Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare (Spindle Cove #3.5) Historical Romance April 30, 2013 Avon Reviewed by May “Don’t play innocent, Miss Highwood. You’ve been wanting this. A hard, sweaty pounding from the village smith. These strong, dirty hands all over your body. You’ve been wanting it, haven’t you?” “I…” He withdrew halfway, then slid deep. “Haven’t you?” As he moved in and out, her head bobbed in a subtle nod. “Say it.” He thrust hard. She gasped. “Yes.” Miss Continue Reading
Review: The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn Historical Romance April 2, 2013 Avon Reviewed by May Happily Ever After is a series of second epilogues for the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn. Three of these are new material (the other six were previously available/published), and this is the first time the complete collection has been made available. Each has a definite subject and for fans that have read (and re-read) the series and call it a favorite this may be of interest, Continue Reading
Review: Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost (Night Prince #2) March 26, 2013 Paranormal Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I forgive you, but only because you said please.” Smartass I thought. Then I groaned at the instant chorus of “Please!” mixed with cries for release from Vlad’s prisoners. No wonder he got so sick of the world. “I’m only merciful to one person a day,” he threw over his shoulder. “As the saying goes, today isn’t your day and tomorrow doesn’t look good, Continue Reading
Review: Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands
Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands (Argeneau #18) Paranormal Romance February 26, 2013 Avon Reviewed by Helyce Valerie Moyer’s life will be forever changed when she’s kidnapped by a rogue immortal who she believes is a wanna-be vampire. Held in a cage with several other women who are being used as a blood source for the rogue, Valerie keeps her wits about her by not eating the drugged food. She waits for her turn to with the rogue, knowing it’ll be her one chance at escape. When Continue Reading
Review: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean (The Rules of Scoundrels #2) January 29, 2013 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi I found the set-up in the beginning of this book to be so far-fetched that I could not buy into it, therefore setting a frustrating tone for this book. Pippa is engaged to be married to an Earl. It is not a love match, rather she is the last of her sisters to get married and her father thinks she will do well by this man. He is a kind man, but Continue Reading
Review: Seduced by the Gladiator by Lauren Hawkeye
Seduced by the Gladiator by Lauren Hawkeye Erotic Historical Romance January 29, 2012 Avon Red Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You are always safe by my side, my lady.” Lilia is a novelty. She is a female gladiator and her skill and prowess has made her one of the most feared woman in Rome. When a former champion is sold to her ludris, she fears not only for her status...but also her heart. Christus’s owner has died and he is sold to a new ludris. When he first meets Lilia, he Continue Reading
Review: The Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway
The Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway Historical Romance December 28, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May When Laird Taran Ferguson's nephews refuse to wed and secure his birthright, he takes matters into his own hands, raiding a ball and kidnapping four likely brides—a bonny lass, an heiress with a slight reputation problem, a rich English beauty, and a maiden without a name or a fortune. But which one is ready to fall in love with the Scottish lord? Add a very Continue Reading
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Review: The Importance of Being Wicked by Miranda Neville
The Importance of Being Wicked by Miranda Neville (The Wild Quartet #1) November 27, 2012 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi This book gives us two unlikely people to fall in love – a Duke, nicknamed Lord Stuffy, who while is no means desolate, would prefer to marry a rich heiress. And a widowed heroine who parties, doesn’t care for the rules of the ton, and because of her late husband’s debts, owes many people money. My main problem with this book is that by the end, I Continue Reading
Review: My Scandalous Viscount by Galen Foley
My Scandalous Viscount by Galen Foley (The Inferno Club #5) Historical Romance Released: September 25, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May Viscount Beauchamp (“Beau” to friends) leads a secret life working for the Order and doing secret work for England that most will never know about. Unfortunately for him, some of his coworkers are friends with a young miss who can’t seem to keep her nose where it belongs. Indeed, the young Carissa considers herself a ‘lady of information’ and can’t help but Continue Reading