Catch a Falling Heiress by Laura Lee Guhrke

January 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment

CATCH
Catch a Falling Heiress by Laura Lee Guhrke
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (247 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Hawthorn

She’s an American heiress. He’s a devilish earl. When these two collide, the sparks ignite a shocking scandal in USA Today bestselling author Laura Lee Guhrke’s unforgettable Victorian-era romance.

Linnet Holland wants nothing to do with fortune hunters. No, she’s determined to marry a man who loves her. But just as she’s about to accept the perfect marriage proposal from the man she wants, the rakish Earl of Featherstone interrupts and ruins everything, including her reputation, with his smoldering kiss.

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Catch a Falling Heiress is a refreshing historical romance with two strong-willed characters going through an unusual courtship.

Linnet was one of my favorite historical romance heroines ever because she was portrayed very realistically. A little bit spoiled, a little bit naïve, but very determined to be independent. Her biggest problem was that people close to her kept betraying her and lied to her face, so she had a hard time discerning what’s true and what not, what’s real and what fiction.

When Jack comes on the scene, the situation becomes even more complicated. He’s a reckless, impulsive character and I loved getting to know him. Jack’s biggest appeal as a character was that he was actually discovering unknown facets of his own personality as the story developed. He’d never planned to marry because his financial circumstances didn’t allow it, but all of a sudden he was courting a young woman he only just met, and just weeks into their acquaintance he realizes, quite shocked, that he’s in love with her. Despite the quick progression of their relationship, this was written in a believable way.

A really good point that the author made was also Linnet’s hesitation in accepting Jack’s hand in marriage. He was a man who got her into the tight spot in the first place, the things she learned about him were not very reassuring, yet he made her feel different than any of the other suitors. Her inner struggle when she had to decide was compelling and I sympathized with her throughout the novel. Linnet and Jack both learned a lesson on trusting people.

The rest of the cast, except perhaps for Linnet’s parents, were more or less stock characters, which was a shame. Luckily, Linnet and Jack and their odd courtship were gripping enough to keep the story interesting. The pacing was good, and the change of setting one third into the novel only added to the refreshing story.

If you want a romance story with a reluctant girl and a wicked bachelor who is not afraid of admitting he’s in love with the heroine, Catch a Falling Heiress will satisfy your romantic cravings.

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The Duke of Dark Desires by Miranda Neville

December 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

DARK
The Duke of Dark Desires by Miranda Neville
Publisher: Avon
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (256 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

Wanted: Governess able to keep all hours . . .

Rebellious Julian Fortescue never expected to inherit a dukedom, nor to find himself guardian to three young half-sisters. Now in the market for a governess, he lays eyes on Jane Grey and knows immediately she is qualified—to become his mistress. Yet the alluring woman appears impervious to him. Somehow Julian must find a way to make her succumb to temptation . . . without losing his heart and revealing the haunting mistakes of his past.

Desired: Duke skilled in the seductive art of conversation . . .

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But as Jane discovers more clues about the villain she seeks, she’s faced with a possibility more disturbing than her growing feelings for Julian: What will she do if the man she loves is also the man she’s sworn to kill?

Secret agendas, wicked ways, and lives turned topsy-turvy propel A DUKE OF DARK DESIRES along on a turbulent undercurrent and sweep the reader into the action immediately.

Neither Julian Fortescue, now the reluctant Duke of Denford nor Jane Grey, really Jeanne Louise Adorée de Falleron, are paragons of virtue. Both did and do what’s necessary and expedient to stay alive as they work toward their own goals. When their lives collide, sparks fly, not with hatred, like Jane had planned, but with desire.

Julian’s three half-sisters add a delightful and important layer to the story. Miranda Neville brings these three young personalities to life in ways that enhance the plot and the development of Julian and Jane. The back story of all of their lives is subtle woven into the story, so the reader feels as if she knows the characters personally.

The characters captivate and the plot intrigues. The reader is pulled into a world of lies, secrets, heartache, horrific past deeds, and greed; yet there is humor and, best of all, love that runs like a strong golden thread through all the darkness of the story.

