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
Review: The Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway
The Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and Connie Brockway Historical Romance December 28, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May When Laird Taran Ferguson's nephews refuse to wed and secure his birthright, he takes matters into his own hands, raiding a ball and kidnapping four likely brides—a bonny lass, an heiress with a slight reputation problem, a rich English beauty, and a maiden without a name or a fortune. But which one is ready to fall in love with the Scottish lord? Add a very Continue Reading
Mandi’s New Favorite Book – The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
“Oh, Alexander,” she said, “what do you want from me….” “Everything!” he whispered fiercely. Ever since I met Kate online, I knew The Bronze Horseman was her absolute favorite book so it has been on my radar for sometime. But I also knew it was 900 pages and set in WWII Russia, a time setting that I didn’t think would interest a me. However a few days ago, Jane tweeted that the book was on sale for $1.99 and she also expressed how much she enjoyed this epic love story. And all of a sudden my Continue Reading
Review: The Duchess War by Courtney Milan
The Duchess War by Courtney Milan (Brothers Sinister #1) December 8, 2012 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by May Beside her, Mr. Charingford swallowed, the sound audible at this distance. “He is, of course, His Grace, the Duke of Clermont.” Minnie almost yanked her fingers back. A duke? A bloody duke had found her behind the curtains? No. No. Impossible. Minnie is living a lie. As a child a scandal rocked her world, and she took on a new identity and went to live with her Continue Reading
Review: Miracle in New Hope by Kaki Warner
Miracle in New Hope by Kaki Warner December 11, 2012 Western Historical Novella Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I love, love, love Kaki Warner’s voice. Both of her previous western trilogies have been a big hit with me. Even though this novella has a ghost-type set-up, which I do not like in my otherwise ‘normal’ world books, I decided to try it because I enjoy this author so much. Set in the 1870’s, Daniel Hobart lives in a small Rockies Mountain town. He lost his wife and child Continue Reading