The Scoundrel’s Seduction (House of Trent, #3) by Jennifer Haymore Historical Romance E book, 368 pages May 27, 2014 Forever/Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “My Sam…” Undercover agent Sam Hawkins has devoted his life to protecting king and country. So when he receives orders to assassinate a ruthless traitor, he doesn't question his mission. But Sam didn't know his deed had a witness—the beautiful and mysterious betrayer's wife. Now he has no choice but to take her as his prisoner—one Continue Reading
Review: The Virgin Of Clan Sinclair by Karen Ranney
The Virgin of Clan Sinclair by Karen Ranney Historical Romance E book, 384 pages May 27, 2014 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Why were you talking to the livestock?” “Because no one else wanted to hear what I had to say.” Ellice Traylor has a secret. Under her demure innocent appearance beats the heart of a passionate imaginative woman who pens erotic naughty stories. Ellice plans to publish these stories and live her life on her own terms. When her mother begins to push her Continue Reading
Review: Noble Intentions by Katie MacAlister
Noble Intentions by Katie MacAlister Releases: May 6, 2014 (originally published in 2005) Historical Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May “The most exciting thing has happened- the Black Earl is here.” “The black who?” “The Black Earl. Lord Wessex. It’s rumored he’s going to take a bride again.” “No, truly? And this is an event we must not fail to witness? Is he going to take her right there in the ballroom?” Gillian is awkward to say the least, and while her cousin Charlotte is Continue Reading
Review: Dreams Of Lilacs by Lynn Kurland
Dreams Of Lilacs (de Piaget, #16) by Lynn Kurland Historical Romance Paperback, 336 pages April 29, 2014 Jove Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You de Piaget have strange and unwholesome ideas of independence.” Isabelle de Piaget, the last child of Rhys and Gwen de Piaget, is tired of being unnoticed and referred to as “that one” by all the suitors who invade her family’s estate wanting to see if her sister Amanda is indeed married and unavailable. When she received a missive, Continue Reading
Review: The Rebel Pirate by Donna Thorland
The Rebel Pirate by Donna Thorland (Renegades of the Revolution) Released: March 4, 2014 Historical Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: 1775, Boston Harbor. James Sparhawk, Master and Commander in the British Navy, knows trouble when he sees it. The ship he’s boarded is carrying ammunition and gold into a country on the knife’s edge of war. Sparhawk’s duty is clear: confiscate the cargo, impound the vessel and seize the crew. But when one of the ship’s boys turns out to be a lovely Continue Reading
Review: Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran
Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran (Rules for the Reckless #2) Released: March 25, 2014 Historical Romance Pocket Books Reviewed by Mandi Meredith Duran is an author that has quietly become a favorite historical author of mine. I've read almost all of her books and have rated all of them favorably so it's a fun time when she has a new release. I have a weakness for cold, broken, tortured heroes and the duke of Marwick, Alastair de Grey's demeanor wooed me from the beginning. Once Continue Reading
Review: Sweet Disorder by Rose Lerner
Review: Sweet Disorder by Rose Lerner (Lively St. Lemeston #1) Released: March 18, 2014 Historical Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "You're one of the somebodiest somebodies I ever met." Phoebe lives in Lively St. Lemeston, a town with an upcoming election. Phoebe is poor, living in two small, cramped attic rooms and barely supports herself by writing stories for young girls for a publication. Her husband printed the town's newspaper but died, leaving Phoebe's Continue Reading
Review: The Pirate’s Secret Baby by Darlene Marshall
The Pirate's Secret Baby by Darlene Marshall Released: March 2, 2014 Historical Romance Amber Quill Press Reviewed by Mandi I've enjoyed Darlene Marshall's books in the past and she does a nice job with The Pirate's Secret Baby. The baby is actually eight year old Mattie, whose mother has recently died. Her governess, Lydia tracks down Mattie's father, Robert St. Armand, the captain of the Prodigal Son and known pirate. Robert has been with many (and I mean many) women, so it's a shock Continue Reading
Review: His Abductor’s Desire by Harper St. George
His Abductor's Desire by Harper St. George Released: March 1, 2014 Western Historical Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi I accepted this review request because this is a debut author and the premise of an "heiress-turned-outlaw" really appealed to me. While I liked the heroine and I think this author has a good writing style, this book suffers from lack of pages. It's way too short for the reader to become invested in what could have been a really fun story. Charity is an heiress from Continue Reading
Review: The Dark Affair by Marie Claremont
The Dark Affair by Marie Claremont (Mad Passions #3) Released: March 4, 2014 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Margaret Cassidy left Ireland to come to England and help those who have come home from war. She is a nurse that helps them rebuild their lives by getting them off of an addiction to opium. She has become known for it and can pass by with the money she makes off of it but she needs more. Her brother is in financial and personal trouble so when the Earl of Carlyle Continue Reading