The "A Rip Through Time" series has quickly become one of my favorites, and I anticipate each installment with relish, wondering what the gang will get up to this time. There's not a single thing I don't love about these books, from the plots to the characters to the intelligent, well-crafted prose. A modern woman … Continue reading Death at a Highland Wedding by Kelly Armstrong
Twenty-seven book in, there's a reason why I keep coming back to the Gaslight Mystery series. Because when it's firing on all cylinders, it's my favorite kind of comfort read. And Murder in Rose Hill has all the best things about the series: a good mystery, historical touchstones, and above all, lots of fun with … Continue reading Murder in Rose Hill by Victoria Thompson
If you ever need me to stay awake till 2am, just hand me a Mimi Matthews book. I paid for it all week, of course, but falling in love with The Lily of Ludgate Hill, the latest in the Belles of London series, was worth the bags under my eyes. The romance swept me off … Continue reading The Lily of Ludgate Hill by Mimi Matthews
I'm trying to think if there could be any three books that appear more different at first glance. We have a YA fantasy, a Regency romance/adventure story, and a scifi novella about a depressed murderbot. But on reflection, they're all about characters coming into their own and taking control of their lives (existences?) in really … Continue reading Reading Roundup #104: The benevolent roundup of good books
It's time for some catch-up! This summer has been crazy busy, with family things and work things and general life things, and I'm kind of embarrassed to admit... this post has been sitting in my drafts for weeks upon weeks because my brain couldn't summon the words to finish it up. But while life hasn't … Continue reading Reading Roundup #102: Book It With Becca Resorts to Playing Catch-Up
As a lover of early 20th century fiction (and movies), I'm often disappointed by the lack of fun historical fiction stories set in that period. While I enjoy a thrilling, emotional tale of heroism amidst dramatic world events as much as the next person, many actual books from that time — even those engaging with … Continue reading A Kiss to Build a Grudge On by Brianne Gillen
When I first picked up The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood, I wasn't sure what I was in for, and I certainly didn't expect I'd have so many feelings and thoughts by the time I set it down. However, The Thorns Remain and its heroine are slow burners and all the more satisfying for being … Continue reading The Thorns Remain by JJA Harwood
I'm back! Again! It may take some time to return to the rhythm of posting regularly, but I'm going to try. In the meantime, I am still reading, and I've chosen the best of the batch to share with you this week. If you're in the mood for romance recommendations, this is the roundup for … Continue reading Reading Roundup #101: The Second Return
One of the things I love about romance as a genre is that it's consistently good about delivering sequels. Now, maybe this is because most romance series devote one book to each couple and plot overlap varies, but it's still pretty impressive that if you like book one in a series, you can creditably expect … Continue reading Return to Satterthwaite Court by Mimi Matthews
It's all about daring and intrigue this week, as heroes and heroines race against time and villains to protect what they value most. I had so much fun with each of these books, and if any pique your interest, I hope you'll give them a try (or at least add them to your never-ending TBR!). … Continue reading Reading Roundup #98: Hey Little Bird, Fly Away Home
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