Reading Regency

The cover of Claudia Gray's The Rushworth Family Plot featuring two illustrated men in silhouette about to duel with pistols with gallery pictures in the background

I recently finished "The Rushworth Family Plot" and I have to compliment her on her amazing characterization! I love Jonathan and Juliet so much and I am beside myself waiting for the next book to see how they might be able to reunite. For the mystery, I had too many options to accurately guess!

Don't apologize- life happens! I'm reading Claudia Gray's "The Rushworth Family Plot" and if it wasn't for your series on Mansfield Park I wouldn't care about these MP characters as much as I do! 🤣

This is my favourite podcast, and it was such a joy yesterday to listen to! As someone who doesn't love the 2005 version it was good to listen to what makes it enjoyable and it's drawbacks.

Yes! She is one of my "must recommend" authors! I've read almost all of her novels, with the exception of John Erye and Fair as a Star!

The cover of Mimi Matthews' "Rules for Ruin". The dark teal cover features the text in gold with an iron gate in the frame. The gate is actually in the shape of a crinoline with a bow. The gate looks to have ravens and roses on it.

I recently finished Mimi Matthews' "Rules for Ruin", her first book in her new "Crinoline Academy" series! Matthews has a talent for making unique characters who feel real. I loved Effie and Gabriel's story and I loved to see his tenderness towards her! I can't wait for the next book!

The cover of "A Terribly Nasty Business" by Julia Seales. The peachy cover features a grand building at the bottom with an iron fence, the title in the middle and a rose and ribbon motif around the text. 3 portraits are at the top - Beatrice with her black hair and white streak and two gentlemen. There are flying squirrels and grey blue moths on the cover as well.

I just finished A Terribly Nasty Business by Julia Seales and it was just as good as the first in the series! Funny, clever and engaging! I know it just came out but now I'm dying for the next mystery!

The cover of India Holton's "The Geographer's Map to Romance". It is a dark green background with an old style compas and mountains in gold.

I'm so excited to start India Holton's "The Geographer's Map to Romance"! The first in the series was hilarious and I can't wait to jump in!

Yes! Also in the last book with Tony's children's reactions to their parents' news!

The cover of The Gresham Scandal by Tracy Grant. The cover features Mélanie Rannoch in a candlelit room, in a beautiful purple late Regency era gown.

I recently finished "The Gresham Scandal" by @tracygrant.bsky.social and thought the unmasking of a new adversary was very engaging! I found it very interesting to pick up the changes in society and opinion from the earlier mysteries, the shift from revolutionary ideals. #historicalmystery

The Unmaking of the Historical Romance Genre Now that sales are declining compared to romantasy and contemporary, are we in the midst of the unmaking of the historical romance genre?

Now that sales are declining compared to romantasy and contemporary, are we in the midst of the unmaking of the historical romance genre? #RomanceBooks #HistoricalRomance

I feel like this is the first time in a while where I felt worried for him (vs Raoul, etc) and it brought me back to earlier in the series.

I just read the Malcolm cliffhanger, and Mélanie found his button! I'm worried!

I'm jumping back into @tracygrant.bsky.social's Rannoch Mystery series! Jeremy and Judith just arrived at Mélanie and Malcom's house and it's like I'm back with old friends! #historicalmystery

The cover of "A Lady of Conscience" by Mimi Matthews. The cover features Hannah Heywood in an off-the-shoulder pink rose gown, pearl necklace and lace. She has her hair swept in a bun with it over her ears, a Victorian style.

Finished Book #5 in @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's Somerset Stories series! I loved James's Darcy-esque character and Hannah's strength! I can't believe I have to wait until August for the next book! I read the excerpt and can't wait to see what the years have brought Jack! #historicalromance

I cannot WAIT for "A Terribly Nasty Business"!

The cover of "Appointment in Bath" by Mimi Matthews. It features a woman with red hair and Victorian gown on the cover.

Book # 3 in @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's Somerset Stories was delightful! The couple were young but determined! I love how they always look to the future!

The cover of Mimi Matthews "The Muse of Maiden Lane" featuring Stella in a beautiful mid-Victorian violet gown with her grey hair up. She is petting her horse, Locket which is grey with a black/grey mane.

I just finished @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's The Muse of Maiden Lane and I am so happy for Stella and Teddy! It is such a complete series! I love the marriage of her "Parish Orphans of Devon" series and this one! It's like getting a postcard or a note from an old friend!

The cover of Mimi Matthews "The Muse of Maiden Lane" featuring Stella in a beautiful mid-Victorian violet gown with her grey hair up. She is petting her horse, Locket which is grey with a black/grey mane.

I've just reached Stella and Teddy's first kiss and I am absolutely giddy! I love it so much! @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social

The cover of Mimi Matthews "The Muse of Maiden Lane" featuring Stella in a beautiful mid-Victorian violet gown with her grey hair up. She is petting her horse, Locket which is grey with a black mane.

The beginning of @mimimatthewsesq.bsky.social's The Muse of Maiden Lane is so lovely! He complimented her so earnestly and I love it!

The cover of Amalie Howard's "The Worst Duke in London". Its illustrated cover features a bright green background with the heroine wearing a purple dress, sitting in a red chair. Sitting on the arm of the chair is the hero dressed in a jacket, breeches and boots. Both characters have a cat or dog climbing on them.

I recently finished @amaliehoward.bsky.social's The Worst Duke in London and I loved it so much. I was so happy for them, and just like in 10 Things I Hate About You that the villain got what he deserved! I can't wait to learn what Briar's rom-com connection is and to read her story!

I think I will have to, too!!!

This is exactly how I felt! I had to read it at home AND listen to it in the car because I could not put it down! The Ornithologists Field Guide to Love is outstanding!

Text from 'The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh" outlining a debate about what is the proper gentlemanly height.

The cover of "The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh" by Claudia Grey. There are silhouette portraits surrounding one of an older lady, with three arrows in the wall.

I find the characterization of Lady Catherine and Mr Collins to be so excellently done. They would have opinions on the proper height of a gentleman as if Jonathan Darcy had any control over that!

The cover of The Murder of Mr Wickham by Claudia Grey. There is a nighttime illustration of a manor house with inhabitants silhouetted in the windows.

The cover of The Late Mrs Willoughby by Claudia Grey. A woman wearing a red gown has collapsed on the ground, spilling a glass of wine. Others stand around the cover in silhouette.

I recently finished "The Murder of Mr Wickham" by Claudia Grey and I appreciate all the details put into weaving all of our favourite characters into one story! And now I'm onto the next in the series - The Late Mrs Willoughby!

Ah it was so good! I was so worried about how they were going to end up together in the end! I love the Hellfire Kitties and need more!

Thank you! I'm sure I will - Always Be My Duchess was perfect!

The cover of Amalie Howard's "Never Met a Duke Like You". The couple is coming down a large staircase, she is wearing a yellow gown, off the shoulder, with a polonaise and ruffles. A narrow skirt would date it closer to the 1870s. He has black trousers, blue jacket, and a beige waistcoat. There's a white cat sleeping on the steps and he is holding his reading glasses.

I'm listening to @amaliehoward.bsky.social's "Never Met a Duke Like You" and I love the nods to Clueless and Emma! They are still at their "enemies" stage so I can't wait to see how this romance comes to be! 💖 #HistoricalRomance

I'm a few chapters into "The Murder of Mr Wickham" and I'm praying that that "precariously hanging mace" is what takes him out and not one of our beloved characters 🤣

The audiobook cover of "Always be My Duchess" featuring a cartoon style blue cover with a man wearing a blue coat with tails, white pants and boots, leaning back to back with a woman in a red gown. She is grinning and appears to have roped pearls around his neck, keeping him against her. It is a homage to the rom-com Pretty Woman!

I just finished listening to "Always Be My Duchess" and I am in love with this concept (classic rom-coms as historical romance - this one is inspired by Pretty Woman)! Really enjoyable, I can't wait to read/listen to the rest! #HistoricalRomance