March 25, 2019

REVIEW: The True Queen by Zen Cho

JanineA- Reviews / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsdragons / f/f / Fairyland / Fantasy / fiction with strong romantic elements / LGBTQ / Magic / magical powers / Malaysia / POC / Regency England / SFF5 Comments

Dear Ms. Cho, Three and a half years ago, Sunita and I reviewed your first novel, a regency-set fantasy titled Sorcerer to the Crown. I liked it enough to request an ARC of the sequel, The True Queen. I have to admit, though, that I was a little apprehensive because ... more >

March 22, 2019

REVIEW: The Blue by Nancy Bilyeau

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads18th-century / Agent/Spies/Undercover / Artists / chemistry / England / First-Person / France / Historical / religion4 Comments

In eighteenth century England, porcelain is the most seductive of commodities. In eighteenth century London, porcelain is the most seductive of commodities; fortunes are made and lost upon it. Kings do battle with knights and knaves for possession of the finest pieces and the secrets of their manufacture. For Genevieve ... more >

March 21, 2019

REVIEW: Desire Lines by Elizabeth Kingston

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsclass differences / England / falconry / Fighter / Historical / medieval / servant romance / Wales10 Comments

All he ever wanted was to go home. Leaving his life as a noble hostage behind him, Gryff has fled from one danger to another, never safe, always longing for a forbidden return to his conquered Welsh homeland. Held captive by villainous men, his unlikely savior is the most beautiful ... more >

March 20, 2019

REVIEW: Judith by Betty Neels

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews / C- Reviews1980s / enemies to lovers / England / nurse / Portugal6 Comments

Perhaps her dream of love was only a dream “Working nights in a London hospital is no life for a young girl!” Her mother hadn’t actually said it, but Judith knew she was thinking it.In a way, Judith agreed, but what else could she do? Marry Nigel? No, she didn’t ... more >

March 19, 2019

REVIEW: The Wolf at Bay (Big Bad Wolf #2) by Charlie Adhara

SiriusB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsmystery / paranormal m/m romance / Suspense / werewolves4 Comments

Going home digs up bad memories, so it’s something Bureau of Special Investigations agent Cooper Dayton tries to avoid. When he’s guilted into a visit, Cooper brings along Oliver Park, his hot new werewolf partner, in the hopes the trip will help clarify their status as a couple…or not. When ... more >

March 18, 2019

REVIEW: The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads18th-century / England / Georgian / Historical / marriage-of-convenience / Older Man/Younger Woman12 Comments

Horatia Winwood is simply helping her family When the Earl of Rule proposes marriage to her sister Lizzie, Horatia offers herself instead. Her sister is already in love with someone else, and Horatia is willing to sacrifice herself for her family’s happiness. Everyone knows she’s no beauty, but she’ll do ... more >