The antagonists emerge from the dark past of both Julian’s and Jane’s lives. They heighten the stakes to a fever pitch. The suspense and anxiety build to heart-pounding levels when protagonists and antagonists all come together at Denford Castle.

Miranda Neville delivers another page-turning historical love story that is memorable. THE DUKE OF DARK DESIRES stands alone, but some of the minor characters have had their own stories in previous books in this series. They will very likely become “want-to-read” books after enjoying this one.

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Love Me If You Dare by Toni Blake

December 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Love Me If You Dare by Toni Blake
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (374 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Hawthorn

Camille Thompson is the best at what she does—closing deals. That’s why real estate developer Vanderhook has sent her to Coral Cove, Florida, where the stubborn owner of the Happy Crab Motel is refusing to sell. Camille’s never had a problem turning a “no” into a “yes,” but then she’s never been so captivated by a man’s sexy smile before…

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Although the beginning of their attraction felt somewhat awkward, the more I got to know the characters and their stories, the more I liked them. And after a while, their interaction felt more natural and flowing. I think I had the biggest problem with a large amount of internal dialogue at the beginning, but after I got used to it, it became part of who the characters were and it didn’t distract me from the story any longer.

The characters were a lovely contrast at first, until Camille slowly began to reveal her softer side. This was done gradually enough to be believable. Reece, too, was a wonderful character, hanging on to the motel as the only thing he had left, until he finally realized that, in certain amounts, change, too, can be respectful of the memory of his family.

Even the pet iguana Fifi and the cat Tiger Lily were lovely characters that added a certain charm to the Happy Crab Motel and Coral Cove as a whole. The quaintness of the town was nicely introduced through the colorful characters and the descriptions of the fun events and old-fashioned places. It made me want to visit it, and it explained why Camille ultimately changed her mind about forcing Reece to sell his motel and allow Windchime Resorts to forever change the town.

This is such a feel-good story I’d recommend it to anyone who likes sweet romances or just needs a heartwarming read to cheer themselves up.

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Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks

December 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment

TIGER
Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (241 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

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New York Times bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks delivers the exciting conclusion in the Love at Stake series, where a Marine-turned-vampire finds love with the shifter princess forbidden to him . . .

Russell wakes from a coma to find he’s become a vampire. Now he has a thirst for revenge. Determined to hunt down the master vampire who turned him, he’s used to working alone . . . until he meets Jia. She is after the same vampire for murdering her parents and insists she can help Russell on this mission.

Reluctantly, he agrees, and sets up some ground rules:

Rule #1: Their partnership is strictly business. If he holds her a little too close . . . if she looks at him with those exotic eyes . . . well, that has to stop.
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Rule #2: He’s in charge. Jia isn’t used to taking orders and questions every move he makes. So he stops her the only way he knows how.

Rule #3: Don’t fall in love. But the kiss that was supposed to quiet her awakens something else in him . . . something forbidden. Because Jia is engaged. To someone else.

I can’t believe this is the last book in the series but at least Ms. Sparks is ending it with a bang and with a happy ever after for a character that I’ve been eagerly waiting for what seems like forever. I still remember picking up her first book, How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire only because it tickled my funny bone about a vampire that lost a tooth and needed a dentist. I liked her writing style, her voice and the world that she created. It was fresh, unique and one hundred percent entertaining. Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire showcases the very same level of skill and storytelling talent that I’ve come to expect over the years and I’m just as enamored now as I was all those years ago. Ms. Sparks has always delivered romance with a smile although this time my smile is tempered by the sad feelings coming from having to say goodbye to some wonderful friends. Before that happens however, readers are treated to a brilliant and exciting tale.

Russell has been a benevolent yet deadly ghost of a man for quite some time. He is a loner and a man filled with the focus of vengeance for a grievous wrong done to him. And yet, as antisocial as he’s been in all the past books, he has a code of honor and even though he denies it, cares for his comrades. He won’t call them ‘friends’ though and that is one of the issues that Ms. Sparks tackles with her hero. When the cards are laid on the table, what gets revealed is chock full with all kinds of emotions and feelings and complications as well as bittersweet realizations. I liked him as a man, a vampire and as a love interest for the heroine, Jia. My favorite line of his, even though it initially drove Jia nuts was, “I don’t explain myself.” Those four words actually change in tone and subtle meaning as the story progresses because every time Russell says it, it’s in a different situation and at a new point in his and Jia’s relationship. At first it’s gruff and mean and stand offish but after a while, I thought it funny, then endearing and a window into the man himself. I really liked that touch. Russell is a reluctant hero.

