Entries by Jenni Elyse

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The Duke and I

The Duke and ITitle: The Duke and I
Author(s): Julia Quinn
Series: Bridgerton #1
Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Romance
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 438
Length: 12h 9m
Narrator(s): Rosalyn Landor
Source: Library
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 3 Flames

My Thoughts THE DUKE AND I was steamy historical romance set in Regency era England that was a thought-provoking story that deals with hard subjects like child abandonment, child abuse, betrayal, forgiveness, and healing from trauma. Though some of the scenes are hard to read, I thought the story was profound and heart-felt. There are […]

Iron Flame

Iron FlameTitle: Iron Flame
Author(s): Rebecca Yarros
Series: Empyrean #2
Genre(s): Romantasy
Format(s): Hard Cover
Pages: 623
Source: Borrowed
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 3.5 Flames

My Thoughts After reading FOURTH WING, I needed to read IRON FLAME. Now that I’m done with both and the next book in the series isn’t out until January, I’m wondering why I read these kinds of books before the whole series is out. Waiting is going to be torture. IRON FLAME was excruciating to read because […]

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Bringing Down the Duke

Bringing Down the DukeTitle: Bringing Down the Duke
Author(s): Evie Dunmore
Series: A League of Extraordinary Women #1
Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Romance
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 356
Length: 12h 20m
Narrator(s): Elizabeth Jasicki
Source: Library
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 3.5 Flames

My Thoughts BRINGING DOWN THE DUKE was a fun, steamy historical fiction romance. There are plenty of swoon-worthy moments. I really loved Annabelle and her willingness to speak her mind even though it was looked down on at that time. I loved the instant connection and attraction between her and Sebastian, the Duke of Montgomery. […]

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When I’m Dead

When I’m DeadTitle: When I'm Dead
Author(s): Hannah Morrissey
Series: Black Harbor #3
Genre(s): Thriller
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 308
Length: 10h 37m
Narrator(s): Xe Sands, Andrew Eiden, Caitlyn Kelly, Gary Tiedemann
Source: Owned
Reason(s): Book of the Month
Rating:
Spice: 2 Flames

My Thoughts As with THE WIDOWMAKER, WHEN I’M DEAD isn’t really a sequel because it focuses on other characters. There are a few secondary characters that are in each book, but the main commonality between the three stories is the setting–Black Harbor, Wisconsin. I do love the Easter eggs that unite the stories as a […]

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The No-Show

The No-ShowTitle: The No-Show
Author(s): Beth O'Leary
Genre(s): Romance
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 394
Length: 10h 48m
Narrator(s): Evanna Lynch, Heather Long, Kathryn Drysdale, Luke Thompson
Source: Library
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice: 2.5 Flames

My Thoughts THE NO-SHOW is a story about love, forgiveness, redemption, grief, second chances, and healing. I absolutely adored it. I knew there had to be more to the story than just these three women being stood up by the same man on Valentine’s Day. While I read, I had to look past the obvious […]