HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!! Need some holiday reads to help you de-combustive from the stress of the holidays? I got your back with a few mini reviews of books that caught my eye and held my attention. Ice (Regulators MC, #1) by Jessie Lane and Chelsea Cameron Romance Suspense Ebook, 288 Pages December 5, 2014 4 Stars Ice, a romantic suspense, is the first book in the Regulators MC series by Jessie Lane and Chelsea Cameron. Fans of Joanna Wylde will enjoy these sexy, bad arse, Continue Reading
Review: The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd by Paula Quinn
The Wicked Ways of Alexander Kidd by Paula Quinn (The MacGregors: Highland Heirs #2) Released: October 28, 2014 Historical Romance Forever Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "Think of me what you will Miss Grant. I would have ya live." Living is more than just breathing, Captain." On me ship, livin' is what I say it 'tis." Arrrrggg! Aye, allow me to tell you a tale of Alexander Kidd of the Seven Seas *waves peg leg* Ohmigod! This was such a fun read. I Continue Reading
Review: What A Lady Needs for Christmas by Grace Burrowes
What A Lady Needs for Christmas by Grace Burrowes (MacGregors #4) Released: October 7, 2014 Historical Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May This story opens as Lady Joan is trying to book passage on a (full) train and a child comes to her aid. The child happens to belong to Mr. Dante Hartwell, a man Joan has met and thinks well of. As the pair get to know each other on the train a bit Mr. Hartwell realizes that a marriage to Joan could be most advantageous, and Joan realizes while Continue Reading
Review: To Kiss a Kilted Warrior by Rowan Keats
To Kiss a Kilted Warrior (Claimed by the Highlander # 3) by Rowan Keats Historical Romance Released December 2, 2014 Signet Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "You test the Gods waking me so early," he murmured in her ear. "If the gods are watching us, even they would be weary after our play last night...I doubt they have the energy to smite me" Unique, enthralling and rich. This was a great Highland historical romance novel. I absolutely adored reading it. Because it was not Continue Reading
The Highland Dragon’s Lady (Highland Dragons # 2) by Isabel Cooper
The Highland Dragon's Lady (Highland Dragons # 2) by Isabel Cooper Historical/PNR/Fantasy Released December 2, 2014 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: "I didn't even know your sort enjoyed young women, " she said, by way of firing another shotacross his bow, "at least not in any way but dinner... "Myth and fable, I assure you," said Colin. "Oh there's a villain in every family, if you look hard enough. A great-great-great uncle might have breakfasted on the Continue Reading
Review: Never Judge A Lady By Her Cover by Sarah MacLean
Never Judge A Lady By Her Cover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #4) by Sarah MacLean Historical Romance Released: November 25, 2015 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “People believe what they wish to believe.” Lady Georgiana, our heroine, fell from her lofty social pedestal when she bore a child out of wedlock and was forced to disappear from Society. She has come to terms with this and found her own way to get back at those who snubbed her while cheering her demise. For years, Continue Reading
Review: Semper Fi by Keira Andrews
Semper Fi by Keira Andrews Released: November 11, 2014 M/M Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Earlier this year I read a gay Amish romance by Keira Andrews that I enjoyed, so when I heard she had a WW2 historical coming out, I thought I'd give it a try. However, this one didn't quite grab me. This book flips between 1942, when Cal and Jim first meet and train as Marines, to present day in 1948. The flashback eventually lead the two of them to the war and end I think Continue Reading
Review: Rogue Spy by Joanna Bourne
Rogue Spy by Joanna Bourne (Spymasters #5) Historical Romance Released: November 4, 2014 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Before I being gushing, and oh yes there will be gushing, let me note that while this book can be read as a stand alone, I highly recommend reading The Forbidden Rose and The Black Hawk first. Not only for the world and events, but to build up these characters. Joanna Bourne writes the absolute best characters (the gushing has begun!). All three of these books are just Continue Reading
Review: The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding by Victoria Alexander
The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding by Victoria Alexander Historical Romance, 390 pages Released: October 28, 2014 Zebra Books Reviewed by Sheena Blurb: The bride and groom cordially request your presence for a wedding at Millworth Manor. . . Guests will include Jackson Quincy Graham Channing, New York City banker, and Lady Theodosia "Teddy" Winslow, wedding planner to the finest families in England. Introductions shall be followed by light conversation, dancing, Continue Reading
Review: He’s No Prince Charming by Elle Daniels
He's No Prince Charming by Elle Daniels (Ever After #1) Released: October 28, 2014 Historical Romance Forever Reviewed by May Danielle Strafford is in the business of helping young couples in love elope. Engagements and promises be damned – she’ll help young ladies not be trapped by a forced match and kept from their true loves. Unfortunately for her Marcus Bradley is there and watching from the shadows as she helps his bride-to-be elope. The man seemed almost a wild animal. His size Continue Reading