An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn is a rendition of Cinderella. Although, I am not sure if Benedict makes a good Prince Charming. Will Sophie find a way beyond her heritage? Can Benedict see beyond his prejudice? Sophie Beckett Sophie is kind and tries to find happiness in everything. I was rooting for […]
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn is wonderfully witty and perfectly executed. Will Anthony and Kate find love or argue for the rest of the season. Kate Sheffield Kate is the eldest daughter of the second son of a baron. Basically, she is economically challenged. She is also twenty-one, not yet a spinster […]
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn is brilliant and lovely. The characters are magnificent. Will Daphne and Simon be a lovematch after all? Daphne Bridgerton Our heroine is the fourth child of the Viscount and Viscountess Bridgerton. Daphne’s three older brothers have helped her learn how to deal with men or boys, or so […]
Under Lock and Skeleton Key by Gigi Pandian is a marvelous start to a new series. Will Tempest figure out who killed her doppelganger before she is next? Tempest Raj An Illusionist or magician is the best way to describe our sleuth, Tempest Raj. She comes from a long line of magicians, but there is […]
Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight by Janet Evanovich is a fast-paced chase to find a crazed, insane hacker. Will Stephanie and Diesel find O.W. before he kills all of the Baked Potatoes? Stephanie Well, I think that Stephanie is doing relatively well in this installment. Diesel is in town and bunking at her apartment. They are […]
Fortune and Glory: Tantalizing Twenty-Seven by Janet Evanovich is so good. It feels like Stephanie may be figuring it out. Will Stephanie and Grandma find the treasure or die trying? Stephanie Plum Our main character, Stephanie Plum is figuring things out. She and Grandma are putting the clues together. In the meantime, she and Morelli […]
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich is funny, kind of crazy, and filled with family. Can Stephanie find the keys before Grandma Muzar is kidnapped and tortured? Stephanie Things are harder to handle when your family is involved. Stephanie is having a hard time with the state of her life, but she doesn’t know what to […]
Look Alive Twenty-Five by Janet Evanovich is funny from the start. Even the kidnappings have a hint of humor. Will Stephanie find the kidnapped men before it’s too late? Stephanie Plum Stephanie only has three skips to find in this installment. But she is also managing a deli for Vinnie and Harry. Managing the deli […]