Review: The Bronze Horseman Series

Available now: The Bronze Horseman Tatiana and Alexander The Summer Garden ****4.5/5 stars A grand, sweeping tale of romance, sex, and adventure against the backdrop of World War II Russia, and beyond Recommended readers: If all-encompassing romance and sex in a decent historical backdrop is your thing, read this. If you are interested in a true war story with more unexpected and lasting effects, read City … Continue reading Review: The Bronze Horseman Series

Review: Written in my own Heart’s Blood

Available now: ****4.5/5 stars Over four years later, your favorite characters finally are back, complete with the promise of a book 9, but sans nasty cliffhangers. Recommended readers: Outlander fans: can you really recommend this book to anyone else? Here’s my Rankings: 4.5/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot 4.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: While I can’t give the books a five because of my self … Continue reading Review: Written in my own Heart’s Blood

Review: A Sword Upon The Rose

Available June 24: A Sword Upon the Rose (Hqn) ***** 5/5 stars A Sword Upon the Rose is impossible to put down with the perfect mix of history, romance and intrigue. Recommended readers: If you like a solid plot of war and politics tied in with your romance If you like historical romance with Highland heros Here’s my Rankings: 4.5/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot 5/5 overall Note: Steamy … Continue reading Review: A Sword Upon The Rose

Review: The Scoundrel’s Seduction

Available May 27: The Scoundrel’s Seduction: House of Trent: Book 3 ***3.25/5 stars The Scoundrel’s Seduction is a passionate story of a troubled assassin and his widowed but challenging charge. Jennifer Haymore makes this a steamy read. Recommended readers: If you love historical romance If you are a sucker for a troubled hero, heroine If you like quite a bit of steaminess Here’s my Rankings: 3.5/5 for characters 3.5/5 for … Continue reading Review: The Scoundrel’s Seduction

Book Review: Empire Girls

Available on May 27th Empire Girls Meet Rose and Ivy Adams, two country girls in New York City on a quest.  When the death of their father comes with news of an elder brother who is to inherit, two sisters who never see eye-to-eye must put aside their differences in order to secure their future. ***2.5/5 stars Recommended readers: If you’re the 1920s Jazz and … Continue reading Book Review: Empire Girls

Fiction Review: A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams

Available now: A Hundred Summers ****4/5 stars Hailed as the beach read of the summer, A Hundred Summers centers around Lily Dane, a reluctant New York Socialite who escapes to the seaside community of her childhood each summer. In the summer of 1938, the past follows her home and changes everything.   Recommended readers: If you like a little suspense with your romance… if you like the … Continue reading Fiction Review: A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams

Romance review: Secrets of Seduction

On sale May, 2014, Secrets of Seduction (Legendary Lovers) ***** 3.5/5 stars Secrets of Seduction had the makings of a great romance and was an enjoyable read. My main concern: I wish it was longer; I wanted a few of the plot lines to play out more. A recommended read for any romance lover! Here’s my rankings: 3.75/5 stars for hero/character 3.0/5 stars for plot 3.5/5 stars for overall … Continue reading Romance review: Secrets of Seduction

Romance Review: Twice a Fool

Available now: Fool Me Twice ****4.5/5 stars Mystery, romance, splendid characters: Meredith Duran delivered with Fool Me Twice, and I’m ready to be fooled thrice! Recommended readers: If you love a strong, independent heroine If you love mystery tied into your romance Here’s my Rankings: 4.25/5 for characters 4.5/5 for plot 4.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: From the moment I glanced at the cover all the way to page … Continue reading Romance Review: Twice a Fool

Romance review: Just a Kiss

On sale April 28, 2014, $.99 *****4/5 stars Just a Kiss grabbed me from the beginning with its Cinderella-style plot. Well-written but short, this novella captivates with amazing characters. I want to see more from this author! Here’s my rankings: 4.0/5 stars for hero/character 4.0/5 stars for plot 4.0/5 stars for overall Recommended readers: all romance lovers, especially historical regency. readers who love a come-back, a character who … Continue reading Romance review: Just a Kiss

New books to review

After almost two years of solid iPad ebook reading, I just got my first shipment of books to review from Simon & Schuster. There is definitely a better emotional connection while reading a book vs ebook and I’m looking forward to it. Here’s the options: Maid of Deception by Jennifer McGowan Victoria Rebels by Carolyn Meyer Cleopatra by Carolyn Meyer The Last Forever by Deb … Continue reading New books to review