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My mother always told me you could gage a man’s true nature by how he acted with children. Perhaps that’s why I fell in love with fourteen year old Nathan in the prologue of Julie Garwood’s The Gift. As he cradles Sara, his four year-old bride tenderly in his arms, protecting her from her exasperated…
The illusion surrounding Nigel Arundham, Lord Rivaulx, is that he mourns his mistress, that he is responsible for her death, that he is debauched, a libertine, a scoundrel. The illusion surrounding Frances Woodard is that she is the exotic mistress of Lord Donnington, that her “training” in an Indian harem has made her a wanton….
For All Eternity is an historical set in London in the year 1807. While not altogether original (those up on their fairy tales will recognize this plot) the story has charm and a touch of humor, and the characters are memorable. Incomparable Sophie Barrington, beautiful, impulsive, charming, and foolish (but then, she is only seventeen)…
I lost my romance virginity to Catherine Coulter, and, throughout the years, even though I find her romances a hit or miss proposition, I always buy her regency-era historicals. I’m very glad I read The Deception because her writing here is crisp, clever, and mostly very well done. The book didn’t earn a higher grade…
An artist recovering from a bad relationship meets a mysterious hero with a past. Throw in an Idaho winter, an isolated cabin with a sauna, and you have a volatile yet fun mix. Oh, yeah – don’t forget the voodoo doll and the handcuffs. Claire Maxfield’s 30th birthday begins quietly enough. She celebrates by drinking…
I wasn’t sure at first I was going to like Stephanie Laurens’ A Rake’s Vow, although I couldn’t say why. A gut feeling maybe. I’m pleased to say that for once, my gut was wrong. I enjoyed this book and its characters. Vane Cynster is an elegant gentleman, with all that it implies. But he…
These days, whenever I see that a favorite author of mine has a new hardback release, I can’t help but cringe a little; prepare myself to expect less of a romance, and more of an emphasis on mainstream themes. In essence, prepare myself for disappointment. Such is the case with Linda Howard’s Now You See…
You’ve heard the term, mixed bag? Well, that’s Enchanted By You in a nutshell. This is the third in the Dream Seekers series, and I think I should have read the other books before attempting this one. Juliette “Morning Star” Elkheart is half Cheyenne. She has come to Europe to trace her Scottish heritage at…
All right folks. If you are tired of category novels about cowboys and babies, go out now and buy a copy of this book – no, buy two copies of this book. Maybe if it sells really, really well, the publishers will take a hint and put out more books like this one. Imagine –…
It’s a familiar plot – the fair damsel being rescued from a fate worse than death by the man who should be her enemy. In Outlaw, Lisa Jackson blends elements of a Robin Hood-like tale to create a fast-paced plot laced with danger and intrigue. With its strong, independent characters and its vivid descriptions, Outlaw…
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