Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa is the first book in the author’s brand new series, The Luna Sisters, based on the sisters of the powerful Luna family of Mexico during the French occupation of Mexico. Story Recap: Ana María Luna Valdés has tried to be the dutiful daughter to her […]
Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller is a sexy historical romance set in Vienna during the late 1800s. The book has romance, spies, mystery, assassins, and excitement Story Recap: Maria Wallner is the manager of what used to be one of the most notorious hotels in Vienna. She wants to bring it back from irrelevance […]
No Life for a Lady by Hannah Dolby is a delightful historical romance about a spirited woman who is ahead of her time. Story Recap: The year is 1896 and Violet, aged 28 is now past her marriage age and she’s determined never to marry. Violet’s mother went missing ten years ago, and she sets […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Marriage Season by Jane Dunn is a delightful, regency era novel that is heartwarming and charming Story Recap: Sybella Lovatt knows that it is time to find a husband for her sister, Lucie, and she decides to take her to London, and participate in The Season, in order for her to find a suitable […]
A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett is the third book in the author’s popular The Secret Scientists of London series. However, this can be read as a stand-alone novel. My advice is to read the entire series as it’s all so much fun. Story Recap: Margaret Gault returns to Athena’s Rest after working at […]
The Sisters of Sea View by Julie Klassen is the first book in her new Devonshire Shores series. This character-driven historical novel captivated me with its beautiful writing and sweeping drama. Story Recap: After their father dies and leaves them impoverished, Sarah Summers and her sisters need to find a way to support each other […]
An Autumn Kiss by Laura Rollins, Annette Lyan Nd Lisa H. Catmull is an anthology of short stories set in Victorian England in autumn. All three stories gave me fall feelings. THE PLUCKY MISS RUTH by Laura Rollins. In this story, we find Miss Ruth Hughes stuck in a time loop. She finds herself walking […]
I’m pleased to be sharing my review of Catherine by Linda O’Byrne as Part of the International Women’s Festival by Spellbound books. Catherine by Linda O’Byrne is the second book in the Cousins of Pemberly series, and can easily be read as a stand-alone book. I am really enjoying this series and following the second […]