Pros: Hero’s struggle against his dark side is fascinating. Cons: Major plot thread is still completely unaddressed by the end of the book. Rating: 3 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Sent to escort a prospective…
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"Sinful In Satin" by Madeline Hunter
Pros: The reader has plenty of opportunities to get a good picture of who these characters are. Cons: Several historical romance cliches act as plot elements in this book. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group…
"Kiss of the Rose" by Kate Pearce
Pros: Fascinating paranormal take on Tudor court life. Cons: Villain feels too crazy to really be a threat, and some of the romantic tension feels forced. Rating: 3 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Because of…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Druid, Henry VIII, historical, Kate Pearce, paranormal, romance, Tudor, Tudor Vampire Chronicles, vampires
"Cupid Cats" (Multiple Authors)
Pros: lots of great humor and two great heroines. Cons: One of the stories felt weak. Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group There is a shelter named Cupid Cats, where those who come in looking…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: anthology, Cats, Connie Brockway, Katie MacAlister, romance, Vicki Lewis Thompson
"My Lady's Pleasure" by Olivia Quincy
Pros: Plenty of steamy moments between the various characters. Cons: The heroine can seem spoiled and self-centered at times. Rating: 3 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Lady Georgiana Vernon is a woman ahead of her…
"Warrior Avenged" by Addison Fox
Pros: It’s fascinating to watch the heroine’s emotional development throughout the story. Cons: One glaring cliche made worse because its justification is so flimsy. Rating: 4 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Kane Montague, an assassin…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Addison Fox, Mount Olympus, paranormal, romance, Scorpio, Sons of the Zodiac
"Lily of the Nile" by Stephanie Dray
Pros: The reader gets to see the aftermath of Cleopatra’s bid for power not only from the eyes of her daughter, but from the Roman perspective as well. Cons: Historical purists may not enjoy a couple of tweaks to the…
Posted in Reviews Tagged with: Augustus, Cleopatra, Cleopatra Selene, Egypt, Isis, Marc Antony, Octavian, Rome, Stephanie Dray
"The Notebooks of Madame B: Seduction" by Madame B
Pros: Each story has a nice buildup to its encounter. Cons: Not every story will appeal equally to the reader. Rating: 4.0 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group “Seduction” is the third installment in Madame B’s…
"No Will But His" by Sarah A. Hoyt
Pros: Some fascinating glimpses into court life and how people could react to each other. Cons: The main character can be aggravatingly self-centered sometimes. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Review book courtesy of Penguin Group Kathryn Howard spends her…