I’m normally a big fan of Regency historicals, so when I read the cover blurb on this book, I was looking forward to reading it. What a letdown – Boring characters, tired plot, transparent suspense elements. Even the sex was tedious! The Earl of Abingdon has died. Everyone says it was suicide, but his daughter…
Holy hemlock! Characters who spout zingy catch-phrases belong in cartoons, not historical romances. Sabrina Savage, the heroine of No Decent Gentleman, liked to say “holy hemlock” often. Every time she did, I pictured Robin – the boy wonder. That was just one of the many problems in this convoluted, unlikable novel. Sabrina Savage and her…
Yes, it’s now six in a row. All of Elizabeth Hoyt’s historical romances have received DIK status here at AAR. As with many readers, I have followed the author since she appeared on the scene in 2006 and read each book as it was published. Two of her previous books earned places on my personal…
One of the first romances I ever read was Rebecca Brandewyne’s Across a Starlit Sea. I remember thinking it was a little dramatic, but I liked it anyway. That was quite a few years ago, and while I’m not sure I would like it as much if I read it today, I’m sure it was…
Hope and Glory is the first I’ve read by Katherine Sutcliffe. The story’s prologue begins in England in the year 1164 with the birth of the hero, and then moves to France in the year 1189. This time period appeals to me, as I love a “knight in shining armor” rescuing damsels in distress. Roland…
Teresa Medeiros is best known for her historical novels that span the time from Dark-Ages Ireland to Regency England. Her style is elegant and graceful and she can skillfully combine whimsy and angst in a way that few writers can. Try her Scottish novel A Whisper of Roses to see what I’m talking about. Teresa…
I’ve always appreciated an author who goes through the trouble of intensely researching the period he or she is writing about. Little snippets of historical detail throughout a book make it more believable and realistic, but too much detail can take away from the story. Unfortunately, Dangerous Lady by Amanda Scott has way too much…
Dangerous Lady could have been a great read. The plot is intricate and fascinating, and the hero and heroine are terrific. What’s missing? The romance! The hero and heroine are so busy worrying about politics that they forget they are supposed to be falling in love with each other. Their limited romantic interactions are a…
Jaguar Eyes had an intriguing premise to it. A man discovers the Amazons and wants to prove to the world what he has found. Unfortunately, for most of the book, the man acts like a creep toward the heroine, destroying a great deal of my enjoyment. Daniel Heywood sets out to make a name for…
How many people do you know with really strange names? Emmie Fox, the heroine of The Treasure knows lots of them. By the twentieth page, the reader has been introduced to the likes of: Borgle, Wombie, Sweep, Snoozer, Turnip, Cheap, Flash, Sprout, and Pilfer Oxleek. Later in the book Perdita Strangeways and Porkpie Snubbin join…
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