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Review: It Takes a Thief by Sloane Steele

April 28, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

It Takes a Thief (Counterfeit Capers #1) By Sloan Steele Contemporary Romance April 27, 2021 by Carina Press Reviewed by Kate It Takes a Thief is a fun, sexy, enjoyable read. I do have a few quibbles with it, but overall, it was exactly what I wanted - a heist book with romance! Overall, the book feels very light. There is a subplot with Audrey's grandmother being in a nursing home and having dementia, but otherwise it never dwells on anything too difficult. There's a lot of quippy back Continue Reading

Review: The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert

April 21, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. ReichertApril 20th 2021, by BerkleyWomen's Fiction Reviewed by Kate Are you looking for a book to take on vacation once we’re all vaccinated and you can leave your house again? If yes, I definitely recommend The Kindred Spirits Supper Club as a prime candidate for cute, lighthearted summer read.  Being from Wisconsin, I generally can’t pass up a book set there, and having previously read Reichert’s The Coincidence of Coconut Cake, which Continue Reading

Review: The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan

April 8, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan Contemporary Romance April 6, 2021 by Berkley Reviewed by Kate The Intimacy Experiment is a novel with lots of promise. Unfortunately, I felt that Danan's sophomore book didn't quite deliver on the expectations I had. I'll start with what did work for me in The Intimacy Experiment. First, the characters. Naomi is a bad-ass boss bitch and Ethan is a cute cinnamon roll and neither of those things was the conflict between the two. I am a big fan of Continue Reading

Review: Where There’s a Kilt, There’s a Way by Ella Stainton

March 25, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

Where There's a Kilt, There's a Way by Ella StaintonKilty Pleasures #2March 23, 2021 by Carina PressHistorical/Paranormal Mystery Reviewed by Kate Where There's a Kilt, There's a Way was not what I was expecting at all, based on the description and being labeled as a romance. It was disappointing to me as a reader, but I think that if you know what you're getting into, it could be an enjoyable reading experience. If it isn't a romance, what kind of book is Where There's a Kilt, There's Continue Reading

Review: The Solstice Countdown by Lisa Shearin

March 10, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

The Solstice Countdown by Lisa Shearin (SPI Files #7) Urban Fantasy March 9, 2021 Self-published Reviewed by Kate “You make me weak in the knees, and not in a good way. One of these days, your cockiness is gonna backfire, and if it doesn’t get you killed, I’ll do it.” “You’ll be standing in a long line,” he murmured. Reading the latest SPI Files novel is like visiting old friends. I have been reading Lisa Shearin's books for over a decade now - starting with her Raine Benares novels, Continue Reading

Review: Waiting for a Scot Like You by Eva Leigh

February 24, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

Waiting for a Scot Like You by Eva Leigh (The Union of Rakes #3)February 23, 2021 by AvonHistorical Romance Review by Kate I will admit, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from Waiting for a Scot Like You, the third book in the Union of Rake series. My Fake Rake was too bland for me, and Would I Lie to the Duke was too anxiety-inducing - but Leigh consistently made me fall in love with the characters so I kept at it. Plus, Waiting for a Scot Like You has my favorite trope - a road Continue Reading

Review: Would I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh

January 12, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

Would I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh(The Union of Rakes #2)July 28, 2020, by Avon Review by Kate Would I Lie to the Duke is a book I was looking forward to in 2020 (remember 2020? seventeen years ago?). I'll admit, I was lukewarm on My Fake Rake, the first book in The Union of Rakes series. It felt somewhat bland to me, but the Duke of Rotherby was a standout character, so I was very excited to read his happily ever after. Look - I have four highlights from My Fake Rake, and all of them Continue Reading

Kate’s Favorites of 2020

December 28, 2020 by Kate 4 Comments

Historical Romance The Duke Who Didn't by Courtney Milan: I'm not entirely sure what I can say since I feel like everybody has already read and loved this book. The Duke Who Didn't is a fluffy romance with a side of food porn. I fell in love with Chloe and her lists and board clip, her dad and his spicy food for Jeremy, and Jeremy and his endearing goofiness. I can't wait to visit Wedgeford again. The Beast of Beswick by Amalie Howard: I read The Beast of Beswick near the beginning of Continue Reading

Books with Ted Lasso Vibes

December 9, 2020 by Kate 5 Comments

If you're one of the many people on my Twitter timeline who have discovered Ted Lasso over the past few months, you know that it is the perfect pandemic TV. It's an excellent combo of positivity, humor, and wholesomeness and the minute I finished watching the season, I started it at the beginning again. All of that is to say, I started to wonder where I could get similar feelings elsewhere, and of course where did I turn but romance novels? Below is a collection of romance novels (plus a Continue Reading

Review: Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert

December 8, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

Wrapped Up in You by Talia HibbertContemporaryNovember 16, 2020Kobo Originals Reviewed by Kate Favorite quote: "Oh, sex? You think we're having sex? We've never had sex. Although I should be clear, I am hoping we will eventually have sex." He paused. "If she's into that." He paused again. "But that's, like, stage six of the plan. We're still in pre-season, Jase. Stay with me." As much as I have absolutely loved some of the Talia Hibbert that I have read, her books tend to be hit Continue Reading

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