I buddy read The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye with Alexa. I had seen a few prominent people in the bookish community talking about just how awesome this book was. We had both checked the title out from the library unbeknownst to each other. Alexa sent me a library loot photo; I spotted The Crown’s Game and we went from there. Unfortunately the hype was […]
Tag: Historical
How to Rescue a Rake by Jayne Fresina *Stephanie’s Review*
I was in need of a historical romance. I picked up How to Rescue a Rake by Jayne Fresina because it brought me current with a series and I knew it would make me giggle. How to Rescue a Rake is a second chance romance and Fresina did it well. There was no doubt that neither Nathaniel nor Diana were ready for each other the […]
Before the Kiss by Jayne Fresina *Stephanie’s Mini-Review*
Before the Kiss by Jayne Fresina fills in the blanks for us. In Once Upon a Kiss we hear the story of how Darius Wainwright first met Justina Penny. It is quite the first meeting! I have to say that I am glad I got this book for free (and it probably still is!). This novella doesn’t really add any new information to the story. […]
Longbourn by Jo Baker *Stephanie’s Review*
When I first heard about Longbourn by Jo Baker, I was pretty excited. I interpreted it as Pride and Prejudice from the servants perspectives. Really it’s more about the servants in the Bennet home. Sarah had a family until she was six. When she was left on her own, she ended up in the poorhouse. From there she was brought to Longbourn as a maid. […]
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn *Stephanie’s Review*
It has finally happened! By reading The Duke and I by Julia Quinn, I initiated myself into the JQ readership. I really enjoyed this book and I’m eager to continue with the series. I decided to start with the Bridgertons because almost anytime you hear that name it’s because someone is sharing their favorite Julia Quinn book. Daphne Bridgerton did not disappoint as our leading […]