Adult Review: A Scot in the Dark

 * Book 2 in the Scandal and Scoundrel series *

Lovely Lily shines brighter than any woman, but she's also lonely. Her guardian never sees her, in truth he doesn't even know of her existence. With no family or friends, she's desperate for someone to notice her. So when the artists turns her head, she believes herself in love with him - which is why she sits for a nude painting. She believes him when he says the painting is just for him.

But he betrays her.

And she hears about it in front of the whole ton, causing a huge scandal.

Now her guardian hears about her for the first time and he comes to London to help. But he makes everything worse and sometimes better. He comes up with a plan to weather the storm ahead, but she vows she will only marry for love. But she doesn't have much time to fall in love...

My Thoughts: I adored this book! I loved how Lily's life lead her to this point and how at first she was ashamed of her behavior, but how eventually she came to own it. I love the beauty and the beast trope. I loved Lily falling into friendship with the Talbot sisters. I loved learning more about the reluctant Duke and his past and how he didn't fit into society. I love his Scottish pride and how he wears kilts, showing off his legs. I loved the banter between the Lily and the Duke.  She held her ground remarkably well. I love seeing characters from other books/series appear. I can't wait for book 3! 

Cover Thoughts: Love it!
Source: Gifted
Final Thoughts: Any Sarah MacLean book should be in the public library romance section; her books are amazingly good.

Review: Day of the Duchess

* Book 3 in the Scandal and Scoundrel series *

Seraphina returns to London to obtain a divorce. She's spent the last three years in Boston without her husband. Now she's opening a tavern in London and needs to be free in order to properly own it. She's determined to become a free woman; she's liked answering to no one.

For the last three years the Duke of Haven has chased down every lead of his wife's whereabouts. But he has yet to find her. Until she walks into his life and demands a divorce. Luckily, he has the summer to woo her, under the pretense of needing her help to find him another wife.

They can't talk about their past without yelling at each other, but is it possible for them to move forward?

My Thoughts: I loved this book. I loved Seraphina and her strength. I'm sorry for all the heart ache she endured. I loved her independent streak and how she wasn't taking no for an answer. I loved her times with her sisters, they added humor to the story. I loved her cameo in book one and how this book changed my opinion of that scene (and of the Hero). This one is an emotional reader given the character's backstory. I'm happy how it all turned out, but it was heart wrenching to read. I can't wait for the next book and to read more about the American! Sarah MacLean writes another amazing story that I didn't want to put down. 

Cover Thoughts: Love it! She's obviously in charge.
Source: BEA 17 book

Library Recommendation: A must have for public library romance sections

Where I Read this Book: I saved this book to read while hiking in the Grand Canyon. And it was the perfect book to bring.

Adult Review: Rogue Not Taken

 * Book 1 in the Scandal and Scoundrel series *

Lady Sophie Talbot is different than she sisters; she isn't fond of the tabloid gossip detailing their every move. In fact, up until now, she's stayed out of the limelight. But when her sister's husband does something unforgivable, she must act.

Now she's embarrassed and wants to escape the party. She ends up fleeing the scene on the back of a carriage. Only the carriage isn't going where she expected. Now she's in a worse mess with no way out.

What will happen when she's discovered?

My Thoughts: I'm a huge fan of Sarah MacLean's and this book made me so so happy to read. It was hilarious. I loved the banter between Sophie and King. They got into serious scrapes, but they always managed a way out of the them. I loved the idea of owning a bookstore away from town. Oh, and that library scene reminded me of Beauty and the Beast. Of course I loved it. You can't help but love a bookish heroine. Strawberry tarts. Hedge Mazes. I really liked Sophie's sisters and can't wait to see what happens next with the Talbot family. 

Cover Thoughts: Charming - I like the blue
Source: My Library

Final Thought: You never want to miss a Sarah MacLean book, they're too good!

Top Ten Tuesday: 2015 Anticipated Reads

This week's topic is Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For the Rest of 2015 - the first half you can see here.  Because I can't decide, I'm splitting mine into three lists: Tween, YA, and Adult. This doesn't include an ARCs that I've already recieved to read early. 

- meme from The Broke and the Bookish

Tweens:

YA:

Adult:

Top Ten Tuesday: Spring TBR

This week's topic is Spring TBR: for me, I break it up my months. Spring is end of March (when we are really wishing for Spring,) April (when the last snow falls), May, (when we have two weeks of fantastic weather), and June (when it gets Hot). I'll also break out my list into ages. But of course, I can't stop at just 10 books, so it will be a longer list. Enjoy!

- meme from The Broke and the Bookish 

Kids and Middle Grade:

YA:

Adult:

In other news, I have a busy and fantastic Spring planned with all these books!