This historical mystery was first published in 1975 and is the first book in a twenty-book-long series following Amelia Peabody as she solves mysteries, often in an Egyptian setting. The story is set in England in 1885 and follows the wealthy heiress Amelia Peabody as she travels to Egypt, seeking to explore the historical sites. OnFortsätt läsa ”Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters”
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Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston is a standalone LGBT+ romance set in modern age. The book was published 2019 while the audiobook is narrated by Ramon de Ocampo. Since this book is about to get a movie I decided to pick up the book to see what they had to work onFortsätt läsa ”Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston”
First Impressions by Jay Hogan
This is the first book in the Auckland Med series by Jay Hogan. It was published 2019 by Blackout Books and is a LGBT romance with a hint of police drama in the background. The audiobook I listened to was narrated by Gary Furlong. Now, this is in many way a plain romance with smuttyFortsätt läsa ”First Impressions by Jay Hogan”
E.T is back, Oblivion 3.5 by Jennifer L. Armentrout
This is… The fourth book? It is the spinoff of Opal and god knows which number it is in the series Lux. It is told from Daemon’s perspective just like the other spinoffs. Unlike previous, I decided to change it up and read this one before Opal for I was curious if it would holdFortsätt läsa ”E.T is back, Oblivion 3.5 by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
The First Book with a new Perspective, Oblivion by Jennifer L. Armentrout
“And because I was competing for world’s biggest dumbass, I stayed out there, in the trees, stomach grumbling like a damn engine, and helped her carry in box after box without her even knowing.”― Jennifer L. Armentrout, Oblivion This is a side story of the first book, Obsidian, in the Lux series by Jennifer L.Fortsätt läsa ”The First Book with a new Perspective, Oblivion by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
E.T falls in love, Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
“Why are you such an ass?” The words came out before I could think twice.”Everyone has to excel at something, right?”― Jennifer L. Armentrout, Obsidian Spoiler warning: I will mention a small part of the ending that was one of the biggest surprises of this book and one of this book’s biggest strengths. If itFortsätt läsa ”E.T falls in love, Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
Grim reality meets romance, The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans
Very much a story of the tragedy of romance. Beautifully written with engaging characters and a story that made me cry. It was published 1996 by Dell Publishing Company and was suggested to me when I asked for a romance written by a man and from the 90s. It holds the Swedish title, mannen somFortsätt läsa ”Grim reality meets romance, The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans”
A Historical Tale with some Romance on the Side, Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
“You aren’t going to get her? She’s your wife. Her place is beside you.”“A man cannot own a woman, cousin. He can only…” Hunter’s words trailed off. A picture of Loretta’s face flashed in his mind. “He can only love her.”― Catherine Anderson, Comanche Moon When I asked for a Historical Romance to read thisFortsätt läsa ”A Historical Tale with some Romance on the Side, Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson”
A Racist fall in Love with What She Hates, Estero Bay by Elisabeth MacDonald
It took me quite a while to find the English title for this book. Forgive me but I searched for the translation of the Swedish title, Winds of the Sea, and came up with nothing. I wonder why… Either way, this historical romance is written by Elisabeth MacDonald. It was published by Harlequin in 1991Fortsätt läsa ”A Racist fall in Love with What She Hates, Estero Bay by Elisabeth MacDonald”
A Cringe from my Youth, Blessing by Debbi Bedford
Another of my mother’s 90s historical romance. This one is named, Charaden, in Swedish. Translating the charade, proving once again that the Swedish translation of titles is weird at best but I guess it made more sense than Blessing. I adored this one when I was thirteen but unlike other books this one doesn’t holdFortsätt läsa ”A Cringe from my Youth, Blessing by Debbi Bedford”
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