Category: Georgian Era (1714-1837)

The Georgian era is a period in British history 1714 to 1830. The kings were all named George: George I, George II, George III and George IV. The sub-period of the Regency is defined by the Regency of George IV as Prince of Wales during the illness of his father George III. The definition of the Georgian era is often extended to include the short reign of William IV, which ended with his death in 1837.
Preceded by: Restoration
Including: Regency era
Followed by: Victorian era

Romancing the Rake Anthology by Various Authors

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Romancing the RakeRomancing the Rake by Various Authors Including Mihwa Lee

Tracy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars   (Based on Mihwa’s Novella)

Series: Anthology

Release Date: July 17, 2025

This Anthology features 25 short novellas from some of your favorite historical romance authors.

They’ve lived in the shadows of scandal, but love has a way of rewriting the past.
In this historical romance, experience the passion, heartbreak, and ultimate redemption of notorious rakes who dare to risk it all for the women who change their lives forever. From glittering ballrooms to moonlit gardens, each story is a tantalizing journey of love, second chances, and the power of forgiveness.

In the world of the Ton, reputations may be ruined, but these daring heroes prove that redemption—and true love—are never out of reach.

Perfect for fans of second chances and bad boys with hearts of gold, this anthology delivers swoon-worthy tales that will keep you reading long into the night.

I was gifted a copy of Trapped with a Rake by Mihwa Lee, this novella is a classic friend to enemies to lovers romance. Beatrice Winters is a brilliant young woman with thoughts and ideas that are not typical of a woman in the Victorian era, she and Lord Ira Harrison where childhood friends who grew apart, but when they see each other again years later, he seems to be interested in her research, but any thought of reconciliation is crushed when he humiliates her in front of his friends. It is seven years before they see each other again and they end up trapped together in a tower. They will have to confront their past before they can have a future. Kissing only, HEA

I am looking forward to the release of this title so I can enjoy the other stories!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

A Reputation Reclaimed by Demri Hess

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A Reputation Reclaimed (Sins of the Season, #1)A Reputation Reclaimed by Demri Hess

Tracy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Sins of the Season, #1

Release Date: July 1, 2025

Miss Helena Hargreaves and her twin sister Felicity take the ton by storm, but while her sister finds love quickly, Helena is not as lucky and will settle for nothing less. She doesn’t lack for suitors, but when one doesn’t want to take no for an answer, things get ugly, and Helena becomes the subject of salacious whispers. While her reputation is not completely ruined, she feels the change in her status and when she is caught in a compromising position with Lowen Roskelley, the Duke of Carrivick, a man who clearly dislikes her, the hope of a love match seems almost impossible.

Lowen, the Duke of Carrivick, never thought he would be the duke, but with the death of his older brother, followed quickly by his father and mother, Lowen finds himself in a position he was not prepared for, not only as the duke but also caregiver to his baby sister Thomasin. Lowen has held himself to a high standard and Helena Hargreaves though beautiful is definitely not someone he would ever consider as a bride – until he has to. But that doesn’t mean he has to like it, yet he finds himself torn between contempt and desire for his unwanted duchess. Is happily ever after possible for them or are the destined for a loveless future?

This was a new to me author and I was pleasantly surprised by this emotional story. I liked Helena and Lowen as individuals and really wanted them to find their HEA, unfortunately, they didn’t seem to make it easy on themselves. The book was filled with a lot of emotion, rumors, misconceptions, preconceived notions, a bit of spice, some heartache, and finally a very, very, very hard-won HEA. I liked this story but will admit it was somewhat predictable and then seemed to resolve itself without much effort. I definitely felt that Lowen needed to grovel a lot more than he did, but overall, it was a surprisingly good read and one I would be happy to recommend to my fellow HR readers. It should be noted that there are scenes in this book that might be upsetting to some readers, and I would strongly suggest reading the content warnings before reading this book.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *