The Fighter and The Fallen Woman Released: March 9, 2015 Historical Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi This book has a great cover, and a great premise and a great blurb. A debut author to boot. The actual story has good things and some things that frustrated me. Let me set it up. Blurb: In twelve years as a bangtail, Lady has never feared a man's kiss. Owned by the ruthless Hannibal Adams, the "Earl of the East End," she's draped in jewels and dead inside. Lady learns fear, Continue Reading
Review: His Wicked Reputation by Madeline Hunter
His Wicked Reputation (Wicked, #1) by Madeline Hunter Historical Romance March 3, 2015 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “She looks the way I feel sometimes.” Blurb: Gareth Fitzallen is celebrated for four things: his handsome face, his notable charm, his aristocratic connections, and an ability to give the kind of pleasure that has women begging for more. Normally he bestows his talents on experienced, worldly women. But when he heads to Langdon’s End to restore a property he Continue Reading
Review: Earls Just Want to Have Fun by Shana Galen
Earls Just Want to Have Fun by Shana Galen (Covent Gardens #1) Historical Romance Released: February 3, 2015 Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite quote: She’d have to prove she had bite. But she didn’t want to make him too angry. There was sausage and bacon and chocolate to think of. Marlowe has some early memories of being called Elizabeth, but she’d never tell anyone. She is a part of a gang in Seven Dials and she knows her place in life. That is, until an Earl and his brother kidnap Continue Reading
Review: What a Devilish Duke Desires by Vicky Dreiling
What a Devilish Duke Desires (The Sinful Scoundrels Series) by Vicky Dreiling Historical Romance Released: February 24, 2015 Forever Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: Your Grace. The words pummeled him like a fist. By now, he ought to be accustomed to his new address, but he still felt as if he were an imposter. Sweet. This historical romance novel was funny and entertaining and sweet. A bit too much a of a slow burn for my romantic tastes but what it lacked in fast paced heat, Continue Reading
Review: The Bedding Proposal by Tracy Anne Warren
The Bedding Proposal (The Rakes of Cavendish Square, #1) by Tracy Anne Warren Historical Romance Paperback March 3, 2015 Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: She was not for sale. Lady Thalia Lennox, once the reigning darling of the London social set, now lives an outcast’s existence, the object of scandalous rumors and lascivious innuendos. Betrayed by those around her, the lies have left her heartbroken, alone, and completely over men. That is until a younger man sets his Continue Reading
Review: The Tempting Of Thomas Carrick by Stephanie Laurens
The Tempting of Thomas Carrick (Cynsters, #22) by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance Paperback February 24, 2015 Mira Reviewed by Tori Thomas Carrick is determined to make his own life in the bustling port city of Glasgow, far from the demands of the Carrick clan, eventually with an appropriate wife on his arm. But disturbing events on his family's estate force Thomas to return to the Scottish countryside—where he is forced to ask for help from the last woman he wants to face. Thomas Continue Reading
Review: If the Viscount Falls by Sabrina Jeffries
If the Viscount Falls by Sabrina Jeffries (The Duke's Men #4) Released: January 27, 2015 Historical Romance Pocket Books Reviewed by May Once upon a time a young woman named Jane Vernon was engaged to a man named Dominick Manton. They were very much in love and their future promised to be a bright one. That is until Dominick found himself penniless and shunned in society thanks to his older brother the viscount. In order to save Jane a life of poverty and so that she can save face with society Continue Reading
Review: The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn
The Secrets Of Sir Richard Kenworthy (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #4) by Julia Quinn Historical Romance 384 pages January 27, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Did you really think she was going to smile and say, ‘As you wish, Sir?’ “ Sir Richard Kenworthy needs to marry quickly and doesn’t have the time nor inclination to go through the usual hoops in order to find a bride. He asks a friend to help him find a young woman who may not be as cautious or ask too many questions and Continue Reading
Review: A King Undone by Cooper Davis
A King Undone by Cooper Davis (Noble Pleasures #1) M/M Historical/Fantasy Released: December 9, 2014 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi I was really excited when I started this book. Our King, Arend, fell in love with a man at the age of 18. Deeply in love - but his father demanded he give up his love, and marry a woman to produce heirs. His father goes so far as to destroy the boy Arend loved and he dies an early death. Now many years later, Arend is 41 and has produced heirs and his wife is Continue Reading
Review: True Pretenses by Rose Lerner
True Pretenses by Rose Lerner (Lively St. Lemeston #2) Released: January 13, 2015 Historical Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi I loved Sweet Disorder, the first book set in the town of Lively St. Lemeston and steeped in small town politics. I think I like True Pretenses even more. Ash Cohen has survived on the streets and raised his brother from infancy by thieving, bodysnatching and eventually swindling people out of their money. Ash and his brother Rafe have become masters at charming their Continue Reading