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On the plus side. . .
Being behind on reviews has had an unexpected plus side. By having that gap between finishing the book and when I actually sit down to put my thoughts on paper, I have a better take on which books stay with … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Star, 2 Stars, 3 Stars, 4 Stars, 5 Stars, Christine Feehan, Christine Merrill, Eve Kenin, Georgette Heyer, Jessica Andersen, Kelly Hunter, Lori Devoti, Nalini Singh, Penny McCall, Sharon Ashwood
Tagged Housekeeping
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In Retrospect
I mentioned in my 2008 wrap-up post that I might change how and/or when rate a book. In 2007, I did not rate the books until the end of the year. By having to think back and re-read reviews, I … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Star, 2 Stars, 3 Stars, 4 Stars, 5 Stars, DNF, Scribblings
Tagged Housekeeping
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A Lady of Rare Quality
Author: Anne Ashley Copyright: 2006 (Harlequin); pgs. 297 Series: Harlequin Historical #200 (Regency) Sensuality: Kisses Who: Annis Milbank and Deverel Greythorpe (Viscount Greythorpe) Summary: They’ve never seen Viscount Greythorpe listen so intently when a lady speaks. To have caught the … Continue reading
Night Life
Author: Elizabeth Guest Copyright: 2007 (Berkeley Sensation); pgs. 289 Series: 1st in the Pharaohs Rising series Sensuality: Hot Who: Dr. Christine Day (Egyptologist) and Adrian King/Merneptah Seti From the back: Venerable pharaoh and ancient god of the Nile, Adrian King … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Stars, Magic, Other Supernatural Beings, Paranormal Romance, Reviews, Vampires
Tagged 2008 1st in the Series Challenge, 2008 A to Z Reading Challenge, 2008 Reading My Name Challenge
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The Adventurer's Wife
An adventurer and privateer serving the Queen’s spymaster, Sir Christopher Hamilton is dispatched to watch over Anne Marie Fraser. Held hostage because of her treacherous father’s support of Mary Queen of Scots, Anne Marie’s cloistered plight angers and than frustrates … Continue reading
Flashback: Beauvallet
Flashback. . .2005 During her return to Spain with her father, the lovely Dona Dominica de Rada y Sylva is horrified when their ship is set upon by pirates. Far worse is her discovery that their captor isn’t just any … Continue reading
Reluctant Witness
From earlier this year. Reluctant Witness Author: Kathleen Long ISBN: 0-373-22959-3 (Harlequin Intrigue) Finished/Tossed: 28 January 2007 Who: Kerri Nelson, sculptor and Wade Sorenson, owns Sorenson Construction From the back: He’d witnessed a heinous crime and now Kerri Nelson’s young … Continue reading
Lady in Waiting
On her way to being presented at court, Catherine Moor fights back with spirit when she is attacked in a teeming London street. Tales of Cat’s adventure reach the queen, who — impressed with the young woman’s lively mind — … Continue reading
Maid of Honor
Maid of Honor Author: Paul Marshall ISBN: 0-373-30507-9 (Harlequin Historical – Elizabethan) Finished/Tossed: 4 Jun 2007 Who: Penelope Jermaine and Oliver Woodville When: November 1558 – January 1559 From the back: As a maid of honor to the Queen, Penelope … Continue reading









