Series: The Donovans #2
Author: Martha Keyes
Narrators: Ella Lynch & Rupert Degas
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
A Confirmed Rake is the second book in the Donovan series, and while it COULD be read as a standalone novel, I highly recommend reading The Art of Victory first. There we meet Diana (Valentine's sister) and Marmaduke (Rebecca's brother).
Series: The Donovans #1
Author: Martha Keyes
Narrator: Ella Lynch
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
Diana declares war on Marmaduke Russel when he stands in the way of her dear friend Lucy marrying the one her heart desires. Side note: I love his name, so unique!
Author: Megan Walker
Source: Library
My Review:
With Highcliffe House, I have officially read all of Megan Walker's Proper Romance books, and I am SO sad there are not currently any more.
Series: Larkhall Letters #1
Author: Ashtyn Newbold
Narrator: Christine Rendel
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
I was curious about Alice and her sister Louisa's plight, and I was rooting for them.
Series: London's Most Eligible #1
Author: Chelsea Bobulski
Narrator: Amy Scanlon
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
A Deal with A Debutante is my first book by Chelsea Bobulski, but it won't be my last. I enjoyed the narration by Amy Scanlon.
Author: Megan Walker
Source: Own
My Review:
While this is a stand-alone novel, there is something you need to know. The Duke from Miss Newbury's List and Georgiana from Lakeshire Park are the main characters in this book. If you have not read those books, I highly recommend reading them before starting this one to understand the full story behind these two characters.
Author: Megan Walker
Source: Library
My Review:
Here is what you need to know. This is a standalone novel. However, if you have plans to read The Duke's Bargain, Megan Walker's newest release, you should first read Miss Newbury's List, then Lakeshire Park, and finally, The Duke's Bargain. The Duke from Miss Newbury's List and Georgiana from this book are the main characters in The Duke's Bargain.
Author: Beth Brower
Source: Own
My Review:
I was intimidated by the size of this book. Instead of committing to reading it straight through, I decided to start with a chapter a day. That didn't last long, as the first chapter captured my interest and curiosity. However, a few chapters in, I started wondering if I should DNF the book.
Author: Megan Walker
Narrator: Justine Eyre
Source: own
My Review:
I can't believe this is the first book I have read by Megan Walker. Her writing felt like an old friend. I was sure I had read something by her before. Well, now I have a new friend, and I will be reading whatever I can get my hands on by her!
Series: Designated #2, #3, #4
Author: Drew Taylor
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Series: Edenbrooke #1
Author: Julianne Donaldson
Source: Library
My Review:
I have a confession to make. This book has been on my "want to read" list for years. After checking it out of the library multiple times, including on Hoopla, and never reading it, I decided I didn't want to read it. Then, I decided to give it one more try. You all, I almost missed a fabulous book because of some weird mood I had previously been in!!
Welcome to the Blog Tour for Mistletoe and Malice by Lori DeJong, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: Mistletoe and Malice
Series: Guarded Hearts Series #1
Author: Lori DeJong
Publisher: Scrivenings Press
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Title: Jane Eyre
Author: Charlotte Brontë
Publisher: Dover Publications
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Classics, Gothic
Source: Own
My Review:
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë is a dense book. I can't remember the last time a book took me eight days to read. I feel like I accomplished something, LOL.
Series: California Historical #2
Author: Cathy Marie Hake
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: own
My Review:
Bittersweet by Cathy Marie Hake lives up to its title.
Series: California Historical #1
Author: Cathy Marie Hake
Publisher: Bethany House
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: own
My Review:
Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake is delightful! I have had this book on my bookshelf for years, and I regret not getting to it sooner.
Author: Pepper Basham
Narrators: Fiona Hardingham and Christopher Ashman
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Audible Audio
Genre: Regency, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Classic Retelling,
Source: Net Galley
RELEASES: October 14, 2025
My Review:
I did not like Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. But when I saw Pepper Basham had a book coming out loosely based on it, I knew I had to read Sense and Suitability. Why? Because Pepper Basham wrote it. Also, this is Basham's first foray into the Regency genre.
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
Publisher: Penguin Books
Genre: Classic, Historical Fiction, Victorian era, romance
Source: Kindle Own
My Review:
I finally did it! I finally read North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell!! Did I love it? No. Did I hate it? No. It had an interesting storyline that kept me invested. I did, at times, feel the length of the novel and felt it could have been shorter, LOL!
Series: My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge #3
Author: Pepper Basham
Publisher: Barbour
Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: Library
My Review:
Hope Like Wildflowers is the third book in the My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge series. While I recommend reading them in order, this book can stand alone.
Series: Dread Penny Society #1
Author: Sarah M. Eden
Narrator: Justine Eyre
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance,
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
The Lady and the Highwayman is the first book I have read by Sarah M. Eden. I have been meaning to read her books for a long time, so I am glad I finally did! Justine Eyre did a great job of narrating the book.
Series: The Imposters #1
Author: Roseanna M. White
Narrator: Susan Lyons
Publisher: Bethany House & Recorded Books
Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Christian Fiction, Romance
Source: Hoopla
My Review:
What a fabulous start to The Imposters series!
