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New Release Review! EARLS TRIP by Jenny Holiday

Published by beckymmoe on 05/08/2024

The first in a sparkling Regency-era series with a delightfully modern feel, set against the irresistible backdrop of an annual trip taken by three handsome earls . . . Even an earl needs his ride-or-dies, and Archibald Fielding-Burton, the Earl of Harcourt, counts himself lucky to have two. Archie (the jock), Simon (the nerd), and Effie (the goth) have been BFFs since their school days, and their annual trip holds a sacred spot in their calendars. This year, Archie is especially eager to get away—until an urgent letter arrives from an old family friend, begging him to help prevent a…

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Release Day Review! BECAUSE THE BARON BROODS by Darcy Burke (Rogue Rules #2)

Published by beckymmoe on 04/30/2024

From USA Today bestselling Author Darcy Burke, author of The Untouchables and Phoenix Club series, comes your next Regency romance must-read. Rogue RulesWhen a young lady is ruined, her friends vow none of them will ever be ensnared by a scoundrel again. They will resist every gentleman’s charms even—and especially—if it means gaining a reputation for being impossible to woo. It will take extraordinary rogues to break their rules… Growing up in isolation in Cornwall, Tamsin Penrose looks forward to the one month each year that she spends in an idyllic seaside town with her best friends. She’s shocked to…

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Release Day Review! MY SEASON OF SCANDAL by Julie Anne Long (The Palace of Rogues #7)

Published by beckymmoe on 04/23/2024

In USA Today bestselling author Julie Anne Long’s latest installment in the Palace of Rogues series, a notorious rake meets his match in a doe-eyed girl from the country, changing the course of both of their futures… A London season is the chance of a lifetime for Catherine Keating. But the ton’s glitter and decadence and casual cruelty threaten to crush her hopes of finding a husband before her season even begins…until she accidentally acquires one of the most scandalous men in England as a secret chaperone. Famously fiery Lord Dominic Kirke can hold the House of Commons—and any woman…

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Now on Kindle Unlimited–Julie Anne Long’s Entire PALACE OF ROGUES Series!

Published by beckymmoe on 04/10/2024

It’s no secret–unless you’ve somehow missed all of my reviews on this blog (this one, this one, this one, this one, this one, and this one)–that I LOVE Julie Anne Long’s Palace of Rogues series! Her next series book–My Season of Scandal–is coming on April 23, and to get everyone ready for it, all the previous books in the series are currently available on Kindle Unlimited! If you haven’t read all (or any) of the books in the series yet *and* you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, now’s your chance to binge them all! Here’s a message from the author:…

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Release Day and Giveaway! THE FORGER AND THE DUKE by Misty Urban (Ladies Least Likely #2)

Published by beckymmoe on 03/05/2024

The Forger and the Dukeby Misty Urban(Ladies Least Likely #2)Publication date: March 5th 2024Genres: Adult, Historical, Romance In 1776 London, orphaned vicar’s daughter Amaranthe Illingworth supports her small household with her skills as a copyist, but her quiet routine is shattered the day three children show up at her door seeking aid from her brother, their tutor. Behind them storms in Malden Grey, would-be barrister and their erstwhile guardian, who accuses Amaranthe of kidnapping the young Duke of Hunsdon and his siblings. The former duke’s illegitimate son, Malden Grey has learned to live by his wits, and he’s told he’ll advance to the bar if he takes…

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New Release Review! A PERILOUS DESIRE by Lana Williams (The Mayfair Literary League #6)

Published by beckymmoe on 03/01/2024

Will a perilous desire lead to disaster…or the chance for love? Rebecca Hatch claimed a new life after she was presumed dead in a terrible shipwreck. She managed to escape her cruel fiancé and uncaring uncle, leaving behind frightened, insecure Becca Hamilton to become a widow sure of her place in the world. At least on the outside. But when she stumbles upon her fiancé’s solicitor in London, is her new life in peril? The son of a merchant, solicitor Nathaniel Roth has already exceeded everyone’s expectations except his own. However, his success comes at a cost—he owes a debt…

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New Release and Giveaway! THE BELLE OF LONDON by Nicola Italia

Published by beckymmoe on 02/23/2024

The Belle of Londonby Nicola ItaliaPublication date: January 30th 2024Genres: Adult, Historical, Romance On the English stage, the Belle of London is born… During the late Victorian era, Amelia Westcott is without family and few friends and is forced to make her way in the world. Talented and beautiful, she takes to the London stage and attracts the attention of numerous powerful and wealthy men including the Prince of Wales. But a close friend of the Prince’s is little impressed with the lovely actress. Christopher “Kit” Beaumont is not taken in by Amelia’s charms and believes she is a gold digger set to sink her claws…

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Release Day Review! THE DIAMOND AND THE DUKE by Christi Caldwell (All the Duke’s Sins #3)

Published by beckymmoe on 02/20/2024

When a wounded soldier and self-proclaimed “beast” finds unlikely friendship with a headstrong and unconventional beauty, they quickly find themselves weaving a tale as old as time… Despite a hero’s return to England from the Napoleonic Wars, Wesley Audley isolates from the ton. Deep wounds from the horrors of combat—and the despair of a broken heart—left him scarred. As he struggles to cope and resume his place in Polite Society, Wesley is quick to cut himself off from everyone…except for Ellie Balfour.  Independent and strong-willed, Ellie has dreams of captaining her own husband-free life and a penchant for meddling in other’s business.…

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New Release and Giveaway! PLUCKED BY THE ORC by Jenna Larkin (Regency Monster Romances #1)

Published by beckymmoe on 02/14/2024

Plucked by the Orcby Jenna Larkin(Regency Monster Romances #1)Publication date: February 5th 2024Genres: Adult, Historical, Romance Carnival Row meets My Fair Lady with a steamy sensibility. Welcome to the first Regency Monster Romance, in which the Lords of the Hidden Realm have a place in Society but never in the hearts of London’s fine human ladies. Until Now. Scratching by as a flower girl, Iris Gabbert speaks first and asks questions later. All the better to survive the rough and tumble East End streets. So if an odd-looking bloke knocks over a basket brimming with a girl’s means of making a living, what else is she to…

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It’s a Valentine’s Day Sale at Entangled! Now through February 19 <3

Published by beckymmoe on 02/12/2024

Entangled Publishing has 8 books on sale that are perfect for Valentine’s Day reading! Click the book covers below or just go to the whole list here. Sometimes the only answer is to just bang it out. Like today, for example. I’m in actual hell at my sister’s over-the-top reality TV wedding and up until now, I’ve been able to handle it all. The horrible bridesmaids. My relentless mother. Even the awful eighties fashion to fit the retro theme. But when my sister nonchalantly mentioned that she never even wanted me at the wedding—the producers insisted—ouch doesn’t fully express how…

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