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The Governess Series by Julia Kelly (Wicked, Wanton, Wild)

I was so impressed by The Governess Was Wild that I purchased the first and second books in this series. I wanted to know the other girls’ stories, and I wanted to read more of Julia Kelly’s work. I’m still listing my review of the third installment first, because I read it first, but the other two follow. Title: The Governess Was Wild Author: Julia Kelly Series: Governess #3 Impressive I would like to thank Julia Kelly, PocketStar Books, and …

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A Night of Forever by Bronwen Evans

Title: A Night of Forever Author: Bronwen Evans Series: Disgraced Lords #6 Confusing I would like to thank Bronwen Evans, Loveswept, and Penguin Random House for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review. Lady Isobel Thompson finds herself ensnared in a revenge plot when Arend Aubrey, aka Baron Labourd, begins to suspect her stepmother, Victoria Thompson, aka Lady Northumberland, of being the culprit behind the attacks on his friends, known collectively as the Libertine Scholars, …

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Lady Lost by Jane Goodger

Title: Lady Lost Author: Jane Goodger Series: Lost Heiresses #2 A sweet story buried under bland exposition I would like to thank Jane Goodger, Lyrical Press, and Kensington Publishing Corp. for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review. Thought to have murdered the Duke of Weston, Lady Lilian Martin flees with little more than the clothes on her back. Lord Granton, aka Marcus Dunford, discovers her, weak and mostly unconscious, and reluctantly takes her to …

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His Make-Believe Bride by Martha Hix

Title: His Make-Believe Bride Author: Martha Hix Series: Texan Brides #1 Cute but shallow I would like to thank Martha Hix, Lyrical Press, and Kensington Publishing Corporation for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review. Linnea Powell is looking to escape the scandal of her past and scavenge what she can of a good life. As she flees west, she makes the acquaintance of Ermentrude Flanders, who was headed west herself to marry Samson Kincaid, …

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A Raven’s Heart by K. C. Bateman

Title: A Raven’s Heart Author: K. C. Bateman Series: Secrets and Spies #2 Overall a smart, entertaining read I’d like to thank Ms. Bateman, Loveswept, Penguin Random House for allowing me to review this title in exchange for an honest review. Friendly enemies since Lord Ravenwood became close friends with Heloise Hampden’s brothers, the two have fought their love for each other for years. Then Heloise cracks the code of an important missive from France, and Raven, a spy for …

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Lost Among the Living by Simone St. James

Title: Lost Among the Living Author: Simone St. James Series: n/a Not as spooky or creative as previous work, but I enjoyed it 🙂 I would give this a solid four stars, except Alex wins that entire fifth star himself. I loved Alex. He was a complicated guy, torn between his duty, his pride, and his love for his wife. This book wasn’t as spooky as some of her other books–not nearly as spooky as An Inquiry Into Love and …

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An Inquiry into Love and Death by Simone St. James

Title: An Inquiry into Love and Death Author: Simone St. James Series: n/a What a wonderful—and chilling—surprise! So, I loaned this audiobook from the library for the promise of romance. The synopsis didn’t make it sound particularly terrifying, more intriguing, and I love a good mystery with my romance–as well as a dose of history–and England–so I thought, sure, I’m due for a non-mainstream, non-mass-market-paperback romance and downloaded it. I needed a break from my own writing last night and …

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Entwined by Heather Dixon

Title: Entwined Author: Heather Dixon Series: n/a Enchanting and Heartwarming! I was complete taken with this novel! It might have gotten a tad tedious in the middle as the characters developed and I waited for something to happen, but I barely noticed, so swept up in the fairy tale. I wasn’t familiar with the tale of the twelve dancing princesses, but I googled it after and drew the parallels. I believe I much prefer this version. I usually read romance …

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The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens

Title: The Untamed Bride Author: Stephanie Laurens Series: Black Cobra Quartet #1 Thoroughly confused by what Laurens was trying to do here First I’ll say that I’m not a regular Stephanie Laurens reader. While I’ve read a few, though I don’t remember which, she never caught my attention enough to find a spot on my keeper shelves. But my library’s digital selection is limited, and this happened to be available. It was not a wise choice. I was both intrigued …

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Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn

Title: Ravished by a Highlander Author: Paula Quinn Series: Children of the Mist #1 If you like highlander romances, you MUST read this book! I LOVED this book! I’ve read a lot of romances, particularly a lot of highlander romances, and was prepared for a cheesy, unrealistically wanton portrayal of testosterone and damsels in distress. I was pleasantly surprised to find both of those elements, but in no way were they cheesy. I think they could have easily crossed that …

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