The Prince of Broadway by Joanna Shupe
Publication Date - December 30, 2019
4 stars
This story of an unconventional uptown debutante and a severe casino owner took a while to grow on me but towards the end, I appreciated their relationship and rooted for them to get together. I also liked all the characters and look forward to future installments in this series. I received a digital ARC of this book through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Never Kiss a Duke by Megan Frampton
Publication Date - January 28, 2019
4.5 stars
A thoroughly delightful historical romance about a duke who loses his title and a woman who runs a gambling establishment. Sebastian may be one of my favorite heroes ever and I wouldn't have minded the whole book being from his perspective. Ivy is sweet and intelligent and the side characters provided great conversation. I will definitely check out more from this author. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Rural Life
Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains
by Cassie Chambers
Publication Date - January 7, 2020
4.5 stars
Cassie's family comes from an impoverished county in the eastern Kentucky Appalachians. She grew up surrounded by the love of her family but also the struggles that encompassed their everyday life. This is a celebration of the women of her family and her county and the daily obstacles they overcome in order to find ordinary joy. This is beautifully written with empathy and honesty and I think that many people growing up in small rural areas will relate to the stories that she tells. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
by Cassie Chambers
Publication Date - January 7, 2020
4.5 stars
Cassie's family comes from an impoverished county in the eastern Kentucky Appalachians. She grew up surrounded by the love of her family but also the struggles that encompassed their everyday life. This is a celebration of the women of her family and her county and the daily obstacles they overcome in order to find ordinary joy. This is beautifully written with empathy and honesty and I think that many people growing up in small rural areas will relate to the stories that she tells. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Sweet Historical Romance
My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid
Publication Date - December 31, 2019
3.5 stars
The Duke of Thornton has a terrible reputation but has been out of London for a very long time, which is convenient to Kitty who is desperate for a fake fiancé who will make it easier for her sisters to marry. When Alexander finds out that he has a devious fiancé, he is bemused, yet intrigued. What follows is a sweet historical romance between a very scarred man and an impetuous woman. This is very slow moving but I liked the characters quite a bit. I am interested to read further books in this series. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date - December 31, 2019
3.5 stars
The Duke of Thornton has a terrible reputation but has been out of London for a very long time, which is convenient to Kitty who is desperate for a fake fiancé who will make it easier for her sisters to marry. When Alexander finds out that he has a devious fiancé, he is bemused, yet intrigued. What follows is a sweet historical romance between a very scarred man and an impetuous woman. This is very slow moving but I liked the characters quite a bit. I am interested to read further books in this series. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Historical Romance Review
Forever My Duke by Olivia Drake
Publication Date - December 31, 2019
5 stars
Natalie is a forthright American traveling to England with a small child and a tragic tale. She meets Hadrian, a haughty Duke with a matrimonial plan. They have great chemistry and the story is well written and interesting. I am surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I received a digital ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date - December 31, 2019
5 stars
Natalie is a forthright American traveling to England with a small child and a tragic tale. She meets Hadrian, a haughty Duke with a matrimonial plan. They have great chemistry and the story is well written and interesting. I am surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I received a digital ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Royal Romance
The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
3 stars
This contemporary romance is loosely based on the story of Prince William and Kate Middleton, except the heroine is an American and the details are mostly made up. This was an enjoyable read. Bex is a likable character and her dilemmas and decisions were mostly believable. Prince Nicholas was okay but the romance was a little blah and I didn't really care if they ended up together. Overall, it was a fun book to read over the holidays. I received a digital ARC a long time ago from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
3 stars
This contemporary romance is loosely based on the story of Prince William and Kate Middleton, except the heroine is an American and the details are mostly made up. This was an enjoyable read. Bex is a likable character and her dilemmas and decisions were mostly believable. Prince Nicholas was okay but the romance was a little blah and I didn't really care if they ended up together. Overall, it was a fun book to read over the holidays. I received a digital ARC a long time ago from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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