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Guest Review: THE LIGHT OF STARS by Jenelle Hovde
Sophia Rose reviews THE LIGHT OF STARS by Jenelle Hovde: The Light of Stars shone bright and will align well for those who love stories blending inspirational themes, historical backdrop, suspense, and long-haul sweet romance.

Sophia Rose
3 days ago5 min read


Guest Review: AN INFINITE LOVE STORY by Chanel Cleeton
Guest reviewer, Sophia Rose, reviews NY Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton's AN INFINITE LOVE STORY: An Infinite Love Story was a stellar read, the women’s side of the Space Race
told well. That period and the characters were brought to life, and I loved the suspense, plot, a lot of retrospective thought, and a woman finding her way.

Christina Boyd
Jul 64 min read


GUEST REVIEW: Lost in France by Claire Ross Dunn
Sophia Rose guest reviews LOST IN FRANCE by Claire Ross Dunn: "I was especially taken with how the gals became part of the village and how the mother-daughter relationship blossomed. Those who like a blend of contemporary romance and women’s fiction would best appreciate getting Lost in France."

Sophia Rose
Jun 194 min read


GUEST REVIEW: The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin
Sophia Rose reviews THE WINDSOR AFFAIR by Melanie Benjamin: "All in all, The Windsor Affair tells the tale of a colorful and exciting rivalry set against a glittering and gritty multi-decade swath of history. I’ll be placing Melanie Benjamin’s backlist on my wish list, and I can heartily recommend her latest to historical fiction readers."

Sophia Rose
Jun 115 min read


GUEST REVIEW: The Route 66 Detective in Missouri by Micki Pierce
Sophia Rose reviews THE ROUTE 66 DETECTIVE IN MISSOURI by Micki Pierce. "All in all, the rapid-fire pace of the machine-gun writing style felt as authentic as the historical setting and characters. I sincerely hope Micki Pierce continues to showcase her writing chops in more such historical mystery adventures."

Sophia Rose
May 273 min read


GUEST REVIEW: The Inklings Detective Agency by John R Kelly
Sophia Rose reviews The Inkling Detective Agency by John R Kelly that introduced famous Inklings, JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis as lead detectives in their first murder investigation. Along the way, there are familiar locations, faces, and hints as their writers' mind gleaned from all they observed bits and pieces that would show up in later famous works.

Sophia Rose
May 144 min read


GUEST REVIEW: Thistlemarsh by Moores Corrigan
Sophia Rose reviews Morrea Corrigan's THISTLEMARSH. Thistlemarsh carries a classic dark-fairy-tale atmosphere, enriched by lush descriptions and a growing sense of tension as Mouse enters the house, all set against a vividly rendered backdrop of post-war melancholy. The house is a character in its own right. What delicious tension once the faerie Thornwood arrives; their interactions were taut and engaging. Cozy fantasy, historical fantasy, and fantasy romance readers: tak

Sophia Rose
Apr 234 min read


GUEST REVIEW: Smoke on the Wind by Kelli Estes
Sophia Rose reviews USA Today bestselling author Kelli Estes's SMOKE ON THE WIND: A sweeping parallel story that captured my emotions and interest through its vivid Scottish settings—both historical and contemporary—along with its colorful, layered characters, fans of historical fiction who appreciate strong, sympathetic female leads must add Smoke on the Wind to their TBR stack.

Sophia Rose
Apr 94 min read


REVIEW: A Crime Through Time by Amelia Blackwell
Sophia Rose reviews a cozy, quirky, and utterly enthralling new Pride & Prejudice-inspired paranormal mystery. A Crime Through Time is the debut from Amelia Blackwell – the start of a series where crime, time travel and Jane Austen collide.

Sophia Rose
Mar 194 min read


GUEST REVIEW: Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict
Sophia Rose reviews New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict's latest novel, Daughter of Egypt. Set in the glittering yet turbulent world of 1920s British high society, Benedict weaves together the Roaring Twenties discovery of King Tut’s tomb with a parallel story from ancient Egypt, where a woman dares to ascend the pharaonic throne.

Sophia Rose
Mar 134 min read


GUEST REVIEW by Eleanor and the South Beach Murders by Ellen Yardley
Sophia Rose reviews Eleanor and the South Beach Murders, #2 Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery, by Ellen Yardley. For fans of Colleen Cambridge, S.K. Golden, Jacqueline Winspear, and Ashley Weaver, a brilliant 1950s Cold War historical mystery featuring former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s indispensable assistant as an equally resourceful sleuth. As the duo become entangled in a deadly international mystery connected to famous singer Josephine Baker, can Kay trust her own instincts

Sophia Rose
Feb 194 min read


Guest Review: ANNE OF A DIFFERENT ISLAND by Virginia Kantra
Sophia Rose reviews ANNE OF GREEN GABLES tribute ANNE OF A DIFFERENT ISLAND by NY Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra.

Sophia Rose
Jan 134 min read


Review: Murder Made Her Wicked by Elizabeth Hobbs
Sophia Rose reviews MURDER MADE HER WICKED, book 2 in Elizabeth Hobbs' A Marigold Manners Mystery.

Sophia Rose
Jan 134 min read


Guest Review: LADIES IN WAITING Jane Austen’s Unsung Characters by Adriana Trigiani, Elinor Lipman, Karen Dukess, Eloisa James, Audrey Bellezza, Emily Harding, Diana Quincy, Nikki Payne, Sarah MacLean
A Quickie Review: Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen’s Unsung Characters by Adriana Trigiani, Elinor Lipman, Karen Dukess, Eloisa James, Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding, Diana Quincy, Nikki Payne, and Sarah MacLean
Celebrate Jane Austen’s classic novels with this short-story anthology featuring forgotten characters as they experience their own happy endings.

Sophia Rose
Dec 26, 20255 min read


Guest Review: CHRISTMAS AT THE WOMEN'S HOTEL by Daniel M. Lavery
Guest reviewer Sophia Rose says of NY Times bestselling author Daniel M. Lavery's novella, CHRISTMAS AT THE WOMEN'S HOTEL: Warmhearted and amusing, with ‘found-family’ anticipating Christmas at the heart of it all. A historical holiday women’s fiction that puts one solidly in the holiday spirit.

Sophia Rose
Dec 24, 20253 min read


Guest Review: JANE AUSTEN'S FASHION BIBLE by Ros Ballaster
Guest reviewer Sophia Rose says of Dr. Ros Ballaster's recent JANE AUSTEN's FASHION BIBLE: "The fashion descriptions were detailed enough for the reader's imagination to picture the weight, sound, and feel of the fabrics, as well as to see in one’s mind's eye the scene in which such apparel would be worn, thanks to the author’s curated excerpts from Austen's works and letters."

Sophia Rose
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Guest Review: ANNE OF AVENUE A by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding
Sophia Rose reviews Anne of Avenue A, a modern spin on Austen's Persuasion by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding.

Sophia Rose
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Guest Review: ENCOUNTERS WITH JANE AUSTEN edited by Cheryl Robson
Sophia Rose reviews a multi-author anthology curated by Cheryl Robson, including work from heavy hitters like Bridgerton author Julia Quinn, actor and writer Talulah Riley, bestselling authors Charlie Lovett and Natalie Jenner, and two Pulitzer Prize-winning poets, Edna St Vincent Millay and Sara Teasdale.

Sophia Rose
Oct 16, 20254 min read


Review: POCKET PORTRAIT'S JANE AUSTEN: The Original Romance Novelist by Janet Lewis Saidi
Guest reviewer Sophia Rose says of Pocket Portrait's Jane Austen by Janet Lewis Saidi: utterly giftable and full of features that make it the worthiest of shelf-able editions. A bio of bite-size vignettes to be sampled like luscious literary bonbons.

Sophia Rose
Oct 2, 20253 min read


Guest Review: JANE AUSTEN'S FAVOURITE BROTHER, HENRY by Dr. Christoper Herbert
Sophie Rose reviewed "Jane Austen's Favourite Brother, Henry" by Christopher Herbert: Herbert infused personal hypotheses where facts were few, but these were shrewd and conservative. Though not afraid to speculate, the author offered a nuanced characterization with more depth, and his biographical style fleshed out Henry Austen and demonstrated why Henry Austen was a favorite.

Christina Boyd
Sep 24, 20254 min read
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