Jia is prickly, stubborn and passionate to a fault. She wants justice and revenge as well but being a female, and a royal, means that she’s always being thwarted in her quest, until she meets Russell. Their first meeting was volatile, their relationship is tentative yet their awareness of each other as man and woman is filled with sensual promise. The fun for a reader is in watching them both fight it. Jia is also loyal and fierce but she’s also an innocent in many ways. Watching her come into her own as a woman and as a partner with Russell is pure entertainment and I like to think readers are going to like her as much as I do.

The villain, Master Han, was a diabolical surprise. Ms. Sparks was truly clever in her handling of one of the main plot twists in the series and I was shocked by the revelations. I also saw a bit of Luke Skywalker’s viewpoint about Darth Vader in relation to this story and I thought it to be just as poignant in Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire as it was in Star Wars. Unfortunately, the ending is vastly different. As for other villains, just when you thought all of them were gone, some came back for cameos. Personally, I laughed. I am not sure if other readers will find it as hilarious as I did but I thought it genius. I totally had a giggle fit. And even then there was that one last gasp of ‘oh, please let him be forgiven,’ that crossed my mind even though I knew it wasn’t possible. The crimes were too huge. But that is what the author did, even in the midst of the worst place a person could be, she showed that hope doesn’t die.

Briathos and the gang are back for an encore of cryptic advice and sword action. Russell sure had a crash course in celestial beings but he figured things out pretty quick. He had to, there was a new plot conflict to solve. The abducted dragon child also is in this story as well as the talking owl. Plus Howard, lover of donuts, has a few scenes which I was glad of. I like Howard.

I would not call Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire a standalone read. Too many loose ends from the last book are picked up and tied off in this concluding story. In fact, Ms. Sparks ended with an extravagant party and she invited all the fans of this series to attend. It was an extra special visit because I got to touch base with all of my favorite characters one last time and it solidified that not only will Russell and Jia have a happy ever after but it confirmed that all the prior happy ever afters continue to flourish. It made my heart sing. It made me smile. It made me want to read the WHOLE series all over again.

Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire is just perfect. I enjoyed myself immensely and once started, didn’t stop reading until I read the final ‘thank you’ note from the author which was really sweet. I experienced many different emotions while reading this story. There is a lot going on and each chapter provided more clues as to finding the villain, rescuing the child, Russell and Jia learning about opening up to another person, of letting go and gaining the world and a happy ever after that made me laugh as well as sigh. This book was a flawless ending to a great series. I give Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire a hearty and heartfelt recommend to all the fans of the series; it’s a must read.

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Christmas in Transylvania by Sandra Hill

November 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment

CHRISTMAS
Christmas in Transylvania by Sandra Hill
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (91 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

For the first time ever, the leader of the Viking Vampire Angels, Vikar Sigurdsson, has been talked into celebrating a traditional Christmas! The tree has been decorated, the gifts have been wrapped, and the stockings have been hung. And that’s mistletoe, not cobwebs, hanging from the ceiling of the creepy castle full of vangels … really!

The icing on the vampire cookie comes when vangel Karl Mortensen rescues Faith Larson, a battered young waitress, from her abusive boyfriend and hides her in the castle amidst the Christmas chaos. But what Karl thought was a frail young teenager is actually a very tempting woman. And she thinks his fangs are sexy!

But a strange “Christmas visitor” at the castle and demon vampires up to their old tricks could threaten the budding romance between Karl and Faith. It’s an impossible match—a human and a vangel—but Christmas is a time for magic.

Karl and Faith don’t stand a chance …

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Because this is a short novella, Karl has to move fast. My head is still spinning from his going from zero to sixty in nothing flat. My understanding is that his attachment to Faith had been building for a while, but it was an unconscious decision on his part. The moment for action came with some unsettling news and since Karl is at heart, a hero, he didn’t second guess himself. He took charge and that was exciting.

