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 [...]

LynneC’s review of  by The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton (The Burgundy Club, Book 3) by Miranda Neville Historical Romance published by Avon 26 July 11 I’m on a roll. You might recall, I spent a lot of last year looking for a new historical romance author to love. Well, I read the new Loretta [...]

LynneC’s review of Kathryn the Kitten by Lavinia Kent Historical Romance eBook novella published by Avon 28 Jun 11 With the blurb and a title like that, how could I resist? It was like a challenge. But it’s one that quickly dissipated.

Sandy M’s review of Waking Up with the Duke (London’s Greatest Lovers, Book 3) by Lorraine Heath Historical Romance published by Avon 28 Jun 11 I absolutely love Lorraine Heath’s books. There hasn’t been one book so far that hasn’t drawn me in completely, always from the first page. Every time I become enmeshed in [...]

LynneC’s review of Silk is for Seduction (The Dressmakers Series, Book 1) by Loretta Chase Historical Romance published by Avon 28 June 11 I’ve spent the last year looking for a new historical romance author to love. I failed. But when I turned back to my old favorites, I found this. This, ladies and gentlemen, is [...]