Archive for April, 2011

REVIEW: It Happened One Season by Laurens, Balogh, D’Alessandro & Hern

Monday, April 11, 2011 1:00 1 Comment

LynneC’s review of It Happened One Season by Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Jacquie D’Alessandro, Candice Hern Historical Romance Anthology published by Avon 29 Mar 11 In this enjoyable anthology, the theme is second sons forced to marry because their older brothers have produced only girls. So our hapless heroes are dragged from their normal lives [...]

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REVIEW: Taming Her Gypsy Lover by Christine Merrill

Sunday, April 10, 2011 1:00 2 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Taming Her Gypsy Lover by Christine Merrill Historical romance ebook short story published by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 May 10 I adore the Harlequin Historical Undone line, but I have this annoying habit of hording the short stories on my Sony Reader.  Which would be the half-ass excuse I have [...]

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REVIEW: A Man for All Seasons by Heather MacAllister

Saturday, April 9, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Dinca’s review of A Man for All Seasons by Heather MacAllister Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Blaze 16 Nov 10 Funny, cute and adorable, and what a theme for Christmas and any other time of the year.  This is a how-to guide for getting your roommate out of the house so you can have some [...]

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PONDERING: Lynne’s Adventures in Los Angeles

Friday, April 8, 2011 13:19 No Comments

So here I am, the night before I move to the RT hotel, ruminating. Which did I like the best? They both had strong points, and both had lousy points.

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REVIEW: To Court, Capture and Conquer by Amanda McCabe

Friday, April 8, 2011 1:00 2 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of To Court, Capture and Conquer by Amanda McCabe Historical Romance ebook short story published by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 Nov 10 I am in awe of Amanda McCabe.  Besides the fact that she’s one of the hardest working writers in romance (she’s also Laurell McKee!), she’s always willing to explore a variety of settings. [...]

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REVIEW: Blackout by Rob Thurman

Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Liviania’s review of Blackout (Cal Leandros, Book 6) by Rob Thurman Urban Fantasy published by Roc 1 Mar 11 It seems like many romance readers hate the amnesia plot. Urban fantasy readers complain about it less, likely because it is used less. But I think Rob Thurman used it well. Despite being the sixth book [...]

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GUEST BLOG & EXCERPT: Princess Charlotte’s Choice by Ann Lethbridge

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 16:00 No Comments

Princess Charlotte’s Choice Princess Charlotte & Prince Leopold Princess Charlotte’s wedding came bang smack in the middle of the Regency era, so what better event to write about, since the Regency is what I love.

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EXCERPT: Prince Charming in Disguise by Bronwyn Scott

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 15:00 No Comments

He might be the future King of England, but Prince George seeks a marriage that’s more than a mere political alliance. Masquerading as a lowly nobleman, George heads to the court of Ansbach to woo the renowned beauty, Caroline! Caroline has no knowledge that he’s the most sought-after bachelor in Europe. But however much she’s [...]

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GUEST BLOG: A Princely Dilemma by Elizabeth Rolls

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 14:00 1 Comment

A Princely Dilemma George, Prince of Wales & Princess Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunwick. 8th April 1795 Ah, the joys of a royal wedding! The history, the pageantry, the romance! Er, yes, the romance. Maybe. Perhaps. Or not.

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EXCERPT: Lionheart’s Bride by Michelle Willingham

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 13:00 No Comments

Princess Berengaria’s lady-in-waiting Adriana takes her duty to the future Queen of England seriously – she will defend her to the death! When their sea voyage to the Holy Land ends up in shipwreck and capture, Adriana knows her only hope lies with the mysterious Irishman, Liam MacEgan. Liam escapes to reach Richard the Lionheart [...]

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GUEST BLOG: What the Duchess Wants by Terri Brisbin

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 11:00 1 Comment

What the Duchess Wants Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry of Anjou What the Duchess Wants is the story of how Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the wealthiest women in the medieval world, decided that Henry of Anjou, future king of England, was the man she wanted to marry. In that time period, women generally–and wealthy, land-owning [...]

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GUEST BLOG: Lionheart’s Bride by Michelle Willingham

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 10:00 No Comments

Lionheart’s Bride Richard the Lionheart and Princess Berengaria When I was asked to contribute a story based on a true-life wedding, my first instinct was to research Richard the Lionheart. This was partially because of my favorite Robin Hood legend, but when I started researching Richard’s wedding to Berengaria, I was shocked at what I [...]

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GUEST BLOG: Prince Charming in Disguise by Bronwyn Scott

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 9:00 No Comments

Prince Charming in Disguise! Caroline of Ansbach and Prince George, later King George III of England A real life love story, that’s what I wanted to do when I got the call to be part of Harlequin’s Royal Wedding series.  We were given a choice: find a British royal wedding in history and build a [...]

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A ROYAL DAY: Celebrating Royal Weddings with Harlequin Historical Authors!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 8:00 5 Comments

The Royal Wedding is just weeks away! To celebrate, Harlequin is offering a digital Royal Weddings series to commemorate the event.

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REVIEW: Seduce Me in Dreams by Jacquelyn Frank

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 1:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of Seduce Me in Dreams (Three Worlds Series, Book 1) by Jacquelyn Frank Paranormal Romance published by Ballantine Books 22 Mar 11 I’m always excited to get a Jacquelyn Frank book to read and review. I started with and love her Shadowdwellers and Gatherers series so far. So you can imagine my [...]

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