REVIEW: Untamed Cowboy by Pam Crooks

May 16, 2008

Book CoverShannon C.'s review of Untamed Cowboy by Pam Crooks
Western romance published by Harlequin Historicals 1 Jul 07

I really like westerns. Admittedly, I've not read many books in the genre, but I count LaVyrle Spencer's The Endearment as one of the best romances I read when I first found the genre. For me, the appeal of the western romance is that it involves characters who have to be strong and tough and show what they're made of. It is, in fact, the dirt that I love when it comes to westerns. Read more

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EXCERPT and BOOK ALERT: The Magic of Christmas: Baby Blue Christmas by Cheryl St.John **OCTOBER 2008**

May 10, 2008

Cheryl St.JohnThe Magic of Christmas (Anthology) by Carolyn Davidson, Victoria Bylin, and Cheryl St.John, coming October 2008.

WOW look Carolyn Davidson is going to be in a HH! Woot! For those of you non Harlequin Historical readers (what is wrong with you people?!) she has been writing mainly in the HQN line as of late. Tres cool. And Bylin has been in the Steeple Hill line so this is like old home week ;).

Cheryl St.John gave into my begging responded to my request and we get a peek...

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Buried Treasure: Deborah Simmons

May 3, 2008

UPDATE: as Michelle Style's reports looks like The Dark Viscount by Deborah Simmons is already up at amazon... (no cover yet) but WOOT! CAN'T wait! Comes out in October 1, 2008.

first posted May 21, 2006

The Last Rogue by Deborah SimmonsDeborah Simmons is an author I picked up because of All About Romance. They have some great reviews and interviews up on her.

At that point I had never read a Harlequin Historical but picked up The Last Rogue to try. I was glad I did.

The whole series is a delight - The Vicar's Daughter, The Devil Earl, Tempting Kate, and The Last Rogue. If you can find them, grab them. She also has some great novellas in a few Harlequin Anthologies. The Officer's Bride is one of my faves and The Brides of Christmas was recently rereleased.

Most of her books are written for the Harlequin Historical line, although the last two were for Berkley and her first book, Heart's Masquerade, (one I picked up not too long ago) was Avon.
The Brides of Christmas
We haven't had a new book from Deborah Simmons since, A Lady of Distinction, was published in May of 2004. When I checked in with her to see what she is up too, she told me:

I've spent some time working on a contemporary romantic comedy, but haven't abandoned my historical writing.

Personally I have my fingers crossed her new historical proposal gets picked up but at this point I would be happy to just see her with a new book.

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TGTBTU Harlequin Insider: May Edition

May 2, 2008

rose_petals.jpgApril showers bring May flowers, or at least that is what I am hoping, as it has been very rainy here in the UK throughout April. May also brings lots of Harlequin news and great books to read.

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EXCERPT: Springville Wife by Charlene Sands (from Western Weddings anthology)

April 30, 2008

Western Weddings Anthology Western Weddings is an anthology coming from Harlequin Historical in May. It features Rocky Mountain Bride by Jillian Hart, Shotgun Vows by Kate Bridges, and Springville Wife by Charlene Sands, from which we have the following sneak peek. Read on!Raining Excerpts

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EXCERPT: Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife by Michelle Styles

April 8, 2008

Excerpt from Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife by Michelle Styles

This is Michelle's new historical release from Mills & Boone with a UK release in June 2008.  We'll update you once we have a US release date.  We'll also update for you once we have a purchase link.Raining Excerpts

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TGTBTU Harlequin Insider: Harlequin’s RITA Finalists

March 27, 2008

rose_petals.jpgHere is the next TGTBTU Harlequin Insider entry from the fantabulous author Michelle Styles.  Read on and learn more about how Harlequin authors fared in the latest RITA nominations...

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Valenduckie: *Winner* Jenna Kernan’s Contest

February 18, 2008

Outlaw Bride by Jenna KernanJenna Kernan , has chosen THREE people to receive her February Harlequin Historical, Outlaw Bride, released 1 Feb 08. Read an excerpt. Read more

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Review: The Harlot’s Daughter by Blythe Gifford

February 14, 2008

The Harlot's Daughter by Blythe Gifford Alicia's review of The Harlot's Daughter by Blythe Gifford
Historical romance released 1 Oct 07 from Harlequin

I love early medievals, so The Harlot's Daughter, set in 1386 looked like a good choice. I was also pulled in by the choice of story. The major events happened and a lot of the characters were actually real people. I just love historicals like that.  Though I was slow to get into it at first, I liked the poetic style and the metaphors and symbolism. It was done well but I didn't see the characters all that clearly and started thinking the book would be shallow. I was wrong. It was just starting.

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Taming The Texan by Charlene Sands

January 17, 2008

I can't make up my mind if I like this cover or not...

but... western! March! Woot!

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