How to Entice an Enchantress by Karen Hawkins (The Duchess Diaries #3) Historical Romance Released: September 17, 2013 Pocket Reviewed by May Though he won’t admit it, the reclusive Viscount Kirk is very much in love with his neighbor Dahlia Balfour. He was badly scarred (emotionally and physically) by an accident that left his first wife dead, and he hides from society. Now though, wanting to win Dahlia’s hand in marriage he’s turned to a Duchess friend and her house party in hopes to Continue Reading
Review: True Spies by Shana Galen
True Spies by Shana Galen (Lord and Lady Spy #2) September 3, 2013 Historical Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May From Goodreads: Winslow, an elite spy in Regency England, has managed to keep his identity secret from everyone, including his beloved wife Elinor. But his success with these covert affairs has taken a toll on their marriage, leaving Elinor to entertain the idea of a secret liaison with a rakish spy. She believes that she will finally have the danger and excitement that Continue Reading
Review: A Rake’s Midnight Kiss by Anna Campbell
A Rake's Midnight Kiss by Anna Campbell Released: August 27, 2013 Historical Romance Forever Reviewed by May From Good Reads: It Takes A Lady Brilliant scholar Genevieve Barrett knows how to keep a secret. Her identity as the author of her father's academic articles has always been her greatest deception—until a charming housebreaker tries to steal the mysterious Harmsworth Jewel from her. She doesn't reveal that she recognizes her father's devastatingly handsome new student as the Continue Reading
Review: Love Overdue by Pamela Morsi
Love Overdue by Pamela Morsi Released: August 27, 2013 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May Quiet and conservative D.J. has just been hired to be the librarian in a tiny town called Verdant, Kansas. Little does she know that the woman who found and hired her, really just wants to set her up with her only son. Scott Sanderson took up his family’s business and is the pharmacist (and owner) of the town’s drug store. Divorced and not looking to try the whole commitment thing Continue Reading
Review: Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep
Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin #9) Released: August 27, 2013 Urban Fantasy Pocket Reviewed by May “My name is Gin, like the liquor” They both gave me blank looks, apparently not getting the joke. Nobody appreciated irony these days. I sighed. “My name is Gin Blanco,” I replied. “But y’all probably know me by another one: the Spider.” Heart of Venom is the ninth novel in Estep’s Elemental Assassin series, and while this book does not stand alone, each and every Continue Reading
Review: The Runaway Duchess by Jillian Eaton
The Runaway Duchess by Jillian Eaton Released: July 2013 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by May In re-reading the blurb I was sent about this book I can see why I was so eager to read it. Marriage of convenience, commoner hero, free spirited heroine – heck I want to read it again just thinking about the set up. The problem is that in every possible way, this book was a fail for me. It was very nearly a DNF but I was curious enough about some aspects that I muddled through it. Continue Reading
Review: The Closer by Rhonda Nelson
The Closer Rhonda Nelson Released: August 20, 2013 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May Blurb: Current Status: To protect stunning jeweler and a priceless piece of…lingerie? Ranger Security has just assigned former ranger Griff Wicklow to protect a priceless diamond-encrusted bra. And while Griff has more experience removing bras than protecting them, his job is about to get even more complicated. Because temptation just walked in disguised as Jessalyn Rossi, the drop-dead Continue Reading
Review: Matchpoint by Elise Sax
Matchpoint by Elise Sax (The Matchmaker #2) Contemporary Romance Released: July 30, 2013 Bantam Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “What did you find out?” Lucy leaned forward. “Well, I found out that Spencer has a magic penis.” I choked. “A magic penis?” “Yes, one poke with his magic penis, and women go completely crazy,” she said, like having a poke from a magic penis was a bad thing. “Why is it magic? Does it do tricks or something?” Bridget asked seriously. “I couldn’t Continue Reading
Review: Skies of Gold by Zoe Archer
Skies of Gold by Zoe Archer (The Ether Chronicles #5) Released: August 6, 2013 Steampunk Avon Reviewed by May From the author’s website: Kalindi MacNeil survived the devastating enemy airship attack that obliterated Liverpool, but even her engineering skills can’t seem to repair her broken heart. Seeking to put her life back together, Kali retreats to a desolate, deserted island—only to discover she’s not alone. Captain Fletcher Adams, an elite man/machine hybrid, a Man O’ War, crashed Continue Reading
Review: Entity Series by Cat Devon
Cat Devon’s Entity series is a light paranormal romance series, one where each book has its own couple, story, and one could be read as a stand-alone without reading the previous novel. In this series there are vampires, demons, witches, and more. Set in Chicago in a vampire run neighborhood, the dynamics of their particular group was one of the parts I liked best about this series. Intrigued by something on the lighter and happier side, I decided to dive in and I found the first two books to Continue Reading