Never Trust a Pirate by Valerie Bowman Series: The Playful Brides, #7 Historical Romance Released: May 2, 2017 St. Martin's Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena A rumored pirate and the scurrilous black sheep of his well-to- do family, Cade Cavendish relishes his world of rebellion, deception, and seduction. Nothing and no one can hold him to be the duty-bound, honorable man he is expected to be. But when an unexpected run-in at his twin brother's estate with a ravishing, raven-haired maid Continue Reading
Review: Broken Things by Jessica Cale
Broken Things (The Southwark Saga #4) by Jessica Cale Historical Romance Released: May 1, 2017 Corbeau Media Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “What would you like? I’ll make it for you,” he offered with a smile. “I would have said a ring once,”she answered honestly, carried away by the peculiar intimacy of the moment. His gaze dropped to thick strands he held between his fingers. “And now?” “I don’t know. Something useful, perhaps... I don’t suppose you could Continue Reading
Review: My One True Highlander by Suzanne Enoch
My One True Highlander by Suzanne Enoch (No Ordinary Hero #2) Released: April 4, 2017 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May From the author: Scotland, 1812—Rugged Highlander Graeme’s loyalty to his clan means that their enemies are his own—even when that includes his neighbor, the Duke of Lattimer. It’s a fight he doesn’t relish, but when Graeme’s reckless younger brothers foolishly kidnap Lattimer’s younger sister, all bets are off… Lady Marjorie Forrester may be aligned Continue Reading
Review: I Dared the Duke by Anna Bennett
I Dared the Duke by Anna Bennett Series: The Wayward Wallflowers, #2 Historical Romance/Mystery St. Martin’s Press April 4, 2017 Favorite Quote: "This was the kiss she'd been waiting for forever. And she hadn't even known till that moment." Reviewed by Tori Alexander Savage, the Duke of Blackshire, is known throughout the ton for three things: the burn scars on his neck, his ornery disposition, and the trail of broken hearts behind him. None of which would concern Miss Elizabeth Continue Reading
Review: An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole
An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole (Loyal League #1) Historical Romance Released: March 28, 2017 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "That we are, my sweet Elle." He ran his knuckles over her jawline. "Sweet?" I should have killed you when I had the chance," she said. She snuggled closer to him. I really enjoyed everything about this book. It takes a difficult subject and doesn't hold back in showing us the horrific injustices slaves and freed slaves faced during the Continue Reading
Review: A Dangerous Seduction by Jillian Eaton
A Dangerous Seduction by Jillian Eaton (Bow Street Brides #1) Released: February 2017 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I had never read this author before and this book did not have much going on at Goodreads, a site I use to help decide whether I should review a book. I don't remember what made me say yes to this review - probably the blurb and the excerpt she provided. From page one I was into it. And by 25% I was in love and I started getting that sweaty feeling of Continue Reading
Review: How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks
How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days by Kerrelyn Sparks Released: March 7, 2017 Historical Romance Reviewed by May From Amazon: As one of the Embraced―one born with magical powers―the beautiful, innocent Luciana escaped certain death after her father hid her away on the Isle of Moon. Now, nineteen years later, her father has returned with a frightening request. He will be executed unless Luciana returns to the mainland and marries a man feared throughout the land: a terrifying brute known as Continue Reading
Review: An Unseen Attraction by K.J. Charles
An Unseen Attraction by K.J Charles (Sins of the Cities #1) Released: February 21, 2017 Historical M/M Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi What a cute and lovely story. As someone on Twitter said, it's a gentle romance, and that's a great way to describe it. We have two beta heroes in love, but stand up for each other when it counts. Clem Talleyfer is a lodging-house keeper, meaning he is in charge of a houseful of tenants - keeping them locked up safe at night, and making sure his Continue Reading
Review: If the Duke Demands by Anna Harrington
If the Duke Demands by Anna Harrington (Capturing the Carlisles #3) Released: February 28, 2017 Historical Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi Sebastian's family was granted a title and vast land and wealth when a former Earl committed treason. All of a sudden, Sebastian and his two younger brothers had a future responsiblity. When Sebastian's father dies falling off a horse, Sebastian becomes a duke and his days of being irresponsible are over. His two younger brothers however keep the Continue Reading
Review: Sinful Scottish Laird by Julia London
Sinful Scottish Laird by Julia London Series: Highland Grooms, #2 Historical Romance Harlequin Books February 28, 2017 Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Had she been any other place, Daisy might have fanned herself. As it was, she was on the verge of swooning [...] in that moment of lust and fear, she could not think of a single other time she has ever been so completely enthralled by one man.” Daisy Bristol, Lady Chadwick, dutifully married the man her parents choose for her Continue Reading