Historical Romance

  • A Most Reckless Lady

    A Most Reckless Lady is the quintessential C read – it is truly a mixed bag. At times it was great, and I could hardly put it down. At other times, I was rather bored. It has a promising hero and heroine who aren’t quite used to their full potential, a sagging middle, and a…

  • Pirate

    Most of us remember our first love with some clarity. Certainly we’d recognize him if we saw him again – even if many years had gone by. Imagine my surprise then, when the heroine in Connie Mason’s newest release Pirate doesn’t recognize her own husband because he’s wearing an eye patch! Granted, he’s supposed to…

  • Love at First Sight

    Sandra Lee’s debut as a romance author is a fairly good one – her voice for comedy and off-beat characters is a delight, and her earthy prose well suits the medieval setting. This book is well-paced and fun to read for the most part. Where the author gets into trouble, however, is in the Big…

  • No Greater Treasure

    I’ve heard a lot about how tight the publishing market is, but after reading this book I find it hard to believe. No Greater Treasure is one of the most poorly written books I have ever read. It might be improved with a few rewrites and some decent editing, but it still wouldn’t be worth…

  • Call Down the Moon

    Call Down the Moon is the sequel to Once Upon a Dream. It is fairly well-written, with interesting – though not always likable – characters. I was alternately sympathetic with the hero as he tried to “grow up,” and impatient that it took him so long. The heroine is charming and intelligent, but it took…

  • Sea Fire

    As I read Sea Fire, I tried to figure out why it was reissued. It’s a continuation of the story which began in Karen Robard’s first novel, Island Flame. Like that book, Sea Fire shows its age. The hero is domineering, jealous, and much older than the heroine. And this book is full of what…

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