Faith was a woman beaten down by life among other things. She’d lost her mojo due to circumstance of being influenced by the wrong person. With Karl, I got to see her recover and see the woman she was before she made a fateful decision. Through his love and support, I also got to see her bounce back and take an interest in life again. It was a feel good moment.

Nothing feels as good as passion realized; I just never thought of candy when I think of sex. After reading this story, that impression sure has changed. Wow.

Of course, this wouldn’t be a vangel story without the villain putting in his two cents’ worth. Jasper is such a deviant. So are his underlings. He continues to be the ultimate villain – he may bumble a bit but a reader is never left in doubt as to his 100% evilness – completely unredeemable. Yay for the good guys!

Michael the Archangel shows up and I absolutely, totally and completely adored his reaction to The Chipmunks’ music. I also happen to agree. The twins popped in with their enchanting and charming way to drop a few info bombs on the heroine, thus propelling the plot along even faster. But how can any heroine panic from such news when delivered by such two adorable poppets eating lollipops? It was a cute touch.

There was a lot to enjoy in this novella to be sure. The only drawback was its rushed feeling. The initial villain was brutal and the author made that abundantly clear but the afterwards was too fast a closure for me. True, it was good for everyone else but it aided the ‘rushed’ feeling. Then the big to-do planned by Jasper was a nonevent. I got to see the planning and the devilish glee of his anticipation, but no action. Everything dramatic or suspenseful takes place off stage. I suppose for time’s sake it had to, but it translated as telling to me, and not showing. I am also getting a bit bored with the ‘moonwalk’ references; I think there needs to be a new dance move, what, I have no clue, but the current dance has lost its charm for me. The character, however, remains engaging and interesting.

Christmas in Transylvania gives fans of the series a treat. It doesn’t offer up any surprises or dramatic revelations. This is purely a fun, entertaining and lighthearted read that is very appropriate for its title. Many scenes are smile inducing and the descriptions of all the holiday decorations were simply gorgeous. I’d love to see a place decorated like that for real, especially the tree. That was an amazing tree. I definitely recommend this to readers who are looking for light holiday fare that includes vampires and angels and drunken cookie bakers. It’s really sweet.

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The Duke’s Guide to Correct Behavior by Megan Frampton

November 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment

DUKE
The Duke’s Guide to Correct Behavior by Megan Frampton
Publisher: Avon/Harper Collins
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (384 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Bluet

All of London knows the Duke of Rutherford has position and wealth. They also whisper that he’s dissolute, devilish, and determinedly unwed. So why, everyone is asking, has he hired a governess?

When Miss Lily Russell crosses the threshold of the Duke of Rutherford’s stylish townhouse, she knows she has come face to face with sensual danger. For this is no doting papa. Rather, his behavior is scandalous, and his reputation rightly earned. And his pursuit of her is nearly irresistible—but resist she must for the sake of her pupil.

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But Lily has a secret, one that, if it becomes known, could change everything . . .

Poor Marcus! The newly titled Duke of Rutherford is bored and dissatisfied with his new station in life. Another night of debauchery has left him cold, and wanting a purpose, something other than acting ducal, marrying the proper person, and producing little dukes-to-be. He was third in line to inherit the title, and never expected that it would come to him. Just as Marcus is contemplating the direction his life has taken he’s presented with a real game changer. His daughter, Rose. Years ago, Marcus had a liaison with Rose’s mother, Fiona. Fiona has now died, and Rose has been sent to her father. He decides to keep Rose with him for now, and to hire a governess.

Lily Russell and her friends are trying to make a go of their new employment agency. When a request comes from the Duke of Rutherford, she knows this could be the making of them, if they are successful. Lily decides to take the position herself. When she meets the duke, she is immediately attracted to his good looks, and she loses her heart to the shaking, frightened little girl. Marcus is attracted to Lily, as well, but he’s come to the decision that he must change his ways, and certainly can’t have a relationship with his daughter’s governess. Of course, their close proximity and their chemistry play havoc with the best laid plans.

