Review Roundup Summer 2024 – Part 1

A quick little roundup of several smaller reviews I wrote in Summer 2024. Beware of spoilers! Title: The Burning Author: Linda Castillo Series: Kate Burkholder #16 Much thanks to Linda Castillo, St. Martin’s Press, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for allowing me to use free ARCs in exchange for an honest review. Not much to say, this book was great! The mystery was very intriguing and brilliantly framed the dilemma of victim blaming, how easy it is to fall into. The …

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Review Roundup Spring 2022 – Perilous Perspective, Lighthouse Witches, Last Duke Standing, Needless Street, and more

I haven’t done any of my usual big reviews yet this spring, but I’ve done some smaller ones. I’ve rounded them up into one post below. Title: A Perilous Perspective Author: Anna Lee Huber Series: Lady Darby Mysteries #10 I would like to thank Anna Lee Huber, Berkley, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. I loved this installment of Lady Darby! It’s so nice to see her happy and in …

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Interview with Julia London (You Lucky Dog and A Princess by Christmas)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper You Lucky Dog and A Princess By Christmas by Julia London are two novels people might want to read. During this depressing year, these two books will make readers smile. You Lucky Dog delves into the bond between dogs and humans. The hero and heroine are an unlikely pair and would never have found each other if their dogs hadn’t been mixed up in a dog-walking situation and wanted to be together. It is …

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Interview with Julia London (A Royal Kiss and Tell)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper A Royal Kiss & Tell by Julia London shows why she is “Queen of the Banter,” writing family-focused funny and endearing tales with snappy, witty, and teasing dialogue between the hero and heroine. A Royal Kiss & Tell has some very funny moments as the hero, Prince Leopold and heroine, Lady Caroline Hawke argue and confront each other. For example, Caroline says to him, “given that your feathers have flocked together with his. I’d …

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Interview with Julia London (The Billionaire in Boots)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Billionaire in Boots by Julia London is the latest of two books that show why she is “Queen of the Banter,” writing family-focused funny and endearing tales with snappy, witty, and teasing dialogue between the hero and heroine. The Billionaire in Boots has a lively dialogue, a sassy heroine, and a hero unsure of himself. But instead of having a royal environment this plot has a western cowboy theme. A scene in the …

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Interview with Julia London (The Princess Plan)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Princess Plan by Julia London is a good murder mystery, along with a royal romance. This first in the series delves into the Victorian Age culture and expectations. The story opens with Prince Sebastian, the future king of Alucia coming to England to secure a trade deal and find a bride that will bring influence to this small kingdom. Able to secure an invitation of a masquerade ball held in the prince’s honor, …

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Interview with Julia London (The Charmer in Chaps)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Charmer in Chaps by Julia London is a heartwarming novel. This relationship story emphasizes the need for a little more acceptance in society today, as both the main female and male characters struggle with handicaps. Luca Prince has grown up without a care in the world or so it seems. He is part of Texas’ high society where his family is regarded as one of the wealthiest in the state. Contrast that with …

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Interview with Julia London (Seduced by a Scot)

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Seduced by a Scot by Julia London is a book about survival and how someone can overcome extraordinary obstacles. The hero and heroine had to overcome their past and learn to move forward. A prominent Scottish family hires a fixer, Nicholas Bain, to help them weather the possible scandal. Calvin Garbett has arranged for his daughter, unassuming in personality and beauty, to be married to someone whose family will help his business dealings. Falsely …

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