A passion-packed short story left me desperate for more. In a genre that can sometimes feel quite limited in scope, it’s unfortunate – but probably natural – that a lot of the reviews Jeannie Lin will get will focus on the setting instead of the writing. But after reading The Taming of Mei Lin, a… Continue reading Review: The Taming of Mei Lin by Jeannie Lin
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Review: The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill
Ignore the mullet-man on the cover. This novel is a funny, sexy romp through tenth-century Britain and the Norselands. Ingrith, a Viking princess living in Britain, runs an orphanage that rescues children from horrific circumstances. One of those children is Henry, the king’s by-blow, and when Ingrith hears the king is looking for the young… Continue reading Review: The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill
All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins
If you’re looking for a sweet, tender contemporary romance, All I Ever Wanted is a great one. On Callie’s thirtieth birthday, the man she’s been in love with for years tells her he’s seeing someone else. Heartbroken and lonely, Callie decides to throw herself on the dating market and hope to find someone who returns… Continue reading All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins
Libertine’s Kiss by Judith James
Libertine’s Kiss is a passionate story full of the real stuff of romance – the difficult decisions and sacrifices one makes for love, and the power two people can claim for themselves when they have the support of the right person. One thing I’ve learned in my time as a reviewer is that I’m stingy… Continue reading Libertine’s Kiss by Judith James
Open Country by Kaki Warner
The second book in Kaki Warner’s Blood Rose Trilogy combines witty characters, nearly unbearable tension, and stunning prose to give it pride of place on the keeper shelf. Reading Kaki Warner’s debut novel, Pieces of Sky, was one of the most exciting reading experiences I’ve ever had. Here was an author writing about life in… Continue reading Open Country by Kaki Warner