What an Earl Wants by Kasey Michaels (The Redgraves #1) Historical Romance November 20, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite quote: “Maribel has seen more cocks than any three generations of hens.” About the book (from author’s website): Gideon Redgrave, eldest child of the late Earl of Saltwood, refuses to be humbled by the scandal that once tore his family apart. He's built his life in London society around one rule: trust no one. So the last thing he wants is to play guardian Continue Reading
Review: My Scandalous Viscount by Galen Foley
My Scandalous Viscount by Galen Foley (The Inferno Club #5) Historical Romance Released: September 25, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May Viscount Beauchamp (“Beau” to friends) leads a secret life working for the Order and doing secret work for England that most will never know about. Unfortunately for him, some of his coworkers are friends with a young miss who can’t seem to keep her nose where it belongs. Indeed, the young Carissa considers herself a ‘lady of information’ and can’t help but Continue Reading
Review: Lord Gray’s List by Maggie Robinson
Lord Gray’s List by Maggie Robinson (The London List #1) Released: October 30, 2012 Historical Romance Brava Reviewed by Mandi Lord Gray, or Ben to his friends is sick of being quoted on London’s popular newspaper, The London List every Tuesday. Each week the antics of ‘Lord G’ are printed for all to read. From the women he beds to the clubs he visits. Yes he is a rake and he likes women, but he doesn’t need everyone to know everything about him and he is determined to put a stop Continue Reading
Review: Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James
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