Continue reading Coming January 10th: The Second Mrs. Hockaday

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Christmas in America: Historical Romance Anthology

Available now: Christmas in American: Historical Romance Anthology ****3.5/5 stars: Liked it History, romance and some quick reading stories from interesting American eras. Recommended readers: If you can’t commit to a full novel If you enjoy historical romances set in America Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Quick reads for some holiday downtime, Christmas in America is … Continue reading Christmas in America: Historical Romance Anthology

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Duke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt

Available tomorrow: Duke of Pleasure by Elizabeth Hoyt ****4/5 stars With everything you love about historical romance, Duke of Pleasure is action-packed and fun. Recommended readers: If you like a historical romance, especially with sword-fighting heroines If you’re a fan of a come-back story in your romance If you like Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas, and Mary Balogh Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 3/5 … Continue reading Duke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

The Dare and the Doctor by Kate Noble

Available this month: The Dare and the Doctor by Kate Noble ****3.5/5 stars: Liked it Fun and witty, if you love Regency Romance and a tomboy English lady, The Dare and the Doctor are for you. Recommended readers: If you like Karen Hawkins If you enjoy historical romances especially Regency Period Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR … Continue reading The Dare and the Doctor by Kate Noble

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November 29th: Heather Graham’s Ondine

Available November 29th: Heather’ Graham’s Ondine ***3/5 stars Recommended readers: fans of romance novels Here’s my Rankings: 3/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: First published in 1988 under her pen name, Shannon Drake, Ondine is now being re-released as Heather Graham. A play on the mythological tale of a mermaid given life by a man, this Ondine is a … Continue reading November 29th: Heather Graham’s Ondine

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Romance

Available November 29th: To Capture What We Cannot Keep

Available November 29th: To Capture What We Cannot Keep ****4/5 stars A fictional portrayal of a man who designed and built the Eiffel Tower Recommended readers: Lovers of Paris Parisian lovers Francophiles Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Someday, perhaps, I will be able to resist an enigmatically-titled historical fiction novel with a misty picture of the Eiffel Tower … Continue reading Available November 29th: To Capture What We Cannot Keep

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4 Star Review, Book review, Fiction, History, Mystery-Suspense, Romance

October 18th: The Girl from Venice

Coming October 18th: The Girl From Venice  ****4/5 stars- loved it!   From thriller series writer Martin Cruz Smith , a standalone action-adventure-romance about a Venetian fisherman who decides to help the Jewish girl he encounters in his lagoon at the very close of World War II. Recommended readers: fans of historical fiction fans of mystery and suspense fans of action-adventure romance…this one’s got it all! Here’s my … Continue reading October 18th: The Girl from Venice

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Review: Mrs. Hemingway

Available Now: Mrs. Hemingway by Naomi Wood *****4/5 stars- loved it A fictional journey into the minds of the four wives of Ernest Hemingway. Recommended readers: If you love Hemingway, if you hate Hemingway, if you love to hate Hemingway, and if you liked  The Paris Wife, this one is for you. Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 characters 4/5 plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: There are some tragic figures you just … Continue reading Review: Mrs. Hemingway

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