LynneC’s review of Reckless Night (Dangerous Trilogy, Book 3.5) by Lisa Marie Rice Contemporary Romance ebook novella published by Avon 29 Nov 11 This story is an epilogue to a book by Rice, something I didn’t realize when I started to read it. It reads well as a standalone, and Rice is a competent storyteller, [...]

C2’s review of She Tempts the Duke (Lost Lords of Pembrook, Book 1) by Lorraine Heath Historical Romance published by Avon 31 Jan 12 In her new series, Lorraine Heath tell the stories of the Lost Lords of Pembrook – three boys who ran away from their scheming uncle.  They escaped a locked tower (with [...]

LynneC’s review of Beyond The Darkness (Offspring Series, Book 5) by Jaime Rush Paranormal Romance published by Avon 29 Nov 11 Petra is a girly-girl. She likes the Wizard of Oz, American Idol, and she’s training to be a beautician (called an esthetician here. Is there a difference? Pardon my ignorance!) In a previous entry [...]

C2’s review of The Duke is Mine (Fairy Tales, Book 3) by Eloisa James Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 In her newest release, Eloisa James tackles another well known fairytale. She has already given us her twist on Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. This time around? The Princess and the Pea.

C2’s review of How the Marquess Was Won (Pennyroyal Green, Book 6) by Julie Anne Long Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 In Julie Anne Long’s newest release, we return to Pennyroyal Green. This time around, the Redmonds and Everseas play a supportive role instead of being the focus.  They still manage to [...]

LynneC’s review of How the Marquess Was Won (Pennyroyal Green, Book 6) by Julie Anne Long Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 Julie Anne Long has a lovely, light style that lends itself well to historical fiction. It’s just a shame that it’s not a history I recognize (yes I know, here she [...]

C2’s review of Winning the Wallflower (Fairy Tales Series, Book 2.5) by Eloisa James Historical Romance published by Avon 6 Dec 11 What happens when a recently-engaged (to a gentlemen in trade) wallflower suddenly inherits a fortune? Suddenly her parents have much higher expectations for her marriage possibilities. But what about her current fiance? In [...]

LynneC’s review of Brazen by Margo Maguire Historical Romance published by Avon 29 Nov 11 As I said in a previous review, there isn’t usually one reason to DNF a book, but more often than not it’s because the book doesn’t grab me. If I persevere and get to a third or more, then I [...]

LynneC’s review of Ecstasy Untamed (Feral Warriors, Book 7) by Pamela Palmer Paranormal Romance published by Avon 25 Oct 11 I had a few disconnects with this story, but there’s no doubt that Palmer knows how to write. Interesting characters and intriguing world building is let down a little by a few plot holes and [...]

C2’s review of The Bride Wore Scarlet (Fraternitas Series, Book 2) by Liz Carlyle Historical Romance published by Avon 26 Jul 11 With The Bride Wore Scarlet, Liz Carlyle continues her foray into the paranormal. The St. James Society is a front for an ancient brotherhood sworn to protect those with The Gift. Regency rakes [...]

LynneC’s review of In the Arms of a Marquess (Rogues of the Sea, Book 3) by Katharine Ashe Historical Romance published by Avon 30 Aug 11 If you buy the book on the basis of the title, the blurb (such as it is) or the cover, you’ll be sadly disappointed. The story is darker, more [...]

This just in… Avon Publishing is hosting a Debbie Macomber-inspired online writing contest, and aspiring writers who participate in the “Make Your Dreams Come True” contest may find themselves enjoying an “American Idol”-type moment. That story won’t write itself, so what are you waiting for???

LynneC’s review of One Night In London by Caroline Linden Historical Romance published by Avon 30 Aug 11 This is the start of a new series from Linden, and since she’s a new-to-me author, I was looking forward to the read. However, this one proved to be a bit of a disappointment, because of its [...]

LynneC’s review of Star Crossed Seduction (Lords of the Seventh House, Book 2) by Jenny Brown Historical Romance published by Avon Harper Collins August 30th 2011 If I’d read the book described in the blurb, I would have been a happy woman. Unfortunately, it’s nothing like that.  The description of this one intrigued me because [...]

LynneC’s review of The Bed and the Bachelor (Byrons of Braebourne, Book 5) by Tracy Anne Warren Historical Romance published by Avon 26 Jul 11 If you want to read a historical where the heroine repeatedly date rapes the hero, then you’ve come to the right place. This is the book for you. But let [...]