Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James (Fairy Tales #4.5) Historical Romance, Novella Released: October 30, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Someday we’ll find ourselves old, gray, and tattooed, battling it out in the House of Lords over a corn bill.” At age seventeen Sir Griffin Barry disappeared the night of his wedding, his bride left a virgin and his father the Viscount without an heir to spare. When he woke up aboard a ship he made the most of it – raising himself up and Continue Reading
Review: ‘Twas the Night After Christmas by Sabrina Jeffries
‘Twas the Night After Christmas by Sabrina Jeffries (Hellions of Hallstead #6) Historical Romance Released: October 30, 2012 Gallery Books Reviewed by May “What a selfish arse I am,” he muttered. He hadn’t realized he’d said it aloud until she said primly, “Well, I wouldn’t go quite that far.” Glancing over, he noted that the tightness around her mouth had eased. “An oblivious clodpate?” he offered. “Somewhere between arse and clodpate, I should think,” she said with less Continue Reading
Review: A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long
A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long (Pennyroyal Green #7) Historical Romance Released: October 30, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May For years, nothing ever dented her; she had shaped the world to suit her, as surely as though sh were a signet ring and the world sealing wax. Evie, the Countess of Wareham – a notorious woman who raised herself up from humble Irish roots to becoming an actress, famed courtesan, and wife of an Earl. Now that the Earl has passed away, she is left Continue Reading
Review: Twelfth Night Secrets by Jane Feather
Twelfth Night Secrets by Jane Feather Historical Romance Released: October 23, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May If what the men from the Ministry suspected was true, then Julius Forsythe had been using his friendship with Nicholas Devere to betray his own country. And eventually, he had betrayed Nicholas. As Harriet had absorbed this implication, a deep, cold rage had entered her soul almost superseding her grief. Lady Harriet’s brother was a spy, and now with the request to watch the Earl Continue Reading
Review: Lord of Temptation by Lorraine Heath
Lord of Temptation by Lorraine Heath (The Lost Lords of Pembrook #2) Released: September 25, 2012 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by May He didn’t want to be here. He didn’t’ want this. The captain’s huge paw of a hand landed on his shoulder with enough weight to jar him. “I’m called Marlow Have you a name, lad?” “Lo-“ He stopped. He couldn’t tell anyone that he was Lord Tristan Easton, second in line for the dukedom of Keswick. Until they reclaimed their birthright he was only Continue Reading
Review: Return of the Viscount by Gayle Callen
Released: July 31, 2012 Historical Romance Avon Reviewed by May After her father’s death Cecilia Mallory is left to care for her brother (the new Earl), manage the vast estate, and is unable to access her funds for several more years – unless she marries and can be free of her guardian. Desperate for a solution, and unwilling to sacrifice her freedom or put her funds or fate into a man’s hands, she proposes to Sergeant Michael Blackthorne. He is a man she knows only through letters, a Continue Reading
Review: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks
Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks (The Montgomerys and Armstrongs #1) Historical Romance Released: September 25, 2012 Ballantine Reviewed by Mandi The Montgomerys and the Armstrongs are rival clans, with a feud that has lasted for a very long time. The King is sick of it, and decrees that the daughter of the chieftain Armstrong is to marry the chieftain of the Montgomerys, Graeme. When words comes of this impending union, both sides are very unhappy. Eveline fell off her horse three Continue Reading
Review: Ruined by Moonlight by Emma Wildes
Ruined By Moonlight (Whispers Of Scandal #1) by Emma Wildes Historical Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do you think a woman, experienced or not, cannot tell if a man puts true emotion into a kiss? “ I’m a well established fan of Ms. Wildes’s historical romances. I enjoyed her previous trilogy, Notorious Bachelors, a great deal and was excited to see her starting a new series. Ms. Wildes has a unique approach to historical romances. Continue Reading
Review: Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas
Tempting the Bride by Sherry Thomas (Fitzhugh Trilogy #3) Released: October 2, 2012 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi David Hillsborough, Viscount Hastings has loved Helena Fitzhugh for most of his life. When he was just a kid, he would make fun of her, pull her hair, the types of things boys do when they like a girl but are not mature enough to process their feelings. The problem is, as Hastings got older, he never stopped making fun of her. He loved her so much and Continue Reading
Review: Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes
Lady Louisa’s Christmas Knight by Grace Burrowes (Windham #6) Historical Romance Released: October 2, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite quote: Patchouli was not a fragrance Louisa cared for. She tried to imagine marital intimacies with a man who wore patchouli and concluded it was fortunate she would not be taking a husband. Lady Louisa is smarter than most men, can do any math problems in her head faster than on paper, and is wonderfully educated in all kinds of languages and Continue Reading