The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is a lighthearted, humorous historical fantasy romp with scintillating chemistry between its two leads. I realThe Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is a lighthearted, humorous historical fantasy romp with scintillating chemistry between its two leads. I really enjoyed them as a couple and their connection got me in the feels. They fit together so well and make a couple to root for. India Horton’s prose is bright and punny, with tons of imagination as various magical birds with specific powers are an essential part of the storyline. I loved the teasing academic tone and the zany humor. I feel like this one isn't for readers who don't like a bit of silliness and farcical British humor. This is a fun, refreshing romance with distinct and likable leads for readers who like a healthy dose of fantasy and adventure in their historical romance. I like India Horton's writing style. I'll definitely read more of her books!
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This had such a different feel with the writing and prose. I loved how it showed the lives of black Britons and how they navigated society. I appreciaThis had such a different feel with the writing and prose. I loved how it showed the lives of black Britons and how they navigated society. I appreciate how well-researched this book was. It makes things feel very authentic. I've loved historical romance most of my life. It's great to see black characters in this setting. The characters were complex, flawed, and at times frustrating. This was my first Vanessa Riley book (although I have a bunch on my Kindle), and I'm going to read more soon!
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Damned if I Duke is a classic enemies to lovers story full of sizzling tension and surprising tenderness. Bennett nails the Regency period, but bringsDamned if I Duke is a classic enemies to lovers story full of sizzling tension and surprising tenderness. Bennett nails the Regency period, but brings a unique feel to her characters at the same time. Watching this pair fall in love, as they continually clash and trade insults, is utterly engrossing. They fight their feelings more than they fight each other, which is saying something. But when they give in to their fiery attraction, wow! The great thing about this book is that it’s not about lust. There’s an authentic bond that beloved friends and family around them sees and pitches in to bring to fruition, particularly Montford’s matchmaking grandfather. I loved this old guy. This book touches the heart and brings tears to the eyes as the authentic emotions are so well rendered on the page. Prue and Montford’s journey to true love makes for a wonderful read.
Overall rating: 4.5/5.0 stars
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Dominic Kilburn has been drifting since he left Lady Willa Ransome at the altar a year ago. Wracked with guilt, he has been drowning his sorrows in boDominic Kilburn has been drifting since he left Lady Willa Ransome at the altar a year ago. Wracked with guilt, he has been drowning his sorrows in booze and boxing. When his two friends, who happen to be Willa’s brothers drag him to a scandalous houseparty on a remote island in Scotland, his hope is that this will be his escape from his tortured memories and unresolved feelings Willa. To his surprise, Willa is there, and they are stuck in each other’s company for two weeks until the next boat returns. Can they survive the desire both to kill each other and give into their suppressed carnal and emotional desires? Is there a chance for them to make amends at last?
A Rogue’s Rules for Seduction is a sexy, entertaining Regency historical romance with lots of sizzling tension between the two leads. It’s clear that these two belong together if they can make it past their many issues. Dom is a big, sexy hero who is so gentle and tenderhearted, with a tormented soul, and is clearly crazy about Willa. Willa is fiery, independent, yet vulnerable beneath her forthright personality. She struggles between protecting her heart from more hurt and wanting to throw herself fully in Dom’s arms. Eva Leigh builds the excitement as the two clash and confront each other and their unresolved feelings, leading to beautifully written, fiery and passionate love scenes. The character development shines in that both Dom and Willa are shown as imperfect people who grew and learned from their mistakes. A fitting conclusion to the Last Chance Scoundrels series, A Rogue’s Rules for Seduction is satisfying and sigh-worthy romance.
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Carys Davies and Tristan Montgomery are members of feuding families that are in increased proximity, as her brother married his sister. Carys is vibraCarys Davies and Tristan Montgomery are members of feuding families that are in increased proximity, as her brother married his sister. Carys is vibrant and as spirited as her red hair is fiery, a darling of society who refuses to settle down and accept a marriage proposal. Tristan is dutiful and serious, and while he knows Carys is not the demure wife he needs to help establish himself as a premiere architect amongst the ton, he is drawn to her. Carys has a reason why she is avoiding marriage, but she can tell no one. She’s been in love with Tristan for years, but her pride will not allow her to let him know it. When Tristan offers to show her what she’s missing by avoiding marriage during for one week, she agrees, knowing this is the only chance she has to experience what Tristan has to offer her. Yet their time together reveals just how right they are for each other.
A Daring Pursuit is a fast-paced, enjoyable historical romance sure to appeal to fans of enemies to lovers romance. Readers who enjoy arguing between a hero and heroine who believe they hate each other when they’re actually flirting will get a kick out of this book. Tristan initially comes off as a stuffed shirt, behaving quite judgmentally towards Carys. However, it’s clear that he’s crazy about her and is fighting his feelings rather unsuccessfully. Carys is the one woman he can’t get out of his mind. Tristan is honorable and very kind and caring deep down under the remote, rigidly proper exterior. He’s the kind of hero who will do just about anything for the woman he loves. Readers soon come to realize why Carys has such unrequited feelings for him. Carys is likable from the beginning. Her sense of style, the way she carries herself, and her remarkable composure in the face of a terrible wrong done to her makes her an admirable heroine. She’s independent and follows her inner conscience very strongly. Her love for animals and innate kindness is a huge strong point of her characterization. They share a strong connection and vibrant sexual chemistry that drives the book to a satisfying conclusion. However, the suspense storyline is not that exciting, and seems like an afterthought. Regency historical romance fans will be entertained with A Daring Pursuit, as they experience’s Carys and Tristan journey to happy ever after.
