This book definitely shows how easy it can be to buy an e-book, especially at a good price – I read a review, clicked over to Amazon and bought it without thinking too much about it.  It turned out to be a good find! Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall(2012, Regency Historical)  8/27/12Grade: 4 Navy surgeon… Continue reading Castaway Dreams by Darlene Marshall

I picked up most of Donna Simpson’s books based on her excellent debut, Lord St. Claire’s Angel, but her subsequent books haven’t worked as well for me.  I still have a few in my TBR pile…Miss Truelove Beckons by Donna Simpson(2001, Regency)  8/26/12Grade: 3.5 Miss Truelove Becket, the daughter of a vicar, is accompanying her… Continue reading Miss Truelove Beckons by Donna Simpson

I’ve bought a lot of books by Jo Goodman (ever since I met her at the Atlanta CR meeting) but this is the first time I’ve read one.  Not quite sure what to think – this one was hard to grade. More Than You Wished by Jo Goodman(2001, American Historical)  8/26/12Grade: 4 Set 10 years… Continue reading More Than You Wished by Jo Goodman

Every now and then a series book just hits the spot… Have Me by Jo Leigh (HB 671)(Contemporary Series)  8/24/12Grade: 4 When Rebecca Thorpe is set up with Jake Donnelly, she’s only looking for a one night stand.  Their lives are just too different – she’s a socialite who runs a family foundation, and he’s… Continue reading Have Me by Jo Leigh

This is one of those books I wish I’d liked more than I actually did… Marriage of Mercy by Carla Kelly(2012, Regency)  8/20/12Grade: 3.5 After the death of her father, Grace has no choice but to work at the village bakery.  But she finds friends in the village, including the local Lord.  At his death,… Continue reading Marriage of Mercy by Carla Kelly

I had been on a roll with my romance reading, when I got distracted by the Olympics – a very enjoyable distraction, but I’d like to get back to reading now that it’s over!  I started with this novella since I thought it would be an easy read. Hot Under the Collar by Jackie Barbarosa(2012,… Continue reading Hot Under The Collar by Jackie Barbarosa

Elisabeth Fairchild was one of my favorite Regency authors – I’m still hoarding a few of her books in my TBR pile.  This was one of her early books. The Love Knot by Elisabeth Fairchild(1995, Regency)  8/2/12Grade: 4 Aurora Ramsey is hoping to marry Lord Walsh, who seems to share her love of agriculture and… Continue reading The Love Knot by Elisabeth Fairchild

I’m discovering some real gems in my TBR pile – at last! The Arrangement by Joan Wolf(1997, Regency Historical)  7/30/12Grade: 4.5 Gail Saunders is happy living a quiet life in the country with her son Nicky, even if money is a bit short.  But then the Earl of Saville appears with an unexpected inheritance, and… Continue reading The Arrangement by Joan Wolf

This book has been in my TBR pile since the mid-90’s, and I think there was a reason I never read it… The Marriage Wager by Jane Ashford(1996, Regency Historical)  7/29/12Grade: 3 Lady Emma Tarrant is back in England after the death of her gambler husband, and quickly finds herself entangled with Lord Colin Wareham,… Continue reading The Marriage Wager by Jane Ashford

I normally don’t read “women’s fiction” but I was assured this one had an HEA ending, so I picked it up. Once Upon a List by Robin Gold(2012, Women’s Fiction)  7/26/12Grade: 4 After the death of her fiancé, Clara is adrift and unsure of what to do next.  But when she comes across her fifth… Continue reading Once Upon a List by Robin Gold