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
Review: Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer
Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer (The Hellraisers #1) Paranormal Romance December 1, 2011 Kensington Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: She wielded fire like a whip, lashes of flame leaping from her to strike at attacking creatures. Had he not been so occupied with cutting down demons, he would have gladly focused his full attention on Zora in her beautiful, lethal dance. The fire lit her face in crimson and gold, as though she were an ancient war goddess receiving burnt offerings. Continue Reading
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Sin by Kasey Michaels
A Midsummer Night’s Sin by Kasey Michaels (Blackthorn Brothers #2) Historical Romance November 29, 2011 Harlequin Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I do have my reputation as a bastard to uphold, you know. Having lived my life as the lowest of the low, the thought of marrying beneath me has never occurred. Are you proposing to me, Miss Hackett?” This is the second book in a trilogy about three brothers. Robin Goodfellow Blackthorn, aka Puck, is a bastard. His parents were very Continue Reading
Review: To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries (Hellions of Halstead Hall #4) November 22, 2011 Historical Romance Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “If that’s what you’re like when you’re a scoundrel,” she said lightly, “then thank God for scoundrels” He looked startled. Then he flashed her the grin that always made her quiver. “Enjoyed that, did you?” Under his grandmother’s ultimatum Lord Gabriel Sharpe must marry, and soon. He is the fourth of his siblings to marry, and Continue Reading
Review: If You Give a Girl a Viscount by Kieran Kramer
If you Give a Girl a Viscount by Kieran Kramer (Impossible Bachelors #4) Historical Romance November 1, 2011 St. Martin’s Reviewed by May Favorite quote: But he was kissing her. Daisy. The Girl who’d made everything different. And not because she was a Highland lass. Not because her voice was like buzzing bumblebees. Nor was It because she had an outlandish sense of adventure. It was because of how she looked at him. It was as if she could see deep into his soul, past Continue Reading
Review: Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare
Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare Historical Romance Novella November 15, 2011 Samhain Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I, Violet Mary, take you, Christian James.” She touched his cheek. “To be my husband. To have, to hold. To love and honor. All that sickness-health, richer-poorer business too. Forsaking all others, so long as we both shall live.” His hand found hers. “You didn’t promise to obey.” “No, I didn’t.” She kissed his jaw. “What if I substitute, ‘To make Continue Reading