A Season For Sin by Vicky Dreiling Historical Romance, Novella Released: September 4, 2012 Forever Reviewed by May If there was one thing Virginia understood, it was that people, men in particular, always wanted forbidden fruit. And Laura, a respectable lady, represented a challenge. Ah, yes, a very proper widow and a ruthless rake would make a very combustible couple. But oh, what a wonderful way to burn. Laura Davenport (Lady Chesfield) is a respectable widow, raising her late Continue Reading
Review: The Lady Risks All by Stephanie Laurens
The Lady Risks All by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance Paperback September 25, 2012 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “This wasn’t some passing connection. This power and glory wasn’t something that would fade and die- “ Neville Roscoe is the notorious, scandalous owner of several gambling dens. A private man, he exists on the fringes of society and is given wide berth by everyone. We learn early on that Neville is really Lord Julian Delbraith and his decline into Continue Reading
Joint Review: Seven Nights in a Rogue’s Bed by Anna Campbell
Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed by Anna Campbell (Sons of Sin #1) Historical Romance Releases: September 25, 2012 Forever Reviewed by May and Mandi He was like a mistreated dog, swift to snarl to fend off a kick. Oh, Jonas... Her heart squeezed with agonizing compassion. He was so wounded, she wasn’t sure anyone could heal him. Certainly not a chance-met girl who dallied a mere week. A girl who betrayed him with every breath. Her decisions had become so vilely complicated. The Continue Reading
Review: When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen
When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen (Jewels of the Ton #1) Released: September 4, 2012 Historical Romance Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I would rather be a well-paid whore, sir, than an insufferable ass.” He jerked to a halt and spun around. His fists were clenched and his face red with what looked like fury. “One is a choice, and can be changed,” she continued, raising her voice so it would carry. “Whereas the other is a permanent trait of the personality. Not Continue Reading
Review: His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty
His Very Own Girl by Carrie Lofty Historical Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May “You got a girl, Doc?” Joe stared down at the white gauze he held. Tying a field dressing had become an impossible puzzle as three words echoed in his head: Lulu loves me. “Yes sir, I believe I do.” Joe is an American fresh out of training as a medic, and a lowly Private First Class. Lulu is an English pilot – and a woman with ambitions and a clear agenda. When the two meet Continue Reading
Review: Not Proper Enough by Carolyn Jewel
Not Proper Enough by Carolyn Jewel (Seducing the Scoundrels #2) Historical Romance Released: September 4, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I don’t like you,” she whispered. “Not even a little.” “I know.” He lowered his head to hers, and he thought, To hell with decency. And to bloody hell with caution, “Isn’t it delicious this way?” I’m a huge fan of Carolyn Jewel’s historicals. Last year I read Not Wicked Enough and I loved it, so when Not Proper Continue Reading
Review: Midnight Scandals Anthology
Midnight Scandals Anthology Historical Romance Released: August 28, 2012 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi One Starlit Night by Carolyn Jewel Viscount Northword or Crispin is back home after ten years. Much has changed, especially his relationship with his childhood friend and lover, Portia Temple. Years and years ago, they fell in love, but they had some dark days together, as often young people do, and had a bad break. Crispin went on to leave and marry someone else, while Continue Reading
Review: Skybound by Aleksandr Voinov
Skybound by Aleksandr Voinov Historical m/m romance (Novella) Released: August 20, 2012 Riptide Reviewed by Mandi I discovered Aleksandr Voinov this year after I read and devoured his Dark Soul series. I then went on to read Part One (currently reading Part Two – it is thousands of pages) of his very dark, Special Forces (free on his website, and I reiterate, dark) and loved. I mean, I realllllly loved. So I’m now determined to read everything he writes. His latest Continue Reading
Review: Loving Lady Marcia by Kieran Kramer
Loving Lady Marcia by Kieran Kramer (House of Brady #1) Released: August 28, 2012 Historical Romance St. Martin's Reviewed by May This is a story, of a lovely lady. She was bringing up three very lovely girls. All of them had hair of gold… and I think you know how the rest of that catchy song goes. In an homage to the epic television series The Brady Bunch, Kieran Kramer is writing a series based in Regency England that features the Brady family – right down to Alice and Tiger. As a Continue Reading
Review: The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James
The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James (Fairy Tales #4) Historical Romance August 28, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May Perhaps if she napped, she would wake to find that this day had never happened. Perhaps she was in a fever dream. After all, the fairy story was supposed to end when the Ugly Duckling became a swan. Everyone knew that swans got everything they wanted. Beautiful people always did. Theo’s father died when she was a child, and she (and her mother) moved into the home of the Duke of Continue Reading