One thing I love about Jane Feather’s books is her ability to evoke particular places and times in her work. She is one of the few authors who sets her books in a variety of times and places and in each, the reader truly feels transported. This time around, she has returned to Regency England…
Fans of tortured heroes will love Simon Blackwell. Fans of independent heroines will love Lady Annabel McBride. Fans of pleasant, but formulaic romances will love The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell. Me – I just hope the next book I read has a bit of originality and and a few surprises. Lady Annabel (Anne) McBride…
Have you ever wanted to read a version of Pride and Prejudice with Lydia as the heroine? Me neither. But with its Austen-esque title and amazingly oblivious heroine, that’s precisely what Innocence and Impropriety calls to mind. Since I’ve read and enjoyed other books by this author in the past, this experience disappointed me. Jameson…
First of all, there is no way for me to write this review without offering up major spoilers, so consider this fair warning. Based on this book, apparently the Powers That Be at Avon think we’re ready for a return to the bodice rippers of old, complete with a mean hero, a powerless heroine, and…
Last year Elizabeth Hoyt made a splash with her debut novel The Raven Prince. It earned DIK status here at AAR and gained more than one honor on our 11th Annual Reader Poll. The Leopard Prince is her second offering, loosely tied to The Raven Prince, but in no way a sequel. Sophomore books are…
Kasey Michaels is back with the Romney Marsh series. This time it’s the loner Spencer’s turn at love. This is not only the first of the series that I have read, but my first Kasey Michaels book, period. Despite the low grade for this one, I won’t write off the author just yet. I’d like…
Carla Kelly is back at last! It’s been far too long since her last release, but this book makes up for the wait. Kelly’s tale of two tortured survivors finding love and comfort together is beautiful, touching, and often very funny. As always, she creates endearing characters and stories that go places far deeper than…
I’m definitely a little late to the party when it comes to Lucy Blue’s medieval vampire series. Starting with the third book was not the wisest decision, but once I got my bearings, I became completely engrossed – which shows Ms. Blue’s talent. Too bad she lost her contract with Pocket. * Roxanna is a…
Lydia Joyce uses intelligent characters and insightful prose to make even a take on the familiar Pygmalion story feel new again. There is nothing charming about the gutter from which the heroine is plucked, but seeing how her depth of character rescues a cynical aristocrat makes for an unexpectedly touching story. Maggie King has caught…
I’m usually a sucker for road romances. There’s just something about the journey-as-bonding-experience that really draws me into a story. While Stacey Kayne’s debut definitely shows promise, inartful moments lessened its appeal. She definitely has her strengths, but there are still some rough edges to wear down. Skylar Daines is on her own after the…
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