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 [...]

Sandy M’s review of Sins of the Highlander by Connie Mason with Mia Marlowe Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablance 1 Jan 12 What historical romance reader hasn’t daydreamed of a braw Scottish Highlander abducting her from the altar and a future of boring days on end, racing across the countryside with her in his [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Craving the Highlander’s Touch by Michelle Willingham Historical romance short story ebook published by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 Sep 11 As the Undone line has evolved, many authors have chosen to utilize the shorter format as a “teaser” for their full-length Harlequin Historical books.  Like all things concerning series [...]

Sandy M’s review of An Unexpected Gentleman by Alissa Johnson Historical Romance published by Berkley 6 Dec 11 The elements of this book come together quite nicely to give readers what they’ve come to expect from Alissa Johnson. Revenge against a brother, an attraction that begins from afar, jealousy that leads to false accusations, and [...]

Sandy M’s review of Under the Same Sky by Genevieve Graham Historical Romance published by Berkley Trade 3 Jan 12 This book poses a huge dilemma for a reader. It’s one you can’t put down. It’s that good. But it’s also one that you have to put down. Just to exhale that breath you’ve been [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick Inspirational historical romance published by Love Inspired Historical 03 Jan 12 One of the reasons I like historical western romances is that I love heroines with a harder edge to them.  Granted, there were many civilized parts of the world that were unforgiving [...]

Sandy M’s review of Sunrise with a Notorious Lord (Lords of Vice, Book 4) by Alexandra Hawkins Historical Romance published by St. Martin’s Paperbacks 3 Jan 12 These Lords of Vice only get more and more interesting as the series goes on. Each man is so different from the other, with only their sin in [...]

LynneC’s review of A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant Historical Romance published by Bantam 27 Dec 11 I nearly DNF’d this book. The heroine is worthy, the hero isn’t and they get together because she wants a baby to save the estate from the Evil Heir. By page 100 I was starting to skip, which [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of One Night as a Courtesan by Ann Lethbridge Historical Romance short story ebook published by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 Oct 10 I read a full-length “Regency” historical romance recently that had absolutely no sense of place.  It could have easily taken place on a Texas cattle ranch in 1968 [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of One Wicked Christmas by Amanda McCabe Historical Romance short story ebook published by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 Nov 11 I always pick up books by Amanda McCabe because she never gives readers the same thing twice.  She’s done everything from the 15th century to the 1920s.  Any author who [...]

Sandy M’s review of Colorado Dawn (Runaway Brides, Book 2) by Kaki Warner Historical Western Romance published by Berkley Trade 3 Jan 12 I love it when an author adds humor to her romances. When it’s the hero with the sense of humor, it makes him that much more irresistible. Angus Wallace is now one [...]

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 [...]