These are a few of my favorite “Romance” Tropes…

September 13th, 2017 Kimberly Feature 65 Comments

13th Sep
These are a few of my favorite “Romance” Tropes…

I am trying to add more discussions and caffeinated confessions here at Caffeinated.  So I decided it would be fun to discuss some of my favorite tropes in romance.  Next time I will share tropes that make me run the other way. Grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage. I am enjoying an iced vanilla coffee. Check out my favorites and then tell me some of yours.

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The Lying Game: A Novel by Ruth Ware

September 12th, 2017 Kimberly Review 51 Comments

12th Sep
The Lying Game: A Novel by Ruth Ware

Ruth Ware has become an auto audio by for me. I love her suspenseful thrillers filled with twists and captivating, sometimes quirky characters.  THE LYING GAME, her third novel takes us to the idyllic coastal village of Salten.  Here she introduces us to a cast of female characters who have been friends since school.  Friends who have been carrying a secret for seventeen years. Narrated by Imogen Church, Ware spun a suspenseful tale with rich characters and clever twists.

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An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

September 11th, 2017 Kimberly Review 54 Comments

11th Sep
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

AN OFFER FROM A GENTLEMAN by Julia Quinn is the third novel in the delightful historical romance series, Bridgertons. Quinn has fun with this tale delivering a fairy tale retelling of the classic Cinderella complete with an evil stepmother. I delighted in the story even if miscommunication frustrated me.

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Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

September 8th, 2017 Kimberly Review 55 Comments

8th Sep
Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

SPELLBOOK OF THE LOST AND FOUND by Moïra Fowley-Doyle has been one of my most anticipated audiobooks. Last year I devoured the ACCIDENTAL SEASON and fell in love with this author’s voice, magical realism, and storytelling. SPELLBOOK OF THE LOST AND FOUND did not disappoint delivering magical realism, diverse characters and lyrical prose I quickly became caught up in the girl’s adventure.

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