Meredith Duran has thrown down the gauntlet: Wicked Becomes You is the book to beat for best historical romance this year. It’s a lush European Historical romance that takes the reader from turn-of-the-century London to Paris to Monte Carlo. Sexy, inventive, and riveting, it’s a book that’s hard to put down and a joy to…
With the paranormal boom that is happening right now you would think it would be easy to find books that meet the terms enchanting, magical, or charming. It’s not. Most simply convey the idea of a supernatural world, but somehow Sarah Addison Allen has the gift for pulling you into the very heart of her…
Janice Kay Johnson has written some of my favorite series romances, so I begin each one with high expectations. Match Made in Court did not disappoint, capturing my interest from the first page. Within a few paragraphs of reading about the hero and heroine, I felt that I knew and liked them both. Linnea Sorenson…
After I had finished reading Too Hot to Handle by Nancy Warren, the word that seemed best to sum up my impression of the book was adorable. It is funny, sexy, and romantic. And it combines the glamour of the 1940s with a firm grounding in today’s world. I loved it. Alexandra Drake is a…
Not infrequently, I find myself reading debut novels with heart. However, finding a brand new author who writes a first novel that not only has life, but also beautiful writing, charming characters, and attention to the small details happens far less often. In for a Penny is just such a book, and I adored it….
Of all her novels, Friday’s Child was Georgette Heyer’s favorite and I can certainly see why. The dialogue is delicious, the characters are loveable, and the plot is fast and funny. I fell in love with the book before I turned the first page. Anthony Verelst, Viscount Sheringham is not at all happy with his…
Narrated in the first person, St. Nacho’s is a story of contrasts. Cooper, the narrator, is struggling with his past, and yet for all the angst, the story is full of hope. Also, although Cooper is a skilled violinist, he falls in love with a deaf college student. Yet it’s Cooper’s past that truly gets…
I tend to be skeptical about online buzz, and I’ve seen a lot for Julie James’ romances. Well, I get it now. Something About You is a fun contemporary romance filled with witty, well-developed characters, and it is a book I heartily recommend. Things start out with a bang, when heroine Cameron Lynde is kept…
Narrated by Josephine Bailey Dream of Me was the first true romance I read and therefore holds a special place in my list of romance favorites. I was enthused to discover it in audio format but after listening to Josephine Bailey’s excellent performance, I was absolutely enthralled. Now a comfort listen for me, this Viking…
Sometimes when I’m reading a book, there’s not one major thing that makes the book stand out, but rather lots of little details that come together to create an amazing world. That’s exactly what happens in Countess of Scandal. This book has a rarely used and well-drawn setting, good characters, and so much more working…
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