Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Innocent Auction Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 44 minutes Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I must admit this type of story, a historical romance set in Victorian England, is a perfect fit for this voice artist. His pacing, variation in tone and accents truly... Continue Reading →
Title: To Hell You Ride Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 102 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Sir Edward rubbed me the wrong way, but it was hard not to like Big Roy. Julia Talbot really captures the old western setting for Telluride, Colorado, in 1890. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Loving Thy Murderous Neighbour (A Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Novella) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: The Right Chair Press Length: 86 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for all lovers of good English mysteries. Simply delightful. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith like nothing more... Continue Reading →
Title: Count the Shells (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 246 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Count the Shells is another lovely historical romance from this author and, likewise, another lovely addition to the Porthkennack universe. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Michael Gray returned from World War One injured, but at... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexslayer (Hexworld: Book Three) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 344 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense, Historical At a Glance: Yet another excellent addition to the Hexworld series, Nick and Jamie's enemies-to-lovers story is romantic and fraught---of course, because this is a Jordan L. Hawk book--with danger and mayhem, and is lush in... Continue Reading →
Title: Yuletide Truce Author: Sandra Schwab Publisher: Self-Published Length: 68 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Historical At a Glance: If you’re not in the mood for a Christmas romance right now, keep this one on your nice list, happy ending guaranteed. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: London, 1845 It's December, Alan "Aigee" Garmond's favorite time of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Home Before Sundown Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 354 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Tinnean delivers a fantastic novel that reflects a classic melodrama set in the 1800s. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: George Pettigrew and his papa must leave the California rancho they'd lived on since his birth. They end up in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Author: Mackenzi Lee Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 513 Pages Category: Historical, Teen Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Zounds—this was fun! 5 glorious stars! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: An unforgettable tale of two friends on their Grand Tour of 18th-century Europe who stumble upon a magical artifact that leads... Continue Reading →
Title: Provoked: Enlightenment Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: The combination of McKinlay’s voice work and Chambers’ words are a perfect blend. You should not miss the chance to hear a good period piece with a fine mystery and budding romance... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ruin of a Rake Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 336 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Cat Sebastian’s adroit hand at penning an emotionally encompassing story is once again on display in this novel, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book to fans of historical romantic fiction. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Spectred Isle (Green Men: Book One) Author: K.J. Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 243 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Spectred Isle blends the paranormal with the historical and comes out with a winning story that fully entertains. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Archaeologist Saul Lazenby has been all but unemployable since his disgrace during... Continue Reading →
Title: Axios: A Spartan Tale Author: Jaclyn Osborn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 334 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Jaclyn Osborn makes no attempt at subtlety here. The romance in this novel is a strategic attack on the defenseless heart. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: I am Axios of Sparta, and I was born to kill. At... Continue Reading →
Title: Aqua Follies Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed this book so much, for the simple joy of watching two people fall in love against all the odds. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The 1950s. Postwar exuberance. Conformity. Rock and roll. Homophobia. Russell tells himself he’ll... Continue Reading →
Title: The Masterpiece Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The Masterpiece is the book I needed right now—sweet, simple, and so romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Built from the bottom up: one perfect gentleman. Man about town Arthur Lawton spends his days pursuing entertainment while shoeshine Joe... Continue Reading →
Title: Stoker & Bash: The Fangs of Scavo Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 368 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Kudos to Selina Kray for penning a book with substance and style and then peopling it with characters who have left me wanting so much more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At Scotland Yard,... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unnatural Vice (Sins of the Cities: Book Two) Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Loveswept Length: 250 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: The dialogue in this novel is rich and revealing of the characters, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it for both the mystery and the romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: As... Continue Reading →
Title: Draakewood (Whyborne & Griffin: Book Nine Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 246 Pages Category: Paranormal, Historical At a Glance: I will admit that this one wasn’t my absolute favorite of the series—for now, I think Maelstrom is still sitting in that spot—but, there is no denying that it’s fantastic. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Come to the Oaks: The Story of Ben and Tobias Author: Bryan T. Clark Publisher: Self-Published Length: 267 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As the author stated this novel is not meant to depict actual events of slavery, but it does reflect the times and gives a better understanding of slavery in America.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gathering Storm (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 309 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I have yet to read a Joanna Chambers book I didn’t find to be beautifully executed, and this one doesn’t break that streak. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When grief-stricken scientist Sir Edward Fitzwilliam provokes... Continue Reading →
Title: The Puritan Pirate Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 239 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: The kink and the chemistry between these two MCs is off the charts, and I totally enjoyed reading their love story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: The Caribbean, 1664 An uptight naval lieutenant. A free-living buccaneer. Enemies from... Continue Reading →
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 11 minutes Category: Historical, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Murmuration is so hopeful, so satisfying, so beautiful in its simplicity that you will wish you could start it all over again just to live a bit longer with the magic... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Sheep and the Rotten Apple Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 342 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I highly recommend this book. I actually thought it could have been a little darker, a little edgier; there were definitely boundaries that could have been explored more; however, the attention to detail in... Continue Reading →
Title: Cornwall Is for Lovers Author: H.P. Medina Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 77 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There were many little things to love in this novella. I hope you guys will give it a shot, too! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It's 1945, and German-born Kenneth Diederich is sick of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Change of Heart (An Hours of the Night Story) Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 70 Pages Category: Historical, Transgender Romance, F/F At a Glance: I wanted much more from these characters—not because something was missing but because their story was so affirming that I wasn't ready for it to end. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
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