This book is an example of the persuasive power of a good review. I overruled my general suspicion of this type of book because the reviewer made it sound so appealing! The Bellini Bride by Michelle Reid (HP 2224)(2002, Contemporary Series)Grade: 3 Italian millionaire Marco Bellini finds his mistress Antonia incredibly attractive, but he knows… Continue reading The Bellini Bride by Michelle Reid

My last Balogh book for a while – it looks like she won’t have a new book out until the middle of next year. Maybe an inspiration to go back and read some older ones that I might have missed along the way? A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh(2010, Regency) 9/17/10Grade: 4.5 Reginald Mason,… Continue reading A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh

I was looking for something light, so I decided to reread another book from my keeper shelf. Something Shady by Pamela Morsi(1995, 1917 Missouri) 9/14/10 Gertrude has always found her next door neighbor, Mikolai Stefanski, rather attractive, but up until now they’ve only been friends. But when her niece finds an old diary, and after… Continue reading Something Shady by Pamela Morsi

It’s fascinating to read a book about medieval Italy, although after reading this book, I think I understand why it’s not a common setting for romance. It makes British or American history seem straightforward by comparison. Shadowheart by Laura Kinsale(2004, Medieval) 9/13/10Grade: 3.5 Elena grew up in the safety of an English castle, but her… Continue reading Shadowheart by Laura Kinsale

This is another reread – I thought I needed to refresh my memory before starting the sequel, Shadowheart. I first read this back in the early 90’s when it first came out. For My Lady’s Heart by Laura Kinsale(1993, Medieval) 9/11/10Grade: 4.5 Thirteen years ago, the beautiful and mysterious Princess Melanthe saved Ruck, and he… Continue reading For My Lady’s Heart by Laura Kinsale

I’ve been going through my keeper shelf and trying to decide which books should stay and which ones should go. Although it’s hard to let books go, if I’m not going to reread them, there’s no point in keeping them just to take up space. There are many books that I enjoyed the first time… Continue reading Two Books by Jeanne Grant

Sometimes it can be more frustrating to read a book that just misses the mark than one that is just OK. I can’t help thinking, “this would be perfect if the author just changed this one thing…” Don’t Tempt Me by Loretta Chase(2009, Regency Historical) 9/7/10Grade: 4 After 12 years as a prisoner in a… Continue reading Don’t Tempt Me by Loretta Chase

Although I probably should have read this before Ten Things I Love About You, I’m actually glad I read it second. I was able to enjoy Ten Things without being too picky about it. What Happens In London by Julia Quinn(2009, Regency) 9/6/10Grade: 3.5 When Harry Valentine moves in next door, Olivia Bevelstoke can’t help… Continue reading What Happens In London by Julia Quinn

Still working my way through the TBR… How To Score by Robin Wells(2009, Contemporary) 9/5/10Grade: 4 Museum curator Sammi Matthews has been so spooked since her last failed relationship, she’s actually started injuring her dates! Accidently. So she consulted a life coach. However, she doesn’t know her coach is actually Chase Jones, an FBI agent… Continue reading How to Score by Robin Wells

Normally I don’t post about books I don’t finish, but this one was a particular disappointment because I wanted so much to like it. It seemed appealing based on the plot description and reviews, and it was written by a friend-of-a-friend. But after making it through 100 pages, it still felt like something I “had”… Continue reading Bound By Your Touch by Meredith Duran