The Betrothed by Kiera Cass brings us Hollis Brite—a character whose story is still unfolding. Will Hollis stay with King Jameson or go with this Isolten stranger? Hollis Brite Hollis Brite is our point-of-view character, and let’s say she isn’t the brightest, but according to some people, that is. She tries her hardest to learn […]
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang tells the story of Xishi helping out her people. Can Xishi topple the kingdom of Wu? Xishi Xishi is a beautiful young lady from a small village in the kingdom of Yue. Her mom had Xishi hide her beauty with a shawl so no one could kidnap […]
All’s Fair in Love and Treachery by Celeste Connally allows Lady Petra to realize that things aren’t as they seem. Can Lady Petra focus on her royal assignment? Or could the two cases be connected? Lady Petra gains a critical piece of information from her last mystery, and she can’t believe her eyes when it […]
Ophelia P.I.: Murder in Cicero by T. Lockhaven and Catherine LaCroix is a wonderfully written quick read. Will Ophelia figure out who killed Diane Kahler before the culprit gets away? Ophelia Windsor Our investigator is Ophelia Windsor. She is the only private investigator in Cicero, Illinois. Ms. Windsor investigates both magical and nonmagical crimes. She […]
Love and War by Melissa de la Cruz sees the young Hamilton family settle down. Will the Hamilton’s marriage survive? Eliza Schuyler Hamilton Eliza loves her husband and family even though she would like to have her own place with her husband one day. Not only that, but she would like to start a family […]
Alex and Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz is the beginning of Alex and Eliza’s lovely marriage. Can Alex win Eliza’s heart? Elizabeth Schuyler Eliza is the middle child of the three pair of older sisters of the Schuyler line. Being the middle sister, she is often overlooked even though she is just as charming […]
Once Upon a Murder Series: Lady Librarian Mystery #2 Author: Samantha Larsen Genre: Historical Mystery Setting: Imaginary English village, 1784 Release Date: February 20, 2024, by Crooked Lane Books Pages: 304 Summary: Miss Tiffany Woodall must sleuth the slaying of a footman to clear her beloved’s name in the second Lady Librarian mystery, in the […]
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a new historical mystery series that hooked me from the beginning. Can Lady Petra Forsyth find out what happened to her friend? Lady Petra Forsyth Lady Petra Forsyth is the only daughter of Earl Holbrook and a younger sister to her brother. She […]