I’ve been feeling a bit out of sorts with the romance market recently, so I’ve kept to the authors I enjoy and lines like the Harlequin category romances that I tend to enjoy. I write and read paranormal romance, but more and more, the ones I’ve been reading have gone into action/adventure and that’s not [...]

LynneC’s review of Darker After Midnight (Midnight Breed, Book 10) by Lara Adrian Paranormal Romance published by Delacourte Press 24 Jan 11 I wanted this book because it’s Sterling Chase’s book, but while the first part keeps the reader on the edge of her seat, the second half descends into a big wtfkery, as Adrian [...]

LynneC’s review of  The Secret History of a Good Girl by Aimee Carson Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents  7 Feb 12 Aimee Carson is a new author to me, with two Mills and Boon/Harlequin books under her belt. I settled down for a good read, and on the whole I wasn’t disappointed.

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, [...]

LynneC’s review of Stud (Cat Star Chronicles, Book Eight) by Cheryl Brooks Futuristic Romance published by Sourcebooks 7 Feb 12 I haven’t read any of the Cat Star Chronicles before, and I plunged right in with this book, Book Eight of the series. I had few problems picking up the world and the characters, and [...]

LynneC’s review of Reckless Night (Dangerous Trilogy, Book 3.5) by Lisa Marie Rice Contemporary Romance ebook novella published by Avon 29 Nov 11 This story is an epilogue to a book by Rice, something I didn’t realize when I started to read it. It reads well as a standalone, and Rice is a competent storyteller, [...]

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.

LynneC’s review of Once A Ferarra Wife by Sarah Morgan Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 24 Jan 12 Sarah Morgan is a great Mills and Boon writer. Her books contain real characters and fresh takes on the standard Mills and Boon tropes. I know I’m in for a good read when I pick up [...]

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 [...]

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 Tool Belt Defender (Lawmen of Black Rock, Book 5) by Carla Cassidy Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense 20 Dec 11 Occasionally I venture into romantic suspense territory, and this book is from that Harlequin line. And, in any case, how can I resist a book with the title Tool Belt [...]

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 [...]

LynneC’s review of Beyond The Darkness (Offspring Series, Book 5) by Jaime Rush Paranormal Romance published by Avon 29 Nov 11 Petra is a girly-girl. She likes the Wizard of Oz, American Idol, and she’s training to be a beautician (called an esthetician here. Is there a difference? Pardon my ignorance!) In a previous entry [...]

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 [...]

LynneC’s review of Say It With Diamonds by Lucy King Contemporary Romance published by Mills and Boon Modern Romance 1 Jan 12 Lucy King has considerable talent as a writer, and her first book for Harlequin was fabulous. However, the subsequent ones are evidence that she hasn’t yet settled in properly. It is fascinating to [...]