A Tempest at Sea by Sherry ThomasLady Sherlock #7Historical MysteryMarch 14, 2023 by Berkley Summary: Charlotte Holmes’s brilliant mind and deductive skills are pulled into a dangerous investigation at sea in this new mystery of the bestselling Lady Sherlock series. After feigning her own death in Cornwall to escape from Moriarty’s perilous attention, Charlotte Holmes goes into hiding. But then she receives a tempting offer: Find a dossier the crown is desperately seeking, and Continue Reading
Review: A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas
A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas Lady Sherlock, #2 Historical Fiction/Mystery September 5, 2017 Penguin Favorite Quote: “I never thought I’d say this, Charlotte Holmes-or even think it. But I wish to God I’d never met you.” Reviewed by Tori Being shunned by Society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. As “Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective,” aided by the capable Mrs. Watson, she’s had great success helping Continue Reading
Review: Sight Unseen – A Collection of Five Anonymous Novellas
Sight Unseen by Sherry Thomas, Meredith Duran, Erin Satie, Emma Barry, & J.A. Rock Romance Anthology/Novella June 6, 2017 Open Ink Press Reviewed by Tori What stories would you tell if you could? Where would your mind take you, if you let it?Five top voices in romance dare you to explore the distant corners of their imaginations as they test the limits of storytelling and break the boundaries of what they thought possible. But there’s a twist—the author of each story is a secret. Continue Reading
Review: A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas Series: The Lady Sherlock, #1 Historical Fiction/Mystery Suspense October 18, 2016 Penguin Favorite Quote: “Do you think an extraordinary woman ought to be treated differently, my dear?” [...] “The extraordinary will always be treated differently—they’re extraordinary, after all. What I wonder is whether a not-so-extraordinary woman will ever be treated the same as a not-so-extraordinary man.” Reviewed by Tori With her inquisitive mind, Continue Reading
Review: The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas
The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas Released: November 5, 2013 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed this one. I think Sherry Thomas has such a great voice but I’ve often struggled with her rushed endings. This one worked on all accounts for me. Felix grew up in a household where love was hard to find. His mother despised his father and his father, while lusting from a distance, never had a chance to make amends. His mother played a game, using Continue Reading
Review: Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas
Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas (Fitzhugh Trilogy #3) Released: October 2, 2012 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings has loved Helena Fitzhugh for most of his life. When he was just a kid, he would make fun of her, pull her hair, the types of things boys do when they like a girl but are not mature enough to process their feelings. The problem is, as Hastings got older, he never stopped making fun of her. He loved her so much and Continue Reading
Review: Midnight Scandals Anthology
Midnight Scandals Anthology Historical Romance Released: August 28, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi One Starlit Night by Carolyn Jewel Viscount Northword or Crispin is back home after ten years. Much has changed, especially his relationship with his childhood friend and lover, Portia Temple. Years and years ago, they fell in love, but they had some dark days together, as often young people do, and had a bad break. Crispin went on to leave and marry someone else, while Continue Reading
Smexy’s Top Ten–July 20th
10. I think we should all take a swig from my new Mustache Flask before continuing with the Top Ten. ‘Stache Flask makes everything go a little better. Thank you to my friend Sarah, who is awesome sauce. (The brown bottom is even fuzzy – *giggle*) 9. Jill Shalvis has announced that she is writing a third trilogy set in her Lucky Harbor world. Copied from her website: I know that the first new hero will be a San Francisco Lieutenant Detective who goes through hell at work and escapes to Continue Reading
Review: Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas
Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas (Fitzhugh Trilogy #2) Historical Romance July 3, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Some hopes were weeds, easy to eradicate with a yank and a pull. Some, however, were vines, fast growing, tenacious, and impossible to clear. As she played the music box again, alone in the drawing room, she began to realize that her were of the latter kind. She would never stop hoping. The first 90% of this book is absolutely incredible. The angst Continue Reading
Review: Beguiling the Beauty by Sherry Thomas
Beguiling the Beauty by Sherry Thomas (Fitzhugh Trilogy #1) Historical Romance May 1, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Don’t cheat me – that was not a kiss.” The Duke of Lexington had spoken; he would not be denied. Venetia Easterbrook is a beauty and no one would disagree with that fact. Her first husband became so obsessed that she would one day cheat on him, he ended his own life. Quickly marrying a wealthy, older gentleman, in present day, Venetia is a widow who Continue Reading