Review by Lynn Reynolds Cosmo Rawlins has an interview with Alasdair Grant. During the interview he lets Alasdair know about his sexual preference. Cosmo also has a musical background and it might help set the mood by putting on some of your favorite music. There’s a lot of graphic descriptions so don’t be shy. But [...]
by Keira on October 2, 2011 · 0 comments
in 5 Stars, A-C, ARC, Cinderella, Cursed Lead, Dukes and Earls, Estranged, Fantasy, Low Self Esteem/Confidence, Magic Users, May/December, Regency, Survival, Travel, United States of America, Virgin Heroine
There are a bunch of novels by Jill Barnett that are being released specifically for ebook format this year and Bewitching was one of them. I found out later after accepting a review copy that Bewitching is considered one of the all time best romances written and I can certainly see why. It’s the story [...]
by Keira on September 14, 2011 · 2 comments
in 4 Stars, ARC, Comedy of Manners, D-F, Friends, Great Britain, May/December, Reading, Regency, Travel, Virgin Heroine
This lighthearted Regency is a fun little comedy of manners. It’s well researched and the style reminds me a little of Georgette Heyer, but updated so non-Heyer fans can easily follow without getting mired in the narration. The cast of characters is delightful and the dialogue is snappy. I particularly liked Elroyd, Mr. Harding’s butler. [...]
by Keira on August 22, 2011 · 3 comments
in 4 Stars, Book Review, Comedy of Manners, Cross-Dressing Female, Gambling, Gentry, Georgette Heyer, Great Britain, May/December, Regency, Runaway, Travel, Virgin Heroine
The Corinthian ranks in my top 5 favorite Georgette Heyers to date. My favorite things about this novel: The hero and heroine spend a majority of the book in each other’s presence. The heroine cross-dresses to look like a young lad for most of the novel with the hero helping her in her disguise. The [...]
by Keira on August 2, 2011 · 4 comments
in 4.5 Stars, Animal or Horse Lover, Bastard, Book Review, Cross-Dressing Female, Foster/Orphan/Adopted, France, Gentry, Georgian, Great Britain, Headaches, Hearing Loss or Deaf, Highwayman, Italy, J-L, May/December, Recluse, Religious, Revenge, Survival, Travel
The Prince of Midnight was recommended to me by Anime June while guest blogging about My (Not-So-Secret) Favorite Romance Character Types because the hero was damaged and delicious. I believe this romance also fulfills my lust of big age differences. I can’t remember how old the heroine was (17 maybe?) but the hero’s retired at [...]
by Zarabeth, guest reviewer I have to admit that when I first read the synopsis of Lovestruck I was not overwhelmed with the urge to read this book. I did not have high hopes for how KT Grant would handle all of the barricades she put in front of our heroines and there’s a lot. [...]
by Keira on July 6, 2011 · 1 comment
in 4 Stars, Book Review, Comedy of Manners, Dukes and Earls, Gambling, Georgette Heyer, Great Britain, Marriage of Convenience, May/December, Politician, Regency, Virgin Heroine
This novel is definitely one of my overall favorites of Heyer’s so far. It’s easy to read and follow despite the language and research. I loved all the side characters and Rule most of all. The leads were very well matched for each other. Lizzie Winwood, the Beauty, is engaged to the Earl of Rule, [...]
by Sharon S. on March 20, 2011 · 0 comments
in 5 Stars, Anthology, ARC, Children, Crime and Protection, Detective, Guest Reviews, J-L, LGBT, May/December, Police, Thief
by Sharon S., guest reviewer This is an anthology of 4 m/m stories by some of the best in the genre. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories. I am not one for short stories, because they seem rushed, but all the authors were able to pull me into their characters quickly and completely. If [...]