“We’re going to get us some brides!” So declares Taran Ferguson the (drunken) laird of the Ferguson Clan on a winter’s night in Scotland, 1819. Only, perhaps he shouldn’t have meant it quite so literally, as he returns to his castle, in the midst of a snowstorm, bearing a carriage full of 4 young ladies (and 1 unexpected Duke), for his nephews to choose a bride from. The nephews – Byron, Earl of Easton, and Robin, Comte de Rocheforte and heir to Taran’s lands – […]
A historical romance with a Gothic romance novelist hero
4.5 stars Sebastian Grey is handsome, charming and welcome everywhere in polite society because he is the sole male heir of his uncle, the Earl of Newbury, and if said uncle dies before he’s able to father more male offspring, Sebastian will be the new earl. Of course, Lord Newbury hates his nephew and is doing all he can to find a nice, fertile young woman to bear him more children to prevent just this from happening. So Sebastian could be the best catch a […]
A historical romance with a possibly murderous neighbour
4,5 stars When her friends tell Olivia Bevelstoke that her new neighbour is rumoured to have murdered his fiancee, she doesn’t believe it for a second. But she can’t help but be curious, and as is office window is clearly visible from her bedroom, she starts to spy on him from behind her curtains. She’s convinced he can’t see her, and becomes more and more puzzled at the things she observes. Sir Harry Valentine works for the war office, but not with anything exciting like […]
A Lovely Meringue of a Romance
I regret returning The Sum of All Kisses to the library quickly, but I don’t want to buy my own copy. This tells me that while I enjoyed the book, it didn’t make a lasting impression If you are a historical romance fan, you already know who Julia Quinn is. If you are interested in trying historical romance, her Bridgerton series provides an excellent gateway. I use the words deft and witty every time I review one of her books because they are always apropos […]