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.

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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:

https://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:

https://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:

https://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!

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The New Adaptation of Great Expectations!

I can’t believe I did not hear about this sooner!

A new BBC One version of the classic Dickens story is now showing! 😀

This new version features Douglas Booth as our hero with the wonderful Gillian Anderson (Bleak House 2005) as the vindictive Miss Havisham.

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Anybody seen this version yet? What are your thoughts? Does this version live up to the classic 1999 version with Ioan Gruffudd and Justine Waddell?

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Interview with debut author Cecilia Grant!

Almost the end of the month and alot of great romances have just been released today! Among them are Eloisa James, Lecia Cornwall, Julie Anne Long, Laura Lee Guhrke, Gaelen Foley, Teresa Medeiros and DEBUT AUTHOR Cecilia Grant!

Check out the great new interview and get to know this fabulous new author. Also, look for her new book coming to bookstores today! 😀

http://www.theromancedish.com/2011/12/todays-special-cecilia.html

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And here are the other books out NOW for your viewing pleasure…

The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James
My Ruthless Prince by Gaelen Foley (Book 4 in Inferno Club series)
How the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long (Book 6 in Pennyroyal Green series)

Trouble At the Wedding by Laura Lee Guhrke (Book 3 in Abandoned at the Altar series)
The Price of Temptation by Lecia Cornwall
The Pleasure of Your Kiss by Teresa Medeiros

WHICH BOOK ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO READING? COMMENT BELOW AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

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Preview of Manda Collin’s new book!

Looks like Manda has more than one new book out next year… And the second looks just as good as the first, if not better.

Check out the gorgeous cover and the new blurb!

Book 2 in Ugly Ducklings series

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Summary:

What’s a nice girl like Miss Juliet Shelby doing in a place like Lord Deveril’s ballroom? With her shy demeanor, she’s a total stranger to the dance floor and a source of mockery for the ton. So imagine her surprise when Deveril gallantly comes to her defense—and offers to teach her to dance! Juliet can hardly believe the most handsome bachelor in London would notice her, until he takes her in his arms and sets her heart ablaze…

Lord Alec Deveril has never felt such a spark of attraction for an unmarried lady before. Unlike the “fashionable” women he’s accustomed to, Juliet possesses a generous spirit, a fiery intelligence—and an explosive secret. Deep in the London underworld, a dear friend has vanished, and Juliet fears the worst. Deveril insists on helping, escorting her through the darkest alleys in town. But he too is hiding a shocking secret—and the only way he can defeat the devil in his past is to seduce the angel in his arms …

RELEASE DATE: JULY 31, 2012

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And look out for Book 1 coming January 31, 2012!

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Romances Coming in January 2012!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 😀

Check out the great new romances out next year, including some great new debuts!

1) Out January 3 *Book 2 in The Ministry of Marriage series*

Summary:

Lady Rosamund Westruther has no objection to the match arranged for her by the Ministry–until she meets her intended. Gruff, stubborn Griffin, Earl of Tregarth, is hardly the charming nobleman the classic beauty has dreamed of for so long. While a proper lady can’t cry off, she can demand a proper courtship…

Griffin is aware of his duty to wed–and more convinced than ever that the lovely Rosamund has no place with a man like him. Built for fields and stables rather than drawing rooms, Griffin doubts he can win her in the polite manner society requires.

But with every passing day, the attraction between them flares higher and hotter. Maybe there is more to love than meets the eye…

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2) Out January 3 *Book 5 in Devil Riders series*

Summary:

Eight years ago, Lieutenant Luke Ripton made a hasty wartime marriage to protect a young girl from a forced union. Now, unable to obtain an annulment, Luke has no choice but to collect Isabella, the fiercely independent wife he never wanted.

And while they remain bound to their vows, they never expected that the passionate fury they share could become passion of a different kind…

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3) Out January 3 *Book 2 in Ladies in Waiting series*

Summary:

Lady Lillian Bourne is re-entering society after her disastrous elopement four years ago, and has to be the very picture of propriety. But when she finds herself locked in a library with an enigmatic stranger during a party, she risks falling from grace a second time…

After years working as a spy, Lord Damien Northfield finds London tedious-until his encounter with the lovely but notorious Lily. When he’s enlisted to investigate a scheme of blackmail and murder, he’s thrilled to discover that Lily may be the key to catching a ruthless killer…

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4) Out January 3 *Book 4 in The Lords of Vice series*

Summary:

Dashing, decadent, and deliciously seductive, the notorious Lords of Vice indulge their every desire—from dusk until dawn…

Christopher Courtland, Earl of Vanewright—known around London as “Vane”—is the very picture of a rich, handsome ladies’ man. Why shackle himself to just one lady when he’s free to sample them all? In spite of his own mother’s attempts at matchmaking, Vane has sworn to stay single. Until he has a chance run-in with Miss Isabel Thorne…

A modest and refined beauty, Isabel is a lot more brazen than she appears. When a pickpocket tries to make away with Vane’s bejeweled snuffbox, Isabel attempts to thwart his escape…and manages to steal Vane’s heart. But the harder he tries to seduce the sharp-tongued, strong-willed Isabel, the more she resists. Now it’s up to this tried-and-true bachelor to find a new way to play the game…or risk losing the one woman who’s ever captured his heart.

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5) Out January 6 *UK Re-issue*

Summary:

Sally Bowes is a scandalous figure in Edwardian London. The owner of the outrageously fashionable night club, The Blue Parrot, Sally guards her business and her heart well. But when she meets Jack Kestrel, both come under threat…

Jack Kestrel is known as the last rake in London. Descended from the ancestral line of the devastatingly attractive Dukes of Kestrel, Jack is dangerous and dissolute and irresistible. When Jack and Sally start a passionate affair, neither of them think that the last rake in London might finally lose his heart.

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6) Out January 24 *Book 1 in Danger and Desire series* (US re-issue)

Summary:

Vivacious lady Perdita Brooke prides herself on her social poise…except when faced with devastatingly dashing Alistair Lyndon. The dreamy young man Dita once knew is now a hardened rake, who clearly does not remember their passionate night together…however much it’s emblazoned on hermemory!

Now Dita has the perfect opportunity to remind Alistair of their sizzling chemistry. But soon she is in over her head. Provoking him is supposed to be a deliciously wicked game, with her holding all the cards—until Alistair reveals the ace up his sleeve!

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7) Out January 24 *Book 5 in The Hellions of Halstead Hall series*

Summary:

Lady Celia Sharpe hopes that if she can garner offers of marriage from several eligible gentlemen and show her grandmother she is capable of gaining a husband, she can convince Gran to rescind the marriage ultimatum for her. And if that plan doesn’t work, at least she’ll have a husband lined up.

But Bow Street Runner Jackson Pinter seems determined to ruin her plans by disapproving of every suitor she asks him