The Devil's Own Duke by Lenora BellWallflowers vs. Rogues #2Historical Romance09/28/2021 by AvonARC Review by Angela The second book in the Wallflowers vs. Rogues series by Lenora Bell, reminded me quite a bit of the first. A heroine who wants to do her own thing versus be stuck in a loveless marriage of convenience, a hero who is not a titled gentleman, and a story that was pretty low angst given the storyline. Henrietta (Hetty) needs to marry her father off so he can father an heir. Continue Reading
Review: The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller
The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana BillerHistorical RomanceOctober 12, 2021, by St, Martin's ARC Review by Angela I am a big fan of historical romance when it's mixed with some mystery and suspense, I'm an even bigger fan of historical romances with mysteries when they have some gothic, ghostly elements. I'm happy to report that The Brightest Star in Paris gave me all that and more. This is a follow-up to the very popular The Widow of Rose House. If you enjoyed the love story Continue Reading
Review: The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine Heath
The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine HeathOnce Upon a Dukedom #2Historical RomanceSeptember 28, 2021, by AvonARCReview by Angela The Duchess Hunt is the second book in the Once Upon a Dukedom series. Readers first meet one of the main characters, the Duke of Kingsland, in Scoundrel of My Heart, when he was looking for a wife and decided upon Lady Kathryn Lambert... who later went on to wed Griffith Stanwick instead. Well, he's decided to plan another ball where he chooses a different bride to be, Continue Reading
Release Blitz: The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine Heath
The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine HeathOnce Upon a Dukedom #2On Sale: September 28, 2021 Look for the Smexy review tomorrow morning! (I really enjoyed this one.) Blurb: New York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath continues her Once Upon a Dukedom series with this lush love story of a duke who discovers what he desires in a wife may not be what he needs… Hugh Brinsley-Norton, the Duke of Kingsland, is in need of a duchess. However, restoring the dukedom—left in ruins by his father—to Continue Reading
Review: Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
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