Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Marked by Fire Series: Sons of Britain: Book One Author: Mia West Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: There are some books I read and struggle to sink into and lose myself in; then there are others, books like this, that seem to absorb me with... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Tiger Series: The Pride: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy Rating: 4.5 Stars At a Glance: Blind Tiger was one of my most anticipated novels of the year, and, as always, Jordan L. Hawk delivers a taut, suspenseful, and beautifully imagined story. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Wonderstruck Series: Magic in Manhattan: Book Three Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 255 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal/Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The found family, the friendships, the feelings of belonging to someone, and to something much bigger than yourself, are all here. Therin’s compelling characters and storytelling made loving... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gangster Series: Magic & Steam: Book Two Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 242 Pages Category: Steampunk Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Kudos and my compliments to author C.S. Poe for handing me my first book hangover of the new year, with a cliffhanger ending that belongs in the "Whoa, I Did... Continue Reading →
Title: His Lordship's Master Series: His Lordship's Mysteries: Book Two Author: Samantha SoRelle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: His Lordship's Master is another lovely installment in this wonderful Historical mystery series, loaded with suspense and danger, plenty of suspects to complicate the investigations, and an abundance of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Death Under the Dark Arches Series: Stoker & Bash: Book Three Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 436 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The romantic arc of the series is, as always, exceptional, passionate, and heartfelt. Altogether, this book is a little slice of perfection. Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Restored Series: Enlightenment: Book Five Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 287 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Restored is a gorgeous new standalone in the popular Enlightenment series, the perfect fusion of sexy, poignant, and romantic. This book fulfilled every single thing I could possibly ask for, or want, in a Historical... Continue Reading →
Title: Honeytrap Author: Aster Glenn Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 334 Pages Category: Historical (Cold War Era) Romance, Bisexual Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: There’s so much to recommend this novel—the heart and humor, and the poignancy that comes naturally to a relationship that wasn’t supposed to be, but which builds and endures... Continue Reading →
Title: Throw His Heart Over Series: Aubrey & Lindsey: Book Two Author: Sebastian Nothwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 162 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: There is no doubt this author has a formula, and it’s worked for me every time. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: England, 1892 Sir Lindsey Althorp, spectacularly wealthy baronet, has sat... Continue Reading →
Title: His Lordship's Secret Series: His Lordship's Mysteries: Book One Author: Samantha SoRelle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 329 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery At a Glance: A great twist to the mystery at the end of His Lordship's Secret drives the story to its dangerous climax. I'm counting this one a win, a lucky find,... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Warren's Profession Series: Aubrey & Lindsey: Book One Author: Sebastian Nothwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 366 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Hurt/comfort, betrayal and intrigue, bribery and attempted murder, and a heartfelt love story make Mr. Warren's Profession another winning read from Sebastian Nothwell. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lindsey Althorp, the only... Continue Reading →
Title: Unhallowed Series: Rath & Rune: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 279 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy At a Glance: Unhallowed begins what is certain to be another excellent and action-packed series from Jordan L. Hawk. I'm one rejoicing reader right now, to be back in this widdershins world he's created.... Continue Reading →
Title: Her Lady's Honor Author: Renée Dahlia Publisher: Carina Press Length: 253 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Lesbian Romance At a Glance: I can’t say that I loved Her Lady’s Honor as much as I wanted to, but it’s not without some lovely moments along the way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The war might be over,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall Author: Sebastian Nothwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 416 Pages Category: Gothic Romance, F/F Romance At a Glance: Nothwell offers up plenty of twists and turns along with some unexpected details and interests that keeps the story flowing at a steady pace and left me guessing how things would resolve as... Continue Reading →
Title: Hold Fast Author: Sebastian Nothwell Publisher: Self-Published Length: 295 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Delivered in a voice that lends itself well to the period in which the story is set, Nothwell tells a classic tale of romance with the requisite complications, drama, past trauma, and, of course, a happily ever after.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Engineer Series: Magic & Steam: Book One Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 84 Pages Category: Steampunk, Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: The Engineer is positively fun and such a great tease for what's to come. This is a series that I’m on pins and needles—or, maybe I should say cogs and gears—awaiting... Continue Reading →
Title: Starcrossed Series: Magic in Manhattan: Book Two Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 282 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: If Spellbound was a homerun, Starcrossed is a slam dunk—to badly mix sports metaphors. Once again, Therin offers up a knock-out of a storyline to further the intrigue and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Legacy Series: Homestead Legacy: Book Two Author: Alex Jane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 184 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal At a Glance: The aim of The Legacy is to offer readers a heartwarming story of love and redemption, and in that it succeeds. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: 1919. Nebraska. After returning from the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Arrangement Series: Homestead Legacy: Book One Author: Alex Jane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 194 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal At a Glance: A marriage of convenience, a complicated past, a touch of fantasy, hurt and heartache amidst the fears of confession, and some love overcoming obstacles all come together in a sweet and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Thief Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novel Length Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Bonnie Dee has once again offered up an emotionally engaging romance, compelling readers along through the trials, tribulations, and ultimate joy of two charming characters falling in love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Street hustler Jody plays any role... Continue Reading →
Title: Master Wolf Series: Capital Wolves: Book Two Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 274 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Master Wolf is filled with all the anger and despair and yearning I expected, with the addition of a sacrifice that defines protecting the one you love, no matter the cost. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gentleman Tutor Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 60k Words Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: There are strange things afoot in A Gentlemen Tutor, things I did not at all expect and which gave the story some bite just when I’d expected it to be a sweet and conventional historical romance. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Hither, Page Series: Page & Sommers: Book One Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Self-Published Length: 176 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Hither, Page was such a fun little weekend read. I’m so glad I picked it up and would definitely recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A jaded spy and a shell shocked country... Continue Reading →
Title: Boiling Over Series: The Caro Mysteries: Book Two Author: Thea McAlistair Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 279 Pages Category: Historical, Murder Mystery At a Glance: The claustrophobia of a town full of nothing but the cloying scent of maple syrup, boredom, suspicion, secrets, prejudice, and gossip is used to good effect in Boiling Over. I... Continue Reading →
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