Apologies and a new cover!

Sincere heartfelt apologies for being away for so long! Things have been insane for me recently as I try to finish up assignments and prepare for exams. Hopefully by next week, things will have cooled down and I get some time to blog to you lovely people!

Anyway, thought I’ll share a new cover for you all: Galen Foley’s new Inferno Club book called: ‘My Scandalous Viscount.’ I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to read this one!

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RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Anyone else excited to read Gaelen’s next?

Sneak Peek: Candace Camp’s new romance!

Candace Camp has been under the radar for a while now and there hasn’t been any news about any upcoming romances… until now! Amazon has revealed the new book cover as well as the exciting blurb!

More details on Candace’s website will hopefully follow soon…

Book 2 in Legend of St. Dwynwen Trilogy

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Summary:

No one in tiny Chesley knows the truth about Damaris Howard; a woman of wealth and beauty, she rarely allows anyone to get close. Her past was marked by scandal and abandonment—better to stay aloof and reinvent herself.

Then Damaris meets Alec Stafford, the Earl of Rowden. The tall, handsome border lord is a man of quiet but deep passion, raised to show no weakness and burned once before by a woman’s love. But when he and Damaris cross paths inside London society, they set sparks of attraction blazing—and rumors flying.

And when someone abducts Damaris from the city streets, Alec must stake more than his reputation to rescue her. . . . Finding out who’s behind a dangerous plot plunges Alec and Damaris together in an intimacy that melts their well-guarded reserve, proving that true love’s rich rewards may just be worth the risks.

RELEASE DATE: JUNE 19, 2012

And look for book 1, in stores now!

Romance Trading Cards

Like we need another reason to adore romance…

No, I’m just joking.

Romance Trading Cards are unique little cards designed by your fave authors that feature a character from one of their books. These items have since become collectibles and can only be attained either through trading (hence the name) with other romance addicts or picked up in person at book conventions directly from the author.

I just received my first two trading cards today and am still marveling over their pristine shiny surfaces.

Who did I get, you’re wondering?

Delilah Marvelle’s!

Isn’t it pretty?

I think I just might have found my new addiction

For more information on the cards and the authors participating, click the picture to view the official romance trading card website!

What about you guys? Do any of you own any trading cards or would like to? Or is there a card you are dying to get?

Share your thoughts below!

Top Ten Historical Romances For 2011!

The end of the year is always a great time to review the past year and all the successes and failures…

This year has been a particularly great year for romance with a bunch of new releases which have garnered lots of great reviews.

It was so hard picking a few good ones as there were several great romances out this year. But these ten (and two honorarys) were the best of the best! They appear in order of publication.

So, here is Historical Romance Addict’s first Top Ten list for The Top Ten Romances for 2011!

1) What I Did For A Duke by Julie Anne Long (Book 5 in Pennyroyal Green series)

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Avon (February 22, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.6/5

2) Midnight’s Wild Passion by Anna Campbell

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Avon (April 26, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.4

Review:

http://romanceaddict91.wordpress.com/category/historical-romance-authors/anna-campbell/

3) Wicked in Your Arms by Sophie Jordan (Book 1 in Forgotten Princesses series) Click cover for more info!

Avon (July 26, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.3/5

4) A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua (Book 1 in Fiery Tales series)

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Berkley Trade; Original edition (August 2, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.5/5

5) In The Arms of A Marquess by Katherine Ashe (Book 3 in Rogues Of The Sea series)

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Avon (August 30, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.6/5

6) One Night in London by Caroline Linden (Book 1 in The Truth About The Duke series)

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Avon (August 30, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.4/5

7) Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen

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Sourcebooks Casablanca (September 6, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.5/5

8 ) Recklessly Yours by Allison Chase (Book 3 in Her Majesty’s Secret Servants Series)

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Signet (December 6, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.8/5

9) My Ruthless Prince by Gaelen Foley (Book 4 in Inferno Club series)

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Avon (December 27, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.8/5

10) How The Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long (Book 6 in Pennyroyal Green series)

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Avon (December 27, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.7/5

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BEST DEBUT FOR 2011:

Secrets of a Proper Countess by Lecia Cornwall

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Avon (March 29, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.1/5

Review:

http://romanceaddict91.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/secrets-of-a-proper-countess-by-lecia-cornwall/

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HISTORICAL ROMANCE ADDICTS PERSONAL PICK FOR 2011:

Silk is For Seduction by Loretta Chase (Book 1 in Dressmakers series)

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Avon (June 28, 2011)

Average Amazon rating: 4.1/5

Review:

http://romanceaddict91.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/silk-is-for-seduction-by-loretta-chase/

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What are your top picks for 2011? Comment and share your favorites below!