Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Sophia Rose Reviews: Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe

 




Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe

Romantic Comedy, Suspense

Publisher:  Berkley Romance

Published:  8.12.25

Pages:  352

Rating: 4.5 stars

Format: Trade Paperback

Source:  Berkley

Sellers:  Amazon

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GoodReads Synopsis:

A chance at love might not be out of this world in the next romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Mallory Marlowe.

Los Angeles social media influencer El Martin seems to live the perfect aesthetic life. But what El wants more than anything is to find something real to make her heart race in a way it hasn’t in years. She doesn’t expect that feeling to come from capturing footage of an unidentified flying . . . thing, much less from the charming Man in Black who keeps following her around.

Agent Carter Brody is trying his best to keep the Private Intelligence Sector afloat by dragging their hopelessly out-of-date office into this century, even though what he really wants to do is follow in his father’s footsteps identifying and hiding extraterrestrial sightings. He gets his chance after being assigned to El’s case and is stopped in his tracks not only by her ingenuity and confidence, but also by the unnerving coincidence of how her sighting looks eerily like what he saw right before a family tragedy.

The deeper El and Carter fall into the mystery, the harder it is for them to ignore their growing chemistry, as their own alien feelings become dangerously terrestrial.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Sophia Rose Reviews- Matchless Margaret by Christina Dudley, narrated by Katherine Anderson

 




Matchless Margaret by Christina Dudley, narrated by Katherine Anderson

#4 The Hapgoods of Bramleigh

Historical RomCom

Publisher:  Tantor Audio

Published:  8.19.25

Time:  11 hours 11 minutes

Rating: 4.5 stars

Format: audio

Source:  Tantor Audio

Sellers:  Amazon


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GoodReads Synopsis:

Book 4 in the award-winning series called "enchanting" and "sparkling" by Austenprose and Austenesque Reviews

With her two older sisters married, managing family affairs has fallen to capable Miss Margaret Hapgood, leaving little time for thoughts of marriage. But a trip to Bath to find her uncle a wealthy bride throws her in the path of a handsome recuperating soldier, who is equally determined to keep his mother's fortune out of grasping hands.

 

Monday, January 26, 2026

Sophia Rose Reviews - The Impoverished Orphan by Kelly Miller

 



The Impoverished Orphan by Kelly Miller

Historical Romance

Publisher:  Kelly Miller

Published:  11.14.25

Pages:  197

Rating: 4.5 stars

Format: eARC

Source:  Author

Sellers:  Amazon


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GoodReads Synopsis:

After a virulent illness takes the lives of Elizabeth Bennet’s parents and elder sister, she is raised at the Barton family estate in Salisbury. Unlike her Barton cousins, Noah and Cassandra, Elizabeth is penniless. Furthermore, she must be shielded from her uncle, a dissolute tradesman.

Whilst Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy stays at an estate near the Barton property, he seeks possible suspects for the murder of his London neighbour. Although Darcy is attracted to Elizabeth, he cannot overlook the disadvantages in her situation. To complicate matters, his impulsive act incurs Elizabeth’s hostility, whereas Miss Cassandra Barton’s preference for him is unmistakable.

In this sweet Pride and Prejudice Regency romance with a touch of cozy mystery, Mr. Darcy uncovers a web of lies that complicates his pursuit of Elizabeth. Will he find his way into Elizabeth’s heart?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Happy New Year

 Here’s hoping 2026 is the best year yesterday!







Sophia Rose and I will see you next year!

Monday, December 29, 2025

Sophia Rose Reviews: School For Love by Christina Dudley


 


School For Love by Christina Dudley

#3 Hapgoods of Bramleigh

Historical Romance

Publisher:  BellaVita Press

Published:  10.30.20

Pages:  409

Rating: 4.5 stars

Format: ebook

Source: purchased

Sellers:  Amazon

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GoodReads Synopsis:

Hugh Hapgood, cousin to Squire Richard Hapgood of Bramleigh, finds himself alone after the death of his first wife and scrambling to care for his three motherless children. He must see to their care and education, and yet he feels he hardly knows them. Those around him believe he should choose a second wife to assist him with the burdens of life, and, it seems, nearly everyone has just the person in mind for him! But will the fates allow Hugh to have the woman his own heart chooses?

Friday, December 26, 2025

Sophia Rose Reviews: The Last Wizard Ball by Charlaine Harris


 


The Last Wizard Ball by Charlaine Harris

#6 Gunnie Rose

Alternate History, Fantasy

Publisher:  S&S/Saga Press

Published:  7.22.25

Pages:  272

Rating: 3 stars

Format: eARC

Source:  NetGalley

Sellers:  Amazon

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GoodReads Synopsis:

#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris returns with the sixth and final installment in the critically acclaimed Gunnie Rose series as sisters Lizbeth Rose and Felicia must face their fates at the last Wizards’ Ball.

Lizbeth Rose’s sister Felicia attends the Grand Wizards’ Ball, and as one of the most powerful—and beautiful—death wizards in a generation, she is highly sought after as one of the belles of the ball.

However, war and violence are on the rise in Europe as German and Japanese wizards are also courting Felicia…and some are refusing to take no for an answer.

As the façade of genteel wizard society turns deadly, Lizbeth must learn to not only protect her sister, but also navigate the arcane world that is pulling her sister and husband into a dangerous dance with death that could change the world as they know it.

#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Charlaine Harris has crafted a murderous and magical family drama in this sixth and final installment to the beloved and bestselling Gunnie Rose series.

Thursday, December 25, 2025