A Scoundrel by Moonlight by Anna Campbell (Sons of Sin #4) Released: April 28, 2015 Historical Forever Reviewed by May As Nell Trim sat with her dying sister she promised to get revenge on the man who seduced her and ultimately caused her death: the Marquess of Leath. James (aka the marquess) has been dealing with the multitude of women coming forward with babies and in trouble all seduced by his (now dead) uncle. That man roamed the countryside seducing young ladies and posing as Continue Reading
Review: The Duke and The Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath
The Duke and the Lady in Red by Lorraine Heath (Scandalous Gentleman of St. James #3) Historical Romance Released: April 28, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: " I won't give up." She barely turned when his words froze her on the spot. "I will have you," he said, his voice a whispered promise that caused a shiver of foreboding, a quiver of pleasure to ripple through her. "Because you want it as much as I do." I received this book unsolicited in the mail, and after a Continue Reading
Review: The Unlikely Lady by Valerie Bowman
The Unlikely Lady by Valerie Bowman Series: Playful Brides #3 Historical Romance Released May 5, 2015 St. Martin’s Paperbacks Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I'm glad to hear it because it seems the two of you are accusing me of something. Perhaps something duplicitous involving teacakes?" Miss Jane Lowndes is a confirmed bluestocking. She's convinced that if she can wait out her parents' demand that she marry, someday she can be a confirmed spinster and hold intellectual Continue Reading
Review: This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman
This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman Released: April 7, 2015 Western Historical Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I received this arc in the mail and thought I'd try it, but after I saw The BookPusher's review, I knew it was a must read. What a fun and smart book. Calico Nash is our heroine, and not only does she have an awesome name but she is an awesome person all around. Calico is a bounty hunter, learning how to shoot a gun by the age of ten from her father. Set in Colorado in the late Continue Reading
Guest Review: It Started with a Scandal by Julie Anne Long
It Started with a Scandal by Julie Ann Long Historical Romance Released: March 31, 2015 Avon Reviewed by: Prachi Bio: Prachi is many things. A counselor, a writer, a hopeless optimist and perhaps most significantly a reader. She doesn't know her first book and can't for the life of her pick a favourite. ('Tis a crime! ) She loves Historicals and Contemporaries which are character driven and bereft of werewolves and vampires. Her favourite authors are Sarah Mayberry, Sherry Thomas, Continue Reading
Review: Enslaved by the Viking by Harper St. George
Enslaved by the Viking by Harper St. George Released: April 3, 2015 Historical Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi The title alone is the reason I wanted to read this. Kidnapped by a viking? How can one apply for this? *wink* Unfortunately, this book didn't work for me. Eirik is the son of the jarl (the head dude) and: He had amassed a fortune raiding and trading while leading his men to victories in the lands south of the North Sea. He would one day be called jarl in place of his Continue Reading
Review: The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor by Paula Quinn
The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs, #3) by Paula Quinn Released March 31, 2015 Historical Romance Forever Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: Known for her beauty and boldness, Abigail MacGregor must preserve her clan's dangerous secret: that her mother is the true heir to the English Crown. If the wrong people find out, it will mean war for her beloved Scotland. To keep peace, she embarks for London, unprepared for the treachery that awaits—especially from Continue Reading
Review: The Courtesan Duchess by Joanna Shupe
The Courtesan Duchess by Joanna Shupe (Wicked Deceptions #1) Released: March 31, 2015 Historical Romance Zebra Reviewed by Mandi I had expectations for this book before I started - I wanted super emotional, angst, hurt, pain, and longing. When I read the premise of this book - Duke and duchess estranged for eight years, I had grabby hands. I love this premise. I immediately thought of Sherry Thomas and Laura Florand. Maybe that is where my expectations started, and is that fair to Continue Reading
Review: Four Nights With The Duke by Eloisa James
Four Night With the Duke by Eloisa James (Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers #2) Releases: March 31, 2015 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by May “Some women are greedy for a cock, and men love that,” he said, stepping back and rearranging his breeches because commanding his tool to go down wasn’t working. “It was a compliment.” Evander (aka Duke of Pindar) grew up with his father in mental institutions and his mother openly having a relationship with another gentleman. Emilia (Mia) grew Continue Reading
Review: The Warlord’s Wife by Sandra Lake
The Warlord’s Wife (Sons of the North, #1) by Sandra Lake Historical Romance E book March 17, 2015 Intermix Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “In our fathers’ day, you could have tossed her in your ship and be halfway to Tronscar by now.” “Our forefathers had all the fun.” Married and widowed in a two month span, Lida returns to her family’s home. Eight years later, happily raising her daughter on her own, she inadvertently captures the attention of a powerful viking warlord who Continue Reading