Caleb by Emma Lang (Circle Eight #3) Western Historical Romance February 6, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Caleb Graham didn’t want to be a rancher. Not after he’d met Brody Armstrong, the Texas Ranger assigned to the case when his parents were killed and his youngest brother Benjamin was kidnapped. Now, five years later, that’s exactly what he is, a Texas Ranger. He rarely gets home to the Circle Eight. Though he misses his family, all they do is grumble about how he never Continue Reading
Review: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean (The Rules of Scoundrels #2) January 29, 2013 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by Mandi I found the set-up in the beginning of this book to be so far-fetched that I could not buy into it, therefore setting a frustrating tone for this book. Pippa is engaged to be married to an Earl. It is not a love match, rather she is the last of her sisters to get married and her father thinks she will do well by this man. He is a kind man, but Continue Reading
Review: Seduced by the Gladiator by Lauren Hawkeye
Seduced by the Gladiator by Lauren Hawkeye Erotic Historical Romance January 29, 2012 Avon Red Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You are always safe by my side, my lady.” Lilia is a novelty. She is a female gladiator and her skill and prowess has made her one of the most feared woman in Rome. When a former champion is sold to her ludris, she fears not only for her status...but also her heart. Christus’s owner has died and he is sold to a new ludris. When he first meets Lilia, he Continue Reading
Review: The Temptation of Your Touch by Teresa Medeiros
The Temptation of your Touch by Teresa Medeiros (Burke Brothers #2) January 29, 2013 Historical Romance Pocket Reviewed by May Maximillian Burke has always prided himself on being the man every mother would want her daughter to marry. But after his scoundrel of a brother makes off with Max's bride, Max discovers it's more satisfying to be a rogue than the perfect gentleman. Forced to flee London after a duel gone wrong, Max seeks refuge at Cadgwyck Manor on the lonely coast of Cornwall, Continue Reading
Review: That Scandalous Summer by Meredith Duran
That Scandalous Summer by Meredith Duran (Rules for the Reckless #1) January 29, 2013 Historical Romance Pocket Reviewed by Mandi The more I read Meredith Duran books, the more I become fascinated and enthralled with her voice. This books starts with a really well done (and important) prologue. Lord Michael de Grey’s brother is a duke, a duke who has turned into a sickly recluse after his wife was discovered not only sleeping with many other men, but also giving away political Continue Reading
Review: The Trouble With Being Wicked by Emma Locke
The Trouble With Being Wicked by Emma Locke (The Naughty Girls #1) Historical Romance December 18, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I believe this is the debut for Emma Locke and with a cute cover and a cute blurb, I had to try it. At times this book was rather adorable, and at times this book was rather slow. I think overall this author has the potential to write a charming, sexy book. This one didn’t quite make it there for me though. Celeste Gray is a very well known Continue Reading
Review: Unforgivable by Joanna Chambers
Unforgivable by Joanna Chambers January 15, 2013 Historical Samhain Reviewed by May After a moment, she heard the soft click of the door as it opened and closed behind him. Even then, Rose did not give in to tears. Instead, she turned her misery to hate. She fantasized about how she could punish him. There were physical punishments, of course; throwing something at him would be satisfying, something large and hard. But physical pain wasn't good enough; she wanted to pay him back in Continue Reading
Review: Wild Burn by Edie Harris
Wild Burn by Edie Harris (Wild State #1) Historical Western January 15, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi This book grabbed me from page one as we meet gunslinger and rumored confederate turncoat Delaney Crawford and former nun turned school teacher Moira Tully. Even better, the book starts with Delaney accidentally shooting Moira in the ear. Delaney Crawford is known as the “Dog Man Killer,” killing Indians who threaten harm to settlers. He has killed a lot and has seen Continue Reading
Review: A Kiss for Midwinter by Courtney Milan
A Kiss for Midwinter by Courtney Milan (Brothers Sinister #1.5) Historical Novella December 18, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by May He had decided it would be best not to mention his main reason for wanting to marry- that he thought it expedient to procure a regular source of sexual intercourse without risking syphilis. In her last book The Duchess War, Lydia was seen through the eyes of her best friend (heroine of that book), and we could see some tensions brewing between Lydia and Continue Reading
Review: The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley
The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley (Highland Pleasures #5) December 31, 2012 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I’m a huge fan of this series but unfortunately not a huge fan of this book. It doesn’t live up to the previous books in this series at all. Elliot McBride is a broken man. Having been imprisoned in India, and I guess imprisoned is a mild word for what he went through, he was tortured and stuck in a dark hole for a long time. He was missing Continue Reading