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Love Letters by the Sea (A Siren’s RThank you NetGalley and WebMotion for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
Love Letters by the Sea (A Siren’s Retreat #4) by Erica Ridley is a lovely novella that made me smile and fall in love with the individuals falling in love. I read this story in one sitting and enjoyed the premise of being courted through love letters. Deborah Cartwright who is 5-years widowed and as with others who frequent the Siren’s Retreat, have no expectations of falling in love until the finding love happens. She is the proprietress of the Siren’s Retreat and places all her energy on running the inn for lovers that she and her deceased husband built. Her only respite is corresponding to Lost in London which brings happiness to her heart. Receiving word that he will be visiting Brighton, she is thrilled to be finally meeting her correspondent. Unknowingly, Mr. Patrick Gretham has other intentions…one to purchase the Retreat for his wealthy employer to turn it into a gambling establishment. The two pen-pals come face to face in a battle to do what they believe is right, but doesn’t factor in love in the process.
I love this trope of friends to enemies and enemies to lovers. A slow-burn historical romance where I enjoyed the fact that the main characters appreciated one another qualities and views, however not risking their love for one another in the process . Although I am reading each novella as a standalone, this was a cute and happy ending to this series. Recommend reading the series.
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Thank you NetGalley and WebMotion for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
Love Letters by the Sea (A Siren’s Retreat #4) by Erica Ridley is a lovely novella that made me smile and fall in love with the individuals falling in love. I read this story in one sitting and enjoyed the premise of being courted through love letters. Deborah Cartwright who is 5-years widowed and as with others who frequent the Siren’s Retreat, have no expectations of falling in love until the finding love happens. She is the proprietress of the Siren’s Retreat and places all her energy on running the inn for lovers that she and her deceased husband built. Her only respite is corresponding to Lost in London which brings happiness to her heart. Receiving word that he will be visiting Brighton, she is thrilled to be finally meeting her correspondent. Unknowingly, Mr. Patrick Gretham has other intentions…one to purchase the Retreat for his wealthy employer to turn it into a gambling establishment. The two pen-pals come face to face in a battle to do what they believe is right, but doesn’t factor in love in the process.
I love this trope of friends to enemies and enemies to lovers. A slow-burn historical romance where I enjoyed the fact that the main characters appreciated one another qualities and views, however not risking their love for one another in the process . Although I am reading each novella as a standalone, this was a cute and happy ending to this series. Recommend reading the series....more
First sci-alien romantasy that I thought was quite interesting but a nice novella. Wished it could have been a tad bit longer but overall was a good qFirst sci-alien romantasy that I thought was quite interesting but a nice novella. Wished it could have been a tad bit longer but overall was a good quick read....more
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and publisher, Kensington Books, Zebra Books. All thoughts and opinions arI voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and publisher, Kensington Books, Zebra Books. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5 Stars Publishing: December 27, 2022 Series: Goode’s Guide to Misconduct #0.5 Pages: 91
“Nice Earls Do” is the prequel novella in this series. It is also a first time read by Susanna Craig, new author to this reader. This novella started off a bit slow for me but picked up and became a very good start to this series. There is Lady Manwaring who is widowed who has a son, Oliver…of all people is the author of “Good’s Guide to Misconduct”. When she decides to assist her son in a ruse to provide expertise in domestic matters, she ventures to the Earl of Bennett and discovers her childhood friend, Kit Killigrew. A lovely story with a secret and missed opportunity for love…but can uncovering the truth and admitting one’s true feelings amount to love and a HEA?
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and publisher, Kensington Books, Zebra Books. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Rating: 3/5 Stars Publishing: December 27, 2022 Series: Goode’s Guide to Misconduct #0.5 Pages: 91
“Nice Earls Do” is the prequel novella in this series. It is also a first time read by Susanna Craig, new author to this reader. This novella started off a bit slow for me but picked up and became a very good start to this series. There is Lady Manwaring who is widowed who has a son, Oliver…of all people is the author of “Good’s Guide to Misconduct”. When she decides to assist her son in a ruse to provide expertise in domestic matters, she ventures to the Earl of Bennett and discovers her childhood friend, Kit Killigrew. A lovely story with a secret and missed opportunity for love…but can uncovering the truth and admitting one’s true feelings amount to love and a HEA?...more
So I have been listening to these quick audio books by Ms. Winters and this is one that I have raised the rating to 4-stars. Thought it was an enjoyabSo I have been listening to these quick audio books by Ms. Winters and this is one that I have raised the rating to 4-stars. Thought it was an enjoyable and good story....more
My first time read by this author and it was enjoyable. I wish the audio wasn't virtual voice then it would have been much better especially if you'reMy first time read by this author and it was enjoyable. I wish the audio wasn't virtual voice then it would have been much better especially if you're going to end with a cliffhanger....more
This was truly an enjoyable time travel romance in the Scottish Highlands. Maren and Duncan find love across time through magic. It doesn't hurt that This was truly an enjoyable time travel romance in the Scottish Highlands. Maren and Duncan find love across time through magic. It doesn't hurt that the hero waits for the return of his soulmates...and soulmates was exactly what they were....more
If you loved the movie "Roman Holiday" this novella will wet your whistle in only 99 minutes. I loved the story and characters. Although this fairytalIf you loved the movie "Roman Holiday" this novella will wet your whistle in only 99 minutes. I loved the story and characters. Although this fairytale was a bit much, it was still an enjoyable listen....more
This short snip-it by Jasmine Guillory was okay. Not the romance I thought but still good listen. New narrator, Aure Nash did okay performing the storThis short snip-it by Jasmine Guillory was okay. Not the romance I thought but still good listen. New narrator, Aure Nash did okay performing the story. ...more
This was a sweet and cute story by Abby Jimenez. John was a sweet guy trying to get pass his breakup while Holly has to deal with her dying grandmotheThis was a sweet and cute story by Abby Jimenez. John was a sweet guy trying to get pass his breakup while Holly has to deal with her dying grandmother. I loved how both found that there is always something brighter around the corner. Surprising was the grandmother's confession...didn't see that one coming and the catch phrases...hard as "is it hell/hail"...more
Just cute...just too cute. Valentine romance into love over a period of ten years...loved the concept. Not sure if I've read anything by author, ChrisJust cute...just too cute. Valentine romance into love over a period of ten years...loved the concept. Not sure if I've read anything by author, Christina Lauren but I am going to check her out. This novella listen was a good narration for only a 1 hour listen. Enjoyable....more
Debby *BabyDee*
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