From page one, this festive story pulled me right in! The push and pull of the “will they, won’t they” romance kept me glued to the plot, and the twists along the way truly surprised me. Alisha is a standout character—her determination to get to the bottom of things while hoping for a chance with…
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A Lady’s Lesson in Scandal by Darcy McGuire | Book Review
Millicent Whittenburg is part of a covert group of Queen Victoria’s investigators, led by the powerful and cunning Duchess of Dorsett. Trained by the Duchess herself, Millie has been preparing to serve as one of the Queen’s sleuths, tasked with keeping a watchful eye on the questionable members of the House of Lords. However, her…
Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon | Book Review
The story centers around Aspeth, the daughter of a nobleman whose estate has fallen on hard times. Desperate to bring in much-needed money without being forced into an unwanted marriage, Aspeth decides to pursue her lifelong dream—joining the Royal Artifactual Guild. However, the guild doesn’t welcome women without a chaperone, so she agrees to marry…
A Modern Midlife Christmas Carol by Alana Oxford | Book Review
In this story, Eliza, her husband Jacob, and their two teenagers typically spend Christmas with Eliza’s widowed mother. However, this year, Jacob insists on taking the family to his brother Edward and sister-in-law Dymond’s house for the holiday—a five-hour trip that only Jacob is excited about. The story is narrated by Eliza, a midlife wife…
Death at the Old Curiosity Shop by Debbie Young | Book Review
Alice is ready for a fresh start, and the charming Cotswolds seem like the perfect place. After a tough break-up, she’s eager to embrace a minimalist lifestyle, but first, she has to tackle the cluttered old shop that’s part of her new home, Curiosity Cottage. The village expects her to continue running the beloved bric-a-brac…
Coincidentally in Venice by Kate Zarrelli | Book Review
This book begins with two best friends, Ashley and Juliet planning to go to Venice then Covid hits and their plans are put on hold. However they see the city through webcams until they are able to finally make the trip. I will say this book had a lot going on. I enjoyed the friendship…
Something More To Say by Tony J Forder | Book Review
DI Jimmy Bliss is back and while I haven’t met him before now I was thrilled at the introduction. He is the head (in a civilian capacity) of the Unsolved Murders Team which is like the Cold Case Squads we have here in the States. To add to that he is also the SIO (Senior…
A Savage Inheritance by Heather Atkinson | Book Review
Readers are dropped headfirst into a dark, thrilling exploration of gangland life, where power, loyalty, and love collide with devastating consequences in this book. The second book in the series, it stands on its own with plenty of plot twists and complex characters. It is the first book of the series that I have read…
Family Affairs at the Orchard Cottage Hospital by Lizzie Lane | Book Review
In Family Affairs at the Orchard Cottage Hospital, Dr. Frances Brakespeare continues her mission to improve healthcare at Norton Dene’s Orchard Cottage Hospital, focusing on women’s and children’s well-being. She launches a mother and baby clinic, determined to offer family planning advice to local families, despite knowing it will stir controversy, especially with the men…
The Next Step by B R Maycock | Book Review
The Next Step is the third book in B.R. Maycock’s Abbeyglen series, but it easily stands alone as a delightful Christmas romance. The story centers on two women, Rachel and Natalie. Rachel is navigating the dating world and feels the pull for a fresh start, while Natalie, a mother of two, faces new possibilities when…