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It was great to read a Medieval setting romance from SK aka Kinley MacGregor again. The way that it ties into the Dream Hunter series isn't super obviIt was great to read a Medieval setting romance from SK aka Kinley MacGregor again. The way that it ties into the Dream Hunter series isn't super obvious at first, but it's very crucial. I loved the pairing of Ariel and Valteri. He's another tortured hero, but I love my tortured heroes, so that's fine with me. It has some interesting philosophical/spiritual elements that add a different level to the story. I'm still struggling through a reading slump and low spirits, but this book wasn't painful for me to read and I got drawn into the story. I'm grateful for that right now.
Overall rating: 4.5/5.0 stars.
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Short and sweet and perfectly lovely. It's so nice to genuinely like both characters in a book. I love Emmaline and Johnathan together. Emmaline was sShort and sweet and perfectly lovely. It's so nice to genuinely like both characters in a book. I love Emmaline and Johnathan together. Emmaline was so cute with her nerdiness. Johnathan clearly adored that and everything else about her. Made me sigh. I am excited for the secondary romance as well. I hope that is the next book. I also want to see the happy endings for Emmaline's sisters. This book gave me a happy feeling as I finished it.
Overall rating: 4.5/5.0 stars.
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Oh, I loved the heck out of this book! Anna Bennett writes delicious heroes. Hazel and Blade felt so right together. I felt so much sympathy for what Oh, I loved the heck out of this book! Anna Bennett writes delicious heroes. Hazel and Blade felt so right together. I felt so much sympathy for what they'd gone through together and I am so glad they found each other. I loved the girls too. This was such a fun read, and I had a smile on my face when I finished it.
When I want a lighter Regency romance that hits all the notes, I know I can pick up an Anna Bennett and get exactly what I'm searching for.
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Readers will cherish the time spent with the couples in this trio of atmospheric and steamy short romance stories. Enoch’s story is a breath of fresh
Readers will cherish the time spent with the couples in this trio of atmospheric and steamy short romance stories. Enoch’s story is a breath of fresh air, a story about two quiet people normally overlooked in a romance story and their beautiful relationship. Grey’s hero’s evolution from a rich nobleman with no real purpose in life to a devoted man who is willing to sacrifice all for his beloved is sigh-worthy. But Bennett’s outing steals the show with a couple who goes from near-constant verbal sparring to a deep love bond in a believable and utterly ravishing way. I loved Jack so much! He was hunkalicious. My second favorite hero was Bennett. Yes Please! Fans of holiday romance will get three different but all enjoyable kinds of stories to enjoy in Kissing Under the Mistletoe.
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When a Duke Loves a Governess is an enjoyable Regency romance. The relationships between Tessa and the Duke and his daughter Sophy really worked for m
When a Duke Loves a Governess is an enjoyable Regency romance. The relationships between Tessa and the Duke and his daughter Sophy really worked for me. I felt the suspense was underdeveloped, but otherwise I really got engaged with this book. I think it would appeal to many fans of the genre.
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I had to give this one 4.5 stars because the characters are so endearing. I just adored Zane. Maybe I just needed his sweetness in my life right now, I had to give this one 4.5 stars because the characters are so endearing. I just adored Zane. Maybe I just needed his sweetness in my life right now, but his kind heart really spoke to me. I rooted for this couple to find their happy ending. I would recommend this book for a light read with a heady dose of romance and some really good romantic tension between the leads.
An enjoyable, shorter read with an endearing heroine and appealingly gruff hero. I liked the magical elements. I wish it was a bit longer because I waAn enjoyable, shorter read with an endearing heroine and appealingly gruff hero. I liked the magical elements. I wish it was a bit longer because I wanted more depth to the story. But I enjoyed it a lot, and I actually had time to read a book (not Audiobook)! This was a nice way to spend some time reading.
Manda Collins is an expert at banter and warm, light-hearted, sensual regency romance. It's hard not to like her characters. I loved that Gemma is a bManda Collins is an expert at banter and warm, light-hearted, sensual regency romance. It's hard not to like her characters. I loved that Gemma is a bonafide scientist and has goals for her life outside of being married. Also loved that Cameron respects and supports her in her goals. The couples from the other book in the Studies in Scandal series show up, and that's always fun.
The strength of this book is the very likable leads, March and Michael, and their love for their families. There are some predictable aspects of the sThe strength of this book is the very likable leads, March and Michael, and their love for their families. There are some predictable aspects of the story, but they are so engaging you want to see them get their happy ending.
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