My Fair Concubine by Jeannie Lin (Tang Dynasty #3) Historical Romance May 22, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Set in China during the Chang Dynasty in 824, Fei Long has many problems. His father has recently died, and he now realizes how much debt his family is really in. On top of that, his father arranged a marriage with his sister and a man from Khitan. This marriage will restore his family’s honor and is a key political binding, but his sister has other plans. She has Continue Reading
Review: Invitation to Scandal by Bronwen Evans
Invitation to Scandal by Bronwen Evans Historical Romance May 1, 2012 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Viscount Strathmore, better known as Rufus Knight, wants to redeem his family’s honor. Rumors that his father committed treason combined with his suspicious death in the woods makes Rufus committed to uncovering the secrets of his father’s fall from grace and death. And there is one person whom he thinks holds this information – someone that goes by the name, Dark Shadow. This Continue Reading
Review: The Blacksmith’s Lover by Heather Massey
The Blacksmith’s Lover by Heather Massey June 1, 2012 Erotic Historical Romance Red Sage Publishing Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: They now began most days with an early-morning coupling. During those times, Sarah grew very fond of riding him. Because of his significant girth, sometimes it felt like she was mating with a giant. Favorite Quote #2: Sarah nodded as he undid his trousers. She never tired of seeing his erection rise to greet her. Scullery maid Sarah Bailey is on Continue Reading
Review: Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall
Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall Historical Romance May 6, 2012 Amber Quill Press Reviewed by Mandi “Alexander, if you feel this way every time you kiss me, it is going to be a long and uncomfortable voyage. There is no going back, not after last night! That sheep has already left the barn!” “Horse. That horse has left the barn, Daphne.” She grabbed him by the lapels of his coat. “This is no time to be discussing the habits of livestock! Kiss me!” So he did. Daphne Farnham Continue Reading
Review: A Little More Scandal by Carrie Lofty
A Little More Scandal by Carrie Lofty Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Novella Pocket Reviewed by May Before I begin my review, I want to take a moment to mention the series that inspired this novella. From the author's website, describing Flawless, the first book in the Christie Family series: Sir William Christie, ruthless tycoon and notorious ladies' man, is dead. Now his four grown children have gathered for the reading of his will. What lies in store for half-siblings Continue Reading
Review: A Gentleman Undone by Cecilia Grant
A Gentleman Undone by Cecilia Grant (Blackshear Family #2) Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Bantam Reviewed by Mandi Will Blackshear returns from war with a heavy heart. He carried one of his critically wounded men from the battlefield to several hospitals, trying to get him help, to no avail. Right before the soldier's death, Will promised he would take care of his wife and child. But Will doesn't have the money to just hand over to this woman. He agrees to invest 3,000 pounds in a Continue Reading
Review: Bride of the High Country by Kaki Warner
Bride of the High Country by Kaki Warner (Runaway Bride #3) June 5, 2012 Western Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I wish I had met you first.” Seven words. Expressing sentiment so innocent yet so weighted with meaning it threw her thoughts into disarray. The Runaway Bride trilogy comes to a close with this book, and I can definitely look back on this series fondly. We finally get Lucinda Hathaway’s story. The mysterious, confident woman who befriended Continue Reading
Review: Beguiling the Beauty by Sherry Thomas
Beguiling the Beauty by Sherry Thomas (Fitzhugh Trilogy #1) Historical Romance May 1, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Don’t cheat me – that was not a kiss.” The Duke of Lexington had spoken; he would not be denied. Venetia Easterbrook is a beauty and no one would disagree with that fact. Her first husband became so obsessed that she would one day cheat on him, he ended his own life. Quickly marrying a wealthy, older gentleman, in present day, Venetia is a widow who Continue Reading
Review: Three Weddings and a Murder Anthology
Three Weddings and a Murder by Tessa Dare, Leigh Lavalle, Courtney Milan, and Carey Baldwin May 2012 Historical/Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by May So often anthologies feel like promotions for the authors other books, or just a teaser to get you interested in a current series. This anthology was a rare treat – all four stories within felt like complete stories, and stood alone beautifully. Each was a solid, well written story. The profits from this collection go to a great Continue Reading
Review: A Night Like This by Julia Quinn
A Night Like This by Julia Quinn (Smythe-Smith Quartet #2) Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Nothing said “home” to a Smythe-Smith male like badly played music. Once upon a time there was a sweet young foolish girl who made a bad choice. She was sent from her home, forced to live under an assumed identity, and could no longer see her family. She moved a few times, but was currently comfortable as a governess to a few nice young Continue Reading