You know what they say – never judge a book by its cover. I’ll amend that: Never judge a book by its synopsis and title, especially when they reek. But underneath this book’s wretched surface, is a touching character-driven romance, and a strong adult romance debut for Sarah MacLean. Lady Calpurnia Hartwell, or Callie for…
It’s no secret that an historical with a setting of “not Regency England” will get my attention. It’s not that I don’t read Regencies, but there are so many of them! So, when I saw the blurb for Starlight & Promises, it had me at Tasmania. The setting is interesting and the premise of the…
Though I fall for the Scottish romance trap all the time, I usually end up disappointed – pessimistic of me, I know. However, In the Warrior’s Bed was worth my precious reading time with its authentic Scottish feel and the hero’s unrelenting pursuit of the heroine. Bronwyn McQuade is the laird’s daughter but she’s never…
When Lisa Valdez published Passion several years ago, the buzz was tremendous. Everyone seemed to be talking about and reading the book and looking forward to the sequel – Patience. But a year went by, and then another, then another until readers were fast losing their patience. Well, the book is finally here – was…
Not infrequently, I find myself reading debut novels with heart. However, finding a brand new author who writes a first novel that not only has life, but also beautiful writing, charming characters, and attention to the small details happens far less often. In for a Penny is just such a book, and I adored it….
In some ways, I feel like Desires of a Perfect Lady was severely misrepresented by the title and the blurb on the back of the book. Both made the story sound like a witty, fun reconciliation/seduction of sorts, which couldn’t possibly be further than the truth. The characters are dull, the plot is uneven, and…
The first fifty pages are not auspicious. Besides setting three different tones, the book introduces a heroine who bids fair promise to being spoiled, immature, and thoroughly anachronistic. But then the book takes a turn for the better. And oh, what a turn it takes. Lady Jane Cummings is a socialite in perhaps the truest…
Elizabeth Ashburton, a member of the Widows Club, is not actually a widow. She has adopted the disguise for years while hiding from General Pymm – the nation’s military hero, her unwanted suitor, and the man she suspects killed her father. One day Pymm comes too close, and Elizabeth’s only recourse for help is Rowland…
It’s tough to read a book when you feel that the story is solid and could be really, really interesting, but the storytelling just isn’t there. For me, that basically sums up Michele Sinclair’s Desiring the Highlander. The storytelling keeps what might have been a good book from being a memorable experience. Cole McTeirnay (yes,…
Highland Surrender has severe multiple personality disorder. That’s all I can say. The Earl of Camdonn is determined to put his wild days of debauchery behind him and marry a respectable wife. He has vowed to return to Scotland and free his people from endless poverty, and, accordingly, has chosen a sensible, proper wife who…
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