I had high hopes for In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen but it really fell flat for me. I mean it’s World War II prior to the the United States joining the war set in a Downton-esque setting with German spies and it was just alright. I think the most disappointing part is that I had figured out the big part of the mystery (the […]
Tag: Historical
Too Scot to Handle by Grace Burrowes *Stephaine’s Review*
When the opportunity to review Too Scot to Handle by Grace Burrowes came along I had to give it a go. It’s been too long since I’ve read a Grace Burrowes historical romance and it was the perfect time to pick up this book. I’ve really enjoyed her books that I had read in the past and a trip to merry old England was well […]
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco *Stephanie’s Review*
I always start off with why I picked up a book. Why did I read Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco? Hello. Jack the Ripper? I hesitate to say that I’m entertained with the Jack the Ripper mystery but I am mystified and fascinated with a mystery that has confound experts for years. Plus everybody and their mother’s brother’s sister has read this book. […]
Do You Want to Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare *Stephanie’s Review*
I really needed a good historical romance to avoid a book burnout. Do You Want to Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare was an obvious choice. Dare’s books are almost always a hit with me. Tessa Dare can make me laugh and bring me tears and at the end of the story leave me with a sigh of satisfaction. I’ll admit that the whole story […]
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon *Stephanie’s Review*
In all honesty I picked up Voyager by Diana Gabaldon because I’m trying to stay ahead of TV spoilers. I haven’t read the series all the way through and I have a coworker who doesn’t understand spoiler alerts. I was also way overdue for some Jamie and Claire time. I know I gave it 5 castles/stars but I feel like the pace of this book […]