The Importance of Being Scandalous by Kimberly Bell (Tale of Two Sisters #1) Released: July 25, 2017 Historical Romance Entangled Reviewed by Mandi Oh this book. It has some very well done and clever banter (one of my favorite things) and it has a sister relationship that I adored. But it also has a "get rid of the fiance" story line that goes through the entire book and I got super tired of it. Growing up on neighboring properties, Nicholas and Amelia or Mia, have been very good Continue Reading
Review: Blackthorne’s Bride by Joan Johnson
Blackthorne's Bride by Joan Johnston Bitter Creek, #4/Mail Order Bride, #12 Historical Romance July 25, 2017 Dell Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Rebuke? Censure? How dare she! Did she know who he was? What he was? Marcus Wharton, the Duke of Blackthorne bought a young girl’s freedom with a gold watch and a knife, saving her from certain death. Instead of sending her home to her family as promised, he sent her to work as a servant on one of his neglected estates with his nephews. Continue Reading
Review: The Ruin of a Rake by Cat Sebastian
The Ruin of a Rake by Cat Sebastian (The Turner Series #3) Genres: Historical, LGBTQ, M/M Romance Published: July 4, 2019 Publisher: Avon Impulse Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: Rogue. Libertine. Rake. Lord Courtenay has been called many things and has never much cared. But after the publication of a salacious novel supposedly based on his exploits, he finds himself shunned from society. Unable to see his nephew, he is willing to do anything to improve his reputation, even if that means Continue Reading
Review: The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean
The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean Series: Scandal & Scoundrel, #3 Historical Romance June 27, 2017 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Would you like to know why I kept the name?” “Yes.” “Because doves mate for life, and I knew there would never be another for me.” Readers have been waiting for this couple’s story since they were first seen in book one-A Rogue Not Taken. Malcolm, the Duke of Haven, is caught at a party in a compromising position with a woman who is Continue Reading
Review: A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophie Barnes
A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophie Barnes Series: Diamonds in the Rough, #1 Historical Romance June 27, 2017 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I simply cannot imagine choosing a life without you in it.” Raphe Matthews and his two sisters, Amelia and Juliette, were forced into poverty when their father committed suicide and their mother disappeared. Raphe is ‘helped’ out by the local crime boss and ends up bare knuckle boxing to repay him. When a stunning reversal of fortune Continue Reading
Review: Seducing Mr. Sykes by Maggie Robinson
Seducing Mr. Sykes by Maggie Robinson Series: Cotswold Confidential, #2 Historical Romance June 20, 2017 Lyrical Press Reviewed by Mandi What a cute little story this is. This series is centered around a village called Puddling, which is known as a rehabilitative place that families can send their loved ones for care. Whether it's because of a traumatic event, or just need of a reputation repair, the people who work at this foundation put the "patients" in a strict regime. Puddling Continue Reading
Review: Touch of Frost by Jo Goodman
Touch of Frost Released: June 6, 2017 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi The hero's name is Remington Frost - what a great name. And he lives up to it - he starts off a little grumbly and mysterious and he turns into a lovely fellow who cares so much for the heroine. We start on a train, as our heroine, Phoebe is leaving New York and her theater career, to head west to be with her sister. Phoebe is very familiar with the theater, having worked behind and in front of the Continue Reading
Review: An Unnatural Vice by K.J. Charles
An Unnatural Vice by K.J. Charles (Sins of the Cities #2) Released: June 6, 2017 Historical M/M Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "You - are the worst man - I have ever met." Lazarus's teeth scraped his shoulder. "And yet here you are, under me...." Guys, there is hot hate sex in this book. Do I need to say more? The Seer of London, Justin Lazarus, makes a living calling spirits from beyond the veil, gladly taking people's money to tell them what they want to Continue Reading
Review: From Duke Till Dawn by Eva Leigh
From Duke Till Dawn by Eva Leigh (The London Underground #1) Historical Romance Released: May 30, 2017 Avon Reviewed by May He’d done everything right. He always played by the rules, enver forgetting the importance of his ducal role. He shouldn’t regret anything. But tonight, he’d loosen his grip on the reins of his ducal propriety. After all, what had being proper ever gotten him? Two years ago Alexander Lewis (Duke of Greyland) had an encounter with a woman that marked him to his soul. Continue Reading
Review: The Most Dangerous Duke in London by Madeline Hunter
The Most Dangerous Duke in London by Madeline Hunter Series: Decedent Dukes Society, #1 Historical Romance Avon May 30, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Believe me when I say that I have desired you since that day you upbraided me as a trespasser. It is convenient that you desire me too. Adam Penrose, Duke of Stratton, has arrived back in England on a mission. He is determined to discover the reasons behind his father’s suicide. With his two best friends, fellow members of the Society Continue Reading