Expiry Dating by Isobel Reed

Book & Author Details: Expiry Datingby Isobel Reed(Bluestone Series, #2)Publication date: February 21st 2023Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Synopsis: Sparks start more than a fire… They start an explosion.Alice is not happy. Her ex screwed her over, literally. One day her mother is dreaming of a white wedding, the next, Alice is hurling hardbacks at a naked boyfriend caught in bed with her best friend.Continue reading “Expiry Dating by Isobel Reed”

A Bride For Tucker by Cynthia Woolf

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I enjoy the Prescott Bride series, and A Bride For Tucker is my favorite.  I feel this book is the most romantic in the series so far.  Ivy Sheahan takes a commuted prison sentence in exchange for becoming a mail-order bride to the Campbell brothers.  Ivy was married to a man she loved for three months untilContinue reading “A Bride For Tucker by Cynthia Woolf”

The Duke Alone by Christi Caldwell

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love a good Christmas romance, and The Duke Alone is Christmas romance perfection.  This story blends elements of grumpy/sunshine, Home Alone, and A Christmas Carol and references Pride And Prejudice.  Oh!  I can’t forget Horace – Val’s lovable monstrosity of a dog!  Val is a widower who has become an angry and bitter recluse, shutting himselfContinue reading “The Duke Alone by Christi Caldwell”

The Highlander’s Holiday Wife by Vanessa Kelly

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Highlander’s Holiday Wife is an effervescent, refreshing romance with plenty of intrigue, mystery, and action.  I have read other books in this series, and I had to get accustomed to the writing style.  These books are plot based; they are page-turners full of excitement.  This does not take away from the vivacity and depth of theContinue reading “The Highlander’s Holiday Wife by Vanessa Kelly”

Mistress MacKintosh And The Shaw Wretch by Rose Prendeville

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mistress MacKintosh And The Shaw Wretch is a fun, quick, romantic journey that left me smiling.  Finley Shaw, the disgraced heir to his older brother, is tasked with escorting Jury to a convent.  Jury has dedicated her life to healing and has no intention of being a wife or a nun.  Finn and Jurys set out onContinue reading “Mistress MacKintosh And The Shaw Wretch by Rose Prendeville”

Rebellion’s Fire by Mary Lancaster

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I adored Mary Lancaster’s Regency and Victorian-era books and was delighted to read a medieval-era book from her.  I am conflicted about this book.  The plot is exciting and moves quickly. The characters are vivid and intriguing.  Two things held this book back for me.  There are multiple points of view throughout the book, which I found distracting.  Also,Continue reading “Rebellion’s Fire by Mary Lancaster”

Before The Dawn by Emma Pass

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Before The Dawn is my first review of a book set in World War II; as World War II is my favorite historical era, I was extremely excited to read this book.  I was pleasantly surprised to find a well-researched, heart-pounding love story.  The plot focuses on the chance encounter of Ruby Mottram, a local girlContinue reading “Before The Dawn by Emma Pass”

Say You’ll Be My Lady by Kate Pembrooke

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lady Serena Wynter is a member of a progressive ladies club.  Serena is passionate and independent, sometimes landing in trouble.  Charles Townshend is the ultimate gentleman that fights his attraction to Serena due to a disastrous family secret.   I loved the first book in this series; however, I felt this book fell flat.  The story was tooContinue reading “Say You’ll Be My Lady by Kate Pembrooke”

Opal by Cynthia Woolf

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Opal is a stand-out western romance with heart.  This tale of two lonely people finding love and fulfillment is beautiful.  The story starts with Opal’s long journey while Arthur “Red” Redmond is in Oregon City waiting on his stranger bride.   Opal has a troubled past and a massive secret that Red doesn’t know.  Red has seen tragedyContinue reading “Opal by Cynthia Woolf”

Once Upon A Devastatingly Sweet Kiss by Bree Wolf

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Once Upon A Devastatingly Sweet Kiss is simply a sweet, romantic treat.  This slow-burn tale of opposites attracts delights and enchants the reader. To call Lady Harriet “Harry” Beaumont a free spirit, is an understatement.  She goes and does whatever she wants whenever she wants.  Harry’s family has given her free reign in her life, not wantingContinue reading “Once Upon A Devastatingly Sweet Kiss by Bree Wolf”