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The Wise Woman by Juliet Cardin

katie | September 2, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Late one evening, Lord Balek Grey hurriedly called Belinda, the town healer.  The dire emergency stemmed from Balek being unable to attend to his betrothed in the bedroom.  Having been in love with Balek for quite some time, Belinda treated his impotence, [...]

Reckless by Anne Stuart

katie | August 29, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Charlotte is a thirty year old spinster and happily to be so.  Her tall, gangly form possesses outrageous red hair and she dons glasses, which definitely doesn’t fit the description of a beauty in the harsh eyes of the ton.  Unfortunately, she [...]

The Lion of Kent by Aleksandr Voinov and Kate Cotoner

katie | August 25, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. William is a squire desperately wanting to earn his spurs and become a knight.  When Sir Robert arrives home after five years he fought in the crusades, William seizes the opportunity to impress his master.  Soon enough, William makes himself known to [...]

Lord Stanhope’s Improper Proposal by Cerise DeLand

katie | August 24, 2010

This review was written for and published by Night Owl Reviews. A widower with eyes for political office, Adam Stanhope needed a wife.  He proposed to an old childhood friend and widow Felice.  They wed in spite of a family “curse”.  But, Adam didn’t realize that his new wife would require more than a marriage [...]

Her Laird, Her Lover by Sable Grey

katie | August 21, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. After a tour bus accident in Scotland, Katie found she had traveled to the past.  Magda saved her and together the two women came up with the perfect con:  Katie acted as a blind seer and Magda played the part of elderly [...]

The Sergeant’s Lady by Susanna Fraser

katie | August 17, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Working his way up the ranks to Sergeant, Will Adkins is a great solider.  While marching to their new camp, he finds a woman in labor in need of help.  He stops and another lady, Anna Arrington who is the wife of [...]

A Rogue’s Pleasure by Hope Tarr

katie | August 13, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Chelsea Bellamy finds herself in a terribly difficult position.  Her beloved brother has been kidnapped and the kidnappers are asking five-hundred pounds for the ransom.  Unfortunately, she doesn’t have the money and must resort to theft, disguising herself as a man, but [...]

Ruthless by Anne Stuart

katie | July 25, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. After being exile from England, Viscount Rohan lived a life of debauchery and excess in France, earning him the moniker of the King of Hell.  Although having earned status among his peers for his bad behavior, he became bored without knowing it.  [...]

Surrender the Heart by MaryLu Tyndall

katie | July 23, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Set during the War of 1812, Marianne found herself in a tough situation.  Her once wealthy family was destitute and relied upon Marianne to marry so they could access her dowry.  She found herself engaged to Noah, a captain of a merchant [...]

Libertine’s Kiss by Judith James

katie | July 20, 2010

I received a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. It is seventeenth century England and the country is in civil war.  The Puritans, or those following Oliver Cromwell, have usurped the English monarchy and established a commonwealth.  William, a friend and fighter of Charles II, the exiled king, was injured [...]

To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning

katie | July 9, 2010

Grimm is the thing of legend:  he is a berserker.  At age fourteen, he had a terrifying experience with the McKane clan who raided his family’s village and forced his transition from human to berserker.  He left his home and family that night, not being able to cope with his abilities and the bloodshed.  He [...]

Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

katie | July 6, 2010

Hawk, a sixteenth century Scottish laird, has a reputation with the ladies, but he is tired of the incessant stream of forgettable women.  To make matters worse, King James is forcing Hawk into a marriage with Mad Janet to solidify the safety of his people. Adrienne, an adult orphan in twentieth century Seattle, is running [...]

Lovely by Kris Starr

katie | June 16, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Her admirers call her Lovely, but Angelique does not feel the same.  She is a high price prostitute in 1900 Paris, a time and place known for its indulgences and pleasures.  Angelique services her clients with all of her knowledge and plays [...]

The Master and the Muses by Amanda McIntyre

katie | May 25, 2010

I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest opinion. Thomas Rodin is an artist in Victorian England.  His eccentric ways and good looks attract women, his muses. Helen, an innocent girl working in a hat shop, is asked to be Thomas’ muse and model.  He immediately overwhelms her with his personality [...]

Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone

katie | April 24, 2010

I received a review copy of this book in exchange for a honest review. Matthew, Earl of Wallingford, is a horrific rake.  He uses women for his own pleasure, giving into every temptation, but never giving anything more than his physical being.  When he wakes in the hospital after a brutal street fight, he discovers [...]