Category Archives: Books

Review: The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz

I discovered Anthony Horowitz’s novels last year and after finding out that he had written for several of my favourite British television shows, such as Midsomer Murders, and Foyle’s War, I quickly read through all of his mysteries that I could find . His books did not disappoint. The Twist of a Knife was myContinueContinue reading “Review: The Twist of a Knife by Anthony Horowitz”

Review: The Lady Takes It All by Terri Brisbin

The Lady Takes It All by Terri Brisbin is the first book in her new series Unexpected Heirs of Scotland and is a wonderful start to the series. Joshua Robertson is a former diplomat and explorer who partnered with the wrong person. His reputation practically in ruins, he unexpectedly inherits the viscountcy of Dunalastair, quietingContinueContinue reading “Review: The Lady Takes It All by Terri Brisbin”

Review: The Masquerade of the Marchioness by Claire Delacroix

The Masquerade of the Marchioness by Claire DelacroixMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThe Masquerade of the Marchioness is the 2nd book in Claire Delacroix’s new regency series The Ladies’ Essential Guide to the Art of Seduction. Although the book is a part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone.Penelope has beenContinueContinue reading “Review: The Masquerade of the Marchioness by Claire Delacroix”

Romancing the Capital 2018

This past weekend was the Romancing the Capital book conference here in Ottawa. This was the fourth year for the conference, and I’m very happy to say that the organizer, Eve Langlais, is planning on doing another in 2019! Yay! As you may have guessed, this conference focuses on romance novels in all forms from sweet to well, basically whatever you can think of. This was my third year attending, and the second year in which my friend, Dianne, attended with me…and we are planning on attending next year as well, and maybe dragging along another friend or two.