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
Angela’s Minis- What the Devil Knows by C.S. Harris and A Wicked Conceit by Anna Lee Huber
What the Devil Knows by C.S. HarrisSebastian St. Cyr Mystery #16Historical MysteryApril 6, 2021, by BerkleyARC I glommed this series last year and don't regret a minute of my time spent reading. As with any series, I recommend reading in order because there are ongoing family and relationship dynamics, but I do think you can read this as a stand-alone and not be super lost. What the Devil Knows begins with the murder of a local magistrate which is eerily similar to the gruesome murders Continue Reading
Angela’s Most Anticipated for 2021
Contemporary Romance: Shipped by Angie Hockman- Release date 01/19/2021- Billed as "The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game", an enemies to lovers on a cruise ship? Yes, please. The Dating Plan by Sara Desai- Release date 03/16/2021- This is the follow-up to The Marriage Game and it features the fake dating trope. Sweethand (Island Bites Book 1) by N.G. Peltier- 03/30/2021- Enemies to lovers who are stuck together for a wedding.... and I really love this cover. The Continue Reading
Smexy’s September TBR
Angela: Happy September everyone! One more month closer to cooler weather and a new year! I am ready. There are a ton of great books releasing in September and I'm excited. The Deadly Hours by Susanna Kearsley, C.S. Harris, Anna Lee Huber, and Christine Trent 9/1, Historical Fiction/Historical Mystery: I grabbed an early copy of this as soon as I saw Susanna Kearsley and C.S. Harris were contributers, but I'm also looking forward to getting a taste of a couple of new to me authors as well. Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- Reviews for books by Lorraine Heath and C. S. Harris
The Earl Takes a Fancy by Lorraine HeathSins for All Seasons #5Historical RomanceMarch 31, 2020 by AvonARC We are nearing the end of the Trewlove siblings series. The Earl Takes a Fancy is, as you can guess, Fancy's book. She is the youngest of the Trewlove family and the only child born to the matriarch of the clan. Her brothers and sister are SUPER protective of her and determined that she is going to marry a rich, titled man and live a life of luxury. Fancy would rather work in her Continue Reading
Smexy December TBR
Kini: First of all, how in the world is it December? 2019 has been the longest year but also it feels like it has flown by. There are a handful of books I am really excited about this month. Best Women's Erotica of the Year #5 12/10- I have had this on my TBR and I just waiting for a good moment to read it. It is edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel and has stories by Sierra Simone, Sabrina Sol and many more. Husband Material by Emily Belden 12/30- Nothing appeals to me quite like a blurb Continue Reading
Angela’s Tuesday Thoughts- Give Up the Ghost by Jenn Burke and TBR update.
Give Up the Ghost by Jenn BurkeNot Dead Yet #2M/M PNRJune 3, 2019 by Carina Press KINDLE * BN * GOODREADS I've always really enjoyed this author and the first book in this series, Not Dead Yet, had me hooked from almost the first word. Wes and Hudson are back again and have decided to not only give their relationship a second chance, but to also partner up in a private investigative firm. Everything would be wonderful if Wes weren't keeping secrets from Hudson and if Hudson weren't Continue Reading
Mandi Actually Read a Book on Vacation! (and liked it)
Usually when I go on vacation, I maybe read one chapter. Just one lonely chapter. I find myself getting caught up with my kids or doing things like - not relaxing in a chair so I can read. But this most recent vacation lacked my children and had plenty of lounging by the pool time - so I read an entire book and a half! (I probably would have read more if I didn't have tequila in my other hand at all times). I win at life. (also lose at life after I discovered a humongous cockroach in my Continue Reading