Historical Romance

How to Be a Wallflower by Eloisa James

4 stars

Cleo is in London for the season to please her grandfather but wants nothing more than to live independently and run the business she inherited from her father.  Jake is an American in London to close a business deal.  They meet in an unusual, and humorous, manner and begin a close and spicy relationship.  I like these two people and all of the side characters.  Their relationship was fun and had just enough obstacles to keep in interesting.  I did find it amusing that so much of Jake's appearance descriptions were based on his jaw...something I am having trouble visualizing.  Eloisa James is a reliable author of historical romance and I really enjoyed this one.  I received a digital ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  

The Marquess Makes His Move by Diana Quincy

4 stars

I was not really in the mood for a romance when I started this book but instead just wanted to a cozy story to sink into to escape from the real world.  I think that approach may work best for this book.  A marquess that is pretending to be a footman and a mapmaker married to a horrific man slowly fall in love.  Rose is such a great character and I adored her from the start.  Some readers may bristle at the fact that Rose is married when she and Alex meet but her husband is absolutely the worst so that helps.  I just really liked this story and it helped me escape life in 2021, which is the point of reading after all.  I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

All the Duke I Need by Caroline Linden

4 stars

I have been on a run lately with Historical Romances that tell a great story.  This is definitely one.  The plot is great and I love all the characters.  The heroine was a bit too perfect which made the romance a little treacle sweet for me but I really enjoyed this reading experience and it was just what I needed for the moment.  Received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.