Darke London Author: Coleen Kwan Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A-, 4 stars What I’m Talking About: Darke London was a great little historical distraction. With a different flavor than my normal reading fare, I thoroughly enjoyed this novella. There really wasn’t anything specific that caused me to rate this title four stars; it just didn’t grab me […]
Shivering Sands Author: Victoria Holt Reviewer: Una Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: I was surprised to find that this novel, Shivering Sands is not a new book but a republished one. That being said, this is not the type of historical novel I read. I enjoy historical mysteries and suspense along with historical romances. […]
The Wife He Always Wanted Author: Cheryl Ann Smith Reviewer: Ang Rating: B-, 3 Stars What I’m Talking About: I want to like Cheryl Ann Smith’s novels. She steps out of the box and mixes Victorian period romances with decent mysteries. My struggle is that in every book I’ve read of hers one side of […]
Behind His Blue Eyes Author: Kaki Warner Reviewer: Ang Rating: C What I’m Talking About: Let me start by saying I REALLY REALLY like Kaki Warner’s writing. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book I have read by her up to this point. I love the way she captures the Colorado frontier. I adore her handsome, […]
Tempting a Devil Author: Samantha Kane Release Date: July 8, 2013 Publisher: Loveswept The Saint’s Devils #2 ISBN: #9780345537928 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley About the book: As wealthy and beautiful as she is desperate, Harriet Mercer can have any man she wants—which makes picking the worst of […]
The Magic of I Do Author: Tammy Falkner Release Date: June 4, 2013 Publisher: Sourcebooks Faerie #2 ISBN: #978-1402268151 Genre: Historical/ Paranormal Romance Format(s): Paperback (320 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Claire Thorne is a faerie on a mission. When the governing body of her world puts a prohibition on […]
How to Tame Your Duke Author: here Juliana Gray Release Date: June 4, 2013 Publisher: Berkley A Princess In Hiding #1 ISBN: #978-0425265666 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): Paperback (320 pgs), ebook Book Source: Publisher About the book: Three intrepid princesses find themselves targets in a deadly plot against the crown—until their uncle […]
Wuthering Nights: An Erotic Retelling of Wuthering Heights Author: Emily Bronte & I.J. Miller Release Date: April 23, 2013 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing ISBN: 978-1455573028 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): paperback (368 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Romantics everywhere have been enthralled by Emily Bronte’s classic novel of the tragic love between beautiful, […]
This Magic Moment Author: Patricia Rice Release Date: April 2, 2013 (reprint) Publisher: Sourcebook Casablanca Magic Book #4 ISBN: #978-1402251962 Genre: Historical Romance, paranormal elements Format(s): Paperback (320 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley About the book: Duke Harry of Sommersville indulged in a carefree, comfortable life— until a sudden inheritance leaves him plagued with […]
A Most Improper Rumor Author: Emma Wildes Release Date: March 5, 2013 Publisher: Signet Whispers of Scandal #2 ISBN: # 978-0451239587 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): Paperback (314 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: What is society to do when the diamonds of the first water are caught in compromising situations, one after the […]
Let it Be Me Author: Kate Noble Release Date: April 2, 2013 Publisher: Berkley The Blue Raven #5 ISBN: #978-0425251201 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): Paperback (320 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley About the book: Bridget longs to meet a gentleman who doesn’t mention her beautiful sister upon shaking her hand. But since being branded […]
Sweet Madness Author: Heather Snow Release Date: April 2, 2013 Publisher: Signet A Veiled Seduction #3 ISBN: #978-0451239679 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): Paperback (384 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: An Untamed Mind Ever since her husband’s sudden and tragic death, Lady Penelope Bridgeman has committed herself to studying the maladies of the […]
Highlander Most Wanted Author: Maya Banks Release Date: March 19, 2013 Publisher: Ballantine Montgomerys and Armstrongs #2 ISBN: 978-0345533241 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): paperback (352 pages), e-book Book Source: NetGalley About the book: In Highlander Most Wanted, a reclusive woman content to live in the shadows shows a Highland warrior the true meaning of love. […]
The Autumn Bride Author: Anne Gracie Release Date: Feb. 5, 2013 Publisher: Berkley Chance Sisters #1 ISBN: #978-0425259252 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): Paperback (320 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher/ NetGalley About the book: Governess Abigail Chantry will do anything to save her sister and two dearest friends from destitution, even if it means […]
The Dark Lady Author: Maire Clairmont Release Date: Feb. 5, 2013 Publisher: Signet Eclipse Mad Passions #1 ISBN: #978-0451417992 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): Paperback (336 pgs), e-book Book Source: Publisher About the book: Lord Ian Blake has returned from India a broken man. Years ago, he pledged to Lady Eva Carin—his childhood companion and first […]