Musings of a Romance Author
Lord Alaric Wilde is an intrepid explorer and travel writer. His books inspired a play based on his exploits and have led him to become a celebrity whose image graces the walls of many ladies. At a house party he meets Miss Wilhelmina Ffynche, a spirited and inquisitive reader who wants nothing to do with … Continue reading My review: “Wilde in Love” by Eloisa James
I read the This Man series a few years ago and despite some reservations, I did enjoy it. I had been looking forward to reading another Malpas novel for a while, and since Passionflix have turned The Protector into a film, I decided to give it a go. Like This Man, the novel is written … Continue reading My Review: “The Protector” by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Lady Brooke Whitworth is forced to marry Lord Dominic Wolfe by order of the Prince Regent. The Prince orders the marriage to end a family feud, or both families will forfeit their lands and titles. Okay, straight away this plot premise rings alarms bells in my mind. Would the Prince Regent really care enough to … Continue reading My Review: “Make Me Love You“ by Johanna Lindsey
Book 3 in The Ravenels Series I was looking forward to this book because Pandora has, so far, been my favourite of all the Ravenels. When I discovered the hero was the son of Sebastian and Evie from Devil in Winter in the Wallflower series I could not wait to get started. Lady Pandora Ravenel … Continue reading My Review: “Devil in Spring” by Lisa Kleypas
Set in 1817. Alexandra Mountbatten reluctantly accepts the post of governess to the two wards of the devilishly charming, Charles Reynauds. Alex has to win over her reluctant wards while fighting her attraction to her employer. I’ve read books by Tessa Dare before but this is the first one I’ve read for a few years … Continue reading My review: “The Governess Game” by Tessa Dare
Book Two in The Ravenels Series Book Two continues the sub-plot form the first novel of Helen Ravenel and her fiancé Rhys Winterborne. Helen is the quiet and docile eldest Ravenel sister who entered into an engagement with the self-made millionaire and department store owner. At the end of book one Helen’s family break off … Continue reading My Review of: “Marrying Winterborne” by Lisa Kleypas
Book One in The Ravenels Series I thought I would have a go at one of the series I have always wanted to read by best selling historical romance author, Lisa Kleypas. I have read the Wallflower series which I loved. The Ravenels is set about thirty years later. In Cold-hearted Rake, Devon Ravenel unexpectedly … Continue reading My Review: “Cold-hearted Rake” by Lisa Kleypas
This is book two in The Debutantes Series “Her heart raced as she eyed Max’s mussed appearance. His too long hair was in disarray, his face flushed. A trickle of blood marred the corner of his lip. He looked savage and her heart gave a treacherous little flip.” Lady Aurelia has been in love with … Continue reading My Review of: “All the Ways to Ruin a Rogue” by Sophie Jordan