For most of Anne of Fenwyck’s life she has resided at Artane. And for almost as long, Anne has been in love with Robin of Artane, the eldest son. Robin, for his part is also in love with Anne. When the two are young, Robin falls ill and Anne has an accident that permanently injures…
What a delightful book! I was charmed from the first sentence and I did not want this book to end at all. When I closed it, I wished for a sequel and I wanted that sequel immediately. I simply have to take I Do, I Do, I Do to the desert isle. In I Do,…
For some people, a memorable weekend may mean partying all night and sleeping until noon, or making a nice trip into the countryside. For me, a perfect weekend means cuddling into an easy chair, with a cup of tea in one hand and a book in the other, and enough time on my hands to…
To me, a Regency Romance should be clever, witty, and sweet. A good Regency should also portray a woman who is bound by the constraints of society, but who manages to express her true nature in spite of them. A truly memorable Regency is one that manages to move me emotionally in spite of its…
Star Bright by Miranda Jarrett is a thoroughly enjoyable story about two nice people and one nasty person. It doesn’t break new ground in the world of romance, but it’s a good solid read. Pretty Diana Fairbourne, of the rebellious smuggling Massachusetts Fairbournes, came to England to find a good husband. She succeeded splendidly, and…
There is a lot to like in Miranda Jarrett’s Starlight, particularly the unusual time period, some historical insights, and some very enjoyable moments in the hero and heroine’s initial interactions. But somewhere along the line, the book became something of a slog for me, hard to concentrate on and slow to finish, and I’ve been…
If you’re tired of the same old westerns and regency-set historicals, you might find a respite in Tracy Sumner’s Tides of Love. Set in turn of the century North Carolina, this book has a strong sense of place, and it’s a place and time we don’t often see. Adding to the originality is the hero’s…
Rules of Engagement is the second book in Christina Dodd’s series about the Distinguished Academy of Governesses. It follows Rules of Surrender. Here we find Devon, Lord Kerrich, who must become respectable or risk losing large sums of money that Queen Victoria has deposited in his family’s bank. He decides that the best way to…
Shana Abé tends to write a kind of romance that I generally avoid like the plague, what I like to call the “Adversarial Romance.” When she writes them, I don’t seem to be bothered by the “I hate you but want to bonk you” interactions, big misunderstandings, and revenge and/or established enmity that typifies her…
Some romances are like a two-humped camel. They start off on a high, sag in the middle, improve again at the end but all the while they move at a rather predictable pace. Such was the case with Shana Abé’s Intimate Enemies. Lauren MacRae is de facto head of the Clan MacRae on the Island…
End of content
End of content