I’ll admit that when I saw the title, Sins of a Virgin, my first thoughts went to the virgin widows and faux courtesans that seem to live in abundance in Romanceland, if not anywhere else. And as I started getting into the backstory, I wondered whether the spy heroine was going to be one of…
Once in a while, during every reader’s literary life, you encounter a book that reminds you why you are a reader. It renews your faith, if faith was lost; it rekindles your interest, if interest waned; and every word, every page, is a wonder. Adrian and Justine’s story is not only such a book and…
The best part of the holiday season is, for me, the holiday books. I do lots of baking, wrapping, decorating, and cooking but that is not really for me. It’s for the family. But the holiday novels are my little treat during the season. They warm my heart and keep me going, reminding me of…
As both a former resident of Washington, D.C. and a European Historical enthusiast, I was excited by the contents of Redeeming the Rogue, being set in both London and Washington. Luckily, the book did not disappoint in any respect. Lady Arianne Chambers is a consummate socialite; she is the master of etiquette and polite society,…
At the end of this book, I reread the title and wondered why anyone would call Kit, the main male character, a rogue. He might be many things, but there isn’t an ounce of roguishness in him. Instead, the title of this Christian Regency should be something akin to Saving the Spy because Chase explores…
I didn’t like Carrie Lofty’s Portrait of Seduction only because of its unusual setting, but I admit that being set in 1805 Salzburg gave it a huge leg up on the competition. Throw in a noble heroine who is in love with a valet (not your typical valet, but a valet nonetheless), and you have…
If you are a reader who wants the hero to be a sensitive, chivalrous gentleman who falls in love with the heroine in the first chapter and treats her like a goddess (minus a few Big Misunderstandings), you will most likely have issues with Diccan Hilliard. However, if you prefer characters who aren’t perfect, but…
I enjoyed Midnight a great deal. The book has an interesting plot and great characters. However, reader be warned, it is as much a history lesson as it is a romance. Nicholas Grey has returned home to the Colonies after spending time abroad to find that his father has been hung as a traitor. It…
Narrated by Kirsten Potter Wow, another new-to-me narrator and another fantastic one as well. Kristen Potter nails the characters of The Spymaster’s Lady and one can easily differentiate the numerous male characters, even spymaster Grey with his numerous disguises. Ms. Potter performs the part of the young French spy, Annique, with a beautiful French accent….
There’s no denying it: Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right is silly. On top of that, it caused me to sing “Stuck in the Middle with You” every time I looked at the cover, or even thought about the title. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad book – actually it’s often…
End of content
End of content