A Season of Seduction by Jennifer Haymore (Tristan Family #3) Historical Romance October 1, 2010 Paperback, 416 Pages Forever Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote:”What do you want from me then? Besides my fortune?” “Your love.” After surviving a cruel marriage, Lady Rebecca Fisk has decided that marriage is not for her, but men are another story. Rebecca (Becky) longs to be loved and and decides to find a lover to satisfy her needs and desires. Someone handsome, discreet, and as Continue Reading
Review: Our Wicked Mistake by Emma Wildes
Our Wicked Mistake (Notorious Bachelors #2) by Emma Wildes Historical Romance October 5, 2010 Paperback, 336 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You just feel....enormous.” Lady Brewer is in trouble. She is being blackmailed and believes she has killed the blackmailer. She immediately sends for Viscount Altea. After all, someone of his reputation knows all about sordid affairs. Luke Daudet, Viscount Altea, shared one incredible night of passion in the arms of Continue Reading
Review: Trial by Desire by Courtney Milan
Trial By Desire by Courtney Milan Historical Romance September 28, 2010 Paperback, 368 Pages HQN Books Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “I don’t like to lose control.” Kate inched her fingers across the coverlet to his free hand. His knuckles were heated, even though he’d been sitting in the cold. “Ned,” she whispered, “let me inside your control.” We first meet our hero Ned in Proof By Seduction, where we learn he battles many demons, and depression is a big part of his Continue Reading
Review: Wicked Surrender by Jade Lee
Wicked Surrender by Jade Lee (Wicked #1) Historical Romance September 7, 2010 Paperback, 326 Pages Berkley Reviewed by Mandi Scheherazade Martin, or Scher has grown up in The Tavern playhouse. She was born there to an actress mother, and now, lacking acting talent, runs the theater troupe. Although she considers the fellow members as part of her family and she makes a decent living, she yearns for more. Watching those die around her because actors are treated like second class Continue Reading
Review: Wildthorn by Jane Eagland
Wildthorn by Jane Eagland YA Historical Fiction September 6, 2010 Hardcover, 359 Pages Houghton Mifflin Books for Children Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "The light goes out in the room. I’m in the dark again. The fear is waiting.” Louisa never imagined that a simple trip to her new position as a governess would end with her institutionalized against her will. As she is stripped of her possessions and identity, Louisa attempts to maintain her sanity all while trying to Continue Reading
Review: My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes
My Lord Scandal (Notorious Bachelors #1) by Emma Wildes September 7, 2010 Historical Romance Paperback, 336 Pages Signet Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "Others may not know you, but I know you." Lady Amelia has led a rather sheltered life in the country. When her father brings her to London for her introduction to the ton she is an instant success. Dubbed the "Elusive Venus", her beauty commands sonnets and brings the fortune hunter out of the Continue Reading
Review: Til Dawn with the Devil by Alexandra Hawkins
Til Dawn with the Devil by Alexandra Hawkins (Lords of Vice #2) Historical Romance August 3, 2010 Paperback, 320 Pages St. Martin’s Gabriel Housely, the Earl of Rainecourt, or “Reign” is welcome at ton events, but that doesn’t stop people from gossiping about him. Eight years ago, his pregnant wife was found dead in her room, with a broken neck. Although most believe it to be a tragic accident, there are those that think Reign is guilty. Lady Sophia is tired of feeling like a Continue Reading
Review: Ruthless by Anne Stuart
Ruthless by Anne Stuart Historical Romance August 1, 2010 Paperback, 400 Pages Mira Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: “How do you know what color my nipples are?” she said in a raw voice. “It’s dark in here.” ”You know I’m a very bad man, poppet. I may have peeked when you were asleep. Believe me, I’ve suffered for my sins. I haven’t been able to stop thinking of them in days.” Elinor Harriman has a lot on her plate. A sick mother, both physically and mentally, battling the Continue Reading
Review: Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt and Giveaway
Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt (Maiden Lane Series #1) August 1, 2010 Historical Romance Paperback, 416 Pages Grand Central PublishingReviewed by MandiFavorite Quote: “Temperance,” he growled. ”Hush,” she whispered, and kissed him.Temperance Dews runs the Home for Unfortunate Infants and Foundling Children and makes a dash out in the dangerous streets of St. Giles to rescue an abandoned baby. While out she is noticed by Lord Caire or Lazarus Huntington for her knowledge of Continue Reading
Review: Swept Away by a Kiss by Katharine Ashe
Swept Away by a Kiss by Katharine Ashe Historical Romance August 3, 2010 Paperback, 362 Pages Avon Reviewed by Mandi Valerie has lived the pass two years in exile from the ton, residing in the colonies, rebuilding her reputation. Her sullen image, and sordid clandestine meetings caught up with her in England, and she has taken refuge with her cousins. Now ready to come home, and reunite with her brother, she boards a merchant ship that is soon overcome by pirates. Being a Continue Reading