An ancient legend, passionate emotion, and wonderful detail make The Truelove Bride a memorable tale. The climactic ending slips a bit into the unlikely, but the sheer power of the romance between two magnetic personalities left me sighing with satisfaction as I finished the last page. Lady Avalon d’Farouche is the strong yet wounded result…
Some authors manage to seamlessly integrate history into their romances, creating a rich backdrop for their characters and making the time period come alive. Unfortunately, A Cajun Dream is not one of those books. It’s not for lack of trying; there’s plenty of historical information, and it’s clear that the author has done her homework….
Not all F books are created equal. Many start out with a decent plot or semi-interesting characters, only to become bogged down with stupid plot twists or an incoherent writing style. Not so with Cassie Edwards’ latest book, Silver Wing, which starts out terribly, ends terribly, and is terrible on every single page in between….
Morgan Wakefield was taught by her embittered mother to trust no man. After her father’s death, a father she has never known, his will is read. She will inherit only if she marries a man and lives in the New Mexico territory for one year. Her greedy uncle, who will get everything if Morgan does…
As I was trying to think of how to describe this book and my impression of it, I kept thinking of the parties I used to attend when I was in college. Looking forward to them with great anticipation, I invariably found myself profoundly disappointed. The evening would start out beautifully. All my friends were…
I like nothing better than watching a tortured hero develop into a man who’s worthy of the love a warm heroine offers him. If you’re like me and have a weakness for angst-filled heroes, look no farther than this book. With the exception of a rather unbelievable plot twist and a heroine who borders on…
In Fairest of Them All, Josette Browning has written an updated nineteenth century potboiler, reminiscent of Edgar Rice Boroughs’ Tarzan of the Apes with a Pygmalion twist. This highly unusual romance novel imitates a Victorian popular novel including its sensibilities about sex and social rank. The result makes for a sometimes disturbing read. The book…
In love with her cousin Emily’s husband, Laura Hewitt travels to India in the winter of 1856-1857. She does not want to travel with Emily and Charles on their honeymoon trip, but family pressure and family affection compel her to accompany the newlyweds as Emily’s companion. Laura is, above everything else, a resilient and pragmatic…
Many medieval romances seem like they were written by authors who did all their research at the Medieval Times dinner-theatre show at the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas. Luckily for me, Bartered Bride wasn’t one of those books. The characters act like real people straight out of medieval society. As you might expect, the setting…
Imagine not showing up for your own wedding because you figured the person you were marrying wasn’t going to show up either! That’s exactly what happened the first time Isabel De Quincy and Benedict Costigan were scheduled to wed. Both were from rival fireworks-making families, and convinced that the other was only out for personal…
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