I’ve been looking forward to this book for some time – I put it aside because I felt that I couldn’t give it a fair reading after I’d heard so much about it. I wanted to wait until I could read it for itself, not for what everyone else was saying about it. Scandal by… Continue reading Scandal by Carolyn Jewel

I needed a break from historicals before delving into the last few books in my TBR pile. The Temptation of Savannah O’Neill by Molly O’Keefe(2010, Contemporary Series)Grade: 3.5 The O’Neill family has been the scandal of small town Bonne Terre for three generations. Savannah O’Neill may be a staid librarian, but she’s still one of… Continue reading The Temptation of Savannah O’Neill by Molly O’Keefe

Another book that was redeemed by a good ending. Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas(2009, Victorian)Grade: 4 Three years after their frustrating marriage ended with an anulment, Leo Marsden has arrived in India determined to bring Byrony back to England. They never seemed to fit together – Leo was society’s darling, Byrony defied everyone… Continue reading Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas

Always a pleasure to read Cheryl St. John – her books always leave me feeling warm and fuzzy even if they aren’t perfect. Her Colorado Man by Cheryl St. John(2009, 1880’s Colorado)Grade: 4 When Mariah found herself unmarried and pregnant, she and her grandfather invented a husband who was conveniently off in Alaska. But when… Continue reading Her Colorado Man by Cheryl St. John

Two great books in a row – how refreshing! Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl(2010, Contemporary)Grade: 4.5 Jane has put her childhood behind her, and now she’s determined to find a proper and respectable man. But why does she find Chase so appealing, with his dusty jeans and his tattooed biceps? At first, Chase is… Continue reading Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl

I’ve had this book in my TBR for several years, but I’ve been waiting until I was in the right mood to read something a little more dense than my usual reads. Daughter of the Game by Tracy Grant(2002, Regency Historical)Grade: 4.5 When their son is kidnapped, Charles and Melanie Fraser are frantic to get… Continue reading Daughter of the Game by Tracy Grant

Another pretty good series book – always a nice surprise. (Not that series books can’t be good reads, but it can be hard to find the few I like among the dozens that come out each month.) She’s Got It Bad by Sarah Mayberry (HB 464)(2009, Contemporary Series)Grade: 4 Twelve years after Liam Masters left… Continue reading She’s Got It Bad by Sarah Mayberry

I haven’t had good luck with series books lately – in addition to the ones I’ve posted about here, there have been a dozen more that I couldn’t even finish. I started to think that I should give up on Harlequin altogether. This book gave me some reassurance that there are still good series books… Continue reading The Best Revenge by Justine Davis

Still attacking my TBR pile… I have 22 books left in the basket next to my bed. (I’m not counting the 400 in my bookcases – I have to start somewhere!) Miss Winthorpe’s Elopement by Christine Merrill(2010, Regency)Grade: 3 To escape her brother, Penelope decides to head for Scotland and find a husband along the… Continue reading Miss Winthorpe’s Elopement by Christine Merrill

Several people recommended Janet Mullany to me, so I ignored the budget and ordered them from the UK. (Amazing how fast that is now – I got these faster from Book Depository in the UK than some of my paperbackswap books coming from a nearby state.) One worked, one didn’t. Improper Relations by Janet Mullany(2010,… Continue reading Improper Relations by Janet Mullany