REVIEW: The Legend of the Werestag by Tessa Dare

C2’s review of The Legend of the Werestag by Tessa Dare
Historical Paranormal Romance novella published by Samhain 12 May 09

What happens when you combine a house party, unrequited love, and a mythical creature? Why, you get Tessa Dare’s new novella, The Legend of the Werestag, of course. I had been hearing (reading?) raves about this story all over the interwebs so I knew I had to read it. And I wasn’t disappointed - it totally lived up to the hype. Read more

Tags: 2009, C2, Grade A, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Review, Samhain, Tessa Dare, The Legend of the Werestag

REVIEW: When His Kiss Is Wicked by Kaitlin O’Riley

Lawson's review of When His Kiss Is Wicked by Kaitlin O'Riley
Historical romance released by Zebra 1 Apr 09

Kaitlin O'Riley was a surprise find for me when I read her first book, Secrets of a Duchess. Her second book, One Sinful Night, was an emotional read and made O'Riley a must read for me. O'Riley's third book starts a new series of five sisters in London. Collette Hamilton is the oldest of the five Hamilton sisters, who are running their father's bookstore after he has passed on. Read more

Tags: 2009, April 2009, Grade D, Historical Romance, Kaitlin O'Riley, Lawson, Review, When His Kiss is Wicked, Zebra

REVIEW: The Border Lord by Sophia James

Wendy the Super Librarian's review of The Border Lord by Sophia James
Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 May 09

While I know some readers who can't get enough Scottish historicals, I am not one of them. Oh sure, I like them, but only occasionally. As a pallet cleanser if you will. I picked up Sophia James' latest because I was ready for another Scottish historical, I love discovering new Harlequin Historical writers, and I'm a complete and total sucker for the marriage of convenience trope. Unfortunately, after a bang-up first half, I found the second half of this novel to be muddled with too much external conflict. Read more

Tags: 2009, Grade C, Harlequin Historical, Historical Romance, May 2009, Review, Scotland, Sophia James, The Border Lord, Wendy The Super Librarian

REVIEW: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer

Gwen's review of Desire Untamed (Feral Warriors, Book 1) by Pamela Palmer
Contemporary paranormal romance released by Avon 30 Jun 09

I must have "Will read paranormal romance series for food" stamped across my forehead.  It seems like that's all I ever read any more.  Well here's another new series - is it good, is it bad, is it another notch in my reading bedpost?  Read on to find out...  Read more

Tags: 2009, Avon, Contemporary Romance, Desire Untamed, Feral Warriors series, Grade C, Gwen, July 2009, Pamela Palmer, Paranormal Romance, Review

DDS REVIEWS: The Bridesmaid Chronicles by Kendall, Adams, and Kenner

Sandy M's review of The Bridesmaid Chronicles by Karen Kendall, Kylie Adams, and Julie Kenner
Contemporary Romances released by Signet Jun-Sep 2005

I've had this series for a while, thinking I'd get to it soon, but, of course, never doing so. My 16-year-old niece visited me last month, the niece who, unfortunately, doesn't want anything to do with reading, the niece I've been trying to get interested in reading a number of times during those sixteen years. The niece who actually picked up a book while in my home during her visit, actually read it, liked it, and shocked the heck out of me. Then she wanted to read this series. So I told her if she'd hang on, I'll get the series read and reviewed, and then it's hers for the taking. The series actually started out well and I thought my niece would also enjoy it. But my enjoyment didn't last long. I'm hoping hers lasts longer. Read more

Tags: 2009, August 2005, Bridesmaid Chronicles, Contemporary Romance, Duckies Do Series, First Dance, First Date, First Kiss, First Love, Grade A, Grade B, Grade D, Julie Kenner, July 2005, June 2005, Karen Kendall, Kylie Adams, Review, Reviews, Sandy M, September 2005, Signet

REVIEW: The Brunelli Baby Bargain by Kim Lawrence

Lynne C's review of The Brunelli Baby Bargain by Kim Lawrence
Contemporary romance released by Harlequin 1 Jul 09 (US), Apr 09 (UK)

I picked up this book with warm anticipation. I love wounded heroes and Cesare was blind. He doesn’t regain his sight until much later in the book, but since the blurb mentions it, I guess I can.  Read more

Tags: 2009, Contemporary Romance, Grade C, Harlequin, July 2009, Kim Lawrence, Lynne Connolly, Review, The Brunelli Baby Bargain

REVIEW: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward

Sandy M's review of Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7) by J.R. Ward
Paranormal Romance published by NAL 28 Apr 09

Well, I have a feeling I'm going to be in the minority once again when it comes to these Black Dagger Brotherhood books. Which is just fine. 'Cuz I'm loving the series still. I really loved this book in particular, mostly because all of the previous characters were involved in the story more than in the last couple of books and the romance didn't suffer at all. Ward is so good at doing that, I hope she continues to so from here on out. It is a brotherhood, I want them all involved all the time in just more than a few pages each. Read more

Tags: 2009, Black Dagger Brotherhood series, Grade A, J.R. Ward, Lover Avenged, NAL, Paranormal Romance, Review, Sandy M

REVIEW: Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran

Lawson's review of Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran
Historical romance released by Pocket 30 Jun 09

Duran's first book, Duke of Shadows, was a great debut and a powerful story. If you haven't read it, you should, though it is a stand alone book and has no relation to this story. After reading this one, it's clear that Duran puts a lot of research into her books and tries as hard as possible to get details that help make the story. While I didn't know the exact year, there were enough details to help give a general time frame in the 1880s. Read more

Tags: 2009, Bound by Your Touch, Grade C, Historical Romance, July 2009, Lawson, Meredith Duran, Pocket, Review

REVIEW: The Bravo Bachelor by Christine Rimmer

Holly's review of The Bravo Bachelor by Christine Rimmer
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Apr 09

I really love these "pregnant widow" stories. I don't know why, exactly, since they often leave me feeling frustrated and annoyed (depending on the heroine's feelings for her dead husband), but there you have it. Luckily this one worked very well for me. Read more

Tags: 2009, April 2009, Christine Rimmer, Contemporary Romance, Grade B, Holly, Review, Silhouette Special Edition, The Bravo Bachelor

REVIEW: What Happens in London by Julia Quinn

Lawson's review of What Happens in London by Julia Quinn
Historical romance released by Avon 30 Jun 09

This book is the sequel to The Secret Diaries of Miranda Cheever, following Miranda's best friend Olivia. I don't know how many have been wanting this story, but I'm glad to see that Olivia got her story and perhaps her twin brother Winston will get his as well. There are some comic elements in this story, but don't be scared away if you're not a fan of "teh funnah" as it's well done and not of the slapstick variety. Read more

Tags: 2009, Avon, Grade B, Historical, Julia Quinn, July 2009, Lawson, Review, What Happens in London

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