Unlocked by Courtney Milan Historical Romance May 31, 2011 E-Book, Novella Self-Published Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “If I’m to list the things I want, I want to own your quiet possession,” he continued, “and drive the wariness from your eyes.” Do you remember when you were young and a kid would pick on you or tease you and your parents would say – oh, that’s just because deep down, he or she really likes you? This is Lady Elaine’s life – except she has to endure it as an Continue Reading
Review: The Devil in Disguise by Stefanie Sloane
The Devil in Disguise by Stefanie Sloane Historical Romance May 24, 2011 Paperback Ballantine Books Reviewed by Mandi Lord William Randall works for the Young Corinthians, a British spy organization. He has cultivated his reputation into that of a rake, in the eyes of the ton, and uses that as his cover as he goes on dangerous spy missions. His latest mission however, is going to be a tricky one. They have learned that a very dangerous, and wanted man, Garenne wants to kidnap the Continue Reading
Review: Cloudy with a Chance of Marriage by Kieran Kramer
Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage (The Impossible Bachelors, #3) by Kieran Kramer Historical Romance April 26, 2011 Paperback St. Martin’s Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “ She wouldn’t have appreciated Pride and Prejudice.... I’m saving it for someone who has spirit, style, and good looks.” Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage is a fun quirky historical romance who’s rambunctious characters and exasperated situations only add to the over all appeal. Smoothly written with a Continue Reading
Review: The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheene
The Last Time I Saw Paris by Lynn Sheen Historical Romance May 3, 2011 Trade Paperback Berkley Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You are late.” Clare Harris reinvented herself from dirt poor farmer’s daughter into a dazzling socialite. She marries into money only to find out that her husband requires her to use her beauty and considerable charms on his clients. Claire has spent her whole life burying her emotions; this is a walk in the park for her. But when her past Continue Reading
Review: Follow My Lead by Kate Noble
Follow My Lead by Kate Noble Historical Romance May 3, 2011 Paperback Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: So. This is hell, Jason thought. A garden party, being backed into a corner by three of the most baldly opportunistic furies to have been formed in the British system of wealth and aristocracy. Who knew? Jason Cummings (who has red hair, swoon), Duke of Rayne is 30 and ready to get married, because well, that is what one does when one turns 30. Being a very wealthy Duke Continue Reading
Review: Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke’s Heart by Sarah MacLean
Eleven Scandals to Start to win a Duke’s Heart by Sarah MacLean (Love by Numbers #3) Historical Romance April 26, 2011 Paperback Avon Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “You are a scandal waiting to happen. Although this is the third book in the trilogy, it’s the first I read and it works perfectly as a stand alone. This book is so well written, I don’t see how it won’t capture your heart. Simon, Duke of Leighton or nicknamed the “Duke of Disdain” made my insides flutter. He is Continue Reading
Claimed by the Highland Warrior
Claimed by the Highland Warrior Historical Romance April 19, 2011 Paperback Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi The first word that comes to mind after I finished this book is "pleasant.” Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but at the same time, the book is missing something. I wanted a little more emotional “oomph” throughout. I don’t want my highlander’s to be just pleasant darn it! I want some excitement! Some dirty kilt lifting! I want OOMPH! This book doesn’t quite deliver Continue Reading
Review: An Unlikely Countess by Jo Beverley
An Unlikely Countess (A Malloren Novel #11) by Jo Beverly Historical Romance March 1, 2011 Paperback Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Are you a gamester? she asked. “Will you lose it all and leave me and the perhaps the children, in a place like White Rose Yard?” “On my honor, no. Nor am I a drunkard, though I do as you know, enjoy drink.” “So do I, “ she replied wistfully. When Catesby Burgoyne rescues a woman from ruffians, he never imagines the ways this woman will Continue Reading
Review: Bound Forever by Ava March
Bound Forever by Ava March (Bound #3) Historical M/M Romance March 8, 2011 E-Book Loose ID Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Love you too.” Oliver’s mouth barely moved, the words a mere thin, raspy whisper, but Vincent heard them nonetheless. Blurb: Lord Oliver Marsden’s life is perfect...well almost perfect. His bookshop is doing well, his bank account isn’t empty, and his nights are filled with a deliciously dominant man…who tends to be a bit too domineering outside of the Continue Reading
Review: The Spy Who Loved Her by Melissa Schroeder
The Spy Who Loved Her by Melissa Schroeder (Once Upon An Accident #3) Historical Romance March 8, 2011 E-Book Samhain Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: There was something so…wrong, discussing your love life with your mother – especially while naked. Lady Anna has lived in relative seclusion the past three years after the man she thought she was in love with tried to murder her cousin. Feeling guilt for being involved with such a man, she has shunned society and taken refuge in Continue Reading