I guess you could say I was a vampire romance virgin because Blood Red was my first. I will also admit that I have enjoyed many of Heather Graham/Shannon Drake’s historicals and I basically liked the story told in this novel. However, I couldn’t give it a higher score simply because of questions and quibbles…
I read a lot of fiction and romance set in the Regency, and besides the occasional storyline of a hero coming back from fighting Boney on the Peninsula, I never gave much thought to what else was going on in the world while Lady This and Lord That took a turn around the room. The…
I am so glad I read this book. I had never read any of Beverly Jenkins’ novels before and didn’t know what to expect, but I came away from this story very impressed. Jenkins does a wonderful job of balancing passion, emotion, an exciting story, and a masterful command of history, and, while this did…
His Dark Desires is set in Reconstruction Era New Orleans. Heroine Juliet Boucheron is still dealing with the after-effects of the war. Her husband disappeared with thousands of dollars in Confederate gold, and as a result, she and her son have been shunned by all of their friends. They also have little closure in their…
Though His Dark Desires takes place in the midst of a sultry New Orleans summer, it represents something quite the opposite for romance readers: a welcome breath of fresh air. Don’t get me wrong – I’m a bonafide Regency girl from w-a-a-a-y back. But somewhere along the way, a steady diet of All-Regency-All-The-Time, interspersed with…
Even when I don’t love her books, I admire this author. For many authors publishing with a pseudonym just means a different name on the cover and maybe a different setting or genre – the voice remains the same. Lynn Viehl (or Jessica Hall, or Gena Hale, or S. L. Viehl) manages to do something…
Eden’s Shadow was one of the most anticipated books of the year for me. The latest in Harlequin Intrigue’s Gothic romance promotion, it’s also Jenna Ryan’s first book in five years. Her previous titles are some of the creepiest series books ever, and I’ve really missed her dark style as the series landscape has grown…
While Diary Of A Blues Goddess features many standard plot devices, it also boasts a freshness of writing and spirit that makes it a fast, fun, and breezy read. That it features a heroine who is likable even when making mistakes speaks to author Erica Orloff’s ability to write a good story. Georgia Ray Miller…
On the surface Katherine Sutcliffe’s last two books have been incredible tales of romantic suspense, with as many surprises, chills, and tingles as the most ardent thrill-junkie could possibly require. But, I think more importantly, both this book and the phenomenal Darkling I Listen were fundamentally tales of redemption – stories of people so wounded…
When Strangers Marry is a re-do of Lisa Kleypas’s 1992 book, Only In Your Arms. I have that book in my TBR pile, and after reading this, I think I will dig it out and see what changes were made to the original. As for this one, I really enjoyed When Strangers Marry. Lisa Kleypas…