Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie DunmoreA League of Extraordinary Women #3Historical Romance09/07/2021 by BerkleyARC Review by Angela This series has been a mixed bag for me. On one hand, I simply adored the first book in the series and loved the premise of this group of women who are fighting for suffrage and women's rights. On the other hand, book two left me irritated and angry after getting almost to the end and running into the tried, cliche gay villain trope. Did not like at all. Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis: I’m Only Wicked with You by Julie Anne Long and The Scoundrel’s Daughter by Anne Gracie
I'm Only Wicked with You by Julie Anne LongThe Palace of Rogues #3Historical RomanceAugust 24, 2021, by AvonARC I know that Julie Anne Long is an author with at least one long-running historical romance series under her belt, but I still think she is massively underrated and overlooked. Simply stated, she rocks my socks off, and every single time I open one of her new releases I can't help but wonder why I don't see people singing her praises all over blogs and social media. I'm Only Continue Reading
Guest Author: The Scoundrel’s Daughter by Anne Gracie
The Scoundrel's Daughter by Annie GraceThe Brides of Bellaire Gardens #1Historical RomanceAugust 24, 2021, by Berkley Starting a New Series -- by Anne Gracie There's something both exciting and intimidating about a blank slate — exciting, because anything's possible, and intimidating because everything's possible and OMG where do I start???? In my case, I start with a character (generally a woman) with a problem. Sometimes the problem also affects other women, who will then become Continue Reading
Review: Bombshell by Sarah MacLean
Bombshell by Sarah MacLeanHell's Belles #1Historical RomanceAugust 24, 2021, by AvonARC Review by Angela I'm always excited for a new release by Sarah MacLean, especially if it's in a new series and features a heroine who readers have met before. This is Sesily Talbot's book and she is FIERCE. Sesily is one of the infamous Talbot sisters, referred to by the ton as the Soiled S's because of how their father gained his title. She is also the last remaining sister who hasn't yet settled Continue Reading
Blog Tour Excerpt: Along Came a Lady by Christi Caldwell
Along Came a Lady by Christi CaldwellAll the Duke's Sins #1Historical RomanceReleases August 24, 2021 Berkley Synopsis: USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell makes her Berkley debut this summer with ALONG CAME A LADY (Berkley Mass Market; August 24, 2021), a sparkling, banter-filled, enemies-to-lovers tale about letting go of society’s preconceived notions and finding love. In a reverse retelling of My Fair Lady, ALONG CAME A LADY follows the Continue Reading
Review: Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas
Devil in Disguise by Lisa KleypasThe Ravenels #7Historical RomanceJuly 27, 2021, by AvonARCReview by Angela Lisa Kleypas is one of the few authors I've kept on my auto-buy list through the years. I simply adore her voice and find her writing to be some of the sexiest and most romantic in the historical romance genre. Devil in Disguise features Merritt, the oldest daughter of Lillian and Westcliff from It Happened One Autumn, and a brand new character who will take your breath away. Continue Reading
Review: The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George
The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. GeorgeThe Gilded Age Heiresses #2Historical RomanceJune 29, 2021, by BerkleyARCReview by Angela I simply adored the first book in this series, The Heiress Gets a Duke, and couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of the follow-up, which features the younger Crenshaw sister Violet, and Lord Leigh. An aspiring author heroine fleeing her parent's marriage trap and a disreputable rouge out to win her heart? Yes, please. Violet Crenshaw isn't as invested Continue Reading
Review: The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian June 8, 2021 by Avon Historical Romance Reviewed by Kate The Queer Principles of Kit Webb was somehow both what I expected and nothing like I expected. I typically love Cat Sebastian’s books, and I really did enjoy The Queer Principles of Kit Webb, but it had darker themes than I would expect based on my experience with her books in the past. This doesn’t mean that it isn’t still a sweet romance, but the main storyline is pretty Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey and Subtle Blood by KJ Charles
Love Scenes by Bridget MorrisseyContemporary RomanceJune 22, 2021, by BerkleyARC I kind of expected a soft, funny book with lots of shenanigans and on-set hi-jinks, but Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey turned out to be a whole lot more. This an emotional read, featuring an actress heroine from a big, diverse, creative extended family who are all in the Hollywood business. They write, they direct, they do movie scores... this is a bright and fun group who has issues but love each other. Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa Afia and Tempting Fate by Kerrigan Byrne
Dead Dead Girls by Nekesa AfiaHarlem Renaissance Mystery #1Historical Mystery06/01/2021 by BerkleyARC I've been on a historical mystery binge for the last year or so and have devoured one series after another. I saw the cover reveal for Dead Dead Girls on Twitter, read the blurb, and then immediately put it on my TBR wishlist. I mean who can resist gorgeous women drinking illegal booze in speakeasies and dancing with each other all night long while a killer is on the loose in Harlem? Continue Reading