At first I decided that I didn’t like Marcus. There were specific reasons I felt that his character was beyond redemption but to explain would give away pivotal points of the story. However, Marcus’ heart melts almost from the beginning as he meets his daughter, and against what’s normally done, he brings her into his household. His desire to change his lifestyle and become a better person and a good father are admirable. The child, Rose, is a sweet and lovable character, without stealing the show. Lily is a likable character from the start. She’s funny and caring, yet sensible. I adored the witty encounters between Lily and Marcus, as well as their fascination with each other.

I love governess stories, and this one had more obstacles to a happy ever after than most. Society frowns upon nobles making unequal matches, and Lily is hiding a secret that makes her even more unsuitable. It’s also not the thing to keep your illegitimate child in your household. The way this was resolved with a grand gesture at the end was romantic and swoon worthy. This was my first book by Megan Frampton, and I will be sure to check out her back-list, and future releases. If you enjoy humor, redemption, and emotion in your romance, this book fits the bill, and I heartily recommend it.

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Vampire in Paradise: A Deadly Angels Book by Sandra Hill

November 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment

ANGEL
Vampire in Paradise: A Deadly Angels Book by Sandra Hill
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (247 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

It’s been centuries since the Norseman Sigurd Sigurdsson was turned into a Vangel—a Viking Vampire Angel—as punishment for his sin of envy, but he’s still getting the hang of having fangs that get in the way when seducing women. Slaying demon vampires known as Lucipires and using his healing gifts as a cancer research doctor, Sigurd is sent to Florida’s Grand Keys Island as a resident physician . . . where he encounters a sinfully beautiful woman.

The only hope Marisa Lopez has of curing her five-year-old daughter is a pricey experimental procedure. When she meets the good-looking doctor, Marisa is speechless. Then Sigurd tells her he believes he can help her daughter. Could this too-hot-to-resist Viking doctor be an angel of some sort sent to bring a miracle for her daughter? Or is he just a vampire bent on breaking Marisa’s heart?

Prepare to be entertained in a way unique to the storytelling talents of Ms. Hill. Once again readers are treated to a Viking turned vampire angel who suffers from a grievous sin. This time around it’s envy. It’s interesting how the author interprets and chooses just the right scenario to explain why the sin’s excesses are so wrong and the cumulative bad choices that ensue. What makes Sigurd’s sin so hurtful is the fact that he won’t repent. Instead, he hides it deep inside because he’s so ashamed. The kicker is, he won’t face it, tell anyone or change his course of action to prevent further activities in the same envious vein. It’s his final decision in life that leads to his death and new life as a creature with fangs. In just that little first chapter, I found out about the key issues with Sigurd and my attention was captured and interest engaged. How would a Viking defeat the burden of envy? A lustful attraction, a little hot bout of sex and a taste of lemon will do it every time.

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Yes, Jasper and his minions are back. I’m so glad Ms. Hill decided to tone down the examples of Jasper’s deviant proclivities and the resultant details. When the series started, I got an eyeful and I was satisfactorily grossed out and convinced he was evil. I only needed to be reminded that he is 100% evil and totally unredeemable without additional gross details. I’m more than aware that he continues to be the perfect foil for my favorite heroic vangels. I didn’t experience any drastic cringes while reading this time around. I was quite relieved.

Another thing to be assured of is that Vampire in Paradise is a standalone read. This novel focuses on Sigurd and Marisa and is a complete story with nothing popping up from the previous books to confuse a first time reader. It does have the other vangels and some of their wives showing up to assist in various ways but their presence enhances the story, the romance and the plot movement on behalf of the hero and heroine. It’s all good.

The premise was rife for sinning and being saved, of being tempted and succumbing and strong emotions and surprise twists all from being on an island getaway that was all about sex and the porn industry. It seems an unlikely place to fall in love for real with so many naughty distractions impeding the process but when it’s true love, it’s unstoppable.

I adore Michael, the archangel. I enjoy seeing his reluctant affection for the Vikings he’s tasked with saving, eventually. The last line he quips in the book had me in stitches. The one thing this series has done for me personally is to rethink some of my beliefs in that it makes me want to know more about the valiant heroes, saints and angels. In Kiss of Temptation I adored Tante Lulu and her vocal and active adoration of one of the saints; it seems a wonderful way to be. I want to be like her when I grow up.

For all the entertainment value, smiles and fascinating plot twists that Vampire in Paradise provides a reader, it isn’t a literary brain worm. There were some paragraphs I didn’t care for, for various reasons, but that’s me. Other fans will probably absorb every single sentence with absolute delight and rate it a higher score, and that’s perfectly fine. There really is a lot to enjoy and the book is worth taking the time to read – in fact I encourage you to. The dialogue coupled with Sigurd’s and Marisa’s personalities is priceless.

Vampire in Paradise is saucy, sexy fun. It is well paced, has a unique plot location and has some delightful surprises. I enjoyed Sigurd and Marisa’s story and find it a wonderful addition to the series. I think fans of the series are going to be happy with this one too. I am.

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The Groom Says Yes by Cathy Maxwell

November 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment

YES
The Groom Says Yes by Cathy Maxwell
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (384 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Quince

He had a noose around his neck and a price on his head…

Sabrina Davidson, dutiful daughter, avowed spinster, thought she’d secured a place for herself in Aberfeldy society—until her hard-earned acceptance of her fate is challenged by the arrival of Cormac Enright, Earl of Ballin, trained physician, soldier of fortune, and convicted felon.

A prim and proper miss was the last thing he needed…

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And it doesn’t help that he has already tasted her kisses. Or that he has found in her a passion for life and adventure to rival his own.

Mac has turned Sabrina’s world inside out—but what will happen when he leaves?

Or will the Groom Say Yes?

I am not usually a fan of love at first sight romances, but what Cathy Maxwell managed to do with The Groom Says Yes is worthy of applause. She manages to convince me that a couple can meet, fall in love and find their happy end in a course of just a few days.

The Groom Says Yes is the third installment in The Brides of Wishmore series, but it can be read as a standalone. Some characters are recruited from the two previous stories, while some are newly introduced. Cathy Maxwell writes beautiful and rich stories and this one is no different. The story started strong, adventurous, suspenseful, with a prison escape and lots of action. But unfortunately after a while it started to drag. The major problem was that both hero and heroine had these long monologues; especially the heroine who had ones concerning her moral doubts. These monologues slowed the pace of the plot. Fortunately, after a while the author shifted her attention from the heroine’s doubts to building the relationship between the hero and heroine. Once they were brought together, things started to roll again. From that point on until the very end the story was truly a delightful read.

I like both the hero and heroine. I like how they change and grow through the story. While the heroine realizes that she has to live her life to the fullest and not hide behind her pianoforte and charitable work, the hero realizes that being angry is the wrong path in life. But what I like the most is their realization that love is a strong and powerful force and once you find your soul mate you should never let that person go.

As I already mentioned, the Cathy Maxwell is a great storyteller and this was a highly satisfying read for me.

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The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane by Elizabeth Boyle

September 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment

VISCOUNT
The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane by Elizabeth Boyle
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (235 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

She has no desire for love…

As she arrives in Mayfair, Louisa Tempest is horrified when her incorrigible cat bolts from the carriage and dashes into a neighbor’s house, where she comes face-to-face with the reclusive Viscount Wakefield. But even more dismaying than his foul temper is the disarray in which she finds his home. Convinced his demeanor would improve if his household were in order, Louisa resolves to put everything to rights.

…until she meets the viscount who lives down the lane.

Much to his chagrin, Wakefield finds it impossible to keep the meddling Louisa out of his home, invading his daily life with her “improvements,” and his nights with the tempting desires she sparks inside him. Wounded in the war, he’s scorned society ever since his return . . . until Louisa opens the door to his heart and convinces him to give love a second chance.

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Elizabeth Boyle takes the reader to the time in England after the Napoleonic Wars when so many men had returned crippled in body, mind, and spirit. Pierson Stratton, Viscount Wakefield is one of these men. He has hidden himself away in his dark, foreboding house feeling he has no right to a normal, happy life after so many of his comrades suffered and died.

He has intimidated his family and the servants until they leave him alone to wallow in his misery. When Louisa Tempest and her cat Hannibal (possibly the ugliest and most tenacious cat in England) invade his territory, he is furious. He bars her from his house, but it is too late to bar her from his life and thoughts. As for Hannibal, he turns a deaf ear to the viscount and makes himself at home in the viscount’s library where he found a suitable chair near the fireplace.

While Louisa holds fast to her declaration that her efforts are “Neighborly Kindness,” Viscount Wakefield thinks she is a “meddling piece of muslin, a bossy minx, a busybody handful and as annoying as the ray of sunlight that seems to find its way between the drapes into his dark bedroom in the mornings.” But, he is reluctant to rule against the changes she’s made in his household because his life is SO much better.

Louisa is in London to suffer a “coming-out” season because her twin Lavinia desperately longs for one and hopes to find a suitable husband. Louisa doesn’t want a husband. She just wants to survive the Season and go back to her quiet life in a small village.

When their dead mother’s reputation begins to be aired even after all these years, they are cut by the “good ton.” Life becomes a tangle but it gets interesting and is not without its fits and spurts of humor. Hannibal, that ugly cat, made me laugh, giggle, and smile. When Elizabeth Boyle ascribes to him the look that says, “Tell me I didn’t waste a perfectly good rat on you, did I?” as he looks at the irate viscount from the safety of Louisa’s arms, I gave a yes vote to that intrepid feline and to his mistress who has a lot of the same attitude.

The side stories of Lavinia”s adventures during the Season and the revival of a love long denied between the widow Lady Aveley and the love of her youth enhance the story.

The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane bustles with happenings. The historical time is very evident as the reader sees the plight of children orphaned by the war, the working class seeking a say in government, and the lines blurring between the peerage and the rich who have worked to make their money. These things are woven into the story but do not overshadow the upbeat, “we-can-fix-it” attitude Louisa Tempest bring with her. I love a strong heroine. ENJOYED THIS ONE!

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Christmas at Twilight by Lori Wilde

September 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment

TWILIGHT
Christmas at Twilight by Lori Wilde
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (250 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Hawthorn

It’s Christmas in Twilight, Texas. The Cookie Club is baking, the town is decorated, and Delta Force Operator “Hutch” Hutchinson has finally, reluctantly, returned home . . .

. . . only to get pepper sprayed by the delicious- looking stranger who’s taken over his house. She says her name is Jane, and she immediately sets down ground rules. Top priority: no touching. For Hutch that isn’t easy—he was wounded in action, but one part is still working very well.

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Christmas at Twilight delivers all the romance the title promises, and a heap of suspense on top of it.

The main characters were portrayed flawlessly, with both, Meredith and Hutch, carrying a lot of baggage with them, but even so, them growing fond of each other, learning to trust each other, and ultimately loving each other was written in a way that felt real and meaningful. Particularly Meredith was an inspiring individual with her strength and determination obvious in her every action. She is an inspiration for abused women everywhere. Her courage is awe-inspiring.

Hutch, too, finds himself at a crossroads at the point in life when we meet him. Without his genuine goodness and the bitter, but important life experience that he has, his life could easily turn for the worse. Instead, he makes the right choice and it leads him to love, loyalty and a new beginning. As a character, he went from a gruff, hurting ex military to an understanding, supportive and loving family man smoothly. His portrayal never once stumbled, it was very genuine.

What bothered me a bit was the overly positive portrayal of most of the side characters. The town of Twilight simply seemed too dreamy and ideal to be believable. I tripped over that quite a few times while reading, but the tight and suspenseful plot pulled me right back in. Especially towards the end, I couldn’t keep still when reading through Meredith fighting off her attacker. I kept wanting to help her kick him to kingdom come. But she managed to do that quite well on her own.

Just as the kids bring a lot of happiness and relief for Meredith and Hutch (even when he is still hurting from his war wounds), the same way they brought a lot of fresh and lovely moments to the story. Of course, that’s what kids usually do, however, capturing that in fiction requires a skillful writer. I really enjoyed their scenes.

This one will make you cry, it will make you smile. All that emotion will transfer from the page right into you as you read it, because the author wrote it splendidly.

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