What a Gentleman Desires by Kasey Michaels (Redgraves #3) Released: September 24, 2013 Historical Romance Harlequin Reviewed by May “Gloves off, Miss Marchant – you’ve fallen into a den of monsters that gather here monthly to play their terrible games. A hellfire club, Miss Marchant, if you’ve ever heard the term. Devil horns, hideous costumes, sacrificial altars, the entire gambit of debauchery. They rape women like you for sport, pass them about among them – and that may be the least of Continue Reading
Review: Never Desire a Duke by Lily Dalton
Never Desire a Duke (One Scandalous Season, #1) by Lily Dalton Historical Romance September 24, 2013 Hachette (Forever) Vane Barwick (Duke of Claxton) has been estranged from his wife Lady Sophia for over a year, but he holds out hope that they can reconcile and put the past behind them. Sophia does not trust Vane, more specifically she does not trust her heart with him for his rumored infidelity and the loss of their unborn child already crushed her heart once. The couple finds Continue Reading
Review: How to Entice an Enchantress by Karen Hawkins
How to Entice an Enchantress by Karen Hawkins (The Duchess Diaries #3) Historical Romance Released: September 17, 2013 Pocket Reviewed by May Though he won’t admit it, the reclusive Viscount Kirk is very much in love with his neighbor Dahlia Balfour. He was badly scarred (emotionally and physically) by an accident that left his first wife dead, and he hides from society. Now though, wanting to win Dahlia’s hand in marriage he’s turned to a Duchess friend and her house party in hopes to Continue Reading
Review: And Then Comes Marriage by Celeste Bradley
And Then Come Marriage (Worthington #2) by Celeste Bradley Historical Romance Paperback, 352 pages July 30, 2013 St Martin’s Paperbacks Reviewed By Tori Favorite Quote: “I know what it’s like to get it all wrong. To do nothing but harm when you meant only the best.” Book two in Ms. Bradley’s Worthington series, And Then Comes Marriage, is the story of Pollux (Poll) and Castor (Cas) Worthington. Dubbed the Devilish Duo, these outrageous twins use their looks, charm, and competitive Continue Reading
Review: The Untamed Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
The Untamed Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures 5.5) by Jennifer Ashley Historical Romance Novella September 10, 2013 Intermix/Penguin Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I wish you didn’t hate me for it, but if the price of keeping you free is hatred, so be it.” A WOMAN OF BREEDING MEETS A MAN OF NO STANDING… To redeem her family’s disgraced name, Lady Louisa Scranton has decided to acquire a proper husband. He needs to be a man of fortune and highly respectable in order to restore Continue Reading
Review: True Spies by Shana Galen
True Spies by Shana Galen (Lord and Lady Spy #2) September 3, 2013 Historical Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May From Goodreads: Winslow, an elite spy in Regency England, has managed to keep his identity secret from everyone, including his beloved wife Elinor. But his success with these covert affairs has taken a toll on their marriage, leaving Elinor to entertain the idea of a secret liaison with a rakish spy. She believes that she will finally have the danger and excitement that Continue Reading
Review: A Return Engagement by Stephanie Laurens
A Return Engagement by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance E book, 100 Pages August 27, 2013 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Tori Lady Nell Daughtry has arrived with her family to help get her sister down the aisle and safely married to Prince Frederick of Lautenberg. It’s not that her sister doesn’t want to marry Frederick, she adores him and wants to be his wife one hundred percent. Unfortunately, her family suffers from a family phobia certain ailment that causes them to undermine themselves Continue Reading
Review: A Rake’s Midnight Kiss by Anna Campbell
A Rake's Midnight Kiss by Anna Campbell Released: August 27, 2013 Historical Romance Forever Reviewed by May From Good Reads: It Takes A Lady Brilliant scholar Genevieve Barrett knows how to keep a secret. Her identity as the author of her father's academic articles has always been her greatest deception—until a charming housebreaker tries to steal the mysterious Harmsworth Jewel from her. She doesn't reveal that she recognizes her father's devastatingly handsome new student as the Continue Reading
Review: The Corrupt Comte by Edie Harris
The Corrupt Comte by Edie Harris (Bourbon Boys #1) Released: August 27, 2013 Erotic Historical Romance Samhain Reviewed by Mandi The Corrupt Comte is a really well done erotic historical. The passion in this book made me flail in happiness. Let me set it up. Set in Paris 1820, Gaspard Toussaint is a spy for the crown. He didn’t start out his life wanting to be a spy. The seventh child of a blacksmith, he entered the army in hopes of just being fed. But his reality becomes very Continue Reading
Review: The Runaway Duchess by Jillian Eaton
The Runaway Duchess by Jillian Eaton Released: July 2013 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by May In re-reading the blurb I was sent about this book I can see why I was so eager to read it. Marriage of convenience, commoner hero, free spirited heroine – heck I want to read it again just thinking about the set up. The problem is that in every possible way, this book was a fail for me. It was very nearly a DNF but I was curious enough about some aspects that I muddled through it. Continue Reading