by Olive | Oct 4, 2023 | Book Reviews
A Counterfeit Betrothal by Mary Balogh (1992) Book 2 of the Waite series. So this one starts with a group of young people picnicking and one of them decides she wants to see her estranged parents get together, so she plots a betrothal with her friend (who is slightly...
by Olive | Oct 3, 2023 | Book Reviews
Rogue for the Taking by Amanda Mariel (2023) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 6 of the Fated for a Rogue series. Also part of the Wicked Widows League series. Othelia is out of mourning for her much older late husband and is looking to regain her...
by Olive | Oct 2, 2023 | Book Reviews
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck (2023) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. This one has all the When Harry Met Sally vibes with Ari and Josh having horribly awkward run-ins with each other over the years, then becoming friends, and then making things messy with all...
by Olive | Sep 28, 2023 | Book Reviews
Wicked in Your Arms by Sophie Jordan (2011) Historical romance. Regency or Victorian-era England. Book 1 of the Forgotten Princesses series. Grier is the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy businessman and being trotted out on the marriage mart with a huge dowry. While...
by Olive | Sep 27, 2023 | Book Reviews
Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare (2013) Book 4 of the Spindle Cove series. A duke is basically kidnapped by his mother and taken to Spinster cove to find a wife. He picks out the most unsuitable lady in the place, who is the barmaid. Griffin and Pauline strike up a...