A Hidden Gem in Edinburgh: McEwan’s Tavern and its Role in For the Love of a Scottish Lass
In For the Love of a Scottish Lass, I wanted to capture the essence of historic Scotland, and one of the key settings that brings the story to life is McEwan’s Tavern. Nestled close to the bustling Portobello Promenade in…
2024 Preorder: For the Love of a Scottish Lass by Lyrica Lovell
Step back in time to Regency-era Scotland, where the haunting beauty of Ascog Hall sets the stage for a tale of love, mystery, and passion. In my latest historical romance novel, For the Love of a Scottish Lass, I, Lyrica…
All About the Cinderella Trope in Regency Romance
Today, let’s talk about the beloved Cinderella Trope in Regency Romances. Many authors like to write along trope lines, and this suits readers just fine as readers often look for a specific trope. Some examples of tropes, besides the Cinderella…
Book Review: Music for the Duke by Alexa Aston
Alexa Aston is well known for her books with unexpected title heir. Music for the Duke from her latest Suddenly a Duke series is no exception to the rule. But, with the Suddenly a Duke series, she has introduced another key component.…
Book Review: The Duke that I Want By Alexa Aston
It was quite a week last week, and I didn’t get as much reading done as I usually do. I have quite a backlog of books to review now. However, I did have the opportunity to read Alexa Aston’s wonderful…
Book Review: Out of Smoke and Ashes By Bree Wolf
Out of Smoke and Ashes is book three in Bree Wolf’s latest and brilliantly written Flames or Winter Series. The entire series follows Sarah and Kier’s love story and is part of the up-and-coming trend in the Regency genre to follow…
Book Review: Portrait of the Duke by Alexa Aston
I recently started Alexa Aston’s latest regency series, Suddenly a Duke. I started with book one, Portrait of the Duke, and it was yet another fantastic book by Aston! She is one of my favorite Regency authors, though she also…
Book Review: Passion Fever by Beverley Oakley
Passion Fever by Beverley Oakley spans far more time than most Regency romances. In fact, it opens with a story about the heroine, Charlotte’s parents, and ends almost two decades later. It covers much of Charlotte, the illegitimate daughter of…
Book Review: My Fair Bluestocking by Nina Jarrett
My Fair Bluestocking by Nina Jarrett is a witty and hilarious sensation. It had funny moments that made me laugh, such as the banter between the two main characters, Perry, the hero, and Emma, the heroine. There were also moments…
Book Review: The Captain’s Scottish Bride by Aline Francis
The Captain’s Scottish Bride by Aline Francis is set in the Stuarts era—1652—and is a great historical romance novel. Set a couple of years after the Dunbar battle between the armies of England and Scotland. The book retains some historical…