Code of Knights and Deception Eliza Hampstead Publication date: December 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Time-Travel Outlander meets Black Mirror in this sizzling time-travel romance! Sophia’s family vacation in England takes an unexpected turn when a visit to the historic Warwick Castle catapults her back to the year 1401. Stranded in a world vastly different from her own, she must adapt to the brutal realities of medieval life, ultimately discovering a strength and resilience she never knew she had. She finds unexpected friends and solace in her ancient surroundings, but her newfound peace is shattered by a violent attack. Driven to action, she disguises herself as a man and begins sword fighting lessons, determined to defend herself. Henry, the castle’s enigmatic master-at-arms, is a chivalric knight with dark secrets. As he trains Sophia, their connection ignites a forbidden love that defies the strict social norms of the time. But their passionate affair is ...

Title: Maid in England Series: The I Do Crew #1 Author: Brenda St John Brown Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: February 5, 2019 Blurb TO: The guy who dumped me because of my career FROM: The woman hired to save yours RE: I am 150,000% over you.  Alastair, I’m on the 11:14 train out of London, so I’ll be there by 3:00. To make this as painless as possible, I thought it would help to establish key ground rules:  1. No rehashing our past relationship. Yes, we were engaged, but it’s been twelve years and I’m over you.   2. I’m very good at my job and that job is to help you shed the “reclusive” part of the whole “reclusive rock star” vibe you’ve got going on. Brace yourself.   3. My plan is to have this wrapped up by Friday, so save your smoldering looks until I’m gone, please. (I assume you still smolder?) I’m immune now. See item #1.  4. My cousin is getting married and guess who's a bridesmaid? Funny,...

Review: Maid in England - The I Do Crew - Brenda St. John Brown - February 2019 I have to admit, part of me was a little disappointed with this book initially as with a title like Maid in England, it had me thinking possibly a Maid in Manhattan type feel with a possible Cinderella storyline. However, the book they had on the first page a feel of a fake romance set up - I was like, ok I can do this as I loved fake relationships too. Imagine my surprise when the book didn't have a fake romance angle either. This book starts with New Yorker Remi Cooper who has been living in London and working for a PR firm. She has accomplished her way up in the world by being a workaholic and sacrificing things for her career. However, it has now left her almost turning thirty-five without a romantic partner. Years ago, Remi was engaged, but the relationship didn't work out, the guy is now a prominent musician that her firm has been hired to talk to about going on...

Review: Pies and Prejudice - Book #4 The Mother-Daughter Book Club Series - Heather Vogel Frederick - September 2010 It's about to be Freshman year for the girls in the Mother-Daughter Book Club and the year is looking exciting, and the girls are making plans. That is until Emma and Darcy's mother announces that the whole family is moving to England for a year and doing a house swap with a family from the UK.  The family is excited as it is the home of Jane Austen and many other authors but Emma's life has just got interesting as she has her first boyfriend Stephen and Jessica isn't happy with her crush - Darcy and best friend Emma moving. The club present Emma with a laptop, so that they can participate still in the Book Club sessions and since it was Emma's time to host - she and her mum pick one of Jane Austen's most famous books "Pride and Prejudice ." As the story goes along, the group decide to make Emma's Chri...