DEATH WEARS A MASK is Book 2 in Ashley Weaver's Amory
Ames Mysteries series. This 1930s era mystery sparkles
with witty dialogue and a cast of quirky characters that
capture the imagination. DEATH WEARS A MASK reminds me of
the best of my favorite Dorothy Sayers mysteries Read more...
A FRIENDLY ARRANGEMENT is Book 2 in Christine Warner's
Friends First series. Although I hadn't read the
previous book in this series, after reading A FRIENDLY
ARRANGEMENT, I am dying to give it a whirl. I love
"friends-to-lovers" stories. Nothing is more truly
romantic Read more...
THE ALPHA'S TEMPORARY MATE is Book 3 in the Fated Match
series by Victoria Davies. As a fan of Victoria Davies,
and specifically this series, I was eager
to revisit the world of this paranormal dating agency.
Each book is very different from the
preceding book. THE Read more...
THE LOST SOUL OF LORD BADEWYN is Book 3 in Mia Marlowe's
Order of M.U.S.E. series. Being new to the series, I am glad that Mia
Marlowe includes a guide at the beginning to explain who some of the main
characters
are, and what Read more...
HIS KIND OF TROUBLE is Book 2 in Terri L. Austin's
Beauty and the Brit series. As somebody who is new to
this series and this author, I was pleasantly surprised
at how much I enjoyed this book. The heroine and hero of
HIS KIND OF TROUBLE Read more...
A MACKENZIE CLAN GATHERING is a novella in Jennifer
Ashley's Mackenzies series. Because he is central to
this story, THE MADNESS OF LORD IAN MACKENZIE should be
read before reading A MACKENZIE CLAN GATHERING. Ian
Mackenzie is such a historical romance fan favorite and
Jennifer Ashley does Read more...
THE IRRESISTIBLE ROGUE is Book 4 in Valerie Bowman's Playful Brides series. Valerie Bowman takes a beloved story, the classic film "The Philadelphia Story," and adds a few twists and turns, along with spies and ruffians to spice things up. As with previous books in this Read more...
FLORAL DEPRAVITY is Book 3 in Beverly Allen's Bridal
Bouquet Shop cozy mystery series. Even though characters
from previous books appear in this installment, I believe
readers new to the series can still enjoy FLORAL
DEPRAVITY. The unique setting of a medieval encampment
spices things up. There Read more...
ROCK ME TWO TIMES is Book 1 in Dawn Ryder's Rock Band
series. Leather designer Kate Napier's good
intentions about not getting involved with a client --
especially of the rock star variety -- go up in flames
when she meets Syon Braden. Both Kate and Syon are Read more...
FALLING INTO BED WITH A DUKE is Book 1 in Lorraine
Heath's Hellions of Havisham series. It's not
necessary, but reading BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND DESIRE
before reading FALLING INTO BED WITH A DUKE will give you
some context, since the hero and heroine of that Read more...
LAW AND AUTHOR is Book 5 in Erika Chase's Ashton Corners
Book Club cozy mystery series. Erika Chase does a good job of bringing the
reader up to speed on the different characters and their
relationships to each other.
When someone is murdered in LAW AND AUTHOR Read more...
REVEALED TO HIM is Book 3 in Jen Frederick's Kerr
Chronicles series. Although it is part of a series, I
think REVEALED TO HIM works as a stand-alone novel.
Although this is the first book I've read by Jen
Frederick, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and Read more...
THE BILLIONAIRE TAKES A BRIDE is Book 3 in Jessica
Clare's Billionaires and Bridesmaids series. I think
readers who may be new to this series can still enjoy THE
BILLIONAIRE TAKES A BRIDE. However, reading BEAUTY AND THE BILLIONAIRE
first might be good for some context
since Read more...
SOME LIKE IT SCOT is Book 4 in Suzanne Enoch's
Scandalous Highlanders series. Although it is part of a
series, I believe SOME LIKE IT SCOT can still be
enjoyed by readers new to the series. I like how SOME
LIKE IT SCOT is told from two Read more...
SHATTERED is Book 3 in Cynthia Eden's LOST series. I
recommend reading the previous book in this series,
TWISTED. The two main
characters first meet in TWISTED, and Jax Fontaine is also
first introduced in that book. As with other books in
this series, people and events Read more...
GOOD EARL GONE BAD is Book 2 in the Lords of Anarchy
series by Manda Collins. Although GOOD EARL GONE BAD
could be read as a standalone story, I recommend reading
the previous book first. Reading this series in order
gives context and a better understanding of the Read more...
KISSING VICIOUS is Book 1 in Brooklyn Ann's Hearts of
Metal rocker-themed romance series. KISSING VICIOUS will
appeal to fans who like a sexy rock star hero and a
sassy, strong heroine. Having the story told from both
perspectives adds a lot of depth to the Read more...
ROCK REDEMPTION is Book 4 in Nalini Singh's Rock Kiss
series. I believe ROCK REDEMPTION can still be enjoyed by readers new to the
series as I was. Having the story told from two
perspectives was crucial to me enjoying this story. Both
main characters are extremely Read more...
PLAY NICE is Book 1 in L.P. Maxa's Devil's Share
contemporary romance series centered on the rock band The
Devil's Share. PLAY NICE is a great book for readers who
like sensual romances about rockers and who enjoy love
stories that have an instant Read more...
A SILVER WOLF CHRISTMAS is Book 17 in the Heart of the Wolf series by Terry Spear. Even though this book is part of a series, A SILVER WOLF CHRISTMAS can still be enjoyed as a standalone. However, after reading and enjoying it, you'll be compelled Read more...
My fav Almodovar film is Flower of My Secret. I liked the adaptation from a billion years ago of the Anne of Green Gables series. I loved the book version of The Shining more than the film. I love just about any of the Jane Eyre adaptations but the Fassbender version with it's switched around format gets the mood exactly right.
Yes! This is what I live for - witty and intelligent characters. Love Stephanie Laurens' heroines because they are intelligent and look at the big picture. Love witty dialogue like in a Celeste Bradley novel or Claudia Dain's Courtesan Chronicles series.
I never really understood the whole "step-brother" romance phenomenon. I mean I guess there's no biological connection so one level of ick is removed but....I don't know. I read a story once by Red Garnier about a man and woman who were not biologically related & didn't have a "step-" connection, but the guy's family always looked at the woman and her sister as family and tried to treat them that way and force the future H/h to fit that mold. They became friends in their youth and suppressed their natural attraction that developed over time organically. But to me, that's different.
I love beta heroes as well as alpha types. One of my favorite beta heroes is Reggie from "The Pursuit of Marriage" by Victoria Alexander. He's a sweetie, good to his family, a loyal friend, and very easy going. After wearing his heart on his sleeve too many times, he invents an alpha alter-ego to try and win him love. His friends help spread stories of his supposed exploits to help him out because they want to help him since he's such a good friend and a good guy. Very funny story. My favorite beta hero.
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