Updated March 2024!

I will not be accepting any new review requests until further notice. (Exemptions do apply, scroll down for further details.)

I only post reviews for books I enjoyed as I don’t like sharing negative reviews, if I didn’t enjoy a book or I couldn’t finish it for any reason, then I won’t review it!

My new ‘Sparkly Heart’ ratings

5 💖 – Loved it! Perfect in every way possible in my eyes. Put straight onto the keeper shelf, to be loved and admired and re-read over and over. I loved it so much I want to weep that it’s over. Just amazing!

4 💖 – Wonderful book! Highly enjoyable and highly recommended. Some very small aspects didn’t fully work for me, I would definitely read it all over again though!

3 🔥 – Hot, Hot, Hot!! So sexy, it will make you blush in squirming delight. Not to be read whilst in company, seriously saucy, with lots of romping sexy scenes. Loved it!

All reviews are my opinions and thoughts, except the back blurb and a very rare quote that is for informational purposes only. I always give an honest, thoughtful and considerate review without spoilers. I am never overly critical as I don’t like being rude (plus it’s not nice) but I will clearly state if something didn’t work for me.

My preferred reading is; Historical Romance, Historical Saga, Contemporary Romance and Women’s Fiction.

Some of my all-time favourite authors are; Marguerite Kaye, Rachael Stewart, Jennifer Ashley, Kerrigan Byrne, Elizabeth Hoyt, Sarah Mallory, Sarah MacLean and Gaelen Foley.

90% of the books reviewed on the blog are from my mountainous TBR, mostly older books and some gifted, with a small handful of very select advanced reader copies.

I am a slow reader and mixed with my busy personal life being a carer, a review can take anything up to 12 months to be posted.

Book review request exemption – If I have reviewed a book by an author within the last 12 -18 months; whether an ARC, gifted or off my own bookshelves then I am happy to be approached with a review request. There are a small number of authors whose books I regularly read and have reviewed over the years, and who I will always accept a review request from (you know who you are!).

I do prefer reading physical books though depending on the book or author I will make exceptions and read on Kindle, I very rarely listen to audiobooks.

Please understand that a request for a review or even the acceptance of a review copy is not a guarantee that a review will be posted, as I reserve the right not to review any book I either didn’t finish or for whatever reason couldn’t give a favourable rating.

If you have any questions, do get in touch, I am always happy to answer any questions.

Updated March 2024

As of March 2024 I will no longer be taking part in blog tours, all blog tours I have already committed to will be posted on their scheduled date.

All book promos will now be posted to Instagram only!

Free Book Promotion for any authors (traditionally published or independent) who write in romance and/or historical fiction/saga.

Author Interviews & Guest Posts

Author interviews are open to all those who write within the romance and historical fiction genres. If an interview is requested, a Chicks, Rogues and Scandals Q&A document will be sent as soon as possible, interviews are usually posted on the blog within two weeks of receiving the completed Q&A – unless stated otherwise, I’m happy to work with your schedule.

Guest Posts will now be Exclusive to The Rambling Romantic blog here ➡️ https://theramblingromantic1.wordpress.com/

Guest posts can be about anything you would wish to talk about, suggested posts that have previously been popular are;

  • The inspiration behind your books 
  • Research for your books.
  • Writing tips
  • Themed/Topical post – eg; romance, why you read/write/review/inspiration.

 Please note any guest post content must be original, ie; written exclusively for Chicks, Rogues and Scandals/ Rambling Romantic and not to be shared with other blogs!

Finally, thank you for persevering right to the end, If you are still interested in contacting me about any of the above then please do so via the Contact Me page, It is a real joy to be able to share such incredible books with everyone and to be able to introduce new authors to fellow readers.

I look forward to hearing from you, lots of love,

Frankie 💖

PLEASE NOTE!!

I don’t! Never have! and never will accept payment for any review, Interview, Book Promo or Guest Post! I am not a professional reviewer, I am a passionate book lover, who enjoys reading, sharing my thoughts and recommending books to like-minded people!

I am happy for my reviews to be quoted but must be attributed to Chicks, Rogues and Scandals and the same goes for any use of my photos and graphics!