The Saucy Wenches Book Club

India Black is the Madam of Lotus House. She would be as far removed from an agent of the British Government as one would expect. But what better trade in which to delve for information from punters or potential suspects? The series is set in Victorian England and as you can imagine it can be a pretty grim place at times. Carol K. Carr weaves a wonderful mystery where the ending isn't quite as clear cut as you would expect and with plenty of humour in the mix. I've enjoyed each book. I just wish more people were reading them. They are wonderful escapism and India Black a delightful heroine. So if you have never heard of The Madam of Espionage series, I recommend you give it a go.

I thought what better idea for a Fangirl Friday than to talk about my favourite reads of 2015. It's that time of year where lists are compiled and I have a few clear favourites from my year of reading.  It was an accomplishment for me in that I'm now officially up to date with the Outlander Series. I'm delighted as it's only taken me a couple of years and has been very rewarding.  Thanks Kathi!  Only four books made the five star cut for me this year. Whilst there were plenty of books that made it to four stars, they didn't quite rock my world like the books below.

"That's it. Fate is a fickle whore. We're not going. Take your clothes off and get back in my bed.” 

― Karen Marie Moning, Shadowfever

It takes ten times as long to put yourself back together as it does to fall apart.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

“There's no guarantee that justice will win out or that a noble sacrifice will make any difference. But when it does, there's something that still swells my chest. There's magic in that.... It tells me that's the way things are supposed to be."

The Wenches have been trying to make that pesky thing called "real life" give us a break so we could make more time for reading this week. Some of us succeeded! Some, not as much.

Those of us who got time with our e-readers and paperbacks, revisited beloved books and beloved cities like Dublin. Our hearts are always there anyway! There's some juicy Hollywood gossip on our lists, and an especially inspiring autobiography. As well as some mindfuckery, which we love, and some straightforward regency romances and urban fantasy! Never say we're not an eclectic bunch!

Click through to see what we've been reading, and please share with us what you've been up to!