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Review: After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch.

Review: After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch.

Hero: Mr. Sullivan WaringHeroine: Lady Isabel ChalseyGrade: 4.5 out of 5 A Notorious Gentleman . . . Sullivan Waring wants only two things: his rightful inheritance, and revenge against the man who stole it from him. By day, Sullivan is the most respected horse breeder in England; by night, he plunders the ton’s most opulent […]

Book Watch: Lessons from a Courtesan by Jenna Petersen.

Book Watch: Lessons from a Courtesan by Jenna Petersen.

Lesson #1: Every man loves a mystery. A scandalous siren called “Ria” has electrified the ton. Every gentleman in London desires her; every woman envies her. And they are all desperate to know the secrets of the tantalizing, seductively beautiful courtesan. All except Justin, the Earl of Baybary. He knows all about Ria. He learned […]

Review: This Charming Man by Marian Keyes.

Posted June 17, 2008 by Rowena in Reviews | Tagged: , , , | 6 Comments
Review: This Charming Man by Marian Keyes.

Grade: 3.75 out of 5 Paddy de Courcy is Ireland’s debonair politician, the “John F. Kennedy Jr. of Dublin.” His charm and charisma have taken hold of the country and the tabloids, not to mention our four heroines: Lola, Grace, Marnie, and Alicia. But though Paddy’s winning smile is fooling Irish minds, the broken hearts […]

Author Spotlight: Poll Question #3: Your Favorite JM Hero.

Author Spotlight: Poll Question #3: Your Favorite JM Hero.

It’s time for another question from our Author Spotlight Poll and today we’re going to be discussing Heroes. Our favorite heroes, that is. Judith McNaught knows how to write a damn good hero. Whether they’re historical men of the ton or contemporary CEO’s, all of her heroes can melt just about any of us. So […]

Review: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.

Review: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare.

Hero: Marc HunterHeroine: Sophie AltonGrade 5 out of 5 When a young woman disappears, journalist Sophie Alton investigates and is led to the woman’s brother, a convicted killer who is running from the law. Together, they follow a dangerous path toward the truth-and unforgettable passion. A few months ago, over at The Good, The Bad […]