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...
by Olive | Jul 14, 2026 | Book Reviews
A Bride For Marcus by Anne Gracie (2026) Historical romance. Book 6 of the Devil Riders series. Prologue with Marcus and Tessa as children on neighboring estates and becoming friends. Then we start with Marcus at a ball, seeing Tessa for the first time in many years,...
by Olive | Jul 8, 2026 | Book Reviews
Rebel by Beverly Jenkins (2019) Schoolteacher meets army captain in this book set in New Orleans. Although our teacher is betrothed to someone else when we meet her, she quickly falls for the dashing hero who saves her from a physical attack and helps her to rebuild...
by Olive | Jul 7, 2026 | Book Reviews
Reasons to Be Loved by You by Hannah Brown (2026) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Loved this one. Nikki is slightly adrift in her LA influencer lifestyle, still sort of recovering after her humiliating experience on a reality TV dating show when she finds out...
by Olive | Jul 1, 2026 | Book Reviews
The Very Definition of Love by Sophia Benoit (2026) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 1 of the Bancroft Sisters series. Plenty of chaos and humor and slow-growing affection. Bookish Harriet and rakish Alexander are caught in a compromising situation, and...
by Olive | Jun 30, 2026 | Book Reviews
Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshmi (2026) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. More about family than the romantic relationship, but a whole mess of chaos during a two-week Indian wedding celebration. Simran and Leo have only just barely gotten together, when...
