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February 22, 2023

REVIEW: Artfully Yours by Joanna Lowell

LaylaA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsArt / baker / critic / forgery / Historical / Late Victorian / working class9 Comments

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Dear Joanna Lowell, In 2020, Janine reviewed your debut novel under the Joanna Lowell pen name, Dark Season. Janine and I also reviewed last year’s The Runaway Duchess your 2021 book, The Duke Undone. I was excited to see that you had a new book out and jumped at opportunity ... more >

August 19, 2021

REVIEW: Battle Royal x 2 by Lucy Parker

JayneBook Reviews / C- Reviewsbaker / baking / Contemporary / enemies to lovers / family relationships / found family / London / rivals to lovers / Royalty22 Comments

Ready… Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show, Operation Cake. Her ingenious, creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere. When Sylvie’s unicorn cake went spectacularly sideways, Dominic was quick to vote her off the ... more >

May 10, 2021

Review: Sunshine by Robin McKinley

SiriusB Reviews / B Reviews Category / Book Reviewsbaker / Dark Fantasy / Small-Town / vampires9 Comments

There are places in the world where darkness rules, where it’s unwise to walk. But there hadn’t been any trouble out at the lake for years, and Sunshine just needed a spot where she could be alone with her thoughts. Vampires never entered her mind. Review: Dear Robin McKinley, A ... more >

November 12, 2020

REVIEW: A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviewsbaker / Dark Fantasy / seige / Serial-Killer / War / Military / wizards / YA fantasy5 Comments

Fourteen-year-old Mona isn’t like the wizards charged with defending the city. She can’t control lightning or speak to water. Her familiar is a sourdough starter and her magic only works on bread. She has a comfortable life in her aunt’s bakery making gingerbread men dance. But Mona’s life is turned ... more >

August 3, 2020

REVIEW: Matilda Next Door (Outback Brides Return to Wirralong Book 1) by Kelly Hunter

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAustralia / baker / Contemporary / dysfunctional family / friends-to-lovers / Outback Brides Return to Wirralong series / Secret-Baby7 Comments

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When a long-anticipated holiday takes an unexpected turn… Aussie farm girl Matilda Moore kicks off her dream trip to London by flat-sitting for her childhood friend. But London is daunting, crowded and noisy, and that’s before Tilly finds a baby on the doorstep. There’s a note attached: “Henry, if you’re ... more >

April 16, 2020

REVIEW: Flavor of the Month by Georgia Beers

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsbaker / Bold Stroke Books / Chef / childhood friends / Contemporary / f/f / LGBTQIAP+ / multiracial romance / second chance at loveComments Off on REVIEW: Flavor of the Month by Georgia Beers

Charlie Stetko had a life to envy. A penthouse in Manhattan, a beautiful girlfriend, and a high-octane marketing career. Or so she thought. When her girlfriend sends her packing, Charlie ends up unemployed. Without a place to live or money of her own, she’s forced to do the one thing ... more >

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