After reading His Bride I tried to remember the last romance I’d read that focused almost entirely on the relationship between the hero and heroine, and you know, I couldn’t think of one. So many current romances include a mystery, paranormal experiences, the dreaded evil villain – or all of the above. The result is…
So many of the “classic” romances I read when I was younger seem dated now, relics of a simpler time when men were men, women were women, and authors could write 150,000-word novels and not get half of the words slashed out by ruthless, pen-wielding editors. But viewed from the perspective of today’s shorter romances,…
When I learned Nora Roberts hadn’t originally planned to write Seth Quinn’s story but changed her mind because readers clamored for it, I got a sinking, “Oh no” feeling – my opinion being that connected books should end where the author originally intended. But then I read Chesapeake Blue and have been “buzzing” about it…
No doubt some of you are wondering why so many of us keep buying Susan Johnson’s books year after year. For me, at any rate, Forbidden is one of the most powerful reasons. After all, anyone who could write such an intelligent, lush, erotic, and three-dimensional love story once could certainly do it again. The…
I’ve heard people gripe about Garwood’s jump from historicals to contemporaries, but I’m not one of them. Killjoy is a perfect example of why I’m glad she made the leap. Here’s a fast-paced tale of suspense that is balanced with a great romance. Talent agent Carrie Salvetti has been given a free vacation at Utopia,…
Admittedly, Untie My Heart is not for everyone. But those of you who love sensuous romance tinged ever so delicately with a hint of decadence – and you know who you are – should plan right now to settle down under your favorite blanket and surrender yourself to this incredible writer. If you haven’t read…
Sometimes when I finish a book I think of it in terms of a single word. I’ve read books that are “fun,” “frustrating,” “disappointing,” and “encouraging.” Unfortunately, I’ve read one or two that I thought could be summed up in the word “debacle.” For Duel of Hearts, Diane Farr’s second single title release, the word…
Stef Ann Holm moves to contemporary romance in Girls Night, and the result is one of the most delightful books I have read this year. It’s got it all: an endearing heroine, a wonderful hero, blessedly un-bratty teenage characters, and a senior citizen secondary romance that is sweet as can be. The town of Blue…
I’ve not read Christina Dodd in 2 1/2 years, and, after reading the reviews on her last two books, I had basically written her off. But that’s before I read Jane’s review, which you’ll find below mine. Although The Sound of Music is not a favorite movie for me, any time I encounter such enthusiasm…
Books are keepers for many reasons. Some are intricately plotted. Some have fascinating, one-of-a-kind characters. Some are beautifully written with lush prose and thoughtful symbolism. And some just make you smile over and over until you sigh in happiness at the end. All-American Girl fits into the last category. We have another winner from Meg…
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