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Another Historical Romance, But with Whimsy

February 4, 2014 by Mrs. Julien 7 Comments

[stunned silence followed by vociferous string of profanity-laden expostulations] That was a change of pace. Well written. It seems historical romance author Tessa Dare is going in a new direction, one more whimsiquirkilicious than I had anticipated. I have never given my Kindle the side-eye before. And I did, in fact, resist the temptation to throw it across the room. That counts as a victory. And that was certainly the most expletives I have ever let loose while reading a love story. A lot of […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: #CBR6, Castles Ever After, historical romance, Regency Romance, Tessa Dare

Mrs. Julien's CBR6 Review No:10 · Genres: Romance · Tags: #CBR6, Castles Ever After, historical romance, Regency Romance, Tessa Dare ·
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Castles, and ermines and dukes, oh my!

February 2, 2014 by Malin 3 Comments

4.5 stars Miss Isolde Ophelia Goodnight, or Izzy, is the orphaned daughter of the author of a beloved series of adventure stories. She has barely a penny to her name, so when she is told that her recently deceased godfather has left her Gostley Castle, it seems too good to be true. Of course, her castle is a filthy ruin, currently inhabited by the scarred, bitter and extremely rude Duke of Rothbury, who’s adamant that he didn’t sell any castle, and it therefore can’t belong […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History, Romance Tagged With: #CBR6, Castles Ever After, historical romance, Malin, Regency, Romancing the Duke, Tessa Dare

Malin's CBR6 Review No:9 · Genres: Fiction, History, Romance · Tags: #CBR6, Castles Ever After, historical romance, Malin, Regency, Romancing the Duke, Tessa Dare ·
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Ill Come To Thee By Moonlight

February 2, 2014 by Mrs. Taffy 1 Comment

Cynda’s life seems to be falling apart. Her mom and stepfather are moving to Italy for three years. Cynda hates the idea, so her mother arranges an invitation for Cynda to move to Maine to stay with her dad for at least six months. The dad that left them ten years ago to marry one of his students. The dad who lives in an old inn and writes crime mysteries. The dad she has not seen in two years and who really knows nothing about […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense Tagged With: #CBR6, Mary Downing Hahn, paranormal fantasy, YA, Young Adult

Mrs. Taffy's CBR6 Review No:5 · Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense · Tags: #CBR6, Mary Downing Hahn, paranormal fantasy, YA, Young Adult ·
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Clear Your Calendar, Turn Off Your Phone

February 2, 2014 by Another Kate Leave a Comment

Why is the very married Emma dreaming, almost every night, about another man, the handsome and rebellious Noah? Whose snarky voice echoes in her head, disapproving of nearly everything that she does? Why does she remember things that couldn’t possibly have happened, i.e., passionate lovemaking on the beach with this Noah, and that’s just for starters? And who is the mysterious Adrienne? These questions are explored — but not answered (you’ll have to read the book for that) at Heroes and Heartbreakers.

Filed Under: Romance, Science Fiction Tagged With: #CBR6, amnesia, Dystopic fiction, M.D. Waters, oh holy shit, romance, science fiction

Another Kate's CBR6 Review No:4 · Genres: Romance, Science Fiction · Tags: #CBR6, amnesia, Dystopic fiction, M.D. Waters, oh holy shit, romance, science fiction ·
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Turnip Gets His Lady

February 1, 2014 by NTE Leave a Comment

Things I love in books (all books, but most especially romances): Continuing Sagas – Bring me back to revisit a couple whose journey to happily ever after I’ve already witnessed, or a family whose tree branches I have watched sprout up, and I’m yours. When minor characters become too big for their britches and force their authors to tell their stories. Luckily, The Mischief of the Mistletoe has both of these things. While I love the Pink Carnation series – with its mix of espionage […]

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: Holiday, Lauren Willig, Mischief of the Mistletoe, Pink Carnation Series, romance, Series

NTE's CBR6 Review No:4 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: Holiday, Lauren Willig, Mischief of the Mistletoe, Pink Carnation Series, romance, Series ·
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Hurts So Good

January 31, 2014 by Another Kate 5 Comments

Grace Burrowes, bless her heart, makes us wait…and wait…and wait until these sad, stubborn survivors find their way to their Happily Ever After. And the wait is absolutely excruciating…but worth it. If you like Burrowes’ work in general and/or Scotland in particular, or if you just need a good wallow, you will not want to miss this book. Just be sure you have a box of tissues or three on hand. Full review is up at Heroes and Heartbreakers.

Filed Under: Fiction, Romance Tagged With: cry cry cry, Grace Burrowes, romance, what's under that kilt?

Another Kate's CBR6 Review No:3 · Genres: Fiction, Romance · Tags: cry cry cry, Grace Burrowes, romance, what's under that kilt? ·
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