A Burial At Sea – Charles Finch
When I read the Aubrey and Maturin (Master and Commander) series by Patrick O’Brian, I fell in love with tall…
Tag Light Reads
I use this tag whenever a book isn’t too heavy. Good books for escapism, a cozy read, something to pass the time, light reads. Probably no tears, didn’t make me angry, or gasping in horror.
Light does not refer to the reading level of the book, or to the complexity of the plot.
Always Remember – Mary Baloug
Always Remember is not up to Mary Baloug’s usual standards. After reading the first two Ravenswood series books, I was…
The Lily of Ludgate Hill – Mimi Matthews
I love a good redemption story and second-chance romance, and The Lily of Ludgate Hill nails it. Lady Anne and…
Dead Over Heels – Charlaine Harris
Book five in the Aurora Teagarden series, Dead Over Heels, relies heavily on information from prior books. Roe is the…
Holy Ghost – John Sandford
I’m slowly returning to the Virgil Flowers series, and Holy Ghost reminded me of everything I like about it. Virgil…
Hotshot – Julie Garwood
On Sundays, I like to curl up with a light and predictable book to stave off the Sunday Scaries, and…
The House at Sea’s End – Elly Griffiths
Okay, book three, The House at Sea’s End has finally made the Ruth Galloway series worth reading. The main characters are more…
A Natural History of Dragons – Marie Brennan
The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1 A Natural History of Dragons was a nope for me. The blurb and recommendations…
Not How I Pictured It – Robin Lefler
When I saw Not How I Pictured It available on Netgalley, I immediately requested it. I really enjoyed Reasonable Adults…
Switched – Sarah Ready | Book Review
Ghosted #2 I found Switched on NetGalley when the audiobook was set to be available now; no request was necessary.…
Jon’s Crazy Head-Boppin’ Mystery – A.J. Sherwood | Book Review
Jon’s Mysteries #2 I’ve enjoyed other series by A.J. Sherwood, but Jon’s Crazy Head-Boppin’ Mystery didn’t quite land for me.…
Marry in Scandal by Anne Gracie | Book Review
Marriage of Convenience #2 Marry in Scandal follows the adventures of Lady Lily Rutherford, who escapes her kidnapper but doesn’t…
All You Touch – E.M. Lindsey
All You Touch is an adorable romance. West is still figuring out what he wants to do, but he keeps…
A Devil of a Duke – Madeline Hunter | Book Review
Decadent Dukes Society #2 A Devil of a Duke is quick, funny and has an incredible happily ever after. Amanda…
Storm Prey – John Sandford | Book Review
Lucas Davenport #20 Storm Prey is another excellent novel in the Lucas Davenport series. I’m glad I’m not reading the…
Marry in Haste – Anne Gracie | Book Review
Marriage of Convenience #1 Marry In Haste is a true-to-expectations Regency romance. The characters are well-developed. It follows the usual…
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match – Sally Thorne | Book Review
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match is a letdown compared to The Hating Game. They’re both supposed to be rom-coms. Angelika…
Assistant to the Villain – Hannah Nicole Maehrer
The beginning of Assistant to the Villain strongly reminded me of the start of ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and…
The Most Dangerous Duke in London – Madeline Hunter | Book Review
Decadent Dukes Society #1 Historical romance is a genre that I always fall back to when I’m under pressure or…
A Beautiful Blue Death – Charles Finch
A Beautiful Blue Death is a quaint, cozy mystery. I’m unsure if Goodreads had the series order incorrect, but this…
Subtle Blood – K.J. Charles | Book Review
The Will Darling Adventures #3 Subtle Blood brings things full circle for Will and Kim. Their old enemies resurface, and…
The Damning Stone – T.J. Klune | Book Review
Tales from Verania #5 The Damning Stone brought me right back into the irreverent world of Verania. While most of…