DDS REVIEWS: The MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy by Kresley Cole
August 15, 2008
Gwen's reviews of The MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy by Kresley Cole
Historical romances released by Pocket April 2005 - May 2007
Rowrrr! Can you say "alpha males"? I knew you could! This is a very fun, very sexy historical series from one of my fav authors. It features three brothers who think they're cursed to be alone and lonely, otherwise they'll risk their mates' death. Of course, this is all based on a Book of Fates that prognosticates the demise of their loves, as well as some anecdotal evidence. Problem is, the last stanza of the poem/fate is obscured by blood and may very well obviate the curse. So what do they decide? Well, of course, rather than risking someone they love, they choose to be alone. That is, until the mighty MacCarrick johnsons start speaking louder than the curse, then all bets are off and you better lock up your virgin daughters 'cause these brawny Scots are on the prowl! Read more
Tags: 2008, April 2005, April 2007, Duckies Do Series, Grade A, Grade B, Gwen, Historical Romance, If You Dare, If You Deceive, If You Desire, Kresley Cole, MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy, May 2007, Pocket, ReviewReview: Smart and Sexy (Sky High Air, Book 1) by Jill Shalvis
May 1, 2008
Sandy M's review of Smart and Sexy (Sky High Air, Book 1) by Jill Shalvis
Contemporary Romance published by Brava on 1 April 2007
I have found another author to glom. I have never read Jill Shalvis before this and I think I've been missing some great reads. I had an immediate response to her characters, especially her hero, the action is nearly nonstop, and the romance and the emotion is to die for. Smart and Sexy is one satisfying read.
Tags: 2008, April 2007, Brava, Contemporary, Grade A, Jill Shalvis, Review, Sandy M, Sky High Air series, Smart and SexyReview: Daddy on Call by Judy Duarte
April 14, 2008
Devon's review of Daddy on Call by Judy Duarte
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Apr 07
Okay, so the title and cover of this book are pretty much the reason so many people scoff at Harlequins. But the blurb called to that part of me that still obssesses over "My So-Called Life", that secretly adores "A Walk to Remember," that can listen to "Bad Reputation" by Freedy Johnston over and over again. I just can't get enough star-crossed, teenage bad boy/good girl love. This book started off as cheesy goodness, but deteriorated with a tired and predictable plot.
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Review: Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole
March 7, 2008
Sandy M's review of Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole
Historical erotic romance released by Ellora's Cave on 4 April 07
Laughter, romance, tears, tenderness, and a little eroticism and you have yourself one comletely satisfying book. I'm so glad I found this jewel of an ebook.
Tags: 2007, Anchor and Storm, April 2007, Ellora's Cave, Erotic, Grade A, Historical, Kate Poole, Review, Romance, Sandy MReview: Sinful Between the Sheets by Barbara Pierce
November 7, 2007
Sandy M's review of Sinful Between the Sheets (The Carlisle Series, Book 2) by Barbara Pierce
Historical romance published 3 Apr 07 by St. Martin's
Fayne Carlisle's father died just days ago, leaving the title and everything that goes with it in his hands. He hopes that includes his father's last mistress, Lady Kilby Fitchwolf. It was in her boudoir that the old duke's heart gave out, collapsing him in the arms of the young beauty. Now that Fayne has seen her, he wants her in his bed, thinks of nothing else, and is quite flabbergasted when the woman declines his advances.
Tags: April 2007, Barbara Pierce, Grade B, Historical, Review, Sandy M, Sinful Between the Sheets, St MartinReview: The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
June 28, 2007
Gwen's review of The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
Historical romance published 1 Apr 2007 by Warner Forever
This historical romance is set in the 1760's, primarily in Yorkshire, England and a wee bit in London. The hero is an everyman named Harry Pye. I know, I know... I died laughing, too, when I first read that name - and EVERY TIME I READ IT I snicker (sorry, Elizabeth - it is my inner Beavis & Butthead and not the "real" me). Read more
Tags: 2007, April 2007, Elizabeth Hoyt, Forever, Grade B, Gwen, Historical, Review, Romance, The Leopard PrinceReview: Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole
May 25, 2007
Gwen's review of Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole
Historical erotic romance eBook released by Ellora's Cave 4 Apr 07
A&S takes place in the Scottish lowlands four years after the Jacobites were routed at Culloden, roughly 30-years before our own Revolution. The main characters are an Earl, his wife, and their stablehand. This book is more love story than historical - which suits me just fine - and has elements of family intrigue as well as a glimpse into what life must have been like for Highlanders after the Rising.
Tags: 2007, Anchor and Storm, April 2007, eBook, Ellora's Cave, Erotic, Grade A, Gwen, Historical, Kate Poole, Review, RomanceBig Time…
April 30, 2007
I generally have a song or five running through my head and often times people or things (like books) get associated to music.
For me, it is very rare that I can think of Jennifer Estep or Karma Girl and not have this song pop into my head. In fact for a while I thought the name of the first book WAS Bigtime.
just thought I would share *g*
Tags: April 2007, Big Time, Guests and Events, Jennifer EstepReview: The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
April 17, 2007
The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
Oh, what about Harry? Harry Pye that is. Harry Pye made a brief apperance in The Raven Prince as a friend of the Earl of Swartingham. Harry is the land steward to Lady Georgina Maitland, at her estate in Yorkshire. Her estate also neighbors his most hated childhood enemy, Sir Silas Grenville. Read more
Tags: 2007, April 2007, Elizabeth Hoyt, Historical, Lawson, Review, Romance, The Leopard PrinceReview: Beauty and the Beast by Hannah Howell
April 9, 2007
Gwen's Review of Beauty and the Beast by Hannah Howell
Historical Romance published by Zebra 1 Apr 2007
Let me just start by saying I LIKED THIS BOOK! Perhaps not as much as Moning's Beyond the Highland Mist, my fav historical (okay okay, semi-historical) novel to date, but it was a close second. If you haven't read this (originally published by Leisure Books in 1992), then you should catch it now in the reprint. It is a rarity in the romance world: a hero and heroine who have a clue... most of the time.
Tags: April 2007, Beauty and the Beast, Grade A, Gwen, Hannah Howell, Historical, Review, Romance, Zebra
