Easy Conquest

I have wished that more romance novels had South American settings, so when I found out that this book was a Regency Romance that took place partly in Peru (where I was born and raised) and had a Peruvian as a secondary character, I was intrigued. Let’s face it, your usual plot involving South American…

Under the Kissing Bough

I’ve devised a method of rating characters in the books I read. It’s something I call Armstrong’s Patented Dinner Test, and here’s how it works. Ask yourself, “Would I enjoy sitting down to dinner with these people? Would I find the experience fascinating…maybe a little thrilling…perhaps even a touch dangerous?” Positive answers indicate the presence…

The Rake and the Wallflower

If you are fond of Regency Romances where the London Season is presented as a glittering round of balls, parties and fun, you will probably not like Allison Lane’s portrayal of it. In almost all of her books, the Season is presented as a pitfall for young women (and men too). They are prey to…

Mr. Montgomery’s Quest

Mr. Montgomery’s Quest is one of those “okay” or “pleasant” Regency Romances. It’s competently written and doesn’t raise the hackles, but it’s not exactly a book one can get excited about. Charlotte Pelham is an unusual female who would like to be able to support herself after her mother’s recent re-marriage. The problem is that…

The Widower’s Folly

The Widower’s Folly was like the curate’s egg. Parts of it were very well done indeed, especially heroine Tessa Barlowe. The hero William, Lord Rivendale was a fairly pleasant character too, although he kept up his “I-am-not-going-to-fall-in-love-with-you” act for so long that it eventually became exasperating. And several of the secondary characters were likable, particularly…

The Traitor’s Daughter

As I read through this book, I kept stopping to wonder why I wasn’t enjoying it more. It’s not your typical Regency Romance; there are no house parties or endless speculation about the marriage mart. But I often enjoy Regencies that break the typical mold. The hero and heroine are both basically likable people. Finally…

A Bride for Lord Brasleigh

After reading and enjoying the previous book in this series, A Bride for Lord Wickton, I was looking forward to its sequel. Although I wished for a little more depth in the other book, I did find it charming and enjoyable. Not so with the third installment. Phillip Marrow, Lord Brasleigh, is the least sympathetic…

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