A contemporary romance that reminded me of all the hopes I had for Jerry McGuire brought to fruition. I loved the emphasis on family and wanted only the best things for both of these characters. As long as they ended up together! THE SYNOPSIS Leading Ladies do not end up on tabloid covers. After a... Continue Reading →
Engagement and Espionage by Penny Reid
Cletus and Jenn are my favorite pairing of all of the Winston Brothers Series and this new book had me falling in love with this adorable couple all over again. Clear your calendar because I had things to do yesterday but once I started I couldn't put it down! SYNOPSIS Jennifer Sylvester made her deal... Continue Reading →
Romance Book Mini Reviews
I have been knee deep in romance books during the shelter in place and most of them were amazing. I find myself getting further and further behind in reviews and, in an attempt to catch up, I wanted to feature some of my favorites in the mini review format. If you are looking for a... Continue Reading →
Austenland and Midnight at Austenland by Shannon Hale
Years ago I stumbled across a movie entitled Austenland starring Keri Russel, JJ Field, and Jennifer Coolidge. I like Keri Russel but I will stop everything for Jennifer Coolidge. The movie is an absolute delight and I highly recommend it (especially if you need a nice romantic escape right now). But, until very recently I had... Continue Reading →
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
A YA loose re-telling of The Beauty and the Beast that captured my heart. I love a strong protagonist and Harper delivers in spades even though I am still unsure how I feel about Prince Rhen. SYNOPSIS Fall in love, break the curse. It once seemed so easy to Prince Rhen, the heir to Emberfall.... Continue Reading →
Scot Under the Covers by Suzanne Enoch
The second in this historical romance series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch is sure to make you feel Scot under the collar. A strong hero, a smart heroine, and a truly despicable villain make this regency romance a true delight! SYNOPSIS In Scot Under the Covers, a resourceful English lady and a hot-blooded... Continue Reading →
The Illuminae Files
The chance of this not being my favorite series of the year is so slim it's not worth mentioning. But, since I already brought it up... This is the best series I've read this year. These books are winners, each and every one of them. I am obsessed with these books. I formally apologize to each... Continue Reading →
The Joy of Romance Books and the Struggle with Recommending Them
I'll be honest. I have a hard time recommending romance books to a general audience. If someone asks me for recommendations, I have many. But I have questions first. That's because romance is personal. One person's romantic gesture is another individual's suffocating display of affection. Furthermore, what appeals to a reader at one point in... Continue Reading →
Meet Cute by Helena Hunting
I used to be wretched at remembering author's names. In fact, long ago, I was interviewing for a job at a book store and when they asked me my favorite authors I completely blanked. It was mortifying. I looked like a fake book lover. Since then, I have nearly compulsively tried to remember author's names and... Continue Reading →
Highland Crown by May McGoldrick
Do you love Diana Galbadon's Outlander Series? Or, like me, did you love books one through four but you just couldn't take it anymore? I mean, Jamie is great but can Claire just stay out of trouble for two minutes?!? Sheesh. If, like me, you love a lot of things about Outlander but not the infinite... Continue Reading →