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
Review: His Sinful Secret by Emma Wildes
His Secret Sin (Notorious Bachelors #3) by Emma Wildes Historical Romance November 2, 2010 Paperback, 336 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It was irritating to think that everyone was concerned on how she pleased him, but no one seemed to worry over whether or not he pleased her.” Julianne Sutton has been committed to marry the Marquess of Longhaven since birth. But when the current Marquess, Harry, dies, it’s his brother Michael who is to be her Continue Reading
Review: Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
Dark Road To Darjeeling (Lady Julia Grey #4) by Deanna Raybourn October 1, 2010 Historical, Suspense Paperback, 400 Pages Mira Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I thought how strange it was that I could breathe, that the birds still sang and my heart still beat, while he was not in this world. It seemed that something should have stopped...and marked the moment of his passing.” Lady Julia Gray and detective Nicholas Brisbane are married and have spent an idyllic 8 month Continue Reading
Review: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer
When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer (Impossible Bachelors #1) November 2, 2010 Historical Romance Paperback, 432 Pages St. Martins Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Show me the best three minutes you can imagine in a kissing closet. Harry and Molly had a bad start together. 13 year old Molly was infatuated with her sister’s fiancé and unintentionally announced her sister’s indiscretions with her fiancé's brother, Harry at a large gathering in a poem. This poem resulted in Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Seven Nights to Forever by Evangeline Collins
Seven Nights to Forever by Evangeline Collins Historical Romance November 2, 2010 Trade Paperback, 336 Pages Berkley Trade Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “You’re the first man I have ever wanted to be with.” After Rose’s parents died a few years ago, her 13 year old brother was left without a great outlook in life when most of their money went to cover the family debt. Without many options, Rose decides to take control of her life, and sell her body. A Continue Reading
Review: The Spurned Viscountess by Shelley Munro
The Spurned Viscountess by Shelley Munro Historical Romance September 20, 2010 E-Book Carina Press Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”After she freed her husband, she’d smack him over the head with a sharp object. That would knock some sense into his addled brain.” Roseland Chandler is on the shelf, a poor relation, and thought to be a witch. Marrying Lucien, Viscount Hastings, was the best she could hope for in her situation. When she arrives at Castle St. Clare she is rudely Continue Reading
Review: Emily and the Dark Angel by Jo Beverley
Emily And The Dark Angel by Jo Beverley Historical Romance October 5, 2010 (Originally published in 1992) Trade Paperback, 304 Pages NAL Trade Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “He’s called the Dark Angel. The devil. His horse is called Beelzebub. He shoots men who like sago pudding.” “Seems fair. Only the lowest form of life would like that slimy stuff.” Jo Beverley’s Emily And The Dark Angel was originally part of a series that began with Lord Wraybourne's Betrothal. I have Continue Reading
Review: Seducing the Duchess by Ashley March
Seducing the Duchess by Ashley March Historical Romance October 5, 2010 Paperback, 320 Pages Signet Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: Truly, she had quite a talent for swearing. He had never known his head resembled a horse’s testicle. Rather a fascinating comparison, that. Philip Burgess, the Duke of Rutherford has been pining for and trying seduce his wife for the past six months. Having been married three years to Charlotte, you would think he wouldn’t have to win back the Continue Reading