Search

Nerd Girl Loves Books

Tag

HistoricalFiction

The Heiress Gets a Duke (The Gilded Age Heiress #1) by Harper St. George

Rating: 3 out of 5.

This is a cute historical romance that is a quick and easy read that can be read in one sitting. The story is set in London during the Gilded Age. American heiress August Crenshaw works with her father at Crenshaw Iron Works, the family business. She is smart, savvy, talented and knows her own mind. Everything a man does not want in a wife during this time period. Even her wealth doesn’t make her a suitable match.

Continue reading “The Heiress Gets a Duke (The Gilded Age Heiress #1) by Harper St. George”

King of Kings (The Brunanburh Series) by M.J. Porter

I’m excited to feature 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 by 𝗠.𝗝. 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, one of my favorite Medieval England writers. The book is out now and I urge you to pick up a copy. I’m halfway through the book and enjoying this detailed account of the battle to unite the kingdoms of England. If you like character driven stories with plenty of court intrigue and battles, this is the book, and author, for you.

In the battle for power, there can be only one ruler.

Continue reading “King of Kings (The Brunanburh Series) by M.J. Porter”

A Wicked Game (Ruthless Rivals #3) by Kate Bateman

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This was a fun historical fiction romance set in the early 1800s in London. It’s an enemies to lovers, he falls first, romance with plenty of heat.

Continue reading “A Wicked Game (Ruthless Rivals #3) by Kate Bateman”

City of Fortune (Counterfeit Lady #6) by Victoria Thompson

BLOG TOUR – BERKLEY PUBLISHING GROUP

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a good Historical Fiction mystery set in London. Although this is book 6 in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. I haven’t read any of the previous books, but there was enough back story provided in the book for me to not feel as though I had missed too much.

Continue reading “City of Fortune (Counterfeit Lady #6) by Victoria Thompson”

Clara in a Time of War by C.J. McGroarty

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a quiet, sweet book about courage, loneliness, and love set during the Revolutionary War. Clara is struggling to work her husband’s farm while he’s off at war. One morning her son finds an injured man, Declan, in their carriage house, and her quiet life changes. Clara nurses him back to health and the two slowly develop feelings for each other, despite her marriage. As the British army inches closer to Clara’s door, Declan moves on, never forgetting about Clara. Does the couple have any chance at happiness?

Continue reading “Clara in a Time of War by C.J. McGroarty”

Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This was a cute historical fiction/romance with a good touch of humor. Set in Regency era England, the story follows the exploits of Emmeline and William Pershing who have enjoyed a perfectly convenient marriage for eight years. More business partners than husband and wife, Will married Emmeline to help her keep her childhood home, and in turn, Emmeline helped Will advance his career with the government. It is all threatened when the couple are invited to Emmeline’s grandfather’s house for his birthday party. The home came with a caveat: Emmeline and Will must have children within the first five years of their marriage or they forfeit the place. While the couple’s few attempts to conceive came to nothing, Emmeline did not let that deter her. She created two imaginary children for the couple and has been lying to her family for the past eight years.

Continue reading “Something in the Heir by Suzanne Enoch”

Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Gael Song #1) by Shauna Lawless

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a fantastic first book in a thrilling Historical Fiction Fantasy series. The book is set in 981 A.D. Ireland. The Viking King of Dublin is dead and his wife, Gormflaith, has plans to install her son on the throne. But there are several sons and uncles that Gormflaith must go through before she achieves her goal. Gormflaith also has a secret that she must keep to avoid death by those sworn to kill her race. Gormflaith is a Fomorian, an immortal race who can do fire-magic.

Continue reading “Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Gael Song #1) by Shauna Lawless”

Accomplished: A Georgie Darcy Novel by Amanda Quain

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a cute YA contemporary retelling of Pride & Prejudice. Georgiana Darcy is a Junior at an elite prep school in upstate New York. She suffered an “Incident” with Wickham Foster at the end of her sophomore year that would have cost anyone else besides a Darcy expulsion. But, with her brother living back in New York near her and suffocating her with rules and oversight, Georgie needs to figure out a way to forget Wickham, win back her prep school and make her brother relax and realize she can take care of herself.

Continue reading “Accomplished: A Georgie Darcy Novel by Amanda Quain”

Highland Justice (Sons of Sinclair #3) by Heather McCollum

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a fun and flirty historical fiction romance set in 1550 Scotland. This is book 3 of the series, but it is a stand alone story. I haven’t read the first 2 books, but there was enough background that I didn’t feel like I missed too much. Gideon Sinclair is one of four sons raised by their father to be the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in their clan. Gideon is Justice and has spent his life learning the law and dispensing justice to the members of his clan.

Continue reading “Highland Justice (Sons of Sinclair #3) by Heather McCollum”

Blog at WordPress.com.

Up ↑