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Romantic Fantasy Book Review: Awakened

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  About the Book Title: Awakened   Series: Awakened , Book 1   Author : Roseanna M. White   Genre: Romantic Fantasy   Publisher: Whitecrown   Release Date: June 3 , 2 02 5   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “Where sea and land meet, two worlds clash in a fury of wind and waves.   Arden Bleu has always known that her stepsister, Jade, was destined for great things . In a world where beauty follows magic, she has no doubt that their upcoming Awakening Ceremony will reveal that gorgeous Jade is far more than a mere mortal. But when Jade is kidnapped by a mysterious sect of mer on the eve of the newly-returned king's ball, Arden will do anything to save her sister. Even face down the man she's always dreaded meeting because of the power he holds over her family, the man to whom her father swore loyalty long before she was born. The Sea King.   Seidon, the Sea King of Daryatla , has grown ...

Historical Romance Book Review: A Lesson in Propriety

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  About the Book Title: A Lesson in Propriety   Series: Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies, Book 1   Author : J en Turano   Genre: Historical Ro man ce   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: May 20 , 2 02 5   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “With her father dead, her fortune stolen, and her fiancé casting her aside, Miss Drusilla Merriweather has one option : to open a finishing school on the only property she has left--an allegedly haunted castle. But first she'll have to contend with unscrupulous developers and a dashing architect who seems to have found his way into her heart.”     My Review I think I may have read my new favorite Jen Turano book!  A Lesson in Propriety  is the first book in The Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies series, and it is absolutely delightful! This historical romance novel is exceptionally clever and wholly entertaining. Feat...

Historical Romance Book Review: A Wager with the Matchmaker

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About the Book Title: A Wager with the Matchmaker   Series: A Shanahan Match   Author : Jody Hedlund   Genre: Historical Ro man ce   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: May 6 , 2 02 5 Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.     Publisher's Book Description “After her brother's entanglement with an Irish gang threatens their family's safety, Alannah Darragh flees St. Louis and her troubled past, seeking refuge as a maid for the affluent Shanahan family. Alannah's resolve to avoid romance is tested by the undeniable attraction she feels for Kiernan Shanahan. Determined to maintain her position and the safety it provides, she vows to resist the pull of her heart despite the growing bond between them and their undeniable chemistry.     In the wake of a devastating fire, Kiernan Shanahan sees a shrewd opportunity to invest in a clay mine and brickyard to aid the city's rebuilding. To secure his venture, he...

Romantic Suspense Book Review: Two Seconds Too Late

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  About the Book Title: T wo Seconds Too Late   Series: Jeopardy Falls   Author s : Dani Pettrey   Genre: Ro man tic Suspense   Publisher: Bethany House Publishers   Release Date: April  2 9 , 2 02 5   Click here to purchase a copy of this novel.   Publisher's Book Description “A missing woman. Two hit men. When every second counts, who will survive?     In the stark but beautiful wilds of northern New Mexico, a couples' retreat at a luxury resort turns into a chilling nightmare when a woman vanishes. Skip tracer Riley MacLeod and private investigator Greyson Chadwick pose as a couple to hunt for clues that might reveal the missing woman's location. Those leads uncover a harrowing truth: They're not the only ones looking for her. What begins as a normal tracking case turns into a deadly chase when they, too, become the hunted.     As Riley and Greyson work together, their partnership ignites a tumultuous attractio...