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
Review: Princess Charming by Nicole Jordan
Princess Charming by Nicole Jordan (Legendary Lovers #1) January 31, 2012 Historical Romance Ballantine Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I thought your male… extremities would resemble a statue, not a stallion.” “I shall take that as a compliment.” Ash and his cousins were orphaned as teenagers, which brought them closer together and under the care of their bachelor uncle. Now, more than a decade later one of the girl cousins has an idea: what if they were destined for legendary Continue Reading
Review: Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace
Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace Historical Romance February 1, 2012 Sourcebooks Reviewed by Mandi Lana Hillary had a fiancé who she discovered was a liar, so now she is on the search for a decent, respectable man. With pressure from her mother to find a husband this season, she is intensely looking for the right person. But she refuses to be stuck with someone she doesn’t like, which is how she finds herself climbing down a tree after an unpleasant Continue Reading
Review: My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander
My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander (Sinful Family Secrets #2) Historical Romance January 31, 2012 Zebra Reviewed by Mandi Evelyn Hadley-Attwater has been happily married for two years to the very dignified and loving Adrian. As they are the picture of a proper couple by day and have wicked nights together, they are both content in the lives they are leading. But they both have secrets. Prior to marrying, Eve was a spy for England, receiving written orders from a man just Continue Reading
Review: The Rogue Who Loved Me by Ingela F. Hyatt
The Rogue Who Loved Me by Ingela F. Hyatt Historical Romance Ebook December 2011 Mundania Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What would it be like to love and be loved?” The Rogue Who Loved Me is a straight forward historical romance set in the 16th century. A virgin innocent and a jaded rake mix business with pleasure when they embark on a dangerous game that could end with broken hearts or worse...death. Alexande, the Marquis Of Ravenspur has come home to ferret out a Continue Reading