by Olive | Jul 31, 2026 | Book Reviews
Scoundrel of My Heart by Lorraine Heath (2021) Historical romance. Victorian-era England. Book 1 of the Once Upon a Dukedom series. Best friend’s older brother romance where the heroine completely overlooks him because he’s a second son and untitled (meaning she won’t...
by Olive | Jul 28, 2026 | Book Reviews
Extracurricular by Rachel Lynn Solomon (2026) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Pop star Ramona retires and goes to college. Psych professor Will is skeptical, but also attracted. Tons of flirting, banter, and steam here. And how is it that he can make her feel...
by Olive | Jul 22, 2026 | Book Reviews
A Duchess a Day by Charis Michaels (2020) Historical romance. Book 1 of the Awakened by a Kiss series. This book was delightful and my favorite of the series. We start with the Snow White’s Huntsman being recruited from prison to keep guard over a duke’s flight-risk...
by Olive | Jul 21, 2026 | Book Reviews
Always and Forever by Beverly Jenkins (2000) Historical romance. Standalone novel. Events overlap with Topaz. Prologue starts with Grace being jilted at the altar, but that’s a pretty minor detail aside from her not trusting men. She’s being asked by her cousin to...
by Olive | Jul 15, 2026 | Book Reviews
Despite the Duke by Kathleen Ayers (2026) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 1 of the London Vices series. So much scandal here. Tragic prologue when a duchess is running for her life after her husband is attacked. She dies giving birth to the next duke. We...
