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
Review: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries
A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries (Hellions of Halstead #5) Historical Romance January 24, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Do your worst,” she said lightly, “but I must warn you, a lady never surrenders.” “We’ll see about that,” he murmured before seizing her mouth in a hot kiss. The youngest of five, Lady Celia is the last to remain unwed and has just two months to find and marry a man. Her grandmother issued an ultimatum that they all marry within the Continue Reading
Review: The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James
The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James (Fairy Tales #3) Historical Romance December 27, 2011 Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I’d prefer a goddess who produces her own light rather than merely reflecting that of another.” Olivia and her twin sister Georgiana have spent their entire lives being groomed to become a Duchess. Basically, their dad was best friends with the Duke of Canterwick at school and the two made a blood oath that Mr. Lytton’s eldest would marry the Duke’s eldest Continue Reading
Review: Colorado Dawn by Kaki Warner
Colorado Dawn by Kaki Warner January 3, 2012 Western Historical Trade Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Maddie Wallace has been married to her Scottish husband, Angus, for four years. But for those four years, Angus has been serving in the British army, and she has received only two letters and one visit from him. Heartbroken that he has basically abandoned her and not feeling as though she fits in at his family's estate in Scotland, she feels lost. After her parents die in a Continue Reading
Review: A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant
A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant Historical Romance December 27, 2011 Bantam Reviewed by Mandi A Lady Awakened is the debut book by Cecilia Grant, and I'm in love with this author's voice. It is hard to explain why I love her style of writing so much, but as I read I didn't want to miss a single word. It is a similar reading experience as to when I read Joanna Bourne books. The way she creates her sentences and the way she creates such small moments that end up so powerful really Continue Reading
If You Give a Duke a Duchy, or, Love’s Savage Whiplash by Nine Naughty Novelists
If You Give a Duke a Duchy, or, Love’s Savage Whiplash by Sydney Somers, Kinsey Holley, Kelly Jamieson, Skylar Kade, Erin Nicholas, Juniper Bell, Meg Benjamin, Kate Davies, and P.G. Forte. Historical Romance E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Why, pirate, have you misplaced your peg leg, or are you just pleased to see me?” I think if we start with the blurb for this book, we will set the tone appropriately: Being a Tale of Panting Passion wherein a Continue Reading
Review: The Pleasure of Your Kiss by Teresa Medeiros
The Pleasure of Your Kiss by Teresa Medeiros Historical Romance December 27, 2011 Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Most men who cloak themselves in rumor and innuendo do so because there is nothing of real substance to hide. They spread these tall tales themselves simply to cover up their own… shortcomings.” Clarinda Cardew is aboard a ship heading towards Burma and her fiancée accompanied by her best friend Poppy. Looking forward to a grand adventure, neither lady Continue Reading
Review: Recklessly Yours by Allison Chase
Recklessly Yours by Allison Chase (Her Majesty’s Secret Servants #3) Historical Romance December 6, 2011 Signet Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Her eyes widened and he stared down into them, drawn by the tiny specks of gold like a pirate to secret treasure. Oh, wouldn’t he like to plunder lovely Miss Sutherland. Holly and her sisters may not be of the aristocracy, but they were raised as neighbors to Victoria who now reigns as queen. As children, they vowed to always support Continue Reading
Joint Review: Unraveled by Courtney Milan
Unraveled by Courtney Milan (Turner #3) Historical Romance December 8, 2011 E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi and May “I’m not broken,” he repeated. “Although at the moment...” This was what came of violating the sentimentality quota. Everything he kept bottled inside him came out. He shut his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. “At the moment,” he muttered numbly, “I may be coming a bit unraveled.” From Goodreads: Smite Turner is renowned for his single-minded Continue Reading