"The Highlander's Promise" is entertaining from beginning to end. It included one of my favorite tropes of the scarred hero who finds love unexpectedly. In this case Highlander, Aulay Buchanan had a huge scar on his face from the war and ha...
4 StarsI would never dream of putting human trafficking and humor together but Ms Hill does in this story and it absolutely works. Not only does the seriousness of the human trafficking come out but you can’t help but laugh at the rescues and the...
5 StarsI was hesitant about this book at first because I'd read the one previous and I thought North a bit too oblivious and stuffy and I wished Diana would simply speak up if the wedding wasn't what she wanted. I'm so pleased to note that North i...
4½ StarsEden is os funny and protective that I just want to give her a high five every time she comes on scene. He’s a great mother and a great person in all. She’s kind of goofy but she’s also loyal. Her daughter Annelise is adorable and I love he...
4½ Stars"The Prince" was wonderful, heartbreaking, amazing, and I wished that it was longer still so I could fully see the happily ever after that Libby and Ziyaeddin wrought for themselves. Ashe pulls no punches in this one, by the way. Sodomy and...
4½ StarsAs one of my most anticipated reads of the year, I was so excited to have had the pleasure of an early reading of "How to Forget a Duke." I feel like that out of all the historical authors within the book industry the author, Vivienne Lorre...
4½ StarsCathy Maxwell’s "A Match Made in Bed" is the second in her “Spinster Heiresses” series and is the first book I’ve read by this author. The plot is interesting and starts out strong – there’s an old family feud, and a rift of a more personal...
3 StarsEvery time Greer has cared about another human being he's suffered a loss. He's chosen to live a solitary existence, keeping any intimate contact to a minimum. This includes family and any possible romantic entanglement. When Danika arrives...
4½ StarsFabulous! Joanna Shupe captures the spirit of 1890 New York in this fast paced story that I literally started and did not stop reading until the last page was turned. Lady Eva Hyde has been studying under her father, a famous architect in E...
4½ StarsLately, I have been reading a great deal of many joyous historical-fiction novels and I am pleased that "The Bride Takes a Groom," was yet another lovely jewel to add to my book collection. The story is boldly written with a delightful natu...
4 StarsTess Diamond delves into the past with this heartfelt romantic suspense. Abigail Winthrop and Special Agent Paul Harrison have known each other their entire lives so it gives them a unique relationship. Add in the fact they have been friend...
5 StarsI unquestionably have diverse feelings having concluded my own reading of the novel, "Hurts To Love You." When I first began my reading I was doing so blindly as I have not previously read any of the books within the "Forbidden Hearts," ser...
3½ StarsI am still smiling as I turn the last page!!! "What a Difference a Duke Makes" is delightful, humorous and entertaining from beginning to end! There are just so many wonderful words I could say about this story. I found myself laughing out...
4½ StarsThis humorous romance will have you laughing even as you’re yelling at the characters. Ember sees herself as a matchmaker but her idea of who should go together isn’t always exactly right. Ranger is her best friend who has come home looking...
4½ StarsLori Wilde has producing another amazing Cupid, Texas romance. “How the Cowboy Was Won” is an emotional love story with a lot of steam. I loved this small town story and all the dancing around that Ember and Ranger were doing. These two had...
4½ Stars"What a Difference a Duke Makes" is the first story in Lenora Bell's new series, School of Dukes. I was so excited to receive an ARC for her latest story because she is one of my favorite Historical Romance authors and this book is wonderfu...
4 Stars"Twice Bitten" has an interfering, controlling mother that goes to extremes to keep her daughters close, even when they are well over 100 years old. It also has someone trying to kill Elspeth which is really hard as she is immortal. Add a c...
5 StarsWhere to begin? So conflicted. I wavered between a four and a four point five all through writing this review. First of all, I adored Ledi. She's amazing and wonderful and kickass and all the good things in life. I loved the humor, like the...
4½ StarsAs a reader I greatly enjoy the way the author, Jennifer Ryan pens a story. The stories themselves are always packed full of heart racing suspense, sizzling romance and of course memorable characters. With that being written, “True to You,”...
3½ Stars“Lady Be Reckless,” was a title that was certainly in my top ten books to read this year. Sadly, the book did live up to all of my anticipation and yet I still found myself enjoying this story overall. I love the way that the author Megan F...
4 StarsDefinitely going on the re-read shelf. I think what struck me most about Jack and Sophie's story is how very unfailingly decent they both are. My Once and Future Duke is a pure comfort read, with an intelligent heroine who doesn't shy away...
4½ StarsStephen, jerk off, has some redeeming qualities but I found myself constantly wanting to punch him. Tabitha was something else, even though I didn't get to really know her long, I feel like I knew her well. From the stories that were told a...
3½ StarsWell, Maya Rodale has managed to do it again....she has hit a home run with the tale of James Cavendish. His tale is the fourth in her outstanding Keeping Up with the Cavendishes series, and wow, was it ever great! I found James to be a lik...
4½ StarsJack Garrett is sex on two legs, but unfortunately he thinks that is all he is and will ever be. He's in the police academy for a steady paycheck and pension, and only ended up there as the result of bet. When Katie McCoy enters his life, h...
4½ StarsThis is the first book in the most promising new series to catch my attention in quite a while. This book was absolutely divine. Lorraine Heath pulled me into this book from the first page. I loved the slow building story that had me anxiou...
4½ StarsThis was my first Beverly Jenkins book and I expected a lot since I had heard so many good things. I'm glad to say that this lived up to the hype. Regan is a mail order bride and she heads off to meet her future husband Colton. He is a wido...
5 StarsIntrigue, stained loyalties and hidden identities all come into play throughout this awesome Scot historical romance. The characters come alive as the Buchanan brothers seek answers that aren’t as easy to find as you would expect. The obvio...
5 Stars"The Trouble with True Love" is a true Laura Lee Guhrke story that delivers her brand of romance and humor that you will love. Clara is the younger sister of Irene, who does the Lady Truelove column in the family newspaper every week. While...
4 Stars“About That Kiss” by Jill Shalvis is a quirky romance that features a couple of folks who are suffering from guilt…and who are a little slow to make a move to get what they want. I had a little trouble connecting with the main couple, and t...
3¾ Stars“The Duke of Her Desire,” is one of the best historical romances that I have ever read. I am so happy regarding this novel that I just wanted to shout out that this is the romance that I have waited all year to arrive. The romance is my fav...
4½ StarsCathy Maxwell entertains, enlightens and educates with this delightful Regency romance. I'm a sucker for unique characters and Leonie Charnock is one of the most interesting leading ladies I have ever come across. She is strong, stronger th...
4 StarsWOW ! I was so happy with the latest book in the Devil's Rock series by Sophie Jordan. "Beautiful Lawman" is the story of two of the most unlikely couples ever. I was captivated from beginning to end. Sheriff Hale Walters could be an ass at...
4½ StarsWhen I see a book by Loretta Chase, I know that it will be a story worth reading. Lady Olympia Hightower is twenty-six years old and in her seven seasons has not managed to become betrothed. Image her surprise when she receives an offer fro...
4½ StarsSandra Hill returns to her charming Cajun series with "Cajun Crazy".This was a great read. It was so funny it had me smiling the whole way through to the end. Simone LeDeux was an ex-cop who was tired of getting mixed up with troublemaking...
4 StarsThis is a truly fun Christmas story set in the small town of Twilight, TX. Twilight is the setting for an entire series of books but you don’t have to read the series to thoroughly and completely love this story. While small town girl meeti...
4½ StarsC.L. Wilson takes us back to her engrossing world of Mystral in this second installment. Readers new to Wilson or this series need not be afraid to jump right in with this book. It fully stands alone and will have you wanting to read more b...
5 Stars"Ride Wild" is the third novel in Laura Kaye’s sexy and exciting MC series, Raven Riders. The Raven Riders are a group of guys who go around and actually do good by helping those in need such as victims of domestic violence. "Ride Wild" is...
5 Stars“Breathless” by Beverly Jenkins combines interesting facts with a sobering look at the challenges faced by people of color in a society that did not appreciate their contributions or their potential. I was saddened to discover that even tho...
4½ StarsThis book is part of the Lynsay Sands Immortal series but each book stands alone so don’t worry about starting in the middle. The worse thing that will happen is you’ll want to read all of the books and at this point there are quite a few....
5 StarsThis story may be set at Christmas time but it’s more than just another Christmas story. The characters have lives, issues and solutions that started before Dec and definitely will be there after December. Colbie and Spencer are fantastic c...
5 StarsA strong legacy is the number one priority for the Kincade brothers. There isn't anything they won't do to protect it. At least that's what they thought. But what about LOVE? Readers get ready for a wonderful Christmas set book. Parker Kinc...
5 Stars“The Scottish Duke” by Karen Ranney follows Lorna Gordon who goes through several radical life changes but doesn’t lose her sense of daring, which could result in more of a setback than anticipated. I was impressed by her strength of charac...
4 StarsI just wanted to snatch up Charlie and put him in my pocket. He's an alpha in the developmental stage and he was just yummy. Envisioning his future using the edicts decreed by his older brother and father, he's operating at a disadvantage a...
5 StarsJulie Anne Long’s "Dirty Dancing at Devil’s Leap" is an outright delight! The characters are great, the dialogue is witty, and the plot is fun. This is the first book I’ve read by Julie Anne Long, and her style is catching – I’m excited to...
4½ StarsAshley and Beck were interesting characters and the longer I read the book, the more I loved them. I really connected with them and understood what they were going through. Beck learned that Ashley wasn’t the prima donna he thought he was a...
4 StarsAnother fantastic installation on the Hidden Legacy series. Every time I think these author's can't out do themselves, they do. In this, Nevada and Rogan are approached to find a woman's missing husband. This is a complicated situation as y...
5 StarsI liked "The Scandal of It All", but somehow it didn't fire any passion in me. It starts with the characters, I suppose. Graciela and Colin are nice enough people (damning with faint praise here, I think) and things certainly get very spicy...
3½ StarsThis was one of my most anticipated books of the year. I love this author writing combination and I was super excited to get my hands on an early copy of Nevada and Mad's newest story. Nevada has a new case in this book and it pits her agai...
4½ StarsTalk about explosive! This high action political thriller is a non-stop maelstrom of right and wrong, good and bad, life and death. I absolutely loved it. Author Tess Diamond created an epic world of traitors and assassins. The story beings...
4½ StarsRide Rough is the second book in the Raven Riders series about a group of bikers whose core focus is to help those who can’t help themselves. Their motto is Ride. Fight. Defend. This book is about the president of the club Dare’s cousin, Ma...
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