To Seduce an Earl by Lori Brighton Historical Romance July 26, 2011 E-Book Self Published Reviewed by Mandi At the young age of thirteen, Alex Brisbane discovered what blackmail was. Lady Lavender knew his family’s secrets, that they were related to Russian royalty, something despised in England at the time. With his family already half starving, he sees going with Lady Lavender to her brothel as an opportunity. Not knowing why she chose him or how she knows all of this Continue Reading
Review: Tis The Season To Be Sinful by Adrienne Basso
Tis The Season To Be Sinful by Adrienne Basso HIstorical Romance October 1, 2011 Paperback Zebra Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “It still feels like a ridiculous outing.” Richard grumbled. “It reminds me of my history books, reading about that French queen who would dress up as a dairymaid and play at being a farm girl.” “Marie Antoinette? What an absurd analogy.” “Indeed. And just look how well things turned out for her in the end.” George’s face filled with Continue Reading
Review: In Total Surrender by Anne Mallory
In Total Surrender by Anne Mallory (Secrets #3) Historical Romance September 27, 2011 Paperback Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Moment: “what are you thinking about, Mr. Merrick?” You. Demon-spawned you. “Nothing.” She tried to peer over the span of their desks to see what he was doing. He pulled the papers into the space of his arms, hunching over them. She laughed lightly. “Working on secret documents? Ones that threaten the Continue Reading
Review: The Dark Earl by Virginia Henley
The Dark Earl by Virginia Henley (Decadent Duke #3) Historical Romance September 6, 2011 Trade Paperback NAL Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “and are you offering your firm hand? What makes you feel so cocky? Keeping your hand in your pocket all day?” The Dark Earl (aka Thomas Anson, Earl of Lichfield) while the title character of this book, plays a much smaller part than he should. Also, I didn't find him especially dark, he's just a man who is trying to right the wrongs of Continue Reading
Review: Flawless by Carrie Lofty
Flawless by Carrie Lofty September 27, 2011 Historical Romance Paperback Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Birds added their melodies to the air, and in the far distance, the grunting call of a large animal sent a strange shiver up Miles’ forearms. “A rhinoceros?” he asked. “Or perhaps it’s one of those massive wildebeests that put Spanish bulls to shame.” “Or a lion.” “Nonsense. Although, there is a certain thrill to living in a place where being eaten is an actual Continue Reading
Review: Mistress by Marriage by Maggie Robinson
Mistress by Marriage by Maggie Robinson (Courtesan Court #3) August 30, 2011 Historical Romance Trade Paperback Brava Reviewed by Mandi I absolutely adored this book. I went in with a little trepidation because while I liked the first book in this series, Mistress by Mistake, I ended up not being able to finish the second book, Mistress by Midnight. But everything works in this third book. Baron Edward Christie is a very controlled, regimented man. He wears the “Christie face” Continue Reading
Review: Unclaimed by Courtney Milan
Unclaimed by Courtney Milan (Turner #2) Historical Romance September 20, 2011 Paperback Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi and May May: What would be the closest thing to a rock-star in the Victorian Era? That would be Sir Mark Turner, writer of a book on chastity and virgin. People view him as more than a mere mortal man, and he is overwhelmed by how people swarm to him, ask him for guidance, thrust their young virgin daughters in his path, and generally make him wonder if he should Continue Reading
Review: Romancing the Countess by Ashley March
Romancing the Countess by Ashley March (Romancing #1) Historical Romance September 6, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by Mandi Upon finishing Romancing the Countess I realized this is really a sad book. And I don’t mean that it makes this is a bad book – there are some parts in here that are really well done. But the book starts with such a painful moment that sets the course for these characters. The book opens with Sebastian learning the news his wife, Angela was killed in a Continue Reading
Review: Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by Stephanie Laurens
Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by Stephanie Laurens (Cynster #16, Cynster Sisters Trilogy #1) August 30, 2011 Historical Romance Paperback Avon Reviewed by Mandi Heather Cynster is 25 and almost on the shelf. Tired of the same crowd, she decides to sneak out to a more risqué party, to see if she can find the man of her dreams in a new social circle. Instead she finds her nemesis, Viscount Breckenridge. These two have known each other for many years, and have never gotten along. He Continue Reading
Review: Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen
Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen Historical Romance September 6, 2011 Paperback Sourcebooks Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Tell us your name, or you’ll have more than a broken nose. My husband has a rather nasty propensity for violence.” She inhaled and allowed her breath to feather over the man’s neck. “I confess I’m rather aroused by it. The blood, the crunch of bones breaking, the howls of anguish…” Mr. and Mrs. Smith – excuse me Lord and Lady Smythe, are England’s most Continue Reading