The Norse King’s Daughter by Sandra Hill (Viking I #10) Historical Romance October 1, 2011 Paperback Avon Reviewed by May Most memorable quote: It was impossible not to notice the hard rod of his lust as it sought her woman channel. “My sap runs thick and hot,” he rasped out. “Quench me, m’lady.” Sidroc Guntersson is in a bind. The Viking is a third-born son and must quickly find a wife who is wealthy so that he can save his newborn daughter’s life and give her a new Continue Reading
Review: To Santa With Love by Janet Dailey
To Santa With Love by Janet Dailey Contemporary October 1, 2011 Paperback Zebra Reviewed by May This is a story about a young woman (just over 21) named Jacquie. She is very beautiful and she knows it, just like she knows she needs to quit going to college even if her father is very upset that she's quitting on the education he's paying for. Although she has no idea what she wants from life she takes off armed with a debit card (thanks daddy!) and heads west to experience life in Los Continue Reading
Review: Tis The Season To Be Sinful by Adrienne Basso
Tis The Season To Be Sinful by Adrienne Basso HIstorical Romance October 1, 2011 Paperback Zebra Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “It still feels like a ridiculous outing.” Richard grumbled. “It reminds me of my history books, reading about that French queen who would dress up as a dairymaid and play at being a farm girl.” “Marie Antoinette? What an absurd analogy.” “Indeed. And just look how well things turned out for her in the end.” George’s face filled with Continue Reading
Review: In Total Surrender by Anne Mallory
In Total Surrender by Anne Mallory (Secrets #3) Historical Romance September 27, 2011 Paperback Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Moment: “what are you thinking about, Mr. Merrick?” You. Demon-spawned you. “Nothing.” She tried to peer over the span of their desks to see what he was doing. He pulled the papers into the space of his arms, hunching over them. She laughed lightly. “Working on secret documents? Ones that threaten the Continue Reading
Review: Wolf at the Door by Mary Janice Davidson
Wolf at the Door by Mary Janice Davidson (Wyndham Werewolf #7) Paranormal Romance October 4, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Please stop talking about Darth Vader and fuck me.” Rachael is an accountant werewolf, and cousin to the leader of the Wyndham Pack (aka basically all werewolves). So when her Alpha tells her to grab her things and head out to St. Paul, MN to watch a vampire queen and keep an eye on things she really has no choice. For the first time Continue Reading
Review: Cheri on Top by Susan Donovan
Cheri on Top by Susan Donovan August 30, 2011 Contemporary Romance Paperback St. Martins Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “What I’m suggesting is that we find a way to spice up the ‘good journalism’ so we can take advantage of this story and sell some papers.” Cheri waited for someone in the room to agree with her, but no one did. “Isn’t that what we’re trying to do here? Isn’t it about time the Bugle got its sexy back?” I’ve been a Susan Donovan fan for years, her Continue Reading
Review: Visions of Skyfire by Regan Hastings
Visions of Skyfire by Regan Hastings Paranormal Romance October 4, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by May A coven of witches did a real bad thing, unleashed evil in their quest for more power and they paid the price. Now, hundreds of years later their re-incarnated souls are back and must make things right. As each has their powers return (awakening), their eternal (aka destined mate) that has been watching over them and waiting for all these years joins them and helps to do their Continue Reading
Review: The Dark Earl by Virginia Henley
The Dark Earl by Virginia Henley (Decadent Duke #3) Historical Romance September 6, 2011 Trade Paperback NAL Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “and are you offering your firm hand? What makes you feel so cocky? Keeping your hand in your pocket all day?” The Dark Earl (aka Thomas Anson, Earl of Lichfield) while the title character of this book, plays a much smaller part than he should. Also, I didn't find him especially dark, he's just a man who is trying to right the wrongs of Continue Reading
Review: Flawless by Carrie Lofty
Flawless by Carrie Lofty September 27, 2011 Historical Romance Paperback Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Birds added their melodies to the air, and in the far distance, the grunting call of a large animal sent a strange shiver up Miles’ forearms. “A rhinoceros?” he asked. “Or perhaps it’s one of those massive wildebeests that put Spanish bulls to shame.” “Or a lion.” “Nonsense. Although, there is a certain thrill to living in a place where being eaten is an actual Continue Reading
Review: Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen
Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen Historical Romance September 6, 2011 Paperback Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Tell us your name, or you’ll have more than a broken nose. My husband has a rather nasty propensity for violence.” She inhaled and allowed her breath to feather over the man’s neck. “I confess I’m rather aroused by it. The blood, the crunch of bones breaking, the howls of anguish…” Mr. and Mrs. Smith – excuse me Lord and Lady Smythe, are England’s most Continue Reading