Sweet Revenge by Zoe Archer (Nemesis Unlimited #1) Historical Romance June 4, 2013 St. Martin's Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Better not turn down the lights.” He said, staring at her, “because I’ve waited too long to see you like this.” “I’ve wanted to be seen.” The year is 1886 and the story begins with us watching as Jack Dalton; an inmate at Dunmoor Prison for five years makes a glorious escape. Having heard that the man he attempted to murder is nearby, he can think of Continue Reading
Review: The Elusive Wife by Callie Hutton
The Elusive Wife by Callie Hutton Historical Romance May 20, 2013 Entangled: Scandalous Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Jason stood mesmerized as her breasts moved up and down. All that creamy skin covering those enticing globes had reduced him to a randy youth. He placed her hand on his arm. Just before they reached the others, he murmured. “Do not take any more deep breathes tonight.” When Jason Coventry, The Earl of Coventry, discovers his father is still trying to ruin his life from Continue Reading
Review: Reckless Viscount by Amy Sandas
Reckless Viscount by Amy Sandas Historical Romance June 4, 2013 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I do not judge you for your past and I will defend against anyone who do.” Viscount Neville, Leif Riley, is considered a scoundrel who enjoys the attentions of wealthy woman for money. Though many only see a charming seductive rake, not many know of the reasons behind his facade. He is desperate to restore his ancestral home to its former glory and hopefully break the curse Continue Reading
Review: The Mad Earl’s Bride by Loretta Chase
The Mad Earl's Bride by Loretta Chase June 4, 2013 (Originally published in the Three Weddings and a Kiss anthology) Historical Romance Avon Impulse Reviewed by May Favorite quote: “If I always did what I was told, I should never accomplish anything.” Gwen wants to build a hospital and have it run as she sees fit. You see, she studies medicine and has a great interest in it, but because she is a woman has been denied the education to be a proper doctor. When she hears that Dorian has a Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James
Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James (Fairy Tales #5) May 28, 2013 Historical Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: One didn’t haggle when it came to a wife. That would be most ill-bred. Edie has always known that she would marry well, that she would accept whatever marriage her father set up for her. The night of her debut ball she is quite ill, and thus spends the evening nearly silent, being far more demure and amiable than she normally is. Gowan, a Scottish duke, is instantly smitten Continue Reading
Review: Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare
Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare (Spindle Cove #4) May 28, 2013 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by May Another girl’s prince had arrived. That was Pauline’s first thought, when she stumbled in and spied the finely dressed man silhouetted in the door. She watched it happen every few months in this village. These young ladies sought refuge in Spindle Cove for the oddest of reasons. Their harp-playing lacked grace, perhaps, or the color of their eyes was unfashionable at Court this Continue Reading
Review: The Marrying Season by Candace Camp
The Marrying Season by Candace Camp (Legend of St Dwynwen #3) April 23, 2013 Historical Romance Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite quote: Genevieve dropped onto the chair, air rushing out of her. She felt shaken, on uncertain ground. Myles her brother’s best friend was not necessarily the same man as Myles her husband, and she was not quite sure how to deal with him. What to say. What to think. Genevieve Stafford has long been engaged to a man she barely tolerates, but she is Continue Reading
Review: The Laird’s Forbidden Lover by Amelia C. Gormley
The Laird’s Forbidden Lover by Amelia C. Gormley Historical M/M May 6, 2013 Riptide Reviewed by Mandi I enjoyed Amelia Gormley’s self published m/m trilogy so when I heard she was writing a m/m scottish historical for Riptide I got excited. She writes a passionate novella (coming in at 78 pages) but I had some problems with it too. This is the story of farm lad Iain Munro and a future laird, Tavish MacIntyre. Their families know of one another, which is how they meet as Continue Reading
Review: Never Too Late by Amara Royce
Never Too Late by Amara Royce Historical Romance May 2, 2013 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Honoria Duchamp is a widow who owns a bookstore that has been in her family for a long time. She loves her little place of work. One day while high up on a ladder trying to reach a book, she falls but lands on a gentleman. Lord Devin appears to be just browsing in her store, but he actually has a reason for being there. He is assigned (more liked forced or blackmailed) into investigating Continue Reading
Review: Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare
Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare (Spindle Cove #3.5) Historical Romance April 30, 2013 Avon Reviewed by May “Don’t play innocent, Miss Highwood. You’ve been wanting this. A hard, sweaty pounding from the village smith. These strong, dirty hands all over your body. You’ve been wanting it, haven’t you?” “I…” He withdrew halfway, then slid deep. “Haven’t you?” As he moved in and out, her head bobbed in a subtle nod. “Say it.” He thrust hard. She gasped. “Yes.” Miss Continue Reading