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  • The Gatecrasher

    Social climbing and the lengths people will go to in order to make a better life for themselves can be fascinating. In The Gatecrasher we have one such anti-heroine, but thankfully, she is surrounded by some of the most interesting and likable characters I have met as of late. Fleur Daxeny crashes funerals in order…

  • Dakota Born

    Dakota Born is an uncomplicated, straightforward book about a North Dakota farmer who falls in love with a “city girl.” Unfortunately, the characters are flat, the farmer is a jerk, and the story is about as exciting as watching grass grow. Buffalo Valley, North Dakota is a town that’s dying on the vine. Once a…

  • The Virgin Spring

    If you’re looking for action, intrigue and non-stop adventure and love the atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands, The Virgin Spring may be just what you’re looking for. But if you prefer your romances to concentrate on the love story, you’d be better off looking elsewhere. Gilcrest Davidson Mackintosh feels unfit to be the new laird…

  • Wicked Widow

    Here’s a story with an unconventional heroine, a hero immersed in the study of an ancient civilization, and a dangerous mystery that must be solved. Sound familiar? Amanda Quick has drawn from this well before, and she’ll probably draw from it next time too. Although there are a few cosmetic differences, this book reads much…

  • The Doctor Wore Spurs

    I wish I had liked The Doctor Wore Spurs more than I did. I was charmed by Tyler Logan, the doctor of the title. He’s a sweetheart, and a good natured flirt. He’s also a compassionate doctor who loves his patients – who are all children – very much and is devoted to their welfare….

  • When a Man Loves a Woman

    This book snagged me right away. It features a heroine and hero who are both doctors. Their profession is an integral part of the storyline, as is their friendship. Theoretically I knew the hero didn’t look anything like that yummy Dr. Luka on ER, but hey, that’s who I pictured. Where can I sign up…

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