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Review: MURDER AT ENSCOMBE PARK by Vanessa Kelly
Christina Boyd reviews MURDER AT ENSCOMBE PARK by Vanessa Kelly: Beyond the mystery, I particularly enjoyed the exploration of Frank and Jane’s marriage, especially given the rather complicated impression Frank leaves in “Emma” and the secrecy that once surrounded their attachment. Questions of family loyalty, inheritance, and the consequences of a newly revised will muddle the investigation. With its colorful cast of familiar characters, clever sleuthing, and delicious Regen

Christina Boyd
Oct 93 min read


Guest Review: PAPER GHOSTS by Sarah Addison Allen
Sophia Rose guest reviews NY Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen's PAPER GHOSTS. "Sarah Addison Allen’s whimsical, gently paced blend of magical realism and Southern fiction has drawn me in since her debut, Garden Spells, and left me salivating for this latest, where a Southern small town is home to a family darkened by generations of secrets and steeped in magic."

Sophia Rose
Oct 84 min read


INTERVIEW: Austenesque Author Vanessa Kelly on Murder, Mystery, & the Magic of Jane Austen
Christina Boyd interviews Canadian Vanessa Kelly, USA Today bestselling author, about her upcoming Austenesque mystery, MURDER at ENSCOMBE PARK, writing craft, story inspirations, and more.

Christina Boyd
Aug 245 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.

Sophia Rose
Jul 64 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: THE MARRIAGE METHOD by Mimi Matthews
Christina Boyd reviews USA Today Bestselling author Mimi Matthews' latest, THE MARRIAGE METHOD: "Warm, witty, and emotionally satisfying, this is a charming romance with enough mystery to keep the pages turning—and a couple you can’t help but root for."

Christina Boyd
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Review: DANGER AT DARKMOOR PARK by Syrie James
Christina Boyd reviews USA Today bestselling author Syrie James' upcoming release. Snowbound in a grand Yorkshire manor, surrounded by mystery, danger, and a growing romance—Syrie James’ latest novel, Danger at Darkmoor Park is everything I love in a cozy mystery and more. With a historical setting, a winter holiday backdrop, and a heroine who’s equal parts daring and grounded, this book checks all the boxes for a delightful, suspenseful read.

Christina Boyd
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Review: SMOKE ON THE WIND by Kelli Estes
Christina Boyd reviews SMOKE ON THE WIND by USA Today bestselling author Kelli Estes: "Smoke on the Wind is an engaging story about two mothers, centuries apart, connected by a shared path through the Scottish Highlands. USA Today bestselling author Kelli Estes creates a vivid setting—the rugged beauty of Scotland adds a strong sense of place, almost as if another character."

Christina Boyd
Sep 11, 20252 min read
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