Posts Tagged ‘Harlequin Desire’

REVIEW: What Happens in Charleston by Rachel Bailey

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 1:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of What Happens in Charleston by Rachel Bailey Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 6 Feb 12 Matthew’s wife died a year ago, leaving him with a small son, Flynn. The story starts with Flynn in hospital suffering from an illness that means he might need bone marrow. Matthew’s wife, Grace, isn’t the [...]

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REVIEW: More than Perfect by Day LeClaire

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 1:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of More than Perfect by Day Leclaire Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 7 Feb 12 I enjoyed this book, not quite as much as the first in the series, but it’s still a good, solid read. It is still more Desire than Presents/Modern, with the millionaire more human, a touch less alpha, [...]

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REVIEW: The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates

Saturday, January 28, 2012 1:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of  The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 24 Jan 12 Maisey Yates is one of my go-to authors and while she didn’t disappoint with this book, it isn’t as amazing as last year’s Highest Price to Pay. It is still a highly enjoyable read.

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REVIEW: A Cowboy Comes Home by Barbara Dunlop

Thursday, January 26, 2012 1:00 No Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of A Cowboy Comes Home (Colorado Cattle Barons, Book 1) by Barbara Dunlop Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 03 Jan 12 Books like this one seriously depress me.  On the surface, it has a lot going for it.  We have a sexy guy on the cover, a cowboy that [...]

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REVIEW: Nothing Short of Perfect by Day LeClaire

Sunday, January 22, 2012 1:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of Nothing Short of Perfect by Day Leclaire Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 1 Nov 11 Day LeClaire is a great example of someone who has been writing for the Desire line for a very long time but manages to keep her characters and situations fresh and interesting. More than interesting. I [...]

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REVIEW: Carrying the Rancher’s Heir by Charlene Sands

Sunday, January 15, 2012 1:00 1 Comment

LynneC’s review of Carrying the Rancher’s Heir by Charlene Sands Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 3 May 11 They caught each other at a vulnerable time for them both, decided to forget the past and the future and spend the night together. A delicious premise for a romance novel, but sadly, one we only [...]

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REVIEW: A Win-Win Proposition by Cat Schield

Friday, December 23, 2011 1:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of A Win-Win Proposition by Cat Schield Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 4 Oct 11 This is a makeover/boss-secretary book, so be warned, it does have its problems. However, if you don’t take it too seriously, it’s a pleasant read, although some points made me a little uncomfortable.

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REVIEW: A Man of His Word by Sarah M. Anderson

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:00 5 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of A Man of His Word by Sarah M. Anderson Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 29 Nov 11 Back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, and I first discovered category romance, the Desire line was my favorite.  But then, over time, things changed.  Desire started morphing into what I call [...]

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REVIEW: Caught in the Billionaire’s Embrace by Elizabeth Bevarly

Saturday, October 15, 2011 1:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of Caught in the Billionaire’s Embrace by Elizabeth Bevarly Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 5 Jul 11 I read Harlequin Desires and Presents because they’re short, snappy reads and they deliver lots of romance. However, every now and again you come across a real gem, and I’m happy to say this book [...]

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REVIEW: An After-Hours Affair by Barbara Dunlop

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 1:00 1 Comment

LynneC’s review of An After-Hours Affair by Barbara Dunlop Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 6 Sep 11 This is a makeover book about a woman who has been in love with her boss for years, but he’s never noticed her. Until her best friend gives her a makeover. There is an intrinsic problem with [...]

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REVIEW: Meddling with a Millionaire by Cat Schield

Friday, July 8, 2011 1:00 1 Comment

LynneC’s review of Meddling with a Millionaire by Cat Schield Contemporary Romance Ebook published by Harlequin Desire 1 Jun 11 I love discovering new authors to follow and enjoy, so Schield’s debut book with Harlequin Desire is a perfect candidate. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work out too well and I don’t think I’ll be hunting down [...]

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PONDERING: Are Secret Baby Books Worth It?

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 13:00 8 Comments

One of the accusations frequently leveled at romance books is the amount of tropes we have. Things like secret babies and big misunderstandings. They crop up all over the place, but I’m not totally against them, because when they’re used properly they concentrate the reader on what matters most – the characters involved. In fact, [...]

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REVIEW: Texas-Sized Temptation by Sara Orwig

Thursday, June 16, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Dinca’s review of Texas-Sized Temptation by Sara Orwig Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin 3 May 11 Sara Orwig is a delightful story teller. I look forward to her books, and Texas-Sized Temptation is no exception. You will find a few surprises along the way and a wonderful ending, which, of course, includes happily ever after.

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