I just finished Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase. Yes, I am the last historical romance fan on the planet to have read this book. I told my husband I can’t believe it came out in 1995 and I have never read it!! He doesn’t seem to think 1995 was that long ago…but I have missed 14 years of obsessing over this book! (14 yrs ago I probably would not have appreciated it like I do now though) I am in complete love with both Sebastian and Jessica. In my opinion, this book was perfection. The tortured feelings Sebastian went through. Sigh! I have Your Scandalous Ways sitting here..might have to pick up that soon. I might have to add Sebastian to my list of boyfriends. I am actually more in love with Jessica. She surprised me at every turn. This one is going to be reread quite often:)
I also finished another book that is a few years old, Seduction’s Gift by Angela Knight in the Hot Blooded Anthology. Hello!!! Lancelot as a vampire!?! How did I miss this one!! Someone recommended the Mageverse series on a message board I go to, so I picked up the anthology not knowing anything about it. I love to read King Arthur legends and when I started reading Seduction’s Gift I about died when Lancelot grew fangs. Very neat concept…going to have to get the next in the series.
Tidbits from around the web:
MLR Press now has an online bookstore! Check it out!
Kalayna Price, author of Once Bitten, has announced she is now under contract to write five more books, four of which will be in her “Haven” world. If you are a fan of urban fantasy, you definitely have to check out Once Bitten!! Here is a review I did of it a while ago.
In new to me but old to you news, Ilona Andrews posted the first chapter of her new book (and series) On the Edge. I am already a huge fan of her “Magic series.” This one looks like it will be just as good. It comes out September 29th.I am going to start Heir to the Shadows tonight by Anne Bishop. I read Daughter of the Blood, the first in the Black Jewels Trilogy a few months ago and after a rocky start, ended up LOVING it. I don’t know what took me so long to get the rest of the series. I am really looking froward to see how it plays out.
Have you been surprised by any older books lately?
Oh, I read LOS just last year. Wasn’t it just so wonderful? That glove scene was my fave!! Glad you liked it.
Oh the glove scene:)
Hey Mandi! I have not read any historical books yets… I have some to read, I even bought some. Barbara is actually the one who turned me on to historcial… her and Charlotte Featherstone! Now that is some hot and heavy historical reading!
Ceceile – I read either her review or VFG review of Charlotte Featherstone..I haven’t read her yet but I definitely want to:)I have always loved hist romances!!
Cecile – btw, if you come back and read this, email me, please:) smexybooks@gmail.com
Oh and Mandi… I did email you!!! Sorry it took me a while.. I finally indulged and bought myself my very own laptop… so no more bugging hubby or Brooke. I have spent the past few days transfering data and setting up everything. And then Brooke took over my site for a while with her contest.. Sorry! But I did email you honey!
Yay for laptop!! I love mine (well actually I have a love/hate relationship – it has a mind of its own!)
I got your email:)
…I haven’t even heard about it, what a bad romance fan I am.
Old books constantly surprise me
No I would be the last historical romance fan, to have not read Lord of Scoundrels. Although by the look of your comments, we are in good company LOL. I'm a paranormal fan so Im off to check out some of your choices & reviews :-)
Hi Mandi! So glad you discovered Lord of Scoundrels, which is probably the best romance of all time. Also, I see that you are reading the Hot Blooded anthology…the story by Emma Holly, The Night Owl, is absolutely fantastic! Have you read that one yet? I am getting my first novel published by The Wild Rose Press…it’s called Sweet Inspiration, and it’s about the oldest son of Santa Claus who happens to be a master pastry chef (I realize this sounds crazy!)- the sensual “food” scenes in Holly’s story are amazing…she is a huge source of inspiration for me! Happy romance reading- Yours truly, Penelope
http://www.penelopesromancereviews.blogspot.com
http://www.pennywatsonbooks.com
Blodeuedd – Don’t say that!! Actually – on your advice I went to the library and got the first Fforde novel..the Jane Eyre Affair (Can’t remember if that is the exact title). Anyway, looking forward to reading it!
Teddyree – I lurve me some good paranormal:)
Penelope – Hi!! I have yet to read the other stories in the Hot Blooded Anth..but I will!! I like to skip around:)
Congrats on being published!!! That is awesome!! That book sounds quite intriguing!! I just read the excerpt on your website. Please let me know when it is available!! Santa has five big strapping sons!?! Hellloooo!!!
You got Fforde :)
I hope you enjoy it, it’s hard to say cos it sure is very surreal, and yes the reason i love it lol
I dreamt a read a great romance novel, maybe my body is trying to tell me something
I loved Lord of Scoundrels – took me ages to get round to it too. Now I scour the bookshops obsessively for Chase’s stuff.
Yes, I definitely have an obsession developing for that author:) I love it when I read a book that good.