Pleasure Me by Monica Burns March 1, 2011 Historical Romance Trade Paperback, 352 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “A teacher of mine once told me that some women like to hear a man whisper naughty words into their ears.” His teeth nibbled at her earlobe. Her knees gave away, and only his body kept her from sliding to the floor. “Are you one of those women, my lady?” Forty-One year old Lady Ruth has been a courtesan most of her life and a very successful Continue Reading
Mandi Rants About Invitation to Ruin by Bronwen Evans
First let me make it clear that I only made it 15% into this book. But something happens in the first 15% that made me unable to finish this book. Melissa and Anthony Craven, the Earl of Wickham meet at a ball. Anthony has the reputation of “Lord Wicked” because of the number of ladies he has seduced. He has his eyes set on Melissa’s cousin, Lady Cassie. But Anthony’s twin brother Richard wants to make a game out of it. They set up a wager, both trying to see who can get to Lady Cassie’s bed Continue Reading
Review: Shameless by Karen Robards
Shameless by Karen Robards (Banning Sisters #3) Historical Romance February 15, 2011 Paperback, 359 Pages Gallery Reviewed by Mandi Lady Elizabeth, or Beth can’t quite make it down the aisle. She has had numerous engagements and has broken them all. Her reputation with the ton is hanging on by a thread. Beth is going to have much more worries than just her reputation though. By chance she meets Neil Severin, who sneaks into her family’s house to kill her brother in-law, The Duke Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt
Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane #2) Historical Romance February 1, 2011 Paperback, 400 Pages Vision Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Do you like it?” he asked grasping himself. The first time Lady Hero Battan sets her eyes upon Griffin Remmington, Lord Reading, she is utterly shocked. She doesn’t see his face, only his backside as he enjoys the offerings of the married woman underneath of him. Hero is horrified, but also knows the lady’s husband has Continue Reading
Review: Must Love Kilts by Allie Mackay
Must Love Kilts by Allie Mackay Historical Romance (Time Travel) January 4, 2011 Paperback, 352 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Margo Menlove lives for everything Scottish. When she happens upon a book detailing the life of Magnus MacBride she is determined to find out everything she can about this highland hero. A chance winning of a trip to Scotland is a dream come true but the trip proves to be disappointing as Margo is fast tracked through the tour. When a walk through town Continue Reading
Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan
Unveiled by Courtney Milan Historical Romance January 25, 2011 Paperback, 384 Pages HQN Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “Miss Lowell, you magnificent creature, I want you to paint your own canvas. I want you to unveil yourself.” Ash Turner is getting his revenge. As a young child, for religious reasons his insane mother gave away all of their money and Ash found himself on the doorstep of Parford Manor begging his very distant cousin, the Duke of Parford, Richard Dalrymple for Continue Reading
Review: Impulse by Candace Camp
Impulse by Candace Camp Historical Romance December 28, 2010 Paperback (re-release), 384 Pages HQN Books Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Fool! It’s obvious they grow them stupid in America.” Lady Angela has loved Camden (the stable hand) since she was a little girl; but when her grandfather finds them together he gives her an ultimatum. Either she marries Lord Dunstan or he will have Cam accused of theft and sent to prison for life. Lady Angela marries Lord Dunstan and Continue Reading
Review: Chasing the Sun by Kaki Warner
Chasing the Sun by Kaki Warner (Blood Rose Trilogy #3) Historical, Western Romance January 4, 2011 Trade Paperback, 416 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Set in 1873, Jack Wilkins left his family’s ranch three years ago with his love, Elena to see if they could get her injured hip repaired. But after the devastating news her hip would never get better, and she would never be able to enter into a physical relationship with a man, Elena turns to God and decides to become a Continue Reading
Review: Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer
Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer Historical Romance November 30, 2010 Paperback, 416 Pages St. Martin’s Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: THEIR ENGAGEMENT WAS A FAKE. Most women would not be pleased to be labeled a spinster. But Lady Poppy Smith-Barnes isn’t most women. In fact, Poppy has invented an imaginary fiancé, the Duke of Drummond, to deter unwanted suitors. A very useful fellow, this duke, until the real Drummond turns up and uses Poppy’s ploy to Continue Reading
Review: The Princess in His Bed by Lila DiPasqua
The Princess in her Bed Lila DiPasqua Erotic Historical Romance November 2, 2010 Trade Paperback, 336 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi The Marquis’ New Clothes: To save her cousin, Aimee must retrieve a jeweled ring from the most sinfully seductive man at court, the Marquis de Nattes. But to search his considerable wardrobe she’ll have to get very close to the notorious rake…and soon she finds herself very close to him indeed, with his clothes—and hers—utterly forgotten… I Continue Reading