A Blazing Connection: A Clean Western Historical Romance Novel by Evelyn Boyett

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Leah wants a better life for her sister Evangeline. So, Leah decides to become a mail order bride to better their lives. Through the letters she writes and receives from Edgar, she finds a connection. The chemistry between the two is a hit when they meet. The biggest problem in this marriage is Edgar's bitter father. I like Leah even though she has a propensity to cry, but she doesn't let hurt feelings defeat her. I loved how these two pulled together to make things work even in the worst of times. 
 

Desires of Passionate Ladies: A Historical Regency Romance Collection by Emily Honeyfield

Overall Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I enjoyed 2 out of three of the books Here are my thoughts on each one.

What a Wicked Duke Demands ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a fascinating story about disgrace and redemption. A stolen kiss from saving a woman leaves Gerard find this woman desirable, something he hasn't felt in a long time. Beth will not let passion destroy her like it has her sister. This story has a very twisted ending and leaves you wondering about the whole situation with the sister in the first place.

A Scandalous Match ⭐⭐

This story is hurtful and resentful and wouldn't have happened in that day and age. Neither would have been allowed to remarry. Reginald doesn't want his wife's baby and hides it among the village folk with everyone believing she died in childbirth. Things come to ahead years later as Susanna and Reginald find each other. This story may have been good if it did not have all the inaccuracies of Regency law included. It felt like the author wanted to write a truly scathing story about divorce, but failed miserably.

A Bachelor She Loves to Hate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This story is mysterious but humorous. Oliver is a strange man who works secretly for the King. Oliver comes to Tabitha's rescue with a well paid housekeeper's position. His excuse is that her mother was kind to him. Although Tabitha can't stand him, she takes the job. As Tabitha gets to know Oliver, she falls in love with him. Life can take unexpected turns and this is a nice take on Beauty and the Beast.

A Feisty Bride For A Broken Family: A Clean Western Historical Novel by Felicity Wells

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Annie became a mail order bride when her family fell apart. Mitch wanted to make a family, so he built a separate house on the ranch that he shared with his adopted brother. Annie and Mitch fall in love through their letters and everything was hopeful until she met his brother, Wyatt. This story is about overcoming adversity with love and strength. Annie is determined and overcomes her emotions to do the right thing. 
 

The Beast of the Highlands: A Steamy Scottish Historical Romance Novel by Eloise Madigan

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a well written story with a surprising ending and twist.. Let's be clear there is is no beast. It's just a warrior name that Flynn has developed on the battlefield, but it is not very well deserved. There is nothing beastly about Flynn. He is family and clan orientated. Lady Adrian Montgomery is desperate to save her family and becomes a teacher for Flynn's brother. There is a plot amid the clans set to destroy more than just the love of a clan leader and a teacher.
 

The Disapproving Duke by Noël Cades

Rating: ⭐⭐

I found the hero of this story an arrogant jerk who goes around judging everyone before he even meets them. How the heroine of this story falls in love with him while he treats her terribly is beyond me. The misunderstanding of the woman who tries to trap the Duke is the only interesting thing in this story. How the Duke evens believes anything Miss Weston says after trying to trap His Grace is beyond me. The only thing between these two was a physical attraction and I can't base a happy ever after on just that between them.
 

Anna's Decision: A Regency Romance (The Harcourts) by Penny Fairbanks

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This tells the story of a woman finding the self realization that she is beautiful just the way that God made her. This realization comes into being from an awful rumor. When I first started reading this I thought the decision was about Mr. Milburn or Mr. Wayneford. I was wrong. It is a decision all women must make about themselves if they want to grow into the mature & beautiful woman that God intends for them to be. The story and characters are fascinating, but the story some times goes too slowly. It makes sense as Anna debates what she wants and who she wants to be.

Mean Right Hook (The Fever Brothers #1) by Michele Mills

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I usually rate these kinds of novellas a three or less, but the author impressed me with the depth she went into developing the alien species Xylan. I love the fact they are a mated species and what goes into how the species survives. For a short story, the plot and story line are very well developed. The ending makes you want to learn about the other brothers in this family.