Hello, fellow romance lovers! Whew! August was hot, and September is undoubtedly starting that way. I am looking forward to fall and hoping the cooler weather comes sooner rather than later. This month I am featuring an overview of my August reviews and features. After that, I will showcase what is coming up for September. All my book reviews for August can easily be viewed by clicking on the book name. Books are organized by release date. Without further adoβ¦here we go!
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I read and reviewed fifteen books in August. The rating stats are nine five-star reviews, four four-star reviews, and one three-star review. The quality of writing was excellent. I had so many fantastic five-star reviews. I read extremes from angsty to hilarious and steamy to sweet. I discovered popular must-have reads and those jewels that slipped under the radar. Below is my book list and a link to each bookβs review.
8/5/21

Earl Of Excess βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book one in Rakees Of Mayhem by Anna St. Claire

Tides Of Love βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book one in Garrett Brothers by Tracy Sumner
8/10/21

Love And The Lawman βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book Three in Lawmen Of The West by Alexa Aston

Lady Maryβs Dangerous Encounter βοΈβοΈβοΈ Book one in Beresford Adventure by Cheryl Bolen

The Wranglerβs Ready Made Family βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book fifteen in Wind River Hearts by Lacy Williams
8/17/21

His Wallflower White βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book Three in Dark Dukeβs Legacy by Tammy Andresen
8/23/21

The Highlanderβs Pirate Lass βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book Two in Brothers Of Wolf Isle by Heather McCollum
8/24/21

Along Came A Lady βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book one in All The Dukeβs Sins by Christi Caldwell

A Duke Worth Fighting For βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book three in Isle Of Synne by Christina Britton

The Brides Of London βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ An Advertisements For Love Collection books 1-2 by Vanessa Riley

Hitched To The Gunslinger βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Stand Alone novel by Michelle McLean

Lord Maxwellβs Quest βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book two in The βOtherβ Trents by Jane Charles

The Marquessβs Darling Match βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book nine in A Wallflowerβs Wish by Katherine Ann Madison
8/31/21

The Duke Who Loved Me βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book one in Duke Estates by Jane Ashford

Highland Thief βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Book five in Sons of Gregor MacLeod by Alyson McLayne
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AUGUST BOOK OF THE MONTH
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I decided to be different in my choice of August book of the month. There were several stand-out novels that I adored. However, I have decided to go with the book that had me smiling and laughing until the last page. Gray and Mercyβs quirky, fun gunslinger western was entertaining and quick-witted. There is no angst or sorrow here. Look for a wild, passionate shoot-out of a story! Gray sparkled and shone as the lonely, retired gunslinger, only looking for peace, quiet, meals, and many naps! Mercy finds herself in a bind and wrangles Gray into the mess. Mercy is feisty and Grayβs opposite. Throw in a want-to-be gunslinger and a town full of meddling, colorful townspeople, and you get a happy, joyful read!

Hitched To The Gunslinger Review
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August Events Recap
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Below is a recap of the events I hosted throughout August. Authors and publishers, feel free to reach out if you would like to feature your books here!
8/23/21
The Highlanderβs Pirate Lass by Heather McCollum
8/24/21
Along Came A Lady By Christi Caldwell
8/27/21
The Wedding Wager by Eva Devon Cover Reveal
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August Preview
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So far, I have fourteen advance copies from various authors and publishers. I also look forward to two other books that release in September that I have not received information. These are Cocky Butler by Annabelle Anders and The Vixen Of A Viscount by Linda Rae Sande. Many of these titles listed below are my favorite series which I have been waiting. There are a few Christmas novels and collections included. Finally, I get to experience new authors. The titles are listed by release date, and the blog feature date is listed at the end.
9/2/21

Christmas At Castle Dunrannoch, a collection by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
BLOG FEATURE DATE: AUGUST 25, 2021

An Outsider At The Highland Court, book fourteen in Highland Ladies by Celeste Barclay
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
9/9/21

Pippa And The Prince Of Secrets, book two in Lady Charlotteβs Society Of Angels by Grace Callaway
BLOG FEATURE DATE: AUGUST 29, 2021
9/14/21

Her Wanton White, book four in Dark Dukeβs Legacy by Tammy Andresen
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Not Even For A Duke, book four in Wallflowers of West Lane by A. S. Finichel
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 4. 2021
9/15/21

The Ladyβs Guide To Deception And Desire, book four in The Ladyβs Guide by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
9/21/21

His Rivalβs Daughter, book one in Stafford Family by Catherine Woodville
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The Dishonored Viscount, book eight in Diamonds In The Rough by Sophie Barnes
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
9/28/21

Mistletoe Christmas, an anthology by Eloisa James, Christi Caldwell, Janna MacGregor, and Erica Ridley
BLOG FEATURE DATA: SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A Reckless Match, book one in Ruthless Rivals by Kate Bateman
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Infamous, book three in Rebels Of The Ton by Minerva Spencer
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kissing Under The Mistletoe, a collection by Suzanne Enoch, Amelia Grey, and Anna Bennett
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A Cowboy Christmas Legend, book two in Lone Star Legends by Linda Brody
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Cheers To The Duke, book three in Widowβs Brew by Sally MacKenzie
BLOG FEATURE DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
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September Events
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The following are scheduled events for September. Keep checking back, I receive more and more of these as the month goes on.
- 9/9/21 Much Ado About Dukes by Eva Devon, Cover Reveal
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Until Next Month!
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August was an exciting, fun reading month. I was swamped; it always seems these advance copies come in groups! September promised to be a compelling reading month. Several books that I have impatiently been waiting for come out this coming month. I enjoy sharing my reading exploits with you! Thanks for stopping by, have a look around my site, and hopefully discover your next favorite read! To all authors and publishers, I am always looking for opportunities to showcase fantastic books with cover reveals and blog tours. Contact me for more information. Let me know what you think of my blog. I love sharing thoughts on the books I read. I guess that does it! Have a great September, and keep reading!
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