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
Review: A Private Gentleman by Heidi Cullinan
A Private Gentleman by Heidi Cullinan February 14, 2012 M/M Historical Romance Samhain Reviewed by Helyce Lord George Albert Westin, aka Wes, is somewhat of a recluse. He has a horrible stammer, which gets worse whenever he has to speak to anyone, family included. The more agitated he gets, the worse the stammer, until he is rendered mute and must rely on writing on a little notepad he keeps in his pocket. As the son of the Marquess of Daventry, he is well known, but sadly, not for Continue Reading
Review: The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae by Stephanie Laurens
The Capture Of The Earl Of Glencrae (Cynster Sisters Trilogy #3) by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance January 31, 2012 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I will hold you now and forever, and never let you fall.” When Eliza Cynster was rescued by her hero, Jeremy Carling, they watched her kidnapper fall over a cliff and deduced that he was gone for good and the whole ordeal was over. That is, until the youngest sister, Angelica, is stolen away from a ball, in the same manner Continue Reading
Review: The Duchess Diaries by Jillian Hunter
The Duchess Diaries by Jillian Hunter (The Bridal Pleasures #3) Historical Romance February 7, 2012 Signet Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I hope to sleep with you soon. In my experience sex is an excellent prelude to an association.” Gideon, Duke of Wynfield, is on his way to sign an agreement with a new mistress. First though, he stops at a party held by a dear friend where events lead him to be not only without a mistress, but in possession of a diary written by a woman he Continue Reading
Review: The Rogue Pirate’s Bride by Shana Galen
The Rogue Pirate’s Bride By Shana Galen (The Sons of the Revolution #3) Historical Romance February 7, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by May “Get. Off. Me.” “I will. If you calm down.” She clenched her jaw. “I’ll calm down if you get off me.” “Mon Dieu, but you are impossible.” “This is only the beginning.” He shook his head. “Don’t tempt me, ma belle. I like a challenge as much as you do.” “What challenge? If you want to kill me, then do it. I’d Continue Reading
Review: Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway
Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway (Mayhem in Mayfair #1) Historical Romance December 2011 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I’m making an effort this year to read more self published books by authors I’m unfamiliar with. When this book came through my review requests, the blurb intrigued me. A wife disguises herself as her husband’s harlot? I had to know why. This books opens with Lady Helena Harteford and her husband the Marquess of Harteford, or Nicholas married for one month. Continue Reading
Review: Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel
Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel Historical Romance February 7, 2012 Berkley Reviewed by Mandi She looked up at him, and said, "Am I too wicked, your grace?" "My love, if I may be honest—" "Please." "You're not wicked enough." I picked up Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel late one night, just intending to read one chapter before I went to bed. But I became so enthralled with the hero and heroine that I could not put this book down. We Continue Reading
Review: An Affair with Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone
An Affair With Mr. Kennedy by Jillian Stone (The Gentlemen of Scotland Yard #1) Historical Romance January 31, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by Mandi Set in the late 1800’s, Zeno Kennedy is a well known detective with the Scotland Yard. Having lost a mistress to a bombing years ago, Zeno has set his mind to keeping London safe. But he knows there are a group of men, “The Bloody Four” he calls them, that want to harm his city. These four are wealthy men who are for an Irish revolution, and Continue Reading
Review: Kismet by Monica Burns
Kismet by Monica Burns February 7, 2012 (Reissue) Historical Romance Penguin Reviewed by Mandi Allegra Synnford is one of the most sought after courtesans in London. Raised in a brothel, she finally broke free and has become an independent courtesan of sorts. She chooses which men will be with her, and that makes her allure that much more in demand to the men of the ton. Allegra is taking a little vacation however to Morocco to attend her friend’s wedding. It is here she meets Continue Reading