Title: We Met in Dreams Author: Rowan McAllister Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: If you are a fan of Regency romance, sweet, heartbreaking poignant stories of triumph which just might contain a ghost or two or three, then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Ardent by Heloise West
Title: Ardent Author: Heloise West Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Heloise West delivers a romance along with plenty of action and danger before bringing Ardent to a lovely and satisfying finish. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the village of Torrenta, master painter Morello has created a color... Continue Reading →
Review: Revolutionary Temptation by Silvia Violet
Title: Revolutionary Temptation Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 254 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There’s mystery and intrigue, romance and realism, and I absolutely recommend this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: 1777 New York City The American colonists are fighting for their independence, but the battlefield is not the only place to wage... Continue Reading →
Review: Wanted, A Gentleman by KJ Charles
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 157 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: While the story was solid in the vernacular and style, the plot felt incomplete and lacking in real depth. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: WANTED, A GENTLEMAN Or, Virtue Over-Rated the grand romance of Mr. Martin St. Vincent... Continue Reading →
Review: Gardens of Hope by Michael Holloway Perronne
Title: Gardens of Hope Author: Michael Holloway Perronne Publisher: Chances Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I hope this book gets some wider recognition. The story was timely, and lovely, and so worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Can two men from the same city but segregated worlds maintain a connection... Continue Reading →
Review and Giveaway: The Lawrence Browne Affair by Cat Sebastian
Title: The Lawrence Browne Affair Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 352 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Sebastian lives up to every fantastic thing said about her ability to craft a gorgeous novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: An earl hiding from his future . . . Lawrence Browne, the Earl of Radnor,... Continue Reading →
Review: Winter Duet by Anne Barwell
Title: Winter Duet (Echoes Rising: Book Two) Author: Anne Barwell Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 224 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: An in-depth plot, in-depth characterizations, and just a riveting story that’s not over yet. I’m certainly looking forward to the next book in the series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Germany 1944 Hunted for... Continue Reading →
Review: Undertow by Jordan L. Hawk
Title: Undertow (Whyborne & Griffin: Book 8.5) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 90 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical, F/F At a Glance: What a treat this novella was. These ninety pages pack a punch. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Note: This novella takes place at the same time as events in Fallow (Whyborne &... Continue Reading →
Review: Cursus Honorum by Diana Jean
Title: Cursus Honorum Author: Diana Jean Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Though not for everyone, this was an enjoyable historical read for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Returning to Rome war torn and weary, all Marius wants is to relax and be left alone. Instead he is dragged right... Continue Reading →
Review: Man & Monster by Michael Jensen
Title: Man & Monster (The Savage Land: Book Two) Author: Michael Jensen Publisher: Buddha Kitty Books Length: 307 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: The Savage Land is a must-read series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A monster stalks the ancient forests... It’s 1799, and Cole Seavey is a trapper running from a guilty past,... Continue Reading →
Review: The Christmas Wager by Jamie Fessenden
Title: The Christmas Wager Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Historical At a Glance: All in all, The Christmas Wager is a sweet Christmas tale that many will enjoy year after year—worthy of a reread despite a few fantastical moments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: To discharge a debt to... Continue Reading →
Review: Wild Bells by Charlie Cochrane
Title: Wild Bells: The Shade on a Fine Day & The Angel in the Window Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Self-Published Length: 110 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Fans of Charlie Cochrane should be elated by Wild Bells, I know I was, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to her long-time readers or... Continue Reading →
Review: Stronghold by Nicki Bennett and Ariel Tachna
Title: Stronghold (All for Love: Book Three) Authors: Nicki Bennett and Ariel Tachna Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: In my opinion, Stronghold is by far the best love story in the All for Love series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: “Are you surprised that strength is drawn to strength?”... Continue Reading →
Review: Murmuration by TJ Klune
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 324 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Historical At a Glance: I can’t say enough about how fantastic this book is, how amazing the writing is, or how much I think you should go read it. Like, now. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the small mountain town of Amorea,... Continue Reading →
Review: Hexmaker by Jordan L. Hawk
Title: Hexmaker (Hexworld: Book Two) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 216 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: There is so much to love in this story. Every Jordan L. Hawk book I pick up brings about a singularly amazing and memorable reading experience. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A straight-laced policeman. A... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Sweetwater by Lisa Henry – Narrated by Dorian Bane
Title: Sweetwater Author: Lisa Henry Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 39 minutes Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dorian Bane is a very talented voice artist who takes the somewhat slow pacing of the first half of the book and makes it enjoyable. His characters come to life and... Continue Reading →
Review: Delaney and the Autumn Masque by Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon
Title: Delaney and the Autumn Masque (Victorian Holiday Hearts: Book Four) Authors: Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 75 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The writing duo of Dee and Devon deliver another sweet historical romance in the Victorian Holiday Hearts series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Delaney, former pickpocket and now... Continue Reading →
Review and Giveaway: The Soldier’s Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian
Title: The Soldier’s Scoundrel Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 213 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical romances, romances where there is a status difference between characters, or for those who enjoy a light mystery. The book is a great blend of all... Continue Reading →
Review: Coming to Grief by Dale Chase
Title: Coming to Grief Author: Dale Chase Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 50 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: If you’re looking for something a little different, give Dale Chase a try and have a fun read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Thrown together on the road between Laramie and Cheyenne, cowboy Johnny Anglim... Continue Reading →
Review: February and December by JP Kenwood
Title: February and December (Dominus Calendar: Book One) Author: JP Kenwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 92 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Erotica At a Glance: Loving the Dominus series the way I do, February and December was a welcome between novels treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: As a lifelong passion continues to fade, another love deepens… two... Continue Reading →
Review: Devil’s Paw by Dale Chase
Title: Devil’s Paw Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dale Chase spins a gritty, erotic, nineteenth century western in Devil’s Paw. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Lloyd Lasky is a seasoned operative for the Whitlock Detective Agency in Denver that often infiltrates outlaw gangs in order to... Continue Reading →
Review, Excerpt, and Giveaway: Eleventh Hour by Elin Gregory
Title: Eleventh Hour Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 195 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: Gregory displays a deft hand at crafting historical espionage with a classic touch, which is then enhanced by the touching romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Borrowed from the Secret Intelligence Service cipher department to assist Briers... Continue Reading →
Review: The Flowers of St. Aloysius by Hayden Thorne
Title: The Flowers of St. Aloysius Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 363 Pages Category: New Adult, Historical, Gothic Romance At a Glance: Another amazing book from Hayden Thorne that will stay with me long after I’ve finished. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A dying young mother’s desperate hope for her child leads her to a fateful... Continue Reading →
Review: Flying Fish by Sedonia Guillone
Title: Flying Fish (Sword and Silk: Book One) Author: Sedonia Guillone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: The second half of the story really was lovely. I just wish it would have grabbed me from the get-go. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In eighteenth century Japan, during the golden age of... Continue Reading →

