Review: Her Night with the Duke by Diana Quincy

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Her Night with the Duke
By Diana Quincy
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: September 29, 2020
Series or Standalone: Clandestine Affairs #1
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
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MY REVIEW

I’ve been meaning to read Her Night With the Duke from Diana Quincy for ages and was so glad when @erinv.for.valkyrie reached out to me on Instagram to do a buddy read of it! I was already hoping to get to this book early this month in preparation for the sequel that was just published and was so happy to have someone to read this with.

Her Night With the Duke is the first book by Diana Quincy that I’ve read. I have to say I liked this! While there were a few things that didn’t fully click with me, I loved the female lead, Leela. Also, can we get more diversity in historical romance? It was great to read a story featuring a half-Arab/half-English female romantic lead.

July 2021 TBR List

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Happy July! As I noted last month, I tend to be a mood read so TBR lists don’t always work for me. However, I was so successful with getting through my TBR last month I thought I’d give it another go!

Here’s what is on my TBR this month:

ARC Review: The Wrong Marquess by Vivienne Lorret

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 Dani @ Overflowing ShelfLeave a comment

The Wrong Marquess
Vivienne Lorret
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: June 29, 2021
Series or Standalone: The Mating Habits of Scoundrels #3
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
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MY REVIEW

If My Kind of Earl was the definition of fun, then The Wrong Marquess was the definition of delightful. Vivienne Lorret has written a pitch-perfect romance that hits all the right notes!

Review: My Kind of Earl by Vivienne Lorret

June 27, 2021June 29, 2021 Dani @ Overflowing ShelfLeave a comment

My Kind of Earl
Vivienne Lorret
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: September 29, 2020
Series or Standalone: The Mating Habits of Scoundrels #2
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
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MY REVIEW

I went into this book without reading the synopsis and had no idea what to expect in terms of the plot. I’m so glad about that as I found this story delightful and unexpected. I had read the first book in the series, Lord Holt Takes a Bride, and while I enjoyed it, it didn’t wow me. With My Kind of Earl, I had a smile on my face the whole time and couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

ARC Review: A Scot to the Heart by Caroline Linden

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A Scot to the Heart
by Caroline Linden
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: June 29, 2021
Series or Standalone: Desperately Seeking Duke #2
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
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MY REVIEW

I have to say, I wasn’t sure what I was going to get with A Scot to the Heart. I liked the first book in the Desperately Seeking Duke series, About a Rogue, but I didn’t love it and the story wasn’t particularly memorable. However, A Scot to the Heart was a delightful story that I felt I instantly connected to and ended up really loving!

Review: Loathe at First Sight by Suzanne Park

April 29, 2021May 6, 2021 Dani @ Overflowing ShelfLeave a comment

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Loathe at First Sight
By Suzanne Park
Publisher: Avon
Published Date: August 18, 2020
Series or Standalone: Standalone
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
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MY REVIEW

Where to start with this book? First off, this book is marketed as a romance. In my opinion, it’s not a romance. It’s a book that has a romance in it, but the romance is not central to the plot despite the title and summary from the publisher. The little bit of romance we do get in the book is also pretty lackluster. Instead, I feel this book is more of a workplace drama and there isn’t anything wrong with that, but that’s really not how it’s marketing.

Review: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas

April 27, 2021May 2, 2021 Dani @ Overflowing ShelfLeave a comment

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Scandal in Spring
By Lisa Kleypas
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: July 25, 2006
Series or Standalone: a href=”/tag/the-wallflowers/”>The Wallflowers #4
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
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MY REVIEW

After Devil in Winter not being my cup of tea, I was desperately hoping that Scandal in Spring would finish the Wallflowers series on a high note. And boy, did it do that!

Review: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas

April 24, 2021April 11, 2021 Dani @ Overflowing ShelfLeave a comment

Devil in Winter
Lisa Kleypas
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: February 28, 2006
Series or Standalone: The Wallflowers #3
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
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MY REVIEW

I’ve been really loving the Wallflowers series, but y’all, this one was not for me. I know that there are a ton of people who love this book and love St. Vincent, but I am not one of those people.

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Review: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

April 15, 2021April 14, 2021 Dani @ Overflowing ShelfLeave a comment

It Happened Autumn
By Lisa Kleypas
Publisher:Avon
Original Publication Date: September 27, 2005
Series or Standalone: The Wallflowers #2
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
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MY REVIEW:

Before even starting this book, I knew I was going to love it and I was so glad to be proven right. Lillian Bowman was my favorite Wallflower from the group we were first introduced to in Secrets of a Summer Night and I was so excited to dive into her story and watch her butt heads with Lord Westcliff. It Happened One Autumn was everything I wanted and more – truly a perfect enemies-to-lovers romance!

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Review: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

April 11, 2021April 6, 2021 Dani @ Overflowing ShelfLeave a comment

Secrets of a Summer Night
By Lisa Kleypas
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: October 26, 2004
Series or Standalone: The Wallflowers #1
Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads
Rating:

MY REVIEW

Despite being a historical romance fan, I’ve surprisingly read very few novels by Lisa Kleypas. After reading Then Came You and Dreaming of You and loving both of them, I decided to dive into some of her backlist, starting with the Wallflowers series.