This review for the RITA® Reader Challenge was written by PLaatsch. This novel finaled in the Regency Historical category. Plot Summary: When he becomes seventh Earl of Danecroft, rakish John Fitzhugh Wyckerly also inherits a crumbling estate and massive debts. Determined to do right, he reclaims his illegitimate daughter Penelope and heads to London in search of a very rich wife. Abigail Merriweather’s farm has been quiet since she lost custody of her four young … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: The Wicked Wyckerly by Patricia Rice →
No review was submitted for this book for the RITA® Reader Challenge, so I have searched out other strong reviews to supplement. I am not, however, assigning a grade to this review. This book finaled in the Regency Historical Romance category. Plot Summary: An expert in antiquities, Lady Alessandra della Giamatti arrives in Bath to excavate newly discovered Roman ruins-only to find herself caught in a web of evil intrigue by a blackmailer threatening to … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: To Surrender to a Rogue by Cara Elliott →
Abby reviewed this book for the RITA® Reader Challenge, and she had nearly the same reaction as Emily. Plot Summary: Arabella Dempsey’s dear friend Jane Austen warned her against teaching. But Miss Climpson’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies seems the perfect place for Arabella to claim her independence while keeping an eye on her younger sisters nearby. Just before Christmas, she accepts a position at the quiet girls’ school in Bath, expecting to face nothing … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig →
Every now and again, I receive an epic rant about a book that not only displeased the reader but set her off in a truly hilarious fit of rage. I call them ‘Book Rants,’ because sometimes ranting about a book that made you furious is the only way to squeeze a little good out of an altogether horrific reading experience. Today’s Book Rant comes from Dora, who was not pleased by this book. This book … Continue reading Rushed to the Altar by Jane Feather: A Book Rant from Dora →
Olivia reviewed this book for the RITA® Reader Challenge, as it was nominated in the Historical Romance category. Olivia says,“This was a great deal of fun to read and a great deal of fun to write, especially since I hate writing plot summaries and synopses more than I hate writing anything, even grocery lists.” Plot Summary, as thoughtfully provided by the publisher: As children, Eliza Blacknall and William Denton ran wild over the fields of … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: Countess of Scandal by Laurel McKee →
SusiB reviewed this book for the RITA® Reader Challenge. This novel was nominated for best Regency historical romance. Plot summary: The daring members of the Stud Club are reckless gamblers and no strangers to risk—until love raises the stakes in Twice Tempted by a Rogue. Luck is a double-edged sword for brooding war hero Rhys St. Maur. His death wish went unanswered on the battlefield, while fate allowed the murder of his good friend in … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare →
DonnaM picked this historical novel for the RITA® Reader Challenge. This book has been nominated for best Regency Historical and for Best First Book. <img data-cke-saved-src=”http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0312611641.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg” src=”http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0312611641.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg” alt=”When Harry Met Molly=” 10″=”” hspace=”10″ align=”left”>The plot summary: Dashing Lord Harry Traemore is perfectly content to live out his days in the pursuit of pleasure. But when he’s named by the Prince Regent as one of society’s “Impossible Bachelors,” Harry is drafted into a ribald romantic wager. … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer →
Emily also reviewed this book for the RITA® Reader Challenge, and like a reviewer who I’ll publish soon, wished for a little more steam. Plot Summary: Arabella Dempsey’s dear friend Jane Austen warned her against teaching. But Miss Climpson’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies seems the perfect place for Arabella to claim her independence while keeping an eye on her younger sisters nearby. Just before Christmas, she accepts a position at the quiet girls’ school … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig →
One of my favorite historical romances is “The Duke and I” by Julia Quinn, which started the Bridgerton series. I love that book. If I go near it, I lose two hours because I will reread it again for the three hundred and forty-seventh time. I love the friendly style of the writing, the warmth of the family – and have mercy, the depiction of a sane and loving mother and a family that actually … Continue reading Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn →
It’s Christmas in June – well, for this review anyway – as Lindlee takes on a holiday story for the RITA® Reader Challenge. First, ye olde plot summary: Anything can happen at Christmas! When her father threatens to marry Abigail Montross off to a man twice her age (and with thirteen children!), she decides to elope instead with the irresistibly handsome Baron de Vasconia. She knows all about his notorious reputation. He is the most … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: His Christmas Pleasure, by Cathy Maxwell →
I’m taking a break from my weekend with the Hubby (it’s our anniversary weekend, and I made him promise to stay off the computer so I have to as well. NOBODY BREAK ANYTHING IN HERE, PLEASE!) to tell you two one thing: 1. You should buy this novella immediately. Back to Unlocked. I may have to resort to all caps to talk about this novella. For real. Here’s a list of reasons why you should … Continue reading Unlocked by Courtney Milan →
