It’s pretty much impossible for me to not love Scarlett Peckham. Her original plots and strong characters are my catnip, my raison d’être as a romance reader. Thus, The Portrait of a Duchess pleased me to no end. There are a few hinky spots here, but it’s still a great read. Cornelia Ludgate is an…
A Love By Design is a fabulous final instalment in Elizabeth Everett’s The Secret Scientists of London series, giving us the stories of Margaret and George, and a real series high point, as we get a lot of tension and a whole lot of fun in the process. This is a can’t-miss for historical romance…
Opposites attract in political romances is a dicey proposition, but Emma Barry threads the needle in The One You Want by making her opposites an idealist and a cynic on the same (Democratic) side of the aisle. Millie Frank is an organizer for a construction union, while Parker Beckett is a senior staffer for the…
Narrated by Julia Whelan and Zachary Webber Strong word of mouth about the author and their new audiobook led me to request Part of Your World from NetGalley last week. Abby Jimenez is a new-to-me author and lately, I’ve been a bit leery about veering away from old favorites, but I’m happy to tell you…
Tessa Bailey writes sex scenes that never let you down. Sometimes I don’t love the characters outside the bedroom, though, so I’m delighted to report that Getaway Girl is a read in which the characters are a good match throughout, and not just in the spicy parts. Addison Potts crashes her cousin’s wedding to political…
Sonali Dev delivers a charming, poignant love story in this third offering in her The Rajes Austen-inspired series. You do not have to read the others to enjoy Incense and Sensibility. Yash Raje, California’s first Indian-American gubernatorial candidate, has always looked at his privilege as a test. It’s a chance to prove that he is worthy…
This spicy box set contains three novellas by author Adriana Anders, and with wounded heroes, virgin heroes, and excellent sex scenes, they’re well worth a read. Loving the Secret Billionaire Grade: B City Council candidate and preschool teacher Veronica Cruz is fighting an uphill battle against an established, affluent candidate when she knocks on reclusive…
Mayday is a blast from the past – the good kind, not the kind that makes you regret ever parting a book’s covers. While it isn’t as strong as Dade’s more recent works, it’s a likable little novel that reminded me of Parks and Recreation. Helen Murphy is a librarian with a solid friendship group,…
There are a handful of authors who can write really charming contemporary romances and make me laugh effortlessly. Sarah Title is one of them. Jackie Lau is another. Add Dylann Crush to the mix. Her The Cowboy Says I Do is funny, fresh, and delightful. Lacey Cherish has inherited one doozy of a problem. Her…
Stellar prose, a fascinating hero and a deep dive into contemporary issues make The Voting Booth an intriguing young adult read. Political enthusiast Marva Sheridan has been looking forward to this election day – the first one she can vote in – almost her whole life. She gets up extra early and is the first…
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