Okay, this fuschia pile of incoherent nonsense came from the HABO a while back looking for pirate something something ridonkadonk. This is pirate something ridonkadonk, but not the correct pirate something something ridonkadonk. It’s a totally other pirate something ridonkadonk. So the basic premise is this: Adam Foxworth’s father died in a duel with Alexa Ashley’s father, because Adam’s father was banging Alexa’s mother, and Adam swore revenge upon Alexa’s father. 15 years later, Adam … Continue reading My Lady Vixen by Connie Mason →
So I started reading this because someone who shall remain nameless but who’s name rhymes with D-Ellie posted the original cover art, which involves titty-fucking basically and I had to read it. What better way to get back into the Old School Groove than to read me some crazysauce Lindsey? Spoiler: there’s no actual titty-fucking in this book. So we start with the introduction of Slade Holt, who’s been living with the Apache since his … Continue reading Tender is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey →
For Love and Liberty is an anthology of romance novellas that take place during the American Revolution. It’s notable because of its attention to diverse couples, including an African American couple on opposite sides of the conflict, a gay interracial couple, a Native American woman and a British soldier, and a Sephardic Jewish couple. I loved the attention to diversity, but the writing quality didn’t match the ambitions of the collection. The stories feel incomplete … Continue reading For Love and Liberty, by Alyssa Cole, Kate McMurray, Lena Hart, and Stacey Agdern →
I’ve been bingeing on Regencies lately (delicious, delicious Regencies) so I made a New Year’s resolution to explore historicals set in different time periods. I’m glad I did or I probably never would have read Lone Warrior by Lori Austin, and boy, did I like it. I’m trading in my rakes for cowboys, people. I hadn’t read a Western in a really long time, let alone one that dealt with Native Americans. I remember all … Continue reading Review: Lone Warrior by Lori Austin →
Bitter Spirits is a fun, suspenseful paranormal romance set in San Francisco in 1927. I loved the setting, the restrained but effective paranormal touches, and the heroine who is smart, talented, and independent. The plot is more or less this: Aida Palmer is a medium – a real one, not a fake. She accepts short-term engagements across the country at speakeasies where she helps people communicate with the dead. Winter Magnusson is a big time … Continue reading Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett →
This Guest Review is from KKW, who wrote to me about this book because she thought she'd learned about it on Smart Bitches. Alas, we did not have anything about this book in the archives that I could find. BUT NOW WE DO! I thought I picked up this book based on a bitchery review, but apparently I was simply enticed by the cover. Enticing, right? Desire's Bride by Teresa Howard has an American Civil War … Continue reading Guest Review: Desire’s Bride by Teresa Howard →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Sassy Outwater. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Novel with Strong Romantic Elements category. The summary: Los Angeles, 1941. Violinist Maddie Kern's life seemed destined to unfold with the predictable elegance of a Bach concerto. Then she fell in love with Lane Moritomo. Her brother's best friend, Lane is the handsome, ambitious son of Japanese immigrants. Maddie was prepared for disapproval from … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Bridge of Scarlet Leaves by Kristina McMorris →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Sassy Outwater. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Inspirational Romance category. The summary: As a child, Lydia Pallas became all too familiar with uncertainty when it came to the future. Now, she's finally carved out a perfect life for herself–a life of stability and order with no changes, surprises, or chaos of any kind. She adores her apartment overlooking the bustling Boston … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Silver James. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Inspirational Romance category. The summary: It's the turn of the twentieth century and drifter Hugh Brennan is a man well acquainted with betrayal. Hugh finds himself drawn to the attractive widow, Julia, yet when he looks into her eyes, he recognizes the same hurt that haunts him. Julia Grace has little reason to trust … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Betrayal by Robin Lee Hatcher →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Sveta. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Novel with Strong Romantic Elements category. The summary: Los Angeles, 1941. Violinist Maddie Kern's life seemed destined to unfold with the predictable elegance of a Bach concerto. Then she fell in love with Lane Moritomo. Her brother's best friend, Lane is the handsome, ambitious son of Japanese immigrants. Maddie was prepared for disapproval from their … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Bridge of Scarlet Leaves by Kristina McMorris →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Phyllis. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Romance Novella category. The summary: Out on these rugged plains, love never comes easy. And four daring ladies will do whatever it takes to capture the hearts of four irresistibly sweet-talking Texans… When a quiet foreman comes to the aid of a mystery lady, they'll find that this perfect starlit night is made for courtin'. … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Valentine’s Curse by Jodi Thomas →
