Help A Bitch Out - SOLVED!
This HaBO is from Karin, who read this book in a translated edition. It sounds a lot like Devil’s Bride crossed with…something else. I look in here regularly – for recommendations and laughs about bad reviews, and I think it’s time I make a HABO request. I read almost only Regency romances, and it has been so almost from the beginning. My second or third was a Regency, and it’s what I’m trying to find. … Continue reading HaBO: Marriage of Convenience With Smuggling and Attempted Murder →
So I recently needed some Regency comfort food, and people have long been recommending the Wallflower Quartet by Lisa Kleypas to me. Because I’m all like YOU ARE NOT THE BOSS OF ME, I put them on my TBR list, but wasn’t in a big hurry to read them. OMG was I wrong. I should have read these books long, long ago. They are like sweet, delicious heroin. I actually listened to Secrets of a Summer … Continue reading Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas →
RECOMMENDED: Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt is $1.99! This book seven in the Maiden Lane historical romance series, and hinted at a Beauty & the Beast theme. Elyse and Redheadgirl did a join review of the book and gave it an A-:
Elyse: For me it’s a solid B+. It was a good read, but lacked the Beauty and the Beast storyline I really wanted. Also Plot Moppets. And questionable choices on Apollo’s part.
Oh, there are great sex scenes though!
So…maybe A-?
RHG: The sex scenes were great. I’d agree with the A-.
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Grave Phantoms is the latest book in Jenn Bennett’s “Roaring Twenties” paranormal series about the Magnusson family in San Francisco. I love this series for the ambiance and the heroines, although I’ve disliked the heroes in previous books (they tend to be morally murky). This time, Bo, a Chinese American man who works for the family, is the hero and it’s by far my favorite installment in the series. The Magnusson family is headed by … Continue reading Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett →
RECOMMENDED: Playing Dirty by HelenKay Dimon is $1.99! This is a romantic suspense and is the first book in the Bad Boys Undercover series. Elyse reviewed the book earlier this year and gave it an A:
Playing Dirty is also action-driven, with excellent pacing. I felt like I gobbled this book down in record time, only to realize my neck hurt because I’d been sitting in the exact same position for one glorious OM-NOM-NOM session until it was done.
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The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding by Victoria Alexander is $1.99! And boy, is that a mouthful! This book is a historical romance and was also mentioned by Rachel of Northshire Bookstores in today’s post on Locally Sourced Romance. Some readers loved the back and forth banter between the hero and heroine, while others felt the characterization was a bit inconsistent at times. The book also includes a fake engagement and I know how much we love those here at the Bitchery!
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RECOMMENDED: Three Weeks with Lady X by Eloisa James is $1.99! This is the first book in the Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers series. Elyse reviewed this almost a year ago and awarded it an A:
I really, really didn’t want this book to end. It was worth reading till two a.m., worth being exhausted the next day, worth all the feels it made me have, and it’s going straight to the top of my favorites list.
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RECOMMENDED: The Duke of Dark Desires by Miranda Neville is $1.99! This is the fourth and latest book in the Wild Quartet series. The earlier books also appear to be on sale. Elyse reviewed this and gave it an impressive A grade:
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. As far as historical romances go, it’s got a lot of everything good. The hero and heroine break stereotypes and are fully fleshed characters. There’s intrigue and eroticism aplenty. Just make sure you pace yourself and savor this one.
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Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal is $2.99! This is the first book in the Glamourist Histories series; the third fourth book, Valour and Vanity, is nominated in the Novel with Strong Romantic Elements category for this year’s DABWAHA. This book was also a Nebula nominee and an nominee for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award in the fantasy category. The book is often compared to Jane Austen, but with fantasy thrown in. Some readers agree with this assessment, while others are affronted by it. For those who have read it, what camp are you in?
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RECOMMENDED: Blamed by Edie Harris is 99c! And I can honestly say that it’s worth the damn dollar. I’d even pay five whole dollars for this. Maybe more. This is a romantic suspense and I read the book late last year, giving it an A–:
It truly is a beautifully written book. It’s emotional and engaging and truly exemplifies what I want in my romantic suspenses.
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Elyse wasn’t fond of Scribd when she tried it out, but Angela James and Jane have discussed it very favorably in recent podcasts. Last November, I decided to give myself the three months to try it out using the Harlequin coupon, and, y’all, I flippin’ love this thing. As Angie pointed out in the podcast, HarperCollins and Harlequin both participate – which means that older Dorchester fantasy and science fiction romance titles are also in … Continue reading Six Ways to Get the Most Out of a Scribd Subscription →
