Sometimes, we know exactly what we need, and sometimes, it takes a little longer to figure out... and a lot of work to make it happen. This week, all of our characters are fighting for what they need, whether it's love, survival, or simply a sense of purpose. Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch: … Continue reading Reading Roundup #78: Something More
This week, our protagonists struggle with their finer and more monstrous instincts, seeking peace in the face of difficult circumstances. Each has their own demons (some more literal than others) and pushes the reader to ask, "Who is worthy of love and happiness? And what price are we willing to pay for these things?" Sophie … Continue reading Reading Roundup #76: Heroes & Villains
As hoped for, another spectacular reading week! It's all about historical romance this time, with some veering comedic and others adding a dash of drama and... murder? *wiggles eyebrows* To Capture His Heart (Matchmakers #2) by Nancy Campbell Allen: A fun, romantic romp through a Victorian house part, where sinister events keep getting in the … Continue reading Reading Roundup #75: A Lady’s Guide to Summer Romance
You have no idea how happy I am to announce that ALL OF MY BOOKS WERE GOOD THIS WEEK. Not all were perfect, but all were fun and satisfied various cravings for mystery, romance, and good old fashioned shenanigans. Our protagonists walk very different paths, but they're all granted second chances in their search for … Continue reading Reading Roundup #74: The Magic of Second Chances
I'm back! Usually I don't make a big deal about it if I drop off for a week, but this time I am because I am back in multiple senses! Back with good books and back mentally. Last week was a rough one, as I was dealing with health stuff and just too tired to … Continue reading Reading Roundup #73: Some of It Was Good
How does a murder mystery play out when there's no good guy to solve the puzzle? Miss Aldridge Regrets is an fun take on the classic Golden Age mystery novel, with a confined setting, a suspicious cast of characters, and a heroine who's just as morally compromised as any of them. It stumbles in spots … Continue reading Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare
Hello, friends. I hope you're all taking care of yourselves and each other. It's been another hard week for many of us, and I admit I've been staying offline a lot. As always, of course, reading is a great comfort, and so is writing! Madeline over at The Bookish Mutant tagged me for the Pride … Continue reading Pride Recommendations Book Tag
As a reader, I take the words of Jane Austen for my motto: 'I always deserve the best treatment because I never put up with any other." I deserve good books and will accept nothing less — and if I have to, I'll rant about what I and fictional characters deserve until I find it! … Continue reading Reading Roundup #69: Nothing but the Best
Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy night! Or a bumpy blog post, I should say. One book nearly wrecked my engine, but after that, the reading machine ran like a dream, with one hit book after another. But one common denominator in these books is the focus on confident women who … Continue reading Reading Roundup #64: Dangerous Dames
Sometimes a book comes along that has all the right ingredients, but the measurements are slightly off. You want to love it, but it's not quite right for you. That's how I feel about Maya Rodale's The Mad Girls of New York, the first in a new series following the exploits of real-life trailblazer Nellie … Continue reading The Mad Girls of New York by Maya Rodale
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