I can’t say that 2011 was a classic reading year for me. So many train wrecks and meh books. But I read a lot, and even in a good year I’ll have something to celebrate. Sooo, here we go.

LynneC’s review of A Dangerous Infatuation by Chantelle Shaw Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents Extra 3 Jan 12 (M&B Modern – 1 Nov 11) This is an old-style Modern Romance and is very much a book you can sink into for an hour or two’s pleasure. It’s a woman struggling with her life and [...]

LynneC’s review of His Unknown Heir by Chantelle Shaw Contemporary Romance released by Mills and Boon Modern Romance 1 Feb 11 I always think long and hard before putting up a review of a book that I didn’t like. If I don’t have anything to contribute to the discussion, I’m likely to shrug and put [...]

LynneC’s review of Untouched Until Marriage by Chantelle Shaw Novel released by Mills and Boon Modern Romance 6 August 10, Harlequin Presents March 2011 A fairly good read, with some rough edges In terms of plot, Chantelle Shaw writes pretty standard Harlequin Mills and Boon books with hot millionaires and innocent heroines. Well, somebody has to. [...]

LynneC’s review of Di Cesare’s Pregnant Mistress by Chantelle Shaw Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 1 Sep 08 Let’s get the title out of the way – it’s dreadful, and it’s also a spoiler, since the heroine doesn’t get preggers until later in the book. However, it’s hardly a surprise. This is a Harlequin Presents, [...]

Lynne Connolly’s review of The Spanish Duke’s Virgin Bride by Chantelle Shaw Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Presents 01 Nov 07 I think there’s a conspiracy afoot. This is the second Beauty and the Beast story I’ve read recently that fails spectacularly, the other being Jennie Lucas’ The Innocent’s Dark Seduction.