The Dukes Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley (Highland Pleasures #4) Historical Romance April 3, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I adore these Mackenzie boys, and Hart's book was a much-anticipated read for me. Hart is so … Hart. Arrogant, powerful, wealthy, and in love with Eleanor. I think the opening paragraph of the book explains Hart quite well: Hart Mackenize. It was said that he knew every pleasure a woman desired and exactly how to give it to her. Hart wouldn't ask what Continue Reading
Review: The Wolf Who Loved Me by Lydia Dare
The Wolf Who Loved Me (Westfield Wolves #5) by Lydia Dare Paranormal Romance April 1, 2012 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “When I close my eyes, I dream of you. When I open my eyes, I see you beside me. When I reach out, I can touch you. It’s all I ever dreamed of. “ I am a huge fan of Lydia Dare (the writing team of Tammy Falkner and Jodie Pearson) and their sexy wolves so when I was approached to review The Wolf Who Loved Me, I squeeed like a fan-girl and Continue Reading
Review: Matthew by Emma Lang
Matthew by Emma Lang (The Circle Eight #1) February 1, 2012 Historical Romance Trade Paperback Kensington Reviewed by Helyce Matthew Graham is the eldest of eight children. The world as he knows it is met with unexpected tragedy when his parents are murdered and his youngest sibling, Benjamin, is kidnapped and also presumed dead. He has no choice but to take over as head of the family and raise his younger brothers and sisters. He does it without question and he’s doing the best he Continue Reading
Review: At Your Pleasure by Meredith Duran
At Your Pleasure by Meredith Duran Historical Romance March 27, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by Mandi “A villain’s love is not a comfortable thing,” he said. “But I promise, I will endeavor to make it a pleasure to you.” And so goes our hero…a very villainous one at that. What makes it even better, is the heroine’s response to the above quote. “Wipe your face, jackanapes. Or would you prefer that I slap it off?” To her disbelief, he laughed softly. “You may try.” This Continue Reading
Review: A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare
A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare (Spindle Cove #2) Historical Romance March 27, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May I’m a woman who knows a great deal about rocks. I suggest you find the stones to deal with it. Minerva studies rocks. That is, she has a deep academic interest in geology and spends all of her time reading, researching, even having papers published under her own name. Ok, so she uses M. Highwood and the Royal Geological Society has no idea she’s not a man. But she’s done Continue Reading
Review: The Tattooed Duke by Maya Rodale
The Tattooed Duke by Maya Rodale (The Writing Girls #3) Historical Romance February 28, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May “A brooding, tattooed, recluse duke,” Annabelle said breathlessly. “The housemaid with a double life. It’s a Minerva Press novel come to life.” Eliza laughed and said, “Except for all the scrubbing of floors, which is not anyone’s idea of romance.” Back from exploring the world, Sebastian, Duke of Wycliff, has returned home and needs desperately to raise funds to Continue Reading
Review: Thief by Ava March
Thief by Ava March (Brook Street #1) March 19, 2012 M/M Historical Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi Lord Benjamin Parker is pretty sure he is gay, but having never been with a man, he wants to test out his suspicion. Rumor has it that Clements gambling hell caters to his sort of persuasion. So he gets up the courage and visits there one night. When he walks in — even though gambling is going on — he can see men who touch each other more intimately and knows he is in the right Continue Reading
Review: Much Ado About Rogues by Kasey Michaels
Much Ado About Rogues by Kasey Michaels (Blackthorn Brothers #3) Historical Romance March 20, 2012 Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: She dug her fingers into him, pushing down hard on his shoulder with her hand as her knee came up swiftly, taking him and his arousal unawares. His knees buckled, his hold on her relaxed, and she was gone, leaving him to bend over where he stood, his hands on his thighs, forcing himself not to black out, or throw up. “I taught her that,” Continue Reading
Review: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean (The Rules of Scoundrels #1) Historical Romance February 28, 2012 Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I am too imperfect for you,” he whispered at her temple. “You are perfectly imperfect for me.” At the age of 21, Michael Lawler, Marquess of Bourne and a gambling addict, lost everything he had in a game of cards with Langford. He lost all he had inherited from his parents' untimely death to a man who sat there and laughed at him. Continue Reading
Review: A Scandalous Countess by Jo Beverly
A Scandalous Countess (Mallorens #12) by Jo Beverley Historical Romance February 7, 2012 Signet Favorite Quote: “Home. You are home. “ Once again, Jo Beverley transports us back in to the decadent and dazzling world of the Mallorens with the second book in her intriguing Three Countesses trilogy. Set in the Georgian era, Ms. Beverley’s opulent descriptions of the glittering ton with their witty dialogues and lively dalliances set against a dark background of intrigue continues Continue Reading