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No Match for Love by Karen Thornell

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Lydia is a young woman that’s spent most of her life on a remote estate without friends or family. She’s then whisked away to London by her guardian for the season. He’s determined to marry her off, despite what Lydia wants. Lucas suffered a great loss when he was younger and has spent his life trying to control everything and do his duty, ensuring he doesn’t enjoy life. The two are thrust together and try to fight their growing feelings.

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A Vile Season by Davide Ferraro

Rating: 4 out of 5.

I devoured this YA Historical Romance book in one day. It was such a fun read, with vampires, angry villagers, vampire hunters, dukes, court intrigue and revenge. The main character, Count Lucian, has been a vampire for centuries. He’s gotten comfortable living in a remote old castle with his servants and protege. But, all good things come to an end and he’s chased out of his castle by a group of vampire hunters.

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Saved by the Matchmaker (A Shanahan Match #2) by Jody Hedlund

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is book 2 in a sweet Christian historical fiction romance set in St. Louis in the 1800s. The couples in the series are aided by a young matchmaker following in his father’s footsteps. But, instead of considering the social and financial interests of the couple and their families, the young matchmaker has a keen ability to match people who are actually suited to each other and destined to fall in love.

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Witty in Pink by Erica George

Rating: 3 out of 5.

This is a cute historical fiction romance with a tenacious FMC and an honorable but conflicted MMC. The main characters, Blythe and Briggs, have been frenemies since they were small children. Blythe had a crush on Briggs, and when they were teenagers Briggs played a practical joke on Blythe, humiliating her and cementing their rivalry.

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Meeting Her Match (The Matchmakers #3) by Jen Turano

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This another delightful book in this series. Camilla Pierpont is a renowned matchmaker and member of the 400 in NYC. Owen, a prominent businessman from Wheeling, W. Virginia is on his way to secure Camilla’s help to sponsor his sister when he helps thwart an attempt to kidnap Camillia. Camilla finds Owen to be an outspoken, but fascinating, man. Before she knows it, Camilla is bustled off to help Owen in W. Virginia, and she finds herself entwined in an effort to couple her up.

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Rocky Mountain Journey (Sisters of the Rockies #3) by Misty M. Beller – Book Feature

Synopsis:

Masquerading as a man, Faith Collins embarks on a perilous journey through the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in search of the Peigan Blackfoot woman who once saved her father’s life. She joins a group of trappers who may be able to lead her to the place the woman is hiding, but keeping Faith’s identity a secret proves more difficult than she imagined.

Grant Allen is searching for his younger brother, who was separated from him when their parents died many years ago. After receiving word that his brother went west to the Rockies, he unites with a group of trappers, hoping they can lead him to his brother’s location. Soon Grant realizes there’s a woman hiding among the men, and he’s determined to find out who she is, what she’s hiding, and how he can keep her safe in this country of wild animals and even wilder men.

In this rousing conclusion to her Sisters of the Rockies series, Misty M. Beller embarks on an adventurous journey where loyalty, love, and sacrifice intertwine amid the unforgiving frontier.

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Isabel and the Rogue (The Luna Sisters, #2) by Liana De La Rosa

Rating: 4 out of 5.

I’m thrilled to be a part of Berkley’s blog tour of Isabel and the Rogue. The three heiress Luna sisters were sent from Mexico to England to protect them during the French Occupation. Isabel is the sister who is easily ignored and dismissed during social events. It makes her the perfect spy to snoop in aristocratic homes during parties for British intelligence that may help Mexico during the war. Captain Sirius Dawson is a spy for the home office befriending foolish politicians and seducing well-born ladies to learn their secrets. He catches Isabel snooping in an office and it is on.

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Trouble by Lex Croucher

Rating: 3 out of 5.

This was a fun historical romance with a lot of diverse characters. Emily’s sister Amy is sick and they don’t have money for a doctor. So, Emily poses as Amy and takes Amy’s new position as a governess at Fairmont House. But Emily isn’t like Amy. She’s not polite, she’s not polished, and she has never taught a child in her life. She is, however, determined to make this job last long enough to get a few paychecks, and maybe a few trinkets to pawn, so Amy can get the treatment she needs.

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Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro

Rating: 3 out of 5.

This was our February book club pick. The book is not something that I would have chosen myself to read, but it was fine. It’s a character driven story, which are not my favorites, so read this review with that in mind. The story is centered on two families and one tragic accident that happens in 1985 that links the families forever. The book focuses on big feelings like grief, betrayal, and depression. So it’s about so much, but also about nothing. That’s what frustrates me about character driven books, BUT, if you like them, then I think you will love this book. It’s beautifully written and definitely makes you feel all the feels. I’ll give you fair warning, though, it’s a very sad book.

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