Anything But a Duke is a heartwarming romance that suffers from a lack of compelling conflict. The heroine is an inventor. The hero worked his way up from poverty in a Dickensian manner. There is banter, there is food, there are clothes. It’s enjoyable but largely forgettable. The story begins in 1845, which places it in the Victorian Era and amid the Industrial Revolution. Aidan Iverson grew up in the workhouse where his mother left … Continue reading Anything But a Duke by Christy Carlyle →
I have to admit, I liked most of this book, except for the hero’s backstory. I’m getting really tired of “hero cannot love because of abusive parent,” even when it’s reasonably well done. It just feels overdone to me. Nicholas Lyon was never meant to be a duke. He was the unfavorite second son, and after leaving his childhood home of Enderley, he made his own fortune by opening a gambling den and collecting the … Continue reading A Duke Changes Everything by Christy Carlyle →
In the swoon-worthy opener of her Princes of London series, Christy Carlyle takes readers on a breathless chase through Victorian London as a wild bluestocking from a family of treasure hunters and a handsome, serious gentleman from the Scotland Yard butt heads while attempting to thwart a plot to steal the Crown Jewels, inspired by National Treasure. Alexandra Prince is clever, outspoken, and, yes, perhaps a bit impulsive. Yet she’s always been overshadowed by her siblings. … Continue reading The Duke and Lady Scandal →
Twelve novellas from your favorite historical romance authors featuring never-before-published steamy holiday stories. Don’t miss this limited time collection—on sale only from November 1-December 31, 2022. The Duke Who Came to Christmas Dinner by Amy Rose Bennett When a bah-humbug duke is invited to Christmas dinner by his widowed neighbor, the sweet-as-a-sugarplum daughter of his former estate steward, his initial reaction is to say no…until he recalls their long-ago first kiss beneath the mistletoe… Mrs. Peabody … Continue reading Duke in a Box →
Christy Carlyle concludes her Duke’s Den series with this sparkling romance about two reluctant allies intent on following the rules and breaking every single one. His Only Regret… Rhys Forester, the new Duke of Claremont, lives his life by four words: Enjoy All, Regret Nothing. He’s devoted to the pleasure of his wild soirees, reckless behavior, and shocking the ton with his interests in trade. The debts that come with his title don’t fit the carefree lifestyle … Continue reading Nothing Compares to the Duke →
Is it nearly the end of October already? I feel like we were just doing Whatcha Reading last week! We hope all of you have been enjoying some quality reading time this month, and we wish we were sorry about the damage these comments are about to do to your TBR. Sarah: I’m nearly done with my fall window cross stitch, so I finished the audiobook of A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen two days … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? October 2018 Edition →
In the first novel in Christy Carlyle’s sizzling Duke’s Den series, three men, intent on making a fortune, discover irresistible opportunities . . . Nicholas Lyon gambled his way into a fortune and ownership of the most opulent, notorious gentlemen’s club in England. But when Nick’s cruel brother dies, he inherits a title he never wanted. The sooner Nick is rid of the estate that has always haunted him, the sooner he can return to the … Continue reading A Duke Changes Everything →
Every lady dreams about a dashing lord sweeping her off her feet and into her happily ever after. Immerse yourself in these six tales of romance and discover how each lady lands her lord. TO LOVE A THIEF by Darcy Burke Former constable Lord Daniel Carlyle thinks he’s met the girl of his dreams, until he catches her stealing from his mentor. Jocelyn Renwick vows to stop at nothing to recover her stolen treasures, but … Continue reading A Lord for Every Lady →
UPDATE: All the downloads have been claimed! Thanks again to the team at Avon and we hope you found a good book (or two) for the weekend! The Avon Publisher Booksigning (“The Avon Open House”) at RWA 2017 is from 8:30 to 9:30 am today. Our friends at Avon Romance have arranged a superb surprise for those of you who love romance but aren’t attending the 2017 RWA conference. Are you ready for what it is? … Continue reading Avon Signing Digital Download Extravaganza →
From bluestockings to scandalous heiresses, these strong-willed, unconventional historical romance heroines don’t let anything stand in their way when it comes to love and happily ever after. Featuring seven novellas and novels from award-winning and bestselling authors. The Pursuit of Pleasure by Elizabeth Essex Independent, politically-minded heiress Elizabeth Paxton has never wanted to marry, but longs for the freedom afforded to widows. The last thing she wants is dangerously attractive Captain Jameson Marlowe as a … Continue reading Historical Hellions →
