A cold front came in over the weekend, and I'm relishing the opportunity to layer up and hunker down with a good book in the evening. And this round of books is great for the coming winter, with plenty of smoke and mirrors going on... sometimes more humorously and sometimes quite seriously. First up is … Continue reading Reading Roundup #84: The Perfect Reading Weather
Ever since the The Siren of Sussex released earlier this year, I've been counting the days till I could read the next installment in the Belles of London series. As always, Mimi Matthews doesn't disappoint with this stirring homage to literature of the past — and readers throughout the centuries. The notorious Captain Blunt has … Continue reading The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews
Sometimes you hit a steady stream of just Great Books, sometimes you're stuck wading through disappointments, and sometimes you get a healthy mix of good and less good, which is where I'm at right now. And frankly, I think it's a pretty good place because, even if all of these books didn't steal my heart, … Continue reading Reading Roundup #82: Life is Like a Box of Books
Hello, bookish friends! I honestly didn't think I read that much this week until I sat down to write this post. Life's been a little bit of a lot lately, but I still managed to read five full books, so I guess it didn't slow me down that much. It's another variety pack, with a … Continue reading Reading Roundup #81: Operation Good Books
Opening yourself to another person can be downright terrifying, but whether they realize it or not, all our characters this week desperately need someone to love. Some are running toward it and some are running away, but in the end, they all run into their person, the ones who grounds and challenges them and laughs … Continue reading Reading Roundup #80: Somebody Like You
Well, it's happened: I've fallen into obsession with another long series. I tried to pace myself with the Vorkosigan books — I really did!! — but somewhere around last Friday I lost all control, and here we are, three full books and three short stories later, and with no sign of slowing down. I did … Continue reading Reading Roundup #79: Here I Go Again
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
There is no joy quite like sharing a book with a friend, and this week was chock full of recommendations and book talk with dear ones. And not only did it lead to lots of fun but to a few new favorites, as well! A Lady Awakened (Blackshear Family #1) by Cecilia Grant: I have … Continue reading Reading Roundup #77: With a Little Help From My Friends
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
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