The Silver Lion was a book that was both hard to read and hard to grade. It took me nearly ten days to get through it (a very long time for me), mostly because I found it very easy to put down. On the other hand, by the time I neared the end of the…
The Duke of Slut is such an oft-reviled character that many romance readers have taken to avoiding these so-called heroes like the plague. However, when a Duke of Slut is drawn with a touch more depth and subtlety (a bit of shame and humility don’t hurt either) and if he meets a heroine who confronts…
I’m starting to develop a theory about writers who excel at books on the lighter side: Because those books are funny, fast-paced, and, therefore, easy to read, people assume that they’re just as easy to write. My guess is that the exact opposite must sometimes be true. For example, in The Lady in Question, Victoria…
For anyone thinking to pick up Christina Dodd’s One Kiss From You, be aware that there’s a typo on the opening page; a very significant word was omitted from the heading of the first chapter, which should read “Bizarro London, 1806.” Once you realize that, the antics that ensue from that point forward will be…
If the thought of one more Aye canna ken spoken by a man in a skirt to a red-headed, feisty female makes you groan, but you still love Scottish historicals, give the latest from Sara Bennett a try. There are clichés (the accent, the skirt, the red hair), but also plenty of new twists on…
I haven’t read all that many books by Jodi Thomas, but she seems to do a couple of things admirably. Her romances have a sweet, touching feel to them, and she conveys loneliness and longing very well. When a Texan Gambles ably illustrates both of these strengths. Sarah Andrews has always had a dearth of…
I feel a bit shallow making this observation, but the biggest downside to this book is the unfortunate fact that the likable hero and heroine take way too long (way, way, way too long) to get to it. But despite all that overly prolonged foreplay, The Perfect Seduction is, on the whole, a well written,…
It’s the classic chicken and egg conundrum: Are historical authors beginning to write about periods other than the Regency because readers are interested, or are readers interested because authors are writing about different periods? In either case, you wouldn’t know The Pleasure of Her Kiss was set in the Victorian era except for mention of…
Upon returning home from Waterloo, Lord Anthony Nelthorpe discovers his estate in shambles, his wastrel father chasing doxies down the front stairs, and determines to set his estate to rights. Coincidentally, he happens upon Jenna Fairchild, a woman he gravely offended in the past when he tried to compromise her and force her into marriage….
Well, what do I have here? A book that hinges on a real live Ancient Egyptian Curse. Normally, I would be rolling my eyes and making derisive noises, but in Who Will Take This Man, the silly plot actually works. Wonderful characters and a good dose of humor made this a very engaging read. Philip…
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