The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James (Fairy Tales #3) Historical Romance December 27, 2011 Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I’d prefer a goddess who produces her own light rather than merely reflecting that of another.” Olivia and her twin sister Georgiana have spent their entire lives being groomed to become a Duchess. Basically, their dad was best friends with the Duke of Canterwick at school and the two made a blood oath that Mr. Lytton’s eldest would marry the Duke’s eldest Continue Reading
Review: The Rocky Road to Romance by Janet Evanovich
The Rocky Road to Romance By Janet Evanovich Contemporary Romance Originally Published 1991, Reissue 11/29/11 Harper Collins Reviewed by May Elsie pulled a .45 magnum long-barrel out of her pocketbook and leveled it at Steve’s zipper. “I’d shoot him in the privates. Some people aim for the heart, some people like to gut-shoot a man, but I always aim for the privates. Word gets around when you shoot off a man’s privates. People get to be real careful of you.” Steve owns a radio Continue Reading
May’s Favorite Books of 2011
This is not a list of all the good books I read this year, not even all the great books I read this year. This is a list of my personal favorite books I read in 2011. I have to admit that I have a very healthy TBR pile, and more “best” reads could very well be lurking in there. Some of my favorite authors are not on this list because I did not read a “best ever I loved it sooo much” book from them this year, which is a bummer. Also disappointing me is that I do not have a lot of strong Continue Reading
Review: The Pleasure of Your Kiss by Teresa Medeiros
The Pleasure of Your Kiss by Teresa Medeiros Historical Romance December 27, 2011 Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Most men who cloak themselves in rumor and innuendo do so because there is nothing of real substance to hide. They spread these tall tales themselves simply to cover up their own… shortcomings.” Clarinda Cardew is aboard a ship heading towards Burma and her fiancée accompanied by her best friend Poppy. Looking forward to a grand adventure, neither lady Continue Reading
Review: Sex, Lies and Midnight by Tawny Weber
Sex, Lies, and Midnight by Tawny Weber (Undercover Operatives #2) Romantic Suspense December 20, 2011 Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Simon Harris. The Southern-fried sex muffin. Maya Black could be a top notch computer hacker, but she’s gone straight and leading a quiet normal life a few hours away from her estranged father and home town. She hasn’t been with her family in years, ever since her dad betrayed her and she left the small town of Black Oak, Continue Reading
Review: Recklessly Yours by Allison Chase
Recklessly Yours by Allison Chase (Her Majesty’s Secret Servants #3) Historical Romance December 6, 2011 Signet Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Her eyes widened and he stared down into them, drawn by the tiny specks of gold like a pirate to secret treasure. Oh, wouldn’t he like to plunder lovely Miss Sutherland. Holly and her sisters may not be of the aristocracy, but they were raised as neighbors to Victoria who now reigns as queen. As children, they vowed to always support Continue Reading
Review: Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer
Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer (The Hellraisers #1) Paranormal Romance December 1, 2011 Kensington Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: She wielded fire like a whip, lashes of flame leaping from her to strike at attacking creatures. Had he not been so occupied with cutting down demons, he would have gladly focused his full attention on Zora in her beautiful, lethal dance. The fire lit her face in crimson and gold, as though she were an ancient war goddess receiving burnt offerings. Continue Reading
Review: In Her Sights by Robin Perini
In Her Sights by Robin Perini Romantic Suspense November 29, 2011 Montlake Romance Reviewed by May Single father Luke Montgomery is a former Army Ranger turned journalist who is looking into some dirty cops in the Jefferson County (Colorado) Sherriff’s department. Following a lead given to him by someone inside a local mob family, he lands in the line of sight of the SWAT team’s sniper, his ex-girlfriend Jasmine “Jazz” Parker. “Jazz” changed her name and had her juvenile record Continue Reading
Review: Hot Zone by Catherine Mann
Hot Zone by Catherine Mann (Elite Force #2) Romantic Suspense December 1, 2011 Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “It must be the supply tent. What is it about storage facilities that brings out the animal in me lately?” She tore at the buttons on his pants. “Could be the deprivation of basic life staples in the earthquake has made you crave the surroundings of a well-stocked pantry. It could be a lifelong turn-on.” An earthquake in the Bahamas has trapped Amelia Continue Reading
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Sin by Kasey Michaels
A Midsummer Night’s Sin by Kasey Michaels (Blackthorn Brothers #2) Historical Romance November 29, 2011 Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I do have my reputation as a bastard to uphold, you know. Having lived my life as the lowest of the low, the thought of marrying beneath me has never occurred. Are you proposing to me, Miss Hackett?” This is the second book in a trilogy about three brothers. Robin Goodfellow Blackthorn, aka Puck, is a bastard. His parents were very Continue Reading