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Lisa Childs generates a suitably mysterious mood in the latest Eclipse Gothic romance, The Substitute Sister, but the story’s flaws keep it from being anything more than an average read. Sasha Michaelson hadn’t spoken to her twin sister Nadine in five years, ever since Sasha made the mistake of inviting Nadine to her wedding –…
Nancy Warren’s Aftershocks features crisp writing, strong characterizations, and a well-developed plot. Unfortunately, though, it’s also saddled with a frustrating heroine and an uncomfortable premise. Briana Bliss had an ulterior motive when she applied to be the executive assistant to Mayor Patrick O’Shea. Patrick became mayor of Courage Bay, California, by defeating her uncle Cecil,…
My daughter loves the cover of this book. It shows a cute little dog clutching a fuzzy red slipper in his teeth, leaving a trail of dirty pawprints behind him. And actually, this image sums up the book’s heroine perfectly: cute, charming, filled with good intentions and yearning to help others, but somehow unable to…
The Marine is a better book than I’ve come to expect from the Harlequin American Romance line, yet still not as good as I’d hoped when I bought it. I can’t totally recommend it, but the likable characters and strong conflict may make it worth a look. This is the latest installment in a series…
The Shadows of Christmas Past offers two stories, one a wonderful read and the other only just good enough to pass the time. Both stories, though, have enough plot to keep the reader interested and spread a little holiday cheer. A Rocky Mountain Miracle by Christine Feehan Although the title A Rocky Mountain Miracle kept…
Stop me if you’ve read this story before: Big city girl returns home to the tiny rural town after inheriting her grandmother’s house. She has no money, no friends, no other means of supporting herself, so she must ingratiate herself with the gossiping locals, who are all in a tizzy at her arrival. The day…
To a casual browser, The Naked Duke looks like a light Regency-era historical romance, and it does have its share of witty banter and eccentric characters. But it also hearkens back to the old fashioned bodice-ripper, especially when it comes to the villain, who is a skanky piece of evilness with rape and murder on…
Portrait of a Bride is a futuristic romance set in a world where women are seldom born. As a result, the men have to import women by creating portraits that serve as portals to the past. It’s an intriguing concept and this is an intriguing read, even if it’s not all that satisfying. Thousands of…
One Way Out is an enjoyable and suspenseful read centered around a unique subject and featuring interesting characters. That unusual subject matter may be a bit on the dry side for some, but those who like scientific forays with their romance will likely appreciate the author’s efforts. Cassie Ashton never intended to quit college and…
The cover blurb on this book says that fans of Christine Feehan are likely to enjoy it. For once, the cover blurb does not lie. Tiger Eye reads like the offspring of a Feehan novel and an X-Men comic, and it is loads of fun. It seems that there are people in the world with…
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