by Olive | Nov 4, 2024 | Book Reviews
Married in Haste by Cathy Maxwell (1999) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 1 of the Marriage series. Heiress Tess has been stalling on settling down since she seems to enjoy the attentions of the marriage mart, but when she starts a scandal at a ball, her...
by Olive | Nov 2, 2024 | Add Color and Brightness
I love supporting small businesses, especially ones that help us extend our love of books. Today’s featured small business is Fated Makes, based in Washington State specializing in bookish merchandise like brightly colored stickers. Check out the entire shop here....
by Olive | Oct 31, 2024 | Book Reviews
Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake (2024) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Gah, the angst. This one is a second chance romance that involves one person having left the other at the altar. And we do get a flashback to the wedding day and it is...
by Olive | Oct 30, 2024 | Book Reviews
The Duke’s Guide to Winning a Lady by Alexa Aston (2024) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 7 of the Strongs of Shadowcrest series. Final book in the series. Tragic prologue for Malcolm where he loses his wife and child during childbirth, but he married a...
by Olive | Oct 29, 2024 | Book Reviews
Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney (2023) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 1 of the Dangerous Gifts series. Historical romance with a little bit of paranormal magic. Bran is one of the adopted sons of an earl and countess known for working with gifted...