I bought this book on the release date in March 2015, but then put off reading it. Unsure why as I’ve really enjoyed all of the author’s earlier books. Perhaps it’s the fact that this book is the last of a multi-author series (Bachelor Auction) and I didn’t feel like reading all of the other authors’ contributions. Or the fact the book is also the first book in Latham’s Wild Montana Nights series and each … Continue reading One Night with Her Bachelor by Kat Latham →
I’ve slowly been dipping my toe in the contemporary romance pool, and I’ve read another Kat Latham novella before, so I felt safe taking this one on to review. Plus the idea of a railroad engineer heroine and a park ranger hero (one of my high school dream jobs!) made Three Nights Before Christmas even more intriguing. Spoilers full steam ahead! (train pun #1) The book opens with Lacey starting her very last hours in … Continue reading Three Nights Before Christmas by Kat Latham →
I have been in a major reading rut lately, and have had a hard time finding a story I could get lost in. I picked up “Her Secret Prince” because it was (a) short, and (b) combined the second-chance/reunited lovers trope with a secret royal heir, neither of which are my usual fare. This story is the second of four novellas in the Royal Holiday series. Each book is written by a different author, and … Continue reading Her Secret Prince by Madeline Ash →
This book was nominated in two categories – Best First Book and Inspirational. I’ll admit that I signed up to review it in Best First Book before I realized it was an Inspirational. As I am not religious, and as I have had some unfortunate experiences with Inspirationals that were heavy-handed in force-feeding religion at every turn, I had my doubts. However, I decided that getting out of my comfort zone would be a good … Continue reading A Noble Masquerade by Kristi Ann Hunter →
Nora Roberts has been one of my go-to authors since I was a junior in high school, which is a lot longer ago than I care to admit. I’ve built boats with the Quinns, cast spells with the Three Sisters, searched for the three keys, and battled vampires with the circle. When I saw that Nora was nominated for a RITA this year, I knew I had to read and review that book. I have … Continue reading Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts →
I disliked this book. Let me revise that: I liked the heroine but found the hero, the story and the writing objectionable. The story starts with our hero – let’s call him Douche Canoe – cut off from funds by his asshole older brother and about to leave society to become a Bow Street runner. He is scheming to get his fiancé, Jane, to jilt him because he assumes that she will not be able … Continue reading If the Viscount Falls by Sabrina Jeffries →
(TW: pregnancy loss/premature birth) His Lost-and-Found Bride was my first foray into the world of the Harlequin Romance line. I’m fairly picky about my categories, as I’ve been disappointed in the past by the Presents line. I tend to like Blaze though, so was hoping for the best. This was certainly different from Blaze – sexy times happen behind the curtain, if you will – but I very much enjoyed it. Getting enough story into a … Continue reading His Lost-and-Found Bride by Scarlet Wilson →
The issue with Sweetest Scoundrel is that while it is well-written and has generally likeable characters who behave honorably, it was colossally boring. Eve Dinwoody is a quiet person with an unattractive face who enjoys being alone. She is prim and proper and she paints miniatures. Her half brother asks her to oversee an investment he’s made, so she ends up crossing paths with Asa Makepeace, the roguish proprietor of Harte’s Folly – a pleasure … Continue reading Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt →
