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The Lambswool Chronicles Legacy: A Novel by Anna Moore Bradfield

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anna Moore Bradfield hits the mark of the life of Jesse ben Obed living conditions. In his house lives a serpent named Eliab. H...

Friday, March 29, 2024

Unmasking a Wicked Marquess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel Kindle Edition by Henrietta Harding

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a sad attempt at Romeo and Juliet. Fortunately the characters are well developed and these two wear their hearts on their sleeves. Two families broken over an accusation of cheating by killing their racing horse, deny their children a marriage the two desire. There was an evil performed that day nineteen years ago, Edward and Juliet search for the truth so they can be together, but Juliet gives into the gossip. This story is tragic that it took nineteen years to find the truth and heal the bridge between the two families. Life is too short to live it in hate and fear.

 

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

A Widow's Heart Unveiled: A Historical Western Romance Novel by Aurora Hanson

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is an excellent description of what it was like to traverse the Oregon trail. The unusualness of the story is that the trail boss is a woman. She is the widow of a trail boss whom both had traverse the trail several times. The story starts off with a preview of our heroine and hero before they meet. As Luke tries to escape the person who is hunting him, he joins the caravan to California by sneaking in and helping the kids that are traveling alone and in the back of the caravan. Luke becomes an asset to Abigail and the caravan as they cross deep rivers and climb rocky mountains. He's traveled this trail before during the gold rush. The story becomes intense while climbing the Rockies and Abigail soon finds herself falling in love with Luke and feels like she is betraying her late husband. This story is to be enjoyed and has many action packed adventures. Story contains fights, robberies, gunfights, bounty hunters, courage, community and love. Take a ride along the Oregon Trail, adventure awaits.
 

Unbending Lords: A Historical Regency Romance Collection by Patricia Haverton

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Three stories about unbending Lords and the women that melted their hearts.

A Game of Chess with the Marquess

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This house arrangement was very strange and Lenora was treated terribly even for a maid. The way the Duchess and her daughter treat her and make the other servants treat her is bad enough. When the Marquess visits and find himself more enamored of the maid than Katherine, suddenly Lenora is declared dead. At this point, I knew the truth of Lenora before it even came out. The story is terrible and horrifying that a family would treat a person this way. It doesn't matter that she was disfigured with a blind eye, it would have been better if they locked her away in a tower than to suffer the abuse that this woman suffered. I was truly horrified by this story and Lenora's 

Desperately Inn Love with the Duchess

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

This story is outrageous from the Duke falling in love with an Innkeeper to someone kidnapping him for the exact amount of the woman's dowry he rejected. His steward is his best friend and confidante and of course his mother is pushy and overbearing. It's a Cinderella story except the woman is not a high society lady down on her luck. She's an independent widow woman who runs an Inn, because there isn't any family and she needs the Inn for income. The story is full of wit, hijinks, and some decent action scenes. No matter how well written, the story is totally unbelievable.

The Silent Curse of the Red Countess

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This story is about poisoning and some mysterious scroll. A countess is silenced and one day the countess wakes up and tells Persephone a bizarre story and tells her to take the scroll to someone in Scotland. She gets caught in a blizzard and is saved by our hero, Silas Galashields, the Earl of Dornham. The story races on from there, and Persephone take a position in the Earl's home to hide. The villain of the story surprised me, because I kept wondering why, instead of who. The story is a little outrageous at times, but with the number of surprises. It actually can set your heart pounding.






The Silent Curse of the Red Countess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This story is about poisoning and some mysterious scroll. A countess is silenced and one day the countess wakes up and tells Persephone a bizarre story and tells her to take the scroll to someone in Scotland. She gets caught in a blizzard and is saved by our hero, Silas Galashields, the Earl of Dornham. The story races on from there, and Persephone take a position in the Earl's home to hide. The villain of the story surprised me, because I kept wondering why, instead of who. The story is a little outrageous at times, but with the number of surprises. It actually can set your heart pounding.
 

Desperately Inn Love with the Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Patricia Haverton

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

This story is outrageous from the Duke falling in love with an Innkeeper to someone kidnapping him for the exact amount of the woman's dowry he rejected. His steward is his best friend and confidante and of course his mother is pushy and overbearing. It's a Cinderella story except the woman is not a high society lady down on her luck. She's an independent widow woman who runs an Inn, because there isn't any family and she needs the Inn for income. The story is full of wit, hijinks, and some decent action scenes. No matter how well written, the story is totally unbelievable.
 

A Game of Chess with the Marquess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel Kindle Edition by Patricia Haverton

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This house arrangement was very strange and Lenora was treated terribly even for a maid. The way the Duchess and her daughter treat her and make the other servants treat her is bad enough. When the Marquess visits and find himself more enamored of the maid than Katherine, suddenly Lenora is declared dead. At this point, I knew the truth of Lenora before it even came out. The story is terrible and horrifying that a family would treat a person this way. It doesn't matter that she was disfigured with a blind eye, it would have been better if they locked her away in a tower than to suffer the abuse that this woman suffered. I was truly horrified by this story and Lenora's 
 

Oh No, I Crashed A Spaceship And Kissed An Assassin: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance Short Story (At The Alien Hotel Book 1) by Kate Sinner

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Normally, I rate these kind of books 3 or 4 stars depending on the writing, but this story is just plain fun. Like life, nothing ever goes right for Elana. She is mouthy, owns who she is and what she feels. When the worst happens, Elana picks herself up and goes in guns blazing. Our assassin on the other hand, is protective and dazzled by this soft human that he calls her bravi, in his language is brave one The hijinks never stop and keep rolling right through battle scenes. The cover of the story fits in with the writing. I loved this one.
 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

In a Precious Vow: A False Identity Steamy Regency Romance (Diamond Dynasty Book 5) by Sara Adrien

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐

This story starts out well but convoluted along the way. Then there is the moral dilemma of lying in the face of danger. Aurelia learns that lying can be good during wartime, but wartime is evil in itself. Peter it seems is a good liar, because he has been covering for the Klonimus brother for years. The build up to the climax is exciting, but ending of the climax was a complete letdown. I haven't read the whole series and all the complex relationships from previous books that are in this book are not helpful to making this story a stand-a-alone. 
 

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Mending the Baron's Sins: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Meghan Sloan

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a healthy man with a mysterious illness. His newest healer comes and changes the doctor's orders, because she doesn't believe the medicine he is taking is good for him. She's seen too many addicts on the laudanum. All of a sudden the Baron is getting better. Of course, the Baron finds Orla desirable. This story has a strange and terrifying twist and holds my attention page after page.
 

Hearts of the Hall #2 Engaging Miss Shaw by Rachel Knowles

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a sweet and heartfelt story about a woman who helps a gentleman with his nephew and gets through the grief of losing his brother. Miss Shaw is gentle and kind and impresses her employer with the advantages of engaging with his nephew. As John and Miss Shaw navigate the intricacies of grief and love. There is a plot going on to take advantage of the estate. Make no mistake, grief blinds us and gives us tunnel vision. This story really addresses this issue with a wonderful love story.
 

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