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
Review: Counterpoint: Dylan’s Story by Ruth Sims
Counterpoint: Dylan’s Story by Ruth Sims M/M Romance July 12, 2010 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Mandi This book really surprised me. This is the first I’ve read of Ruth Sims, and honestly chose to review it because I don’t find a lot of historical LBGT romance, and thought, sure why not. What this book turns out to be is a romance, but also one man’s journey of discovery of life. Of how grand notions of life when you are 18 and think nothing is going to stop you, turn to what reality Continue Reading
Review: In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster by Stephanie Laurens
In Pursuit Of Miss Eliza Cynster (Cynster Sisters #2) by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance Paperback September 27, 2011 Reviewed by Tori When Heather Cynster is returned to her loving family by Viscount Breckenridge, the Cynster’s know that the kidnapper will try again, so Eliza Cynster is placed under heavy guard until the elusive Laird is found. However, the Cynster's failed to take into account just how desperate the Laird is and Eliza is kidnapped right from under their noses. Continue Reading
Review: The Black Hawk by Joanna Bourne
The Black Hawk by Joanna Bourne November 1, 2011 Historical Romance Reviewed by Mandi Finally we get Hawker’s book and it has been a long time in the making. Adrian Hawker, former thief, now mastermind spy, having trained under William Doyle. At the start of The Black Hawk, we see Adrian in his mid-30’s, and Head of the British Intelligence Service. And as goes his life, he gets drama on his doorstep. His former lover, (always his love) Justine, shows up stabbed and bleeding. Justine is Continue Reading
Review: Too Wicked to Wed by Cara Elliott
Too Wicked to Wed by Cara Elliott (Lords of Midnight #1) Historical Romance October 25, 2011 Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Connor Linsley may have experience on his side, but I wager that in this particular game of hearts, the two of you are very much equals.” “Hearts?” sighed Alexa. “He claims he doesn’t have one.” “That, my dear, is what they all say.” Lady Alexa Hendrie has grown up in the country, managed her family estate (quite well!) and has all sorts of interests Continue Reading
Review: Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt
Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #3) Historical Romance October 18, 2011 Paperback Grand Central Publishing Reviewed by Mandi I have fallen in love with a pirate. We have seen glimpses of "Charming" Mickey O'Connor throughout the first two books of Elizabeth Hoyt's Maiden Lane series. And we have, of course, witnessed Silence Hollingbrook sacrifice herself to Mickey for one night to save her husband from charges he stole cargo from one of Continue Reading
The Norse King’s Daughter by Sandra Hill
The Norse King’s Daughter by Sandra Hill (Viking I #10) Historical Romance October 1, 2011 Paperback Avon Reviewed by May Most memorable quote: It was impossible not to notice the hard rod of his lust as it sought her woman channel. “My sap runs thick and hot,” he rasped out. “Quench me, m’lady.” Sidroc Guntersson is in a bind. The Viking is a third-born son and must quickly find a wife who is wealthy so that he can save his newborn daughter’s life and give her a new Continue Reading
Review: A Lily Among Thorns by Rose Lerner
A Lily Among Thorns by Rose Lerner Historical Romance September 15, 2011 Paperback Dorchester Reviewed by Mandi I was so excited to read this book. I adored, In For a Penny, Rose Lerner’s debut book last year. She has such a unique, if somewhat complex voice and I find her books very refreshing. It is hard to set up the plot in this book because there are some big twists about halfway through that change the direction. But I can definitely talk about the first half. My Continue Reading