One Foot in the Grave is the second book in the Night Huntress series, featuring a half-vampire named Cat. While at first I thought this was just another average vampire novel, by the end I was intrigued and look forward to reading the next book. I could even look past the fact that the hero…
There are some books that just sound like they shouldn’t work. At first blush, The Devil’s Daughter appeared to be one of these. A plot involving not a figure of speech, but the Devil’s actual daughter – and one described as a “love and laughter romance” to boot – sounded like it could end up…
The Bounty Hunter’s Bride tells a wonderful story of love and redemption that succeeds at sending a strong message without talking down to readers. The author’s characters all find themselves with few options in their lives, but it is in working together and loving each other that they find hope. Faced with ostracism at home,…
Highlander Ever After has a very leisurely plot for about the first two thirds of the book, then in the last third it takes off like a rocket. Even though there’s not a lot of action for much of the book, the very likable characters make it a fun read. Zarabeth is a member of…
Duke Most Wanted was a pleasant surprise. I’ve only read one other book by Celeste Bradley, and it was notable for its jerk hero whose one interesting quality was a larger than life penis. This book, on the other hand, was a fun read in the light and funny vein. It’s neither serious nor particularly…
If you’ve been reading my reviews for awhile, then you know I’m a sucker for Colonial Romances. They’re pretty thin on the ground, though. If American Historicals are scarce, then Colonial Romances are even scarcer. Though I like my happy endings (I am a romance reader, after all), now and then I’ll pick up some…
If Hearts in the Highlands is anything to go by, Steeple Hill’s new historical line may be one to watch. This book gives readers a tender romance with an interesting setting and characters, and the author also manages the difficult task of presenting an inspirational message without talking down to her readers. The characters, particularly…
Thanks to the online reader community, I don’t often choose the books I buy these days using the old-fashioned bookstore test. But, since publishers and authors tell us over and over again that online reviews and buzz don’t matter a whit when it comes to sales, I’m going to predict that Claudia Dain just might…
To Wed a Wicked Prince features an enjoyable romance marred only by a marriage under false pretenses and a too-long page count. Lady Livia Lacey enjoys the independence she finds in owning her own home in London, a home left to her by an eccentric distant relation, Sophia Lacey. She loves the excitement of the…
I started reading The Hunted thinking it was a romantic suspense novel. After I finished, it seemed quite clear that this was simply a suspense as there was no real romance at all – sex yes, but not much emotion or chemistry. This meant that I had to readjust my opinion after the fact, which…
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