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
Review: Pleasure Me by Monica Burns
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