A Gentleman's Position by K.J. Charles (Society of Gentlemen #3) Released: April 5, 2016 Historical M/M Loveswept Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "Oh, Richard. Are you in love?" "Painfully." Richard's throat felt tight. "For years." This is my first KJ Charles book and it definitely won't be my last. I'm so glad she has a back list, yet so sad I've failed to read her. If her back list is anything like this book (which twitter tells me it is) I'm in for a treat. I really enjoyed Continue Reading
Review: Chieftain’s Rebel by Frances Housden
Review: Chieftain's Rebel by Frances Housden Series: Chieftains Historical Romance Released: March 1, 2016 Escape Publishing - Harlequin Enterprises Reviewed by Sheena For a year, Rory has dreamed of a lass, a Norse lass, under the summer solstice moon. Unable to give voice to her name or recognise her face, he will never forget the feel of her skin, the scent of her hair, or the emotions she wrought inside him. So when war threatens between the Norse Clan at Caithness and the Irish, Continue Reading
Review: Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Series: Rokesby, #1 Historical Romance March 29, 2016 Avon Reviewed by May "Come now, Billie," he mocked. "Why so hesitant? That's not like you." "This isn't like you," she countered. "You have no idea." He came even closer, his eyes glittering with something she was terrified to define. He reached out and touched her arm, just one finger to her flesh, but it was enough to make her tremble. "When have you ever backed down from a Continue Reading
Review: A Scandalous Proposal by Kasey Michaels
A Scandalous Proposal by Kasey Michaels Series: A Little Season, #2 Historical Romance March 29, 2016 HQN Books Reviewed by May Cooper Townsend is being blackmailed. The worst part is, he didn’t do anything wrong! The details are as always a bit more complicated than that, but it isn’t as though he can say anything to anyone. Should the truth of his heroic acts be made known public it could cost him his life… Ah, but who has time to dwell when he quite literally runs into the Continue Reading
Review: The Study of Seduction by Sabrina Jeffries
The Study of Seduction by Sabrina Jeffries Series: Sinful Suiters, #2 Historical Romance March 22, 2016 Pocket Books Reviewed by May Clarissa is being stalked, and her cousin has to leave the country for some family business. In order to keep her safe, he enlists his good friend Edwin (Earl of Blakeborough) to watch over and protect her. Clarissa has a dark secret and past that has her justifiably anxious about men in general, but this new development of having an active stalker Continue Reading
Review: Her One True Love by Rachel Brimble
Her One True Love by Rachel Brimble Released: March 15, 2016 Historical Romance Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Jane has loved the town's squire, Matthew, for as long as she can remember. They have been friends, but when Matthew married a woman named Elizabeth, Jane was devastated. Some time later it becomes public knowledge that Elizabeth has had an affair, and left her husband. This causes great scandal obviously, and leaves Matthew very upset. He feels as though he has failed as a Continue Reading
Review: The Long Way Home by Jessica Cale
The Long Way Home (The Southwark Saga #3) by Jessica Cale Historical Romance Released: February 29, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “Money, protection, gratitude, boredom, obligation, spite.” “What about love?” she asked hopefully. “I’ve seen all those things look like love,” he huffed. How will I know if I can’t see face that he keeps to herself? I would never forgive myself if I made a woman feel like that.” Alice frowned. Jack couldn’t make a woman Continue Reading
Review: A Scandalous Wager by Cassandra Samuels
A Scandalous Wager by Cassandra Samuels Released: November 2014 Historical Romance Escape Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Lisbeth, Countess Blackthorn was found not guilty of killing her husband in court, but that doesn't mean society believes of her innocence. Known as The Black Raven, when her husband was found dead in their home three years ago, he not only left behind his wife, but he left behind a lot of angry investors. Blackthorn was known for making money - a lot of money and right Continue Reading
DNF Review: Lady Bridget’s Diary by Maya Rodale
Lady Bridget's Diary by Maya Rodale (Cavendish #1) Releases: February 23, 2016 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi Based on the title of this book, I assumed we would get some Bridget Jones's Diary references - it's a movie I adore and I had never read Maya Rodale so I decided to try it. What this book turns out to be is more of a retelling of Pride and Prejudice (PP) with Bridget Jones's Diary (BJD) and Mean Girls thrown in. (And I realize the similarities between Bridget Continue Reading
Review: The Unforgettable Hero (Playful Brides #4.5) by Valerie Bowman
The Unforgettable Hero by Valerie Bowman Series: Playful Brides Historical Romance Released: February 2, 2016 Swerve Reviewed by Sheena Sweet and sexy is the optimum mix when it comes to historical romance and Valerie Bowman meshes the two beautifully. The Unforgettable Hero is a dreamy novella where fantasy and romanticism collide and the result is a fun and flirty ride! Cecelia Harsourt is dodging a most unwanted marriage with a distant cousin (yikes) and is hoping her romance Continue Reading