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

Rogue to the Rescue by Jane Charles

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Rogue to the RescueRogue to the Rescue by Jane Charles

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone with ties to Westbrook & Valentine series

Release Date: April 21, 2021 (previous published in It’s Raining Rogues anthology 5/2025)

When Lady Victoria Westbrook is accosted by an angry man while leaving the Westbrook House for Women and Children, her brother-in-law Sebastian Valentine insists that she have a personal guard stay with her until the man is captured. Unfortunately, the man he has chosen is his brother Benedick Valentine, a Thames River Police Officer and a man Victoria once believed herself in love with. She adamantly refuses to let him stay but is overruled by both men. Victoria resigns herself to an uncomfortable night with the man who stole her heart and then broke it when he learned who she was.

Benedick Valentine has done his best to avoid Lady Victoria since the anonymous house party they both attended months ago, where he fell head over heels for her and she rejected him as soon as she learned who he was. He knows it is for the best, because she is too far above his reach and he has nothing to offer a woman like her, but despite that, he still loves her. When they finally confront each other about their last night together, they realize that they both misunderstood the other, but for Benedick that revelation doesn’t change the fact that he is not good enough for her. But is Victoria willing to accept that decision or is she going to fight for their love?

I originally read this novella in the “It’s Raining Rogues” anthology and loved the story, so if you missed that book, you have gotten a second chance to enjoy this book! This story is a series crossover with both the Westbrook and Valentine families and Victoria and Benedick are amazing together! The book has a misunderstanding trope, class difference, second-chances,a bit of danger, a bit of heat, and finally a well-deserved HEA complete with an adorable epilogue. I loved this book and I am happy to recommend this title – especially to readers who love Ms. Charles’ Valentine and Westbrook series, but trust me, you don’t have to have read those books to enjoy this novella!

*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. *

 

Fast and Fastidious by R M Caldwell

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Fast and FastidiousFast and Fastidious by R.M. Caldwell

Tracy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Release Date: April 14, 2026

Outwardly, Miss Lucy Elliot fits the mold of the perfect Regency lady, but what drew me in was her secret passion for engineering that made her feel both relatable and refreshingly original to me. Watching her sneak into the Night Races was a highlight; it showed her curiosity and her willingness to challenge the expectations placed on her. Captain Dashwood, her neighbor, is an interesting character, as the story unfolds, I enjoyed seeing new layers to his character and how his interactions with Lucy brought out her strengths. Meg and the rest of Lucy’s friends were unwavering in their support. The story mixes carriage racing with a mystery involving robberies and espionage. There are action scenes and technical details about carriages, and while some readers might find these engaging, I felt that slowed the story down. The Night Races add excitement and help blur class lines, giving the book its unique twist.

Overall, this was a fun Regency adventure with some fresh ideas and entertaining moments. While I admired Lucy’s neurodivergent traits and the way her personality shines through, I sometimes wished the story gave a bit more attention to the other characters who also had so much potential and while Lucy’s perspective made the novel feel personal and heartfelt, I felt it lacked the emotional depth I was expecting and considering this was billed as a romance, I found the story completely lacking romance and ultimately it doesn’t deliver the emotional payoff I was hoping for. If you’re looking for a historical story with good character development and a mystery plot, this book is worth checking out. However, if you want a romance-driven read, this is probably not the story for you.

*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. *