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Illustrated cover in the style of a 1940s/1950s movie, a blue/green background and a good looking white couple in winter clothing on either side of a green Christmas pine/fir tree. He is looking at her and she is pretending not to look at him.
December 30, 2024

REVIEW: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

KaetrinA Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsauthor / Christmas / Contemporary / cozy / enemies to lovers / England / mystery9 Comments

Recommended Read

Dear Ally Carter, When romance editor Angie James was raving about this novel on Facebook I knew it I had to get it. The cover and title give a fairly accurate idea of what to expect – it’s kind of Knives Out-ish with the vibe of classic romcoms from the ... more >

December 9, 2024

REVIEW: The Theft of the Iron Dogs: A Lancashire Mystery by E.C.R. Lorac

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews1940s / England / murder mystery5 Comments

First published in 1946 and set in the fell country of Lunesdale over the course of a rainy September, The Theft of the Iron Dogs is the very picture of a cosy crime mystery and showcases Lorac’s masterful attention to detail and deep affection for both Lunesdale and its residents. ... more >

October 16, 2024

REVIEW: Regency Glad Tidings by Carla Kelly

JayneB Reviews / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / C+ ReviewsAnthology / England / holiday novella / Napoleonic wars / novellas / Regency / War of 18124 Comments

“Holly and Ivy”- The Napoleonic Wars are over. Troops are returning home to a joyous Christmas, except for Surgeon Jake Frost, who must escort a hypochondriac captain, barely wounded at Waterloo. Jake prepares to hate every minute of the ordeal, until he meets the hypochondriac’s fiancé. “Yours Sincerely” – Madeline ... more >

September 24, 2024

REVIEW: The Night Before Christmas by Nicola Knight

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / Dark / dysfunctional family / England / holiday setting / self discovery / self doubt / traumatic-pastComments Off on REVIEW: The Night Before Christmas by Nicola Knight

Felicity Brooks is a bit of a Scrooge—but when she meets a man dressed as a giant penguin on Christmas Eve, could it spell a change of heart? The ridiculous music. The excessive presents. The stupid Christmas sweaters. Felicity wants nothing more than to escape it all, and she pounces ... more >

September 17, 2024

REVIEW: The Start of the Story by Jane Lovering

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / England / folklore / forced proximity / grief / Irish / rivals to lovers / slow burn / Widowed Heroine / YorkshireComments Off on REVIEW: The Start of the Story by Jane Lovering

Rowan Thorpe can be forgiven for living with one foot in the past. Since having to say goodbye far too young to the future she had planned, moving on still feels a daunting task. So, when historian Connor O’Keefe strides purposefully into her office and life, looking far too handsome ... more >

August 29, 2024

REVIEW: Two Doors Down by Mary Hargreaves

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsBusiness woman / cats / Contemporary / England / friendship / neighbors / opposites attract / teacherComments Off on REVIEW: Two Doors Down by Mary Hargreaves

Sometimes love is closer than you think. Career woman Eve is on the brink of a major promotion. So what if her personal life is a disaster — her online dating app constantly matches her with the most awful dates. And her best friend’s chaotic love life is a constant ... more >

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