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Review: A Precious Jewel by Mary Balogh

by Keira 02.15.2011

I got this novel from the library when MagdalenB recommended it for a hero who bumbles his first declaration of love/marriage proposal: Balogh’s A Precious Jewel. Gerald tries to explain why marriage is good idea; forgets to mention “love.” Twice! Read it in a day because it was so different than any courtesan romance I [...]

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Review: Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle

by Keira 01.01.2011

Prelude to a Scandal is an interesting concept (and the author note is pretty fascinating, be sure to read it). The author takes a look at sexual addiction in a Regency setting where they didn’t have a name for it–the closest they had was Rake, but being a Rake was perfectly acceptable for the hero [...]

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Review: Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath

by Keira 11.04.2010

Looking for an irresistible historical romance with an unusual twist? You should try Passions of a Wicked Earl. It features an arranged marriage, unrequited turned requited love, enemies to lovers, seduction of a rakehell, and an evil other woman. Exiled to the country less than twenty-four hours after marrying her husband, Claire Westcliffe knew she [...]

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Review: The Sheikh’s Blackmailed Mistress by Penny Jordan

by Keira 10.03.2010

This was a pretty decent read. One of those books you read once and don’t plan to revisit. There were some obvious contrite plot mechanisms and I felt the hero wasn’t really a flesh and blood character, but one pulled out from a standard issue mold. I did enjoy the heroine for the most part. [...]

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Review: Lord Braybrook’s Penniless Bride by Elizabeth Rolls

by Keira 09.30.2010

This was a terrific novel; very well written and such a treat to read. I absolutely loved Christy and Julian together. Christy is a great heroine and Julian has a very logical mind (which works great for his sister’s situation but not so much for his own) and kind heart, even if it takes him [...]

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Review: The Man Who Loved Jane Austen by Sally O’Rourke

by Keira 09.29.2010

You have to love the cover of this book. Wow! The male model is scrumptious! Anybody know who he is? This story revolves around one question and one question only… do you believe in fate? Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is one of many Fitzwilliam Darcys. It’s a family name, one that’s been used many times over [...]

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Review: Traded to the Sheikh by Emma Darcy

by Keira 09.27.2010

Sheikh Zageo bin Sultan Al Farrahn is an honest man. He knows it’s time to leave behind his fascination with other cultures and their women; especially as he is disenchanted with his latest mistress, Veronique, the very unique supermodel. He wants to be with someone who wants to be with him and not what he [...]

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Review: Minx by Julia Quinn

by Keira 05.04.2010

Minx by Julia Quinn is the third book in the Blydon Series, following Splendid and Dancing at Midnight. William Dunford inherits a barony out in Cornwall. He also inherits an unexpected ward, not that he knows this when he arrives. Henry, his ward, is a spunky hoydenish tomboy with a plan. She’s going to convince [...]