Book review: “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”

This controversial novel wowed me and enthralled me at the same time. Having been banned from the moment it was published due to its perceived obscenity and direct portrayal of sexual intimacy, “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”, to me, is still a thought-provoking and sensual novel that explores far beyond sex and into the psyche of its

Book review: “Duke I’d Like to F…”

Ah, Dukes! Who doesn’t love them? Certainly not me. And as a die-hard historical romance reader and lover, especially historical romance with heat and sex, I couldn’t miss out on reading this anthology after coming upon it on Goodreads. The title of the book says it all: “Duke I’d Like to F…” is a collection

Book review: “An Education in Pleasure”

Miss Cecilia Holmes was a governess at the Duke of Tarrington’s household. As a governess, she had resigned herself to a passionless life after spending her more youthful time learning about carnal pleasures. Some years ago, she met Owen – the heir of the dukedom – when he was just a teenager visiting home during

Book review: “Duke for Hire”

Miss Ada Blair was a dutiful daughter of a stern and imposing vicar. She spent nearly 30 years living modestly under her father’s roof, taking care of the household as a free servant without having her own dreams and wishes regarded and respected by her father. As she was reaching her 30th year, Ada decided

Book review: “My Dirty Duke”

Maximilian Thomas William Bradley III – Duke of Ravensthorpe – was a powerful man. He also happened to be a close friend of Violet’s father. But the 18-year-old Violet had been secretly in love with Max since forever, and was determined to pursue the 41-year-old Max despite the fact that he was more than twice

Book review: “The Duke and I”

This one is a classic in the historical romance genre, isn’t it? “The Duke and I” was the first book by Julia Quinn and also the first historical romance novel that I read. It will always hold a special place in my heart, because it is the book that introduced me to what has now

Book review: “It’s in His Kiss”

This is another wonderful historical romance novel from Julia Quinn, and a great way to close out her famous “Bridgertons” series. Finally Hyacinth – the youngest child in the Bridgerton clan – found her match and a happy ending. However, her own journey toward happiness with Gareth – the hero – was not smooth sailing.

Book review: “When He Was Wicked”

As a big fan of the first books in the “Bridgertons” series, I was DYING to read “When He Was Wicked”. The plot seemed interesting and captivating to me, and now, after a long time of leaving it on my TBR shelf, I finally came to read it. And I really adored this book. Despite

Book review: “Romancing Mister Bridgerton”

This book is a special case, because I had to read it 2 times to finally realize how beautiful and gorgeous it is. This must be one of the best books in the Bridgerton series. My journey with Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton was filled with both tears and laughter, and I didn’t want it

Book review: “The Viscount Who Loved Me”

Since Netflix is releasing Season 2 of the “Bridgerton” series in March 2022, which centers around Anthony Bridgerton, Viscount Bridgerton’s love story, I decided to revisit this beloved novel – “The Viscount Who Loved Me” – by Julian Quinn to prepare myself for the adventure that the head of the Bridgerton family will soon embark