historical romance

    Dancer–entertainer Anton Du Beke’s historical extravaganza, Moonlight Over Mayfair, is everything one would expect from this Strictly star turned novelist. It’s a rollicking great read mired in the world of late 1930s’ London. The sequel to his best-selling One Enchanted Evening, its setting is the Buckingham, a luxurious hotel where the elite rub … Continue readings →

Tags : Anton du Beke, historical fiction, historical romance, Moonlight over Mayfair, wartime

  The introduction of a risqué novel or pamphlet to link books in series is a well-used literary device and one that’s been employed to varying degrees of success. Caroline Linden utilises it to great effect in It takes a Scandal, her newest book and the second title in the ’50 ways to sin’ series, … Continue readings →

Tags : '50 ways to sin', Caroline Linden, historical romance, It Takes A Scandal, Love and Other Scandals, RITA

“‘Some girls marry because they want to, because they’ve found the man they want to go through life with, but most marry because they have no other choice. A single woman has very few options in this world, so for many women it’s a compromise. They marry for security, for wealth or position, and the … Continue readings →

Tags : Anne Gracie, Australian author, historical romance, Regency, RITA, The Autumn Bride, The Winter Bride