historical – Diedra Drake

February 16, 2021 by Di 0 comments

The Diplomat of Florence: A Novel of Machiavelli and the Borgias by Anthony Wildman

Book Description Florence, 1498. The long rule of the Medici is over and a new regime has emerged from the turbulence, a genuine republic of the people. But Florence is weak and threatened by a new warlord who is rampaging across central Italy—Cesare Borgia. Niccolò Machiavelli is young and inexperienced when he becomes second secretary…

January 22, 2021 by Di 0 comments

Patience & Esther: An Edwardian Romance – by Sarah Winifred Searle

Book Description Patience is a kindhearted country girl, eking out a living in Edwardian England as tremors of social change rock the world around her. When she starts her employment in formal service on the grounds of an opulent country manor, she has no idea that her own personal revolution is about to begin. Selfless,…

January 4, 2021 by Di 0 comments

The Duke’s Privateer – by Amy Jarecki and Narrated by Philip Battley

I absolutely adored this romance between Eleanor Kent, the enterprising Privateer, and the Duke of Danby. I especially enjoyed how Eleanor was such a powerful force, so independent and unflinching in the face of having to stand alone in the world of men. Likewise, I found it beyond pleasing that Danby was charming and regal,…

August 28, 2019 by Di 0 comments

The Lord Poet by Megan Franks

The Lord Poet by Megan Franks My rating: 5 of 5 stars How do I review The Lord Poet? That’s a thought that’s given me pause as I sit down to do this. Most of the things I want to talk about would be spoilers, so obviously I can’t do that. But perhaps that’s a…

August 15, 2019 by Di 0 comments

The Van Helsing Paradox by Evelyn Chartres

The Van Helsing Paradox by Evelyn Chartres My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a fabulous historical fantasy story! This adventure begins with a young girl, Clara Grey, who has a unique encounter with something otherworldly. She’s noticed for her special ability to see what others are trying to hide, as well as her added…

August 4, 2019 by Di 0 comments

Three Star Island by Kat Caulberg

Three Star Island by Kat Caulberg My rating: 5 of 5 stars I absolutely enjoyed this read and devoured it in a long afternoon. I got sucked into the wonderful dynamic between the two parties of the main love interest, Penny and Will. They play off each other so beautifully. He’s this gentleman pirate who…

July 14, 2019 by Di 0 comments

In His Pocket: The Arcanist’s Ward (Mystic Sins of the Regency #1) by California Dawes

In His Pocket: The Arcanist’s Ward by California Dawes My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an enchanting erotic romance novella, and absolutely worth the read. The setting appears to be in a traditional Regency period, but has some nice touches of alternative history elements which incorporate a version of that society with more…

March 9, 2019 by Di 0 comments

A Greater God by Brian Stoddart

A Greater God by Brian Stoddart My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story was my first introduction to the series, and I was left very impressed. I had initial concerns about whether or not this volume would be able to stand on its own enough for me to enjoy the story, but I was…