When Blood Lies by C.S. Harris(Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery Book 17)Historical MysteryApril 5, 2022, by BerkelyARC Review by Angela The newest Sebastian St. Cyr mystery takes readers to France during the time when the Bourbons have been restored to the throne and Napoleon is on Elba, right before the 100 days. Sebastian has come to France to track down his mother, who he has been searching for since finding out earlier in the series that she is very much alive. I don't think I'm spoiling Continue Reading
Review: Sadie on a Plate by Amanda Elliot
Sadie on a Plate by Amanda ElliotContemporary Romance/Romantic FictionMarch 15, 2022, by BerkleyARC Review by Melanie The first line of the blurb of Sadie on a Plate reads as follows: A chef’s journey to success leads to discovering the perfect recipe for love in this delicious romantic comedy. It’s a cutesy opener to introduce the theme of the book, a pun on the fact that it’s about a chef. Here’s the problem though. While the book did make me laugh in parts, thereby earning the Continue Reading
Review: The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. JamesGothic MysteryMarch 15, 2022, by Berkley BooksARC Review by Angela I will pretty much read anything Simone St. James writes. After glomming her backlist a couple of years ago, I was eager to read her latest whodunit, featuring a true-crime sleuth and the one case that still baffles a small well-to-do community. Set in Claire Lake, Oregon, The Book of Cold Cases starts out slowly by introducing Shea Collins, by day a receptionist at a medical Continue Reading
Blog Tour and Excerpt: The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton
The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India HoltonDangerous Damsels Book 2Historical RomanceMarch 15, 2022, by Berkley Summary: Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the teahouse. . . .Miss Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret league of women skilled in the subtle arts. That is to say—although it must never be said—witchcraft. The League of Gentlewomen Witches strives to improve the world in small ways. Using magic, they tidy, correct, and manipulate according to their notions Continue Reading
Blog Tour and Excerpt: Sadie on a Plate by Amanda Elliot
Sadie on a Plate by Amanda ElliotOn sale date: March 15, 2020, by Berkley Summary: op Chef meets Always Be My Maybe in this delightful romantic comedy by Berkley debut author Amanda Elliot about a rising chef who lands a once-in-a-lifetime spot on a famous cooking show. SADIE ON A PLATE (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; on sale March 15, 2021) follows Sadie Rosen, an up-and-coming Seattle chef gaining attention for her unique and modern takes on Continue Reading
Review: If You Ask Me by Libby Hubscher
If You Ask Me by Libby HubscherContemporary Romance/WFMarch 8, 2022, by Berkley Review by Angela Before I even get into the review, it must be said that if you are picking up this book based on the cover you will be either be sorely disappointed or super surprised (possibly both) by the content. This is absolutely not a romantic comedy in any, way, shape, or form. I would even go so far to say that this isn't even really a contemporary romance, although there is a romantic element within Continue Reading
Review: Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn PainterContemporary RomanceMarch 1st, 2022 by Berkley BooksReviewed by Kate H. If you go into Mr. Wrong Number looking for tropey fun, I think you’ll enjoy it: Texting relationship between strangers; enemies to lovers; the old crush on the brother’s best friend. For one moment in the middle of the book, I thought the book was going to go Cyrano de Bergerac on me, but Lynn Painter reigned it. And of course, there is the trope of the rock bottom Continue Reading
Blog Tour and Excerpt- Phantom Game by Christine Feehan
Phantom Game by Christine FeehanGhostwalkers #18Paranormal RomanceMarch 1, 2022, by Berkley Summary: ,Two predators collide with unbridled passion in this intoxicating GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Jonas “Smoke” Harper has watched his brothers find their perfect mates, never imagining he’d actually meet someone who complements every part of him—even the monster that lurks within. But his instant connection with Camellia goes far beyond Continue Reading
Review: An Impossible Imposter (Veronica Speedwell #7) by Deanna Raybourn
An Impossible Imposter by Deanna RaybournVeronica Speedwell #7Historical Mystery2/15/2022 by Berkley Review by Angela The Veronica Speedwell series is one of my absolute favorites in the historical mystery genre. I look forward to visiting with Veronica and Stoker every year and can't wait to see what adventures they are getting up to. I also love checking in to see how their relationship is progressing. Let's just say it's one of my comfort series that I've settled into and I enjoy being Continue Reading
Review: The Lady Tempts an Heir by Harper St. George
The Lady Tempts an Heir by Harper St. GeorgeThe Gilded Age Heiresses Book 3Historical RomanceFebruary 22, 2022, by BerkleyARC Review by Melanie The Lady Tempts an Heir, the third and, I’m happy to say, not the last book, in Harper St. George’s The Gilded Age Heiresses series is delightful and charming and sexy, with two incredibly engaging main characters who share loads of chemistry. If you’ve recently watched and enjoyed The Gilded Age on HBO, this entire series is worth Continue Reading