A Season of Ruin by Anna Bradley Series: Sutherland Scandals, #2 Paranormal Romance August 2, 2016 Berkley Reviewed by Sheena Lily Somerset’s plan for the London season is simple: courtship, marriage to a respectable gentleman, then the comfortable existence of a proper Lady. That is, until one tiny misstep leaves Lily on the edge of social ruin, forcing her to depend on a wicked rogue to save her reputation. Robyn Sutherland doesn’t save reputations—he sullies them. He'd rather Continue Reading
Review: The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne
The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne (Victorian Rebels #3) Released: August 2, 2016 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May Laird Hamish Mackenzie had wanted to craft a monster out of his son and heir. Someone like him. But monsters were mythical, the figments of superstitious imaginations and farcical stories of centuries past. Liam decided he’d be no monster. Nay, he’d do one better. He’d become a demon. This is a third in a series I’ve strongly enjoyed, but easily stands alone Continue Reading
Review: Why Do Dukes Fall In Love by Megan Frampton
Why Do Dukes Fall In Love by Megan Frampton Series: Dukes Behaving Badly, #4 Historical Romance Released: July 26, 2016 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You don’t irk me.” “High praise indeed.” Why do dukes fall in love? Michael, the Duke of Hadlow, has the liberty of enjoying an indiscretion . . . or several. But when it comes time for him to take a proper bride, he ultimately realizes he wants only one woman: Edwina Cheltam. He’d hired her as his secretary, Continue Reading
Review: A Duke to Remember by Kelly Bowen
A Duke to Remember by Kelly Bowen (A Season for Scandal #2) Historical Romance Released: Jully 26, 2016 Forever Reviewed by May “I mix up my words,” he said suddenly. There. He was honest about that. Her flapping stopped, and she peered at him, a faint crease in her forehead. “So?” “So?” he repeated. She turned her palms up. “So?” Noah wasn’t sure what to say. Absent were the pity and the suspicion and the distaste he usually encountered when others became aware of his Continue Reading
Review: An Affair in Winter by Jess Michaels
An Affair in Winter by Jess Michaels Series: Seasons, 1 Paranormal Romance Released: July 12, 2016 The Passionate Pen Reviewed by Sheena Widow Rosalinde Wilde is on her way to her beloved sister’s wedding when an unexpected storm waylays her at an overcrowded inn. There she meets a tempting stranger who sweeps her into a night of unforgettable passion. Grayson Danford never expected a night with the irresistible Mrs. Wilde, but she was a welcome distraction from the unpleasant duty Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Moonlit Night by Elizabeth Hoyt
Once Upon a Moonlit Night by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #10.5) Released: July 5, 2016 Historical Novella Hachette Reviewed by Mandi This novella can be read as a stand alone, but if you have read Duke of Sin (if you haven't you must, must, must) you will recognize our heroine, Hippolyta Royle. She is the richest heiress in England, and in Duke of Sin, found herself kidnapped by the duke himself. (oh that naughty duke). The heroine in Duke of Sin helps Hippolyta escape, and this is Continue Reading
Review: Chasing Lady Amelia by Maya Rodale
Chasing Lady Amelia by Maya Rodale Series: Keeping Up with the Cavendishes, #2 Historical Romance Released: June 28, 2016 Avon Reviewed by Sheena Lady Amelia [Cavendish] is fed up with being a proper lady and wishes to explore London, so one night she escapes . . . and finds herself in the company of one Alistair Finlay-Jones. He’s been ordered by his uncle to wed one of the American girls. How lucky, then, that one of them stumbles right into his arms! Alistair and Amelia have one Continue Reading
Review: Taming a Duke’s Reckless Heart by Tammy Andresen
Taming a Duke's Reckless Heart by Tammy Andresen Historical Romance Released: May 24, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena With her mother gravely ill, Piper Baker’s situation grows desperate in a world unfriendly to women. Time and money dwindle to naught, and marriage is Piper’s lone option. Although potential suitors circle her skirts, none but Barrett Maddox, Duke of Manchester, captures her heart, after he saves her from a band of thieves. It is just her luck that the man Piper Continue Reading
Review: MacLean’s Passion by Sharon Cullen
MacLean’s Passion by Sharon Cullen Series: Highland Pride, #2 Historical Romance June 28, 2016 Loveswept Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What the hell are ye doing?” “I…” “Ye can just pop those eyes right back in yer head, ye big lunk.” “I…” “Is that all ye can say?” “It’s all you’ll let me say.” Colin MacLean has always felt like the black sheep in the family. The Battle of Culloden only deepens his feelings of failure, especially after he sees his brothers slain and he Continue Reading
Review: Beauty and the Highland Beast by Lecia Cornwall
Beauty and the Highland Beast by Lecia Cornwall Series: A Highland Fairytale, #1 Historical Romance Released: June 21, 2016 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena Powerful and dangerous highlander Dair Sinclair was once the favored son of his clan, The Sinclairs of Carraig Brigh. With Dair at the helm, Sinclair ships circled the globe bringing home incredible fortune. Until one deadly mission when Dair is captured, tortured and is unable to save his young cousin. He returns home breaking under the Continue Reading