Fair Weather Enemies by Sawyer North
Publication Date - February 10, 2020
4 stars
This is an incredibly sweet and interesting historical romance from an author new to the genre. The story follows two people from enemy families who are forced on a difficult treasure hunt through the lake district of nineteenth century England. Their banter is witty and and the romance builds slowly and realistically. One thing to note is that it is a relatively chaste historical romance, however, I still enjoyed getting to know these characters. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Earl Not Taken by A.S. Fenichel
Publication Date - March 17, 2020
3 stars
Poppy is somewhat of an outcast in society, she speaks what is on her mind and does not have much time for societal niceties. She doesn't really need anyone besides her three best friends who have dubbed themselves wallflowers. When one of her friends might become bethrothed to a mysterious duke, she enlists the help of her childhood antogonist, Rhys, in order to discover if the duke is good enough for her dear friend. This started out strong and I read the first third very quickly. It then turns a little ridiculous as some of Poppy's attitude and the resulting obstacles just doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Overall, this was entertaining, yet also a little frustrating. I received ad digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Highland Sword by May McGoldrick
Publication Date - March 31, 2020
4 stars
This is a continuation of an excellent historical romance series that read more like the best of historical fiction. The writing, the plot and the historical detail are fantastic and the romance is delightful, if maybe a little underdeveloped. This is definitely an author I will continue to read. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters
Publication Date - April 7, 2020
2.5 stars
This historical romance has an interesting premise. The two main characters have been married for five years and are in the middle of a four year argument that has caused them not to speak to each other or interact at all. In order to get her husband's attention the heroine, Violet, pretends to be sick even going to the extreme of hiring an actor to portray her doctor. It just gets more ridiculous from there. I appreciate anytime an author tries to mix up the genre but the characters in this one just annoyed me more than anything. I can foresee that some people will really enjoy the back-and-forth of this book but it just wasn't for me. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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