Top Three Tuesday is my spin on Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl
It’s no secret that I started reading romance – historical romance, in particular – when I was about 11 years old. I first picked Harlequin Historicals and then discovered even more old-school romances and I was hooked!
Here are some of my favorites from when I was in high school!
First Published January 1994
Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Why I Love This
Ah, there are so many things to love with Dreaming of You. This is the first historical romance where both heroine and hero were non-aristocrats!
Not only that, Sara saved Derek when he was attacked in an alley at night! This book is just amazing even after multiple rereads!
First Published January 1992
Lions and Lace by Meagan McKinney
Why I Love This
Lions and Lace was the first Gilded Age romance that I read and it’s still the best even after multiple rereads!
This marriage of convenience, enemies-to-lovers, and social class disparity romance ticked all my boxes! Plus, Trevor Sheridan is dreamy!
FYI: This book is available on KU and Audible Escape!
First Published June 1986
A Battle for Love by Cynthia Wright
Why I Love This
I remember reading A Battle for Love when I was a senior in high school and man this was epic!
I love the court intrigues, the deception, and the mystery! And this book is also set in France and England!
What attracted me first was the cover! This cover is AMAZING! But seriously, there is just no battle or war in this book!
Tropes: Arranged Marriage, Forbidden Romance
Honorable Mentions
Fair is the Rose by Meagan McKinney
Lady of Conquest by Teresa Medeiros
Scarlet Woman by Louisa Rawlings
What were your favorite books during your teens?
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I FINALLY read The Other Half of the Grave and I am kicking myself for waiting this long to read Bones’ POV! Halfway to the Grave was all in Cat’s POV and I was just so curious on what Bones’ was thinking – because let’s face it, Cat was very immature in Halfway and I couldn’t imagine a master vampire like Bones would put up with her.
The Other Half of the Grave did not disappoint. I love reading the book from Bones’ POV because now we know his thoughts and how he was reacting to Cat’s antics – as frustrating as Cat is! There are also new scenes here because this is Bones’ POV. It gave me another insight into what Bones was thinking.
If you are a fan of the Night Huntress series, then I highly recommend that you read Bones’ POV! If you can read this book alternatively with the OG books in the series, it would even be more immersing.
[Full review on blog. Link in bio]
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat Level: 🔥🔥🔥💥
Cover Love: ❤❤❤❤
Audiobook: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
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