Ariel Lawhon’s The Pirate Queen, Audiobook Review: Captivating
The Pirate Queen is the latest captivating historical fiction novel from bestselling author Ariel Lawhon. Read my review of the audiobook narrated by Tara Flynn.
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Holmberg’s Keeper of Enchanted Rooms & Heir of Uncertain Magic
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms and Heir of Uncertain Magic are the charming romantic historical cosy fantasy novels that begin Charlie N Holmberg’s Whimbrel House Series. Read my reviews and some of my favourite quotes.
Historical Reads: The Instrumentalist & The Emerald Shawl
Recent historical reads with feisty female leads, Harriet Constable’s The Instrumentalist, and Louise Douglas’ The Emerald Shawl. Read my reviews.
Romance Reads: Antiquarian’s Object of Desire & First-time Caller
I recently enjoyed reading India Holton’s highly anticipated The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire and listening to B.K Borison’s First-Time Caller in audiobook.
Heather Rose’ A Great Act of Love: Highly literary history
Heather Rose’ A Great Act of Love is thoughtful literary historical fiction exploring how the best and worst of human nature shaped history. Read my review.
Gelfuso’s The Book of Lost Hours: Impactful time travel drama
The Book of Lost Hours, Hayley Gelfuso’s debut novel, features an engaging take on time travel and an epic romance within impactful historical fiction.
The Italian Secret (Billie Walker Mystery #3) by Tara Moss
The Italian Secret is the third thrilling instalment in Tara Moss’ action-packed historical Billie Walker PI Mysteries. I explain why this is a must-read series.
McBride’s The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: Moving injustice
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a moving literary exploration of historical injustice, identity, community and resilience. Read my review.
Katherine Reay’s The English Masterpiece: Artful suspense
The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay is a suspense-filled historical mystery novel set in 1970s London with an engaging renewal story arc. Read my review.
Nita Prose’ The Maid’s Secret, Review: Moving series finale
The Maid’s Secret is the third full-length novel in, and a fitting, moving conclusion to, Nita Prose’ bestselling Molly the Maid Mystery Series. Read my review.
India Holton’s The Geographer’s Map to Romance: Geeky fun
The Geographer’s Map to Romance is the second title in India Holton’s madcap fantastic romantic historical adventure series, Love’s Academic.
Kristen Perrin’s How to Seal Your Own Fate: Twisting mystery
How to Seal Your Own Fate, the second title in Kristen Perrin’s Castle Knoll Files series, is a very twisty mystery. But does it live up to its predecessor? Read my full review.
Natasha Lester’s The Mademoiselle Alliance, Review: Stirring
In our The Mademoiselle Alliance review we explain how Natasha Lester’s historical fiction inspired by fact is a stirring reminder to stand up for what’s right.
Floreana by Midge Raymond, Review: Wildlife infused drama
Floreana by Midge Raymond is a wildlife-conservation infused historical drama exploring challenging topics inspired by real events. Read my review.
The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan: Sticky web of mystery
The Treasure Hunters Club is Tom Ryan’s first adult novel jam-packed with much-loved crime caper mystery tropes and a diverse ensemble cast. Read my review.
The Valley by Chris Hammer, Review: Evocative and intense
The Valley (aka The Broken River) is the fourth novel in Chris Hammer’s bestselling crime mystery series starring homicide Detectives Nell Buchanan & Ivan Lucic. Read my review.
