To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries (Hellions of Halstead Hall #4) November 22, 2011 Historical Romance Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “If that’s what you’re like when you’re a scoundrel,” she said lightly, “then thank God for scoundrels” He looked startled. Then he flashed her the grin that always made her quiver. “Enjoyed that, did you?” Under his grandmother’s ultimatum Lord Gabriel Sharpe must marry, and soon. He is the fourth of his siblings to marry, and Continue Reading
Review: Sex, Lies and Mistletoe by Tawny Weber
Sex, Lies, and Mistletoe by Tawny Weber (Undercover Operatives #1) November 15, 2011 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “What are the chances that sex with Caleb Black will be as good as Baryshnikov, Stonehenge, and the amazing Johnny Depp all rolled into one experience?” “I think the chances are pretty damn good.” Pandora sank her head into the char’s pillowed back and sighed. She thought so, too. Pandora Easton is without a job, boyfriend, or any Continue Reading
Review: A Karma Girl Christmas by Jennifer Estep
A Karma Girl Christmas by Jennifer Estep (Bigtime #3.5) Paranormal Romance September 25, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self Published Reviewed by May Carmen Cole is a society reporter by day and Karma Girl, one of Big Time’s premier super heroes, by night. As the newest member of the premier group known as the Fearless Five, Carmen is charged with watching over the huge tree filled with toys for a charity drive designed to give less fortunate children toys and gifts this Christmas. Located Continue Reading
Review: If You Give a Girl a Viscount by Kieran Kramer
If you Give a Girl a Viscount by Kieran Kramer (Impossible Bachelors #4) Historical Romance November 1, 2011 St. Martin’s Reviewed by May Favorite quote: But he was kissing her. Daisy. The Girl who’d made everything different. And not because she was a Highland lass. Not because her voice was like buzzing bumblebees. Nor was It because she had an outlandish sense of adventure. It was because of how she looked at him. It was as if she could see deep into his soul, past Continue Reading
May’s “New To Me” Favorites of 2011
As the holiday season gears up and 2011 winds down I find myself reflecting on reading in 2011, and books and authors that are new to me. Today I thought it would be fun to look at "new to me" discoveries I’ve made this year. Books that were released a year or more ago, but for one reason or another I have not read. I will share how I discovered them and why I recommend them. In no particular order: Series: GA Aiken’s “Dragon” series The book Dragon Actually was released in Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare
Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare Historical Romance Novella November 15, 2011 Samhain Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I, Violet Mary, take you, Christian James.” She touched his cheek. “To be my husband. To have, to hold. To love and honor. All that sickness-health, richer-poorer business too. Forsaking all others, so long as we both shall live.” His hand found hers. “You didn’t promise to obey.” “No, I didn’t.” She kissed his jaw. “What if I substitute, ‘To make Continue Reading
Review: A Texas Christmas Anthology
A Texas Christmas with Jodi Thomas, Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda, and DeWanna Pace Historical Western Romance October 1, 2011 Reviewed by May It is December 1887 in the Texas Panhandle, and love seems to be in the air around the town of Kasota Springs. Four stories about four different couples finding a chance at love during a Christmas where the snow storm hitting the town is just getting started. While the book jacket promises hot cowboy lovin' and a steamy holiday, that's not at all Continue Reading
Review: Heartstrings and Diamond Rings by Jane Graves
Heartstrings and Diamond Rings by Jane Graves Contemporary Romance September 27, 2011 Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “As God is my witness, the man wants nothing to do with penises, his or anyone else’s, ever again. See he told me he’s always felt that penises were very threatening. Even his own. Every time he get an erection-“ “Alison!” Brandon said “You want to spare me here? Just a little?” “Hey, all you have to do is hear about it. I had to live through it.” Alison Continue Reading
Review: Home Sweet Home by Bella Riley
Home Sweet Home by Bella Riley (Emerald Lake #1) Contemporary Romance October 1, 2011 Paperback Forever Reviewed by May With a senator for a father (who recently passed away) and a mother who raised her in the small town of Emerald Lake while running a yarn store, Andi Powell took more after her father and has spent the last decade out in the world working hard and chasing her big city dreams. She wasn’t ever great at knitting, and she didn’t want to be trapped in the Continue Reading
Review: Too Wicked to Wed by Cara Elliott
Too Wicked to Wed by Cara Elliott (Lords of Midnight #1) Historical Romance October 25, 2011 Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Connor Linsley may have experience on his side, but I wager that in this particular game of hearts, the two of you are very much equals.” “Hearts?” sighed Alexa. “He claims he doesn’t have one.” “That, my dear, is what they all say.” Lady Alexa Hendrie has grown up in the country, managed her family estate (quite well!) and has all sorts of interests Continue Reading