Virginia Heath’s Lilian and the Irresistible Duke is the final book in the multi-author Secrets of a Victorian Household series – a fact I didn’t realise until I read the author’s notes after I’d finished, so I can honestly say that it works perfectly well as a standalone! I’m a big fan of the author’s…
Romantic comedies that take place in foreign (to me) destinations are among my favorite types of stories to read. When I heard about the collaborative effort between new author Nina Bocci and successful well established author Alice Clayton I was definitely on board. Roman Crazy is the first in the Broads Abroad series (and even…
This book sounded trite: A recently dumped heroine lands a dream job in Rome and meets a gorgeous Italian Count. Fortunately, trite is the last thing it proved to be. While it started off light and pleasant, by the end I realize just how textured and deep the characters are, and how lovely the story…
In a market glutted with vampire romances, Susan Squires writes tales that stand out and One With the Shadows is certainly a book to remember. Featuring an unusual and strangely likable heroine and a dark, tortured hero, this novel both moves the reader and keeps one riveted by suspense. After spending her childhood on the…
For those who didn’t make it to Italy on their summer vacation, The Food of Love offers a first-class getaway to the country. It’s another variation on the classic Cyrano de Bergerac, this time with a culinary twist. With a perfect sense of place, wonderful food and a warm storytelling style, Anthony Capella delivers a…
The Silver Wolf is a dark fantasy with a romantic happily ever after ending. I enjoyed it immensely but it’s not a book for everyone. It contains huge amounts of explicit violence and a teensy bit of untraditional sex. But if you’re like me and are willing to venture into the unusual to satisfy the…
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