REVIEW: Never a Duke by Grace Burroughs
Historical Romance published by Forever 26 Apr 22
Ned Wentworth might not be a suitable match by ton standards for Lady Rosalind Kinwood, but he’s definitely the right sort of fellow who can move around comfortably in the seamy underbelly of London to look for clues in the mystery of the Mayfair disappearing maids. Therein starts a courtship ritual played out in the eyes of the ton, giving Ned and Rosalind an opportunity to meet and exchange information. Despite her family’s disdain for Ned, Rosalind finds herself increasingly attracted. Does Ned reciprocate her feelings?
REVIEW: Glint by Ravin Kennedy
Romantic Fantasy published by Ravin Kennedy 11 Jan 21
I enjoyed the first book in this, but this one was even better. Does that have anything to do with my love of morally gray fae males? 100% yes 😏 I consumed this book in one sitting. (Felt kind of bad because I binged this when book club wasn’t supposed to start it yet, but things escalated very quickly, sorry girls. 😅)
REVIEW: Unbridled Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Contemporary Western Romance published by HQN Books 24 May 22
This is a wonderful, feel-good story that is quintessentially what one expects from a Harlequinn romance. The last thing Sawyer Garret wants to do is emulate his father, but when circumstances cause him to become a father himself to a child unwanted by her mother, he is determined to change the way his daughter his brought up. With fond memories of being raised by his grandmother, who was a mail-order bride, he adopts the modern equivalent of such a bride. Enter Evelyn Moore, who has visions of oat milk and modern conveniences within walking distance of her New York city apartment to this remote corner of Oregon. Can these two people, who are deeply scarred by their upbringing, find a common path to love and parenting?
REVIEW: Nightwork by Nora Roberts
Contemporary Romance published by St. Martin’s Press 24 May 22
It still amazes me at the plots Nora Roberts conjures with each of her books, after all her years of writing. They are always fresh and different. That being said, it’s her characters who draw me in every time so that I can’t wait to see what happens to them throughout her stories. In this case it’s Harry Booth, whose early life and love for his family, who kept me up late night, despite the fact I wanted to slow down my reading so his story would last longer.
REVIEW: Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
Stevie‘s review of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
Contemporary Multicultural Women’s Fiction published by Pamela Dorman Books 18 Jan 22
I’m generally a great fan of fiction about clashes between two cultures, particularly those that offer us a glimpse into an unfamiliar one, while also pushing us to examine our own more closely. In this case, we see the conflicts that face young British Nigerian women as they try to balance the expectations of their families with those of friends and workmates from different backgrounds. Yinka Oladeji is a success by the standards of the latter, with a high-powered job, a house of her own, and a busy social life, but something of a failure according to the former, since she is yet to marry or even find a boyfriend they consider to be suitable husband material. It all comes to a head at a party celebrating the pregnancy of Yinka’s married younger sister, when one of their cousins makes an announcement regarding her own upcoming wedding.
REVIEW: A Duke for Diana by Sabrina Jeffries
Historical Romance published by Zebra 24 May 22
When Diana’s mother runs away with her lover and Diana’s father choses to pursue divorce, society shuns Diana and her sisters and considers them persona non grata on the marriage mart. Not to be deterred and forced into an untenable mold, the three sisters set up a business helping debutantes and society hostesses successfully navigate the maze that’s the Ton. Thanks to their success and reputation, the newly minted Duke of Grenwood comes calling one morning before polite society is stirring. This definitely gets everyone’s juices pumping and is a great way to kick of what appears to be a promising start to a new series by Ms. Jeffries.
REVIEW: Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
Romantic Comedy published by Berkley 1 Mar 22
I don’t know how I became such a sucker for a cute rom com, but I’ve decided I’m no longer allowed to get in bed at nine and start one. Because then I’m up until one a.m., hell bent on finishing it, and my little analytical science brain is internally screaming “No, let him explain! It’s fine, forgive him, just let yourself be happy with him, dammit!!!”
REVIEW: Summer Nights with a Cowboy by Caitlin Crews
Contemporary Western Romance published by St. Martin’s Paperbacks 29 Mar 21
Their first meeting was one for the history books – she dripped and dropped her latte all over his shirt. Unfortunately, it didn’t get better. Janie is one of the clumsiest people Zack has ever met, and he might have to make a lifetime career of being there to keep her safe. Zack is determined never to marry, but his resolve fails in the face of Janie’s determination to teach him charm. This is a sweet romance that makes the perfect summer read.
REVIEW: Book of Night by Holly Black
Fantasy published by Tor Books 3 May 22
I wanted to love this book. Having recently fallen in love with Ms. Black’s The Folk of the Air series, I assumed I was going to enjoy this immediately.
REVIEW: See Me by Stacey Kennedy
Erotic Romance published by Stacey Kennedy Publishing 24 May 22
Lottie and Hunt are hot. Their chemistry is sizzling and lust leaps at the reader through the pages of this book. By day Hunt is a homicide detective planning to be the NYPD Commissioner someday. By night Hunt watches Lottie enact his hottest fantasies with other men in the voyeuristic sex club where they are both members. All this sizzling heat comes to a head in the most unexpected ways, giving readers a nice touch of suspense along the way. read more…
