Okay, unquestionably, the “heroine as thief” thing has been done before. Ditto the guilt-ridden nobleman determined to drown his troubles in sex and alcohol. But, despite their undeniable familiarity, these tried-and-true characters spring to new and entertaining life in The Devil to Pay, the newest release from an author I believe is one of the…
Adrianne Byrd’s latest, If You Dare, has all the elements of a great romantic suspense: a hero to die for, a heroine with secrets, and a fast moving plot that pulls the reader in. This is one great ride. Damien Black is a retired art thief with too much time on his hands. His life…
I’ve yet to be disappointed by Karen Robards, whether it be her modern-day romantic suspense or historical high-romance, because she creates engaging and lively books featuring fascinating heroes and heroines. Tiger’s Eye, an historical romance set in England at some time in the 1800s, kept me riveted to each page and featured what have become…
Honest Illusions is, quite simply, Nora Roberts at her best. And since romance novels just don’t get any better than Nora at the top of her game, that’s saying something. When I first read this book as a novice romance reader in 1997, I was blown away. “Oh! Ding ding ding! So this is why…
Over the Edge is a book I left sitting in the TBR pile for a while after I bought it, having been burned by a few too many recent weak Harlequin Blazes. I wish I’d picked it up sooner. An excellent combination of strong character, plot, and sensuality, it’s definitely one of the best in…
Let the reader beware, this series cannot be read out of order due to the intricate plot set up throughout the three books. Having said that, if you are a fan of paranormals at all, this series is a must-read. I’ve been waiting for Morgan’s story since he fell through the wormhole in the first…
In Diamonds and Desire, Constance Laux’s latest novel set during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, a titled jewel thief meets his match in a spunky tabloid reporter. Aggie O’Day and her brother were left without funds, so the pretty redhead got a job as a reporter with a scurrilous rag called the London Daily Enquirer and…
I read and enjoyed Emma Jensen’s Best Laid Schemes last year, so when I picked up her newest novel, The Irish Rogue, I was expecting something similar – a nice little comedy of manners with some slapstick humor thrown in. I was in for a surprise, but not an unpleasant one. The Irish Rogue is…
The Colonial Period and the Revolutionary War are favorite settings of mine, but books set during these times are very hard to come by. I suspect this is because this time period is not really familiar to a lot of people; writing a book set in the 1700s requires some research. I’m pleased to report…
I’m sure you can think of any number of romances that are based on fairy tales – Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast are very popular candidates for transformation. But Jack and the Beanstalk? I was skeptical when I picked up Jackie and the Giant, but Linda Jones gives the old story a few new…