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Angel Wings? Yes. Giant Eagle? No.

May 16, 2016 by Mrs. Julien 3 Comments

Set in Queens, New York, the contemporary romance Guardian is the story of Alex and Titus, called Ty, although Titus is way cooler, if you ask me, which Sierra Riley did not. Opposites attracting, Alex is an attorney for a family law practice, Ty runs an auto repair shop and is raising his young niece, Phoebe. They meet when Alex’s car breaks down and Ty’s business is the closest to hand. They are brought together again when Ty is drawn into a custody battle for Phoebe. […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, Contemporary Romance, LGBT Romance, Mrs. Julien

Mrs. Julien's CBR8 Review No:25 · Genres: Romance · Tags: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, Contemporary Romance, LGBT Romance, Mrs. Julien ·
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… and Featuring the World’s Largest Plot Moppet

March 17, 2016 by Mrs. Julien 8 Comments

A follow-up to the new adult romance Him, Us follows up five months later with Ryan “Wes” Wesley and Jamie Canning. Living together in Toronto as Wes skates through a stellar NHL rookie season (doomed to failure and disappointment as the Leafs haven’t won the Stanley Cup since the year I was born) and Jamie is establishing his career as a coach. They don’t get to spend enough time together and when they do, the are constrained by the need to mask their relationship. Wes just […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Elle Kennedy, New Adult Romance, romance, Sarina Bowen

Mrs. Julien's CBR8 Review No:18 · Genres: Romance · Tags: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Elle Kennedy, New Adult Romance, romance, Sarina Bowen ·
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Only a Kiss Is a Swing and a Miss or Maybe a Bunt

March 16, 2016 by Mrs. Julien 2 Comments

The Survivors’ Club series has had a really good run and there is one more book to go that I will be reading when it becomes available, but Only a Kiss was a swing and a miss. I never really connected with it and, in particular, didn’t get a handle on the hero. Before I start, let’s take a moment to enjoy the gorgeous and mostly accurate (!) cover. The Survivors’ Club series follows the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars for six men and one […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, historical romance, Mary Balogh, Mrs. Julien, Regency Romance, Survivor Series, Survivor's Club

Mrs. Julien's CBR8 Review No:17 · Genres: Romance · Tags: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, historical romance, Mary Balogh, Mrs. Julien, Regency Romance, Survivor Series, Survivor's Club ·
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You Knew I Was Obnoxious When You Married Me

March 15, 2016 by Mrs. Julien 13 Comments

Short Version: 4.5 stars. I adored the hero and heroine and can’t remember another time I liked both protagonists so much. The plot was very good, but not quite great, so read it for Clara and Oliver, their every moment together is a delight. Long Version: Looking forward to Clara’s book in Loretta Chase’s Dressmaker’s Series, I was not disappointed. You have to love it when it feels like a book was written with you in mind. Dukes Prefer Blondes featured a Nick and Nora Charles style […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, Dressmaker Series, historical romance, Loretta Chase, Mrs. Julien, Regency Romance

Mrs. Julien's CBR8 Review No:16 · Genres: Romance · Tags: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, Dressmaker Series, historical romance, Loretta Chase, Mrs. Julien, Regency Romance ·
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A Canadian Fur Trapper Romance?

March 2, 2016 by Mrs. Julien 3 Comments

Bookbub Synopsis: Fiercely independent fur trapper André … That’s all I needed. As a Canadian, how could I resist that historical romance introduction? The promise (unfulfilled) of beaver viscera and the potential for freezing to death were too tantalizing. I don’t know what your knowledge of the fur trade is, but voyageurs, while badass, aren’t exactly a romantic group, unless you are one of those people who wants to eat rocks for breakfast and live off the grid in an especially harsh climate. Originally published […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: #ProlixityJulien, 17th century romance, Canadian romance, CBR8, historical romance, Lisa Ann Verge

Mrs. Julien's CBR8 Review No:15 · Genres: Romance · Tags: #ProlixityJulien, 17th century romance, Canadian romance, CBR8, historical romance, Lisa Ann Verge ·
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Just Your Average Tuscan Count Olive Oil Billionaire

The Tuscan's Revenge Wedding by Jennifer Blake

March 2, 2016 by Mrs. Julien 6 Comments

You know, if I am going to keep reviewing free books, I should stick to the ones my friend Malin gives me. Someday, I will learn. I feel like the woman on the cover – The Tuscan’s Revenge Wedding by Jennifer Blake is a trite contemporary romance.  As the first book in the Italian Billionaires series, it sets a tone for the subsequent novels that I will not be reading. I am heartily sick of the number of billionaires thick on the ground in the genre and […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Italian Billionaires series, Jennifer Blake

Mrs. Julien's CBR8 Review No:14 · Genres: Romance · Tags: #ProlixityJulien, CBR8, Contemporary Romance, Italian Billionaires series, Jennifer Blake ·
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