New Releases - August 17, 2021

The Merchant and the Rogue by Sarah M. Eden 
4 stars

This is a sweet (clean) historical romance with not a duke, earl or lady in it.  Vera runs a printer shop with her father and Brogan is the author of a popular penny dreadful series that is sold in the shop.  Brogan also works undercover for a secret “do-folder” society and goes to work at Vera’s shop for a case.  Included are excerpt from the fictional penny dreadful (which I didn’t actually read and I’m not sure if that makes a difference).  I really enjoyed this book a may check out the rest in the series.  I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

New Releases - August 3, 2021

The Ambassador: Joseph P. Kennedy at the Court of St. James's 1938-1940
by Susan Ronald

4 stars

I have always been fascinated by Joseph Kennedy, mostly because of the great triumphs and tragedies of his children.  This book mostly just covers his time as Ambassador to Britain during the important years leading up to World War II.  He wasn't really a great fit for an ambassadorship and made many gaffes during his time in the position.  It is an interesting time in Europe and I think this book captured the maneuverings of the people in power at the time.  I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.