Series: The Unselected Journals #1 & 2
Author: Beth Brower
Publisher: Rhysdon Press
Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency
Source: Kindle Unlimited
My Review:
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion is the first book I have read by Beth Brower. With it being journal entries, the entire novella is epistolary.
Series: Haven Manor #1
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Narrator: Beverley A. Crick
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Regency Era, Romance,
Source: Library
My Review:
A Defense of Honor is the first book in Kristi Ann Hunter's Haven Manor series.
Series: Brotherhood of The Black Tartan #1
Author: Nichole Van
Publisher: Fiorenza Publishing
Genre: Historical Fiction, Clean romance,
Source:
My Review:
Suffering the Scot is the first book I have read by Nichole Van. It is the first book in the Brotherhood of The Black Tartan series.
Author: Mandy Goff
Publisher: Love Inspired Historical
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: Library
My Review:
Technically, this is the second in the series. The first book is The Blackmailed Bride, and follows Marcus's sister, Olivia. I loved that book, so I picked this one up to read.
Author: Joanna Barker
Publisher: Joanna Barker
Genre: Regency, Historical Fiction, Romance
Source: Own
My Review:
A Game of Hearts is the first book I have read by Joanna Barker, and it won't be my last.
Series: Ladies of Devon #3
Author: Kasey Stockton
Narrator: Victoria Brazier
Publisher: Golden Owl Press
Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency, Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I immediately started listening to The Widow of Falbrooke Court once I finished The Lady of Larkspur Vale by Kasey Stockton. I wanted to know if Amelia and Charles mend their fences and fall in love.
Series: Ladies of Devon # 2
Author: Kasey Stockton
Publisher: Golden Owl Press
Genre: Regency, Clean Romance, Historical Fiction,
Source: Kindle Own
My Review:
The Lady of Larkspur Vale is my first book by Kasey Stockton, but it won't be my last. I have not read the first in the series, but I did not feel like I missed anything by starting with the second book.
Title: An Inconvenient Beauty
Series: Hawthorne House #4
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon
Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
The Hawthorne House series is wonderful, and I recommend reading them in order. I have enjoyed bingeing this series, and I am so sad that it is over! We finally get Griffith's story in An Inconvenient Beauty. I really enjoyed the narration from Ann Marie Gideon.
Series: Hawthorne House #3
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Narrator: Charlotte Anne Dore
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Regency, Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
An Uncommon Courtship is the third in the series and I recommend reading them in order.
Series: Hawthorne House #1
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Narrator: Anne Marie Gideon
Publisher: Bethany House/Recorded Books
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Regency,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
A Noble Masquerade is the first book I have read by Kristi Ann Hunter, but it will not be my last. Her books remind me of Karen Whitemeyer and Jen Turano's books, which I also love.
Author: Josi S. Kilpack
Narrator: Justine Eyre
Genre: Regency Romance, Historical Fiction,
Publisher: Blackstone Mountain
Source: Hoopla
My review:
The Valet's Secret is the first book I have read by Josi S. Kilpack. I was drawn to this book by the cover and that it was a Regency Romance, something I discovered that I enjoy.
Series: Clairvoir Castle Romances #1
Author: Sally Britton
Narrator: Jessica Elisa Boyd
Genre: Regency, Historical Fiction, Audio book, Romance
Source: Hoopla
My review:
Mr. Gardiner and the Governess is the first book I have read by Sally Britton. Jessica Elisa Boyd is the narrator, and she did a good job.
Series: Clavering Chronicles #2
Author: Jennie Goutet
Narrator: Stevie Zimmerman
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Christian
Publisher: Jennie Goutet
Source: Hoopla
Series: Clavering Chronicles #1
Author: Jennie Goutet
Narrator: Stevie Zimmerman
Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency, Romance, British Literature
Publisher: Independently Published
Source: Hoopla
Series: Regency Wallflowers #2
Author: Carolyn Miller
Genre: Regency, Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Source: Publisher provided
My Review:
This is the second book in the Regency Wallflowers series. I thought I had read the first book, but I have not. It did not hinder my enjoyment of this book, nor, to my knowledge, did I miss anything by not starting with the first book.
Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. This week I am sharing Edward and Amelia by Karen Thornell. It is expected to be published June 6, 2022.
Author: Julie Klassen
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance, Regency
Publisher: Bethany House
Source: Own
My Review:
Julie Klassen takes us on a long, winding road with The Apothecary's Daughter.
Author: Karen Thornell
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Genre: Historical Fiction, Regency,
Source: Own
My review:
To Marry an Earl is a debut novel by Karen Thornell (published in 2021). For so long, I have said I don't like historical fiction, but I am finding that I enjoy Regency novels and historical fiction with hints of humor. To Marry an Earl falls into both of those categories.
Happy Friday, my bookish friends! Any plans for the weekend? Tomorrow I am going to read and relax before going to a gender reveal party. Tomorrow is Church and youth group. Welcome back to First Line Friday hosted by Carrie at Reading is My SuperPower!! I am also linking up with Gilion on Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings. This is where you share the beginning of the book that you are reading. To join in the fun grab the book you are reading and leave a comment with the first line (or your link). This week I am reading To Marry an Earl by Karen Thornell.
Author: Julie Klassen
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction,
Source: Publisher provided
My Review:
I love the cover of this book and its attention to detail. I enjoyed the mystery element as well. The story had a slow build and picked up quite a bit toward the middle.