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.

It’s that time of year, faithful reader – and let me pause to say how much I appreciate you…even if no one else reads my silliness, I take comfort in the fact that the two of us do – time to list my favorite reads of 2011. These are books I read and that were [...]

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 [...]

Liviania’s retro review of Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase Historical romance released by Avon 1 Jan 1995, reprinted Dec 2007 While I’ve now been reading romances steadily for two years, I’m still new to the genre and catching up on the classics.  I read and enjoyed Loretta Chase’s Your Scandalous Ways, and I’ve seen [...]

You’re in for a treat today! Welcome to Duck Chat! Ohmyohmyohmy!  Squeeeeeeeeeeeee!  Kathryn Smith is here!!!!! As most of you know, Kathryn’s vampire series, Brotherhood of the Blood, is a favorite of fans everywhere, but the really big news lately is that she’s writing straight historicals once again, and Kathryn will be talking about that [...]

Welcome once again to Duck Chat! Today is going to be a very fun day. We have Meredith Duran in the house! Besides being a romance author, Meredith is a doctoral student in anthropology, loves doing field work in such places as India and browsing through library travelogues written by Nineteenth Century Englishwomen. British history [...]

Sandy M’s review of Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase Historical Romance released by Avon 27 May 08 I was a little hesitant to begin reading this book. The only other Loretta Chase I’ve read is Lord of Scoundrels. If you’re a fan of hers, I don’t have to tell you what most folks think [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase Historical romance published by Avon 27 May 08 It seems that anyone who wants to consider themselves well-read in the romance genre reads Loretta Chase. I mean, how brilliant can an author consistently be if one of her books makes everyone’s best of lists all the [...]

Devon’s review of Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase Historical Romance released by Avon 27 May 08 A courtesan is the heroine of this book. An honest to goodness professional mistress, a harlot who accepts jewelry, money and other gifts in return for the pleasure of her company. Intriguing. I know it’s been done before, [...]

Lawson’s review of Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase Historical romance reprinted by Avon November 27, 2007 I am probably one of a very few people who may admit the reprint was the first time I’ve read this book. It tends to top lists, at least it has on a few that I’ve seen. I [...]