Genre: Historical Fiction

🎧 Murder on Threadneedle Sreet by Andrea Penrose ‪@andreapenrose.bsky.social #JamesCameronStewart‪ @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social‬ @tantoraudio.bsky.social‬ #LoveAudiobooks @AndreaPenrose @KensingtonBooks @TantorAudio

I always enjoy a new story in the Wrexford & Sloane series. There’s great information about early scientific developments, and social commentary. They have built a wonderful found family with their own immediate family with a group of teens and their group of incredible curious friends. The murder, this time, was Hawk’s drawing teacher. They […]

Posted October 13, 2026 by Anne - Books of My Heart in Book Review / 10 Comments

A Debt Inherited by Barry Richman #BarryRichman @sophiarose1816

When three university friends help their fourth friend to elope with the love of his heart because a stern father insists his heir will marry for wealth and connections, they have little idea what their actions will set in motion for themselves and the next generation. Barry S Richman’s vivid, intense and shadowed Pride and […]

Posted October 7, 2026 by Sophia in Book Review / 13 Comments

🎧 Mr. Hurst’s Return by Jann Rowland #JannRowland #HarryFrost @tantoraudio.bsky.social #LoveAudiobooks @sophiarose1816

What if one of the guests who recently visited the Netherfield Park estate returned and he seemed the one least likely to help along two romantic pairs out of their complicated issues? Jann Rowland is a long familiar Pride and Prejudice variations author and I knew I was in for a heartwarming, holiday low-angst treat […]

Posted August 12, 2026 by Sophia in Book Review / 10 Comments

Murder of the Rocks by TE Kinsey @TEKinsey #Thomas&Mercer #KindleUnlimited🎧 @sophiarose1816

Lady Hardcastle and Florence are invited to the grand opening of an island hotel only to be trapped on the island with a murderer. TE Kinsey’s Edwardian Era historical cozy mysteries continue to entertain and enthrall with a little whimsy with one’s murder. Murder on the Rocks is the thirteenth installment in the Lady Hardcastle […]

Posted July 15, 2026 by Sophia in Book Review / 12 Comments

🎧 A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourn @deannaraybourn.bsky.social #AngeleMasters @recordedbooks.bsky.social #LoveAudiobooks @4saintjude

I have an event this weekend, which necessitated a steampunk costume. I had an enormous amount of fun putting together a steampunk lepidopterist outfit, inspired by one of my favorite heroines, Veronica Speedwell. In a previous review, I claimed that I think my most anticipated book every year is latest installment of the Veronica Speedwell […]

Posted July 3, 2026 by KC in Book Review / 5 Comments

The Shark House by Sara Ackerman @ackermanbooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social @sophiarose1816

The ocean is hiding dark secrets and the islanders are seething with contrasting interests, but a marine biologist with a haunted past has the job of getting to the heart of matters. Sara Ackerman has been emerging as a must-read author for me over the last five superb reads of hers I’ve read. The Shark […]

Posted March 25, 2026 by Sophia in Book Review / 8 Comments

🎧The Last Wizard’s Ball series by Charlaine Harris @realcharlaine.bsky.social @graphicaudio.bsky.social #ColleenDelany #LoveAudiobooks

So a couple or few years ago there was a bundle deal to get 24 graphic audiobooks for $24 and that was too good for me to pass up. Especially since it had many of my favorite authors included. The first two books in the Gunnie Rose series were included and I went on to […]

Posted January 13, 2026 by Anne - Books of My Heart in Book Review / 19 Comments

The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton #ChanelCleeton @berkleypub.bsky.social @BerkleyPub @sophiarose1816

Back in the colorful and dramatic historical setting of Havana, Cuba of the Sixties and a new and suspenseful story hidden in the past to be discovered in the present, I was excited to pick up Chanel Cleeton’s latest and lose myself in her writing. The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes is a triple timeline […]

Posted December 10, 2025 by Sophia in Book Review / 12 Comments

🎧Pearls and Poison by Erin Lindsey @ETettensor #BarrieKreinik @tantoraudio.bsky.social #LoveAudiobooks

I have enjoyed this author in the fantasy realm and now her works of historical mysteries with magic, which is akin to fantasy, just not quite as far back in history? The Rose Gallagher series is set in New York City at the time of Roosevelt, part of the gilded age which is charming but […]

Posted December 4, 2025 by Anne - Books of My Heart in Book Review / 12 Comments

🎧 The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts #NoraRoberts @britpressley.bsky.social @macmillanaudio.bsky.social #LoveAudiobooks @SnyderBridgeFour @MacmillanAudio @brit_pressley

The Seven Rings is a satisfying conclusion to the Lost Bride’s Trilogy, wrapping up the continuing threads of this haunting story. Seven Brides lost their lives shortly after being married. To break the curse, Sonya will need the help of boyfriend Trey, best friend Cleo and cousin Owen to oust an evil spirit who will […]

Posted November 17, 2025 by Robin in Book Review / 8 Comments