Dangerous Seduction by Zoe Archer (Nemesis, Unlimited #2) Released: November 26, 2013 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May Blurb: CAN A COMMON CAUSE Alyce Carr has no time for the strange man in her little Cornwall village, no matter how breathtakingly handsome he is. Life in Trewyn doesn’t allow for much fun—the managers of the copper mine barely provide the miners and their families with enough food. Outsiders are suspect and flirts are unimaginable, but Simon Sharpe is as Continue Reading
Review: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules Of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean Historical Romance November 26, 2013 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Aren’t we all victims of fate?” William, The Duke of Lamont, wakes one morning only to discover himself laying in an unknown bed, covered in blood. Unable to remember what has happened, he finds himself accused of killing his soon to be step mother, Mara Lowe. Forced to leave his birthright, a new man rises from the ashes of his Continue Reading
Review: All in with the Duke by Ava March
All in with the Duke by Ava March (Gambling on Love #1) Released: November 11, 2013 M/M Historical Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi It’s been quite awhile since I’ve had a new Ava March book in my hands. I really enjoy this author’s voice and this one is definitely not only one of her longer books but one of her stronger ones as well. It pairs a duke with a prostitute. Have we swooned off our chairs yet? About ten months ago, Max, the Duke of Pelham broke up with his Continue Reading
Review: Song For Sophia by Moriah Densley
Song For Sophia (Rougement, #1) by Moriah Densley Historical Romance Ebook, 364 pages September 24, 2014 esKAPE Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “To win a man’s heart, a woman must have the mind of a diplomat, a general, and Cleopatra, all in one.” Lady Anne-Sophia Duncombe is running from an abusive father whose last scheme almost killed her. He wants her with child and will do anything to accomplish that. Sophia manages to escape her father and hide with the help of a Continue Reading
Review: What Not to Bare by Megan Frampton
What Not to Bare by Megan Frampton Released: October 14, 2013 Historical Loveswept Reviewed by May On her third season and with no prospects in sight, Charlotte is an heiress who longs to be free of her mother and to be able to make her own choices. Is it so much to ask that she be able to do what she wants now and then? That she not have to be scrutinized by the Ton every time she steps out her front door? Charlotte has a solution of sorts – she dresses exactly as she pleases in bold Continue Reading
Review: Winter’s Heat by Zoe Archer
Winter’s Heat by Zoe Archer (Nemesis, Unlimited #1.5) Historical novella Released: October 22, 2013 St. Martin's Reviewed by May “Where the job’s concerned, I’ll gladly take your protection and guidance. But I’ve been navigating the servants’ hall for almost half my life. I know all about men like William. Anyway,” she added, “clown or no, who I chose to flirt with isn’t any business of yours.” Regret darkened his face. “I know it.” He fell silent, then said, “It’s killing me. Do you Continue Reading
Review: The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas
The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas Released: November 5, 2013 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed this one. I think Sherry Thomas has such a great voice but I’ve often struggled with her rushed endings. This one worked on all accounts for me. Felix grew up in a household where love was hard to find. His mother despised his father and his father, while lusting from a distance, never had a chance to make amends. His mother played a game, using Continue Reading
Review: The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn (Smythe-Smith Quartet #3) Released: October 29, 2013 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by May Hugh let out a long sigh. He had subdued his father, and he had located Daniel Smythe-Smith and brought him back to Britain. Now Daniel was getting married and would live happily ever after, and all would be just as it should have been. For everyone except Hugh. He looked down at his leg. It was only fair. He’d been the one to start it all. He should be the Continue Reading
Review: Once a Rake by Eileen Dreyer
Once a Rake by Eileen Dreyer (The Drakes Rakes #4) Released: October 29, 2013 Historical Romance Forever Reviewed by Mandi The Blurb: Colonel Ian Ferguson may be a rake, but he's no traitor. Accused of trying to kill the Duke of Wellington, the disgraced Scotsman is now a fugitive--from the law, the army, and the cunning assassin who hunts him. Wounded and miles from his allies, Ian finds himself at the mercy of an impoverished country wife. The spirited woman is achingly Continue Reading
Review: The Wicked Wallflower by Maya Rodale
The Wicked Wallflower by Maya Rodale (Bad Boys and Wallflowers #1) Released: October 29, 2013 Historical Avon Reviewed by May This story opens as Lady Emma is coming out into society and discovering that London society is just as cruel as her finishing school. The girl who bullied her there is on the scene and making sure her nickname “the buxom bluestocking” is known to everyone, as well as making sure Emma and her friends quickly get placed as the least likely girls. To get in Continue Reading