Sandy M’s review of Temptation in a Kilt (Bad Boys of the Highlands, Book 1) by Victoria Roberts Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 4 Sep 12 I’m a sucker for a good Highlander story. Braw, sexy, and alpha to the core, broadsword-wielding, kilt-wearing, women-loving Highlanders who take what they want when they want it. [...]

Dinca’s review of Handpicked Husband (Texas Grooms, Book 1) by Winnie Griggs Inspirational Historical Romance published by Harlequin Love Inspired 4 Sep 12 Well, nobody is perfect! These two people take a new look at the world though the eyes of the other and work their way through the shadows that obscure any future happiness they [...]

Veena’s review of Against the Odds (Raines of Wind Canyon, Book 7) by Kat Martin Contemporary Romance published by MIRA 18 Sep 12 We first met PI Alex Justice in Against the Sun when Jake Cantrell brings him in to help protect his lady love and client, Sage Drumont. Sabrina Echhart is Sage’s best friend, and [...]

Veena’s review of The Accidental Bride (Summer Island, Book 2) by Christina Skye Contemporary Romance published by HQN 18 Sep 12 This is a lovely, wholesome story about friendship and new beginnings. Jilly O’ Hara has just begun to reap the benefits of all her hard work. She is owner of a successful restaurant, has launched [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Last Renegade by Jo Goodman Historical Romance published by Berkely 4 Sep 12 Sigh. This book ended up in the wrong stack in the many stacks of books around me and my desk, so it didn’t get reviewed nearer to the release date back in September. I hope you’ll give it [...]

Dinca’s review of All a Cowboy Wants for Christmas by Stacy, Robinson & Cowan Western Historical Romance Anthology published by Harlequin Historical 18 Sep 12 With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I find short stories are perfect. Harlequin Historical has combined three delightful short stories perfect for any Christmas season. These three authors complement each [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of An Illicit Temptation (Tang Dynasty, Book 3.5) by Jeannie Lin Historical Romance short story ebook published by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 Sep 12 An Illicit Temptation serves as a sequel to the author’s full-length Harlequin Historical novel, My Fair Concubine.  A lot of authors use the shorter Undone format to create [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Soldier’s Baby Bargain (Home to Harbor Town, Book 5) by Beth Kery Contemporary Romance published by Silhouette Special Edition 18 Sep 12 I’ve been bemoaning the fact lately that I suddenly find myself behind on a number of favorite series. So even though I let this last book in Beth [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Marrying the Enemy by Nicola Marsh Contemporary romance published by Harlequin Presents 4 Sep 12 Yes, I do this part-time reviewing gig here at The Good, the Bad and the Unread because I do like Sybil, Sandy, and the rest of the duckies.  But let us be honest – [...]

Veena’s review of The Lost Night (Rainshadow, Book 1) by Jayne Castle Fantasy & Futuristic Romance published by Jove 04 Sep 12 There aren’t enough authors who write futuristic science fiction and so I devour all such books that come on the market. Jayne Castle’s Harmony series is set in the future, but essentially they are the [...]

Dinca’s review of The Yankee Gentleman & His Southern Belle by Tammy Lynn Historical Romance published by Tammy Lynn 26 Sept 12 I am not really sure how I feel about this ‘Love Story” and it is a love story, I think, although not every generation had a happily ever after. At times it is [...]

C2’s review of Lord of Temptation (Lost Lords of Pembrook, Book 2) by Lorraine Heath Historical Romance published by Avon 25 Sep 12 When is a pirate not a pirate?  And when is a fiancé not a fiancé?  And how can the two ever fall in love???  In the second book of Lorraine Heath’s Lost [...]

LynneC’s review of The Sheikh’s Last Gamble by Trish Morey Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 18 Sep 12 Bahir earns his living by gambling, but he’s fabulously rich, so dropping a bundle at a casino merely irritates him and makes him wonder if his luck has left him. Then he’s contacted by his friends, [...]

Sandy M’s review of Finally Home by Helen Scott Taylor Contemporary Romance short story published by Carina Press 24 Sep 12 I have to give Helen Scott Taylor credit for an unusual way in bringing the main characters in this book together. For a page or two, I questioned it, but then I reminded myself [...]

LynneC’s review of Up Close and Personal by Maureen Child Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 4 Sep 12 So one of my reasons for dumping this one is the name, which won’t bother anyone else unless you happen to be called Connolly too. I found it unnerving to read my name repeated so often [...]