Searching for Irene

***1/2

PG

{UM}

Could Recommend

This was quite clean...maybe 1 or 2 {UM}

I'm not usually a fan of books that are blatant about its characters being LDS and

I did not realize this was one of those when I picked it up.

It wasn't my favorite story ever but it was worth a read.

I did guess 'who dun it' before it was revealed :)

And Only to Deceive

PG 13

**1/2

{L} (strong), {UM} (strong)

Not Recommend

I decided to try ONE more of this series.

I was even more disappointed with this one than I was with the first two.  Therefore, I have absolutely decided that I will not read any more.

Strong {L}!

Again, there were many references to marital intimacy {UM}

I love these mystery storylines but there's just too much other undesirable junk.

So disappointed :(

Miss Leslie's Secret

PG

***1/2

{UM}, {TMP} (ever so slightly)

Easily Recommend

There were just 1 or 2 {UM}

and the {TMP} was really very borderline...almost didn't mention it.

I had one real issue with the story.

I didn't feel like the main man's reaction at the climax of the story was very realistic.  However, it didn't ruin the book for me.

I loved the Scottish brogue in the dialogue :)

Lies and Letters

****

G

maybe 1 or 2 {UM}

Easily Recommend

I really made very few notes about this book after I read it.

That certainly doesn't mean I didn't like it though.

I did not like the main woman at first because she is a brat!

But of course, that's part of the greatness of the book...by the end you love her.

Sweet story!

Looking forward to more from Ashtyn :)

A Name Unknown

****

G

Easily Recommend

I really can't remember anything objectionable in this book!

About the first half of the book was a bit slow for me but then I really got into it.

I often get annoyed when an author adds too much emotion and thoughts from the characters but I felt so drawn into the turmoil inside of them that I was not bothered by it at all.

I loved the sweet relationship between the two main characters.  The main man was quite endearing!

I'm excited to read the next installment in the series.

Haven Cross

****1/2

G

{UM}

Easily Recommend

Julie Daines has given us another lovely Regency!

{UM}  There were just a couple of very mildly uncomfortable moments but really, very clean!

I felt like this plot was a bit more unpredictable than most.  Not as far as the love interest and villian, but in the storyline itself.

I don't think I liked it quite as well as her first regency, Willowkeep, but it was still very enjoyable.

Haven Cross is definitely more action packed.

I ran into Julie Daines (and Jennifer Moore) at Swiss Days in Midway, Utah this summer!

It was fun to meet them...very gracious and kind.

I hope Julie keeps writing beautifully clean regencies :)

The Secret of the India Orchid

***1/2

PG

{TMP} {UM}

Probably Recommend

I liked the story...there were just a few things that bothered me.

{TMP} The one kissing scene was just a bit more passionate than I like.

{UM}  There were just a few moments...mostly mentioning womens' anatomy and such.