B Reviews / Book Reviews1980s / dysfunctional family / England / family relationships / London / Older Man/Younger Woman / secretary10 Comments
The scheme would be of mutual benefit When Jason Kent literally crashed into Virginia’s life, he turned her whole world upside down. In return for a large sum of money, he asked her to pose as his mistress so that his wife would divorce him. Virginia agreed because it meant ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviews1950s / fashion-industry / Florian series / friends-to-lovers / Paris1 Comments
Marianne was young, she was in Paris – that perfect setting for romance-and she was in love with Nat. The only snag was that she was not at all sure of Nat’s feelings for her. Did he have any more than a brotherly affection for her? Could she possibly hope ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviews1950s / fashion-industry / Florian series / friends-to-lovers / Paris6 Comments
Marianne was young, she was in Paris – that perfect setting for romance-and she was in love with Nat. The only snag was that she was not at all sure of Nat’s feelings for her. Did he have any more than a brotherly affection for her? Could she possibly hope ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviews1980s / Boss-Secretary / classical music / England / family relationships / Opera Singer / Warrender SagaNo Comments
Although Caroline had a lovely voice and would have very much liked to become a professional singer, she had always put her feelings second to the talent and ambition of her beloved cousin Jeremy, who was going to become a singer himself. But when she accompanied Jeremy for moral support, ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsclassical music / England / family relationships / Opera Singer / Warrender Saga3 Comments
The great conductor Oscar Warrender had no idea that his efficient new secretary Kate Grayson was in fact his niece, who really wanted to be a singer but didn’t want to take advantage of her famous relative. The celebrated singer Carlo Ertlinger took her under his wing instead—but will his ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1950s / design / fashion designer / fashion-industry / Florian series / Model / Paris2 Comments
Yes, I’m reposting this review I originally did in early 2017 because – yippee! – Endeavour Press has now released this book. I think the earlier one was a bootleg edition but this one is legit. And I actually like this cover too, so bonus! “Just pretend that the man ... more >