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Book Review: An Improper Scheme (Improper Agreements #3) by Audra Wells

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Rating: ★★★★
Audience: Regency Romance
Length: 292 pages
Author: Audra Wells
Publisher: Self published
Release Date: October 10th, 2023
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BOOK SUMMARY:

Sleep—something Henry longs for yet cannot seem to attain. It had never been the case before, but since his younger sister Louisa has been out in society, he is plagued by dreams of failure. And to top it all off, an old acquaintance has asked for his assistance in watching out for another young lady during her first season. He should say no. But his good nature will not allow it.

Violet dreams of lords and balls, and is all that is innocent and naive. Soon after arriving in town, she finds out her brother-in-law has arranged for another man to keep an eye on her. In a moment of boldness, she turns the tables and asks for a favor of her own. But when she sees how much Lord Wood does for others, and not for himself, she decides to help him instead. Only, he does not know of her secret scheme, and would likely not approve of her methods if he did.

But what happens when they gain feelings for the one they are supposed to be helping?

An Improper Scheme is a clean Regency romance and the third in Audra Wells’ Improper Agreements series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but it best enjoyed in order.

CHARMING.

This was another fun read in the Improper series. I adore Audra Wells writing style and I’m happy that I finally decided to pick them up. I love that they are shorter, lighter reads that bring plenty of swoon and heart. I loved Henry and Violet. They had a great opposites attract vibe and lots of good forced proximity moments.

I enjoyed the plot. I didn’t looove the shenanigans Violet and Louisa got up to, but that’s okay. I liked the growth from Henry and Violet and that they both got resolutions to things they were working through.

A cute read and I’m looking forward to the next book!

Overall audience notes:

  • Regency Romance
  • Language: none
  • Romance: kisses
  • Violence: low

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Monthly Reading Wrap-Up: May 2025

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May was a rough one y’all. Almost gave a book one star and had THREE two star books which is generally underheard of for me. Two were new to me authors so at least I tried some new authors??

Some of these reviews are already out and others will be out in the future!

  • Broken Souls and Bones (Stonegate #1) by LJ Andrews
  • [ARC] The Enemy’s Daughter by Melissa Poett
  • What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon
  • To Steal from Thieves (Thieves & Kings #1) by M.K. Lobb
  • Watch Me (Shatter Me: The New Republic #1) by Tahereh Mafi
  • The Things We Water by Mariana Zapata
  • [ARC/ALC] Cruel is the Light (Cruel is the Light #1) by Sophie Clark
  • Silver Elite (Silver Elite #1) by Dani Francis
  • As You Ice It (Appies #7) by Emma St. Clair
  • [ALC] Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli
  • Even if It Hurts (Huntley Square #1) by Molly Barlowe
  • [ARC/ALC] The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom #1) by Rachel Gillig
  • [ARC/ALC] Rules for Ruin (The Crinoline Academy #1) by Mimi Matthews
  • [Short Story] The Six Deaths of the Saint (Into Shadow #3) by Alix E. Harrow
  • The Geographer’s Guide to Romance (Love’s Academic #2) by India Holton
  • The Long Way Home (Magnolia Parks Universe #3) by Jessa Hastings
  • A Curse Carved in Bone (Saga of the Unfated #2) by Danielle L. Jensen
  • The Q by Beth Brower
  • [ARC] The Friendship Fling by Georgia Stone
  • A Guarded Heart by Heidi Kimball
  • All We Lost Was Everything by Heidi Kimball
  • Enchanted Kingdom (Enchanted Kingdom #1) by Tricia Wentworth
  • [ARC/ALC] The Beautiful Maddening by Shea Ernshaw
  • Scot and Bothered by Alexandra Kiley
  • Rewind it Back (Windy City #5) by Liz Tomforde
  • Love Sick by Deidra Duncan
  • Caught Stealing (Southern Sports Sweethearts #1) by M.J. Padgett
  • [ARC/ALC] A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
  • Can’t Get Enough (Skyland #3) by Kennedy Ryan
  • [ARC] The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater
  • [ARC] Call of the Loon by K. Sinko
  • The Floating World (The Floating World #1) by Axie Oh
  • It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan

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Book Review: If I Never Remember by Meagan Williamson

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Rating: ★★★★★
Audience: Contemporary Romance
Length: 317 pages
Author: Meagan Williamson
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: April 2nd, 2024
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BOOK SUMMARY:

They’re back for the summer… and changing everything

Teddy’s life isn’t her own anymore. It’s been nine months since the accident, and she still can’t remember anything from before it. When all hope rests on the heart-shaped sketch from the six summers she spent in Bear Lake, she memorizes it. A last resort in the laundry list of failed attempts at restoring her memory. When it becomes just another reminder that she’s disappointing the people she loves, she vows to leave the small town at the end of the summer. Until her path collides with the two handsome faces from that sketch.

Reed is her new coworker at her summer job. He’s confident, eager to spend time with her, and hard to ignore. If it weren’t for their alluded history, she could use a friend. Miles is quiet, reluctant to open up, and pretending not to know her. Avoiding him is impossible while he’s living next door. But he’s the only one who seems to understand what she’s going through.

The more time she spends with them, the more Teddy begins to live her own life again. She’s starting over in the one place she thought she’d need to leave behind. Until a pivotal moment tests just how much she is willing to give up before she defines her future for good.

A coming-of-age romance with nostalgic heart, summer love, and second chances.

THE FEELS.

I kind of waffled with my thoughts on this one but for someone who doesn’t like flashback chapters all that much, the fact that this one had me glued to my kindle deserves the praise. I was hooked on needing to know what would happen.

And I think I’m turning over a new leaf on love triangles. I enjoyed the way this one was crafted and the emotions that went into the push and pull between Reed and Miles. There’s secrets to uncover and truths to be known as Teddy navigates recovery and her past.

It’s fast paced and now that I’ve read two Meagan Williamson books I’m officially a fan and can’t wait for her new series.

Overall audience notes:

  • Contemporary Romance
  • Language: low
  • Romance: 1 brief open door (emotion > physical) based
  • Violence: mild
  • Content Warnings: TBI, car accident

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Monthly Reading Wrap-Up: April 2025

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New look who this?

I feel like this month got wildly out of hand. I even had MULTIPLE two star books sooooo that was fun. Anywho, here’s the list!

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  • Debt of My Soul by K.P. Haven
  • The Ragpicker King (The Chronicles of Castellane #2) by Cassandra Clare
  • [ALC] Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
  • [ALC/ARC] The Wind Weaver (Reign of Remnants #1) by Julie Johnson
  • Clean Out of Luck (Only Magic in the Building) by Carina Taylor
  • Out with the Tide (Never Harbor #2) by Julie Olivia
  • [ALC] The Love Haters by Katherine Center
  • Direbound (The Wolves of Ruin #1) by Sable Sorensen
  • [ARC] The Haven, the Hallow, & the Highborn (Roots of Magic Novella) by Jessa Grey
  • Daisy Haites (Magnolia Parks Universe #2) by Jessa Hastings
  • Fearless (The Powerless Trilogy #3) by Lauren Roberts
  • [ARC] Saving the Mountain Man’s Legacy (Brothers of Sapphire Ranch #8) by Misty M. Beller
  • [ALC] Enigma by RuNyx
  • Just Our Luck by Denise Williams
  • Off the Wall (Only Magic in the Building) by Julie Christianson
  • [ARC] The Ashfire King (The Sandsea Trilogy #2) by Chelsea Abdullah
  • The Shadow Bride (The Scarlet Veil #2) by Shelby Mahurin
  • I Knew He Was Trouble (Sweeter Than Fiction #1) by Amanda Schimmoeller
  • Swept Away by Beth O’Leary
  • The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
  • A Proper Governess (Hearts of Harewood #2) by Kasey Stockton
  • The Book That Held Her Heart (The Library Trilogy #3) by Mark Lawrence
  • Signed, Sealed, and Smitten (Only Magic in the Building) by Melanie Jacobson
  • The Notorious Virtues (The Notorious Virtues #1) by Alwyn Hamilton
  • [ARC] Shield of Sparrows (Shield of Sparrows #1) by Devney Perry
  • Wild and Wrangled (Rebel Blue Ranch #4) by Lyla Sage
  • Voice of the Ocean by Kelsey Impicciche
  • [ARC] Left of Forever by Tarah DeWitt
  • The Splendor of Fire (The Hebridean Shield #2) by Ashley Worrell
  • The Wolf King (Wolf King #1) by Lauren Palphreyman
  • The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey
  • His Mortal Demise (The Last Bloodcarver #2) by Vanessa Le
  • Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine
  • Nightshade (Sorrowsong Duology #1) by Autumn Woods
  • Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
  • [ALC] Jilted by Vi Keeland
  • [ARC] Every Hour Until Then (Timeless #5) by Gabrielle Meyer
  • [ALC] The Thrashers by Julie Soto

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