Today’s Steals and Deals at AAR…..
This series puts paid to the idea that there are no new great historical romances. (OK, it’s newish, but still!) In her review, Caz wrote:
Evie Dunmore emerged onto the historical romance scene last year with Bringing Down the Duke, a tightly written, strongly characterised story which clearly marked the appearance of a fresh voice in the genre. So – with that runaway success under her belt, the question fans of the genre were asking was ‘can she do it again or was that a flash in the pan?’ Well, I’m here to tell you that she clearly can do it again, because in A Rogue of One’s Own, she once more tells a thoroughly entertaining story featuring compelling characters and a sensual romance that is very firmly anchored in its late Victorian setting, while also delivering a feminist message in a way that is properly entrenched within the fabric of the story and faithful to the character of the heroine.
It’s on sale for 1.99 here.
Honestly, I could just look at this cover. Suddenly, I’m 13 again and flipping the pages to find the sex scenes. Although this book was originally published when I was 40, it has those old skool vibes. In our review, we wrote:
If you insist on historical accuracy or very plain prose you may find this one too over the top to enjoy. However, there are likable characters to be found here, and a nice plot to boot. Medieval fans, particularly those who like Garwood’s books, might well find this worth a look.
It’s on sale for 1.99 here.
Our reviewer loved this powerful read.
Bell’s writing has a life of its own. The plot and characters live in the mind like a living memory of what actually happened, not like the memory of something read. It’s as if I could call Jace and ask him questions about his life with Victor and Ben, and we could discuss it as friends.
To say that I would happily read anything Bell writes is putting it mildly. Bell is one of those writers who have enriched my life and made me think more deeply about life and love.
It’s free here.
This is one of my all time faves by Quinn. In our review, we wrote:
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever starts off as vintage Julia Quinn, and that is high praise indeed! I was captivated after just reading a few pages, set aside some work that really had to be done and devoured the book in one sitting.
A short prologue relates the first meeting of hero and heroine: Miranda, aged ten, attends her best friend Olivia’s birthday party and is taken home by Olivia’s nineteen-year-old brother Nigel, Viscount Turner. Another little girl at the party made cattish remarks about Miranda’s lack of beauty, and she is still bothered by that. Nigel, whom Miranda has never met before (yes, that does seem a bit contrived, although an explanation is given), tries to cheer her up and tells her that she needs to grow into her style of beauty. She falls in love with him on the spot and begins to write a diary the same day, as he recommended, to record her progress.
It’s on sale for 1.99 here.