Reviews for historical romances and fiction.
As a child Hester escaped slavery. Now she is a dedicated member of Michigan’s Underground Railroad. When a fellow conductor brings an injured man to hide she doesn’t hesitate to hide him. Galen Vachon, aka the Black Daniel, awakes in Hester’s cellar to find himself being cared for by a feisty conductor with the beautiful … More Review: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins
Jessi Rose Clayton will do anything to keep her family ranch from falling into the wrong hands, including have an outlaw help her. Griffin Blake, former train robber, has agreed to help Jessi to stay out of jail. I adored this book. Jessi was a tough, smart, and determined woman. She is a widow who … More Review: The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins
Lady Christina Barclay has arrived in New York from London to secure herself a wealthy husband. When her parents settle on an intolerable suitor, Christina seeks out her recluse neighbor for help. Oliver Hawkes agrees to the marriage with the stipulation that it only lasts a year. He is a deaf inventor who doesn’t have … More Review: A Notorious Vow by Joanna Shupe
Just FYI this book takes place right after book two, Hearth and Home, which is why I am reading it before I read books 3 and 4. Mary Sophia James came to Gold Sky, Montana to find a husband. After her mother tries to set her up with Julian Baptiste she realizes time is running … More Review: Leather and Lace by Rebel Carter
Miss Sara Fielding is in London to do research for her new book about gambling. She has been exploring the seedier sides of London to learn the vernacular and understand why people gamble. What she doesn’t expect is to have to save a man who is being beaten, and for him to be none other … More Review: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Loreli Winters never imagines she would be a mail order bride. But when two little girls keep asking her to be their new momma she can’t resist, even if their uncle doesn’t approve of her. Jake Reed knows he needs to find a mother for his nieces but independent Loreli might be more than he … More Review: A Chance at Love by Beverly Jenkins
When I saw this was a mail order bride historical with a widow father I instantly borrowed it from my library. I am a sucker for a mail order bride historical romances, especially when you add in that she shoots him at their first meeting. “After all, how many men met their prospective brides via … More Review: Tempest by Beverly Jenkins
Since Ian Vance’s wife was murdered years ago, he has hardened his heart to feel nothing. Until a beautiful criminal is placed into his care. Maggie Freeman has been on her own since she was a child. She is used to taking care of herself and getting out of situations. But when a mob comes … More Review: Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins
Valinda Lacy travels to New Orleans to help the newly emancipated community. While she may be determined, she finds that New Orleans is a lot different than New York. When she finds her school has been destroyed and is attacked she runs, right into the arms of Captain Drake LeVeq. I loved this book. I … More Review: Rebel by Beverly Jenkins
Abandoned by her husband, Elisabeth Franklin is struggling to keep up with her 60 acre farm. Desperate, she agrees to marry a prisoner, Jordan Yancy, who will help her on the farm in exchange for his freedom. What she doesn’t expect is to feel passion and desire for the prisoner. This was a quick and … More Review: Prisoner of Love by Beverly Jenkins
Julian Baptiste is determined to find a love that is as strong as his parents. What he doesn’t expect is to fall after just one glimpse of Violet Shield. When an advertisement is placed for Violet to find a husband, Julian steps up to save her from the unwanted advances and becomes a mail order … More Review: Hearth and Home by Rebel Carter
Socialite Julie Baptiste yearns for more than engagements and niceties dictated by New York’s high society. To get away she answers an advertisement for a mail order bride, and finds herself with not one husband but two. I could not put this book down! I was instantly addicted to Julie’s story and her interactions with … More Review: Heart and Hand by Rebel Carter
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