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
Review: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare (Spindle Cove #1) August 30, 2011 Historical Romance Paperback HarperCollins Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “You invaded my dreams at least a half-dozen times last night. When I’m awake you keep traipsing through my thoughts. Sometimes you’re barely clothed. What excuse can you make for that?” She stammered to form a response, her tongue tripping against her teeth. “I… I would never traipse.” Tessa Dare has a new trilogy, Continue Reading
Review: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (Highlander #1) Historical Romance August 30, 2011 Paperback Ballantine Books Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: She bristled with outrage. “Silence me? You took liberties with my..my…my lips in order to silence me? That was very impertinent of you, Laird. I won’t allow you to do it again.” He smiled and folded his arms over his chest. “Aye, you will.” Mairin has been hiding her true identity for longer than she can remember. King Continue Reading
Review: Wicked in your Arms by Sophie Jordan
Wicked In Your Arms (Forgotten Princesses #1) by Sophie Jordan Historical Romance Paperback July 26, 2011 Avon Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Do you mean to say you're considering me as a prospective wife? Heavens! Have the stars truly shined down on me? Could I be so blessed?” Crown Prince Sevastian Maksimi, one of Europe's most eligible bachelors, must find a rich wife of impeccable breeding and produce a heir in order to help his country heal from the devastation of Continue Reading