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Book Review: In Isabeau’..

Posted March 20, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 21 Comments
Book Review:  In Isabeau’s Eyes by Lora Leigh

In Isabeau’s Eyes by Lora Leigh is the first book in her new series, Kentucky Nights.  This spicy, emotional story took me on a roller coaster of emotions.  Story Recap: Isabeau Boudreaux lost her parents in a violent attack ten years ago that also left her blind.  Now, after a series of accidents her friends, […]



Book Review: The Love Wager b..

Posted March 15, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 33 Comments
Book Review:  The Love Wager by Lynn Painter

The Love Wager by Lynn Painter is the second book in her Mr. Wrong Number series.  It’s a delightful, laugh-out-loud, romantic comedy that I enjoyed very much.  Story Recap: Hallie Piper had a night she doesn’t want to remember and decides to turn over a new leaf.  She’s ready for one steady boyfriend and to […]



Book Review: The Last Russian..

Posted March 14, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 26 Comments
Book Review:  The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch

The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch is a dual-POV historical fiction novel set in Russia and London, that spans the 1917 Revolution, the siege of Leningrad, Stalin’s purges, and more.  Story Recap: Rosie has been studying at Oxford University, but when her mother suddenly dies, she finds some hints of a different life her […]



Book Review: A Witch’s ..

Posted March 8, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 48 Comments
Book Review:  A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley is a delightful, paranormal romance that is light and fun.   Story Recap: Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch in centuries.  But, Mariel prefers to bake and garden and doesn’t show any interest in her limited powers.  She practices witchcraft so […]



Book Review: A Sinister Reven..

Posted March 7, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 31 Comments
Book Review:  A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn

A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn is the eighth book in her popular Veronica Speedwell series, this can be read as a standalone.  However, reading the series in order will give a better character background that would increase your enjoyment of the story.  Story Recap: Veronica must help her friend, Tiberius, Lord Templeton-Vane, find a […]



Book Review: Stars in an Ital..

Posted March 1, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 23 Comments
Book Review:  Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo

Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo is a dual-timeline historical romance.  I enjoyed both timelines equally.   Story Recap: Giovanna and Vincenzo fall in love in the first timeline set during and after the second world war.  Giovanna is the daughter of a tailor and Vincenzo is the son of a count.  Eventually, their […]



Book Review: The Neighbor Fav..

Posted February 27, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 39 Comments
Book Review:  The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest is a slow-burn romance with friends to lovers trope featuring a cute bookworm and a reclusive author.  Story Recap: Lily Greene has always lived in the shadow of her accomplished family.  Her sisters both have powerful jobs, but all Lily wants is to be an editor for children’s books […]



Book Review: Artfully Yours b..

Posted February 24, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 33 Comments
Book Review:  Artfully Yours by Joanna Lowell

Artfully Yours by Joanna Lowell is historical fiction set in London and puts an art forger against an art forgery expert.   Story Recap: Nina Finch isn’t suited for a life of crime but that’s what she has.  Her brother saved her when their mother died, and kept her out of the workhouse or worse, so […]



Book Review: The Woman with t..

Posted February 22, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 45 Comments
Book Review:  The Woman with the Cure by Lynn Cullen

The Woman with the Cure by Lynn Cullen is a historical fiction novel that follows the race for the cure for Polio.  It highlights the unknown work of the women who worked towards the cure but did not get credit for any of their work.   Story Recap: In the 1940s and 1950s, the world is […]



Book Review: Best Served Hot ..

Posted February 21, 2023 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 41 Comments
Book Review:  Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot

Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot is an enemies-to-lovers romance about two New York City food critics. If you like beautiful descriptions of restaurant food, this is the book for you!  Story Recap: Julie Zimmerman is an administrative assistant by day, but at night she runs a social media site that reviews restaurants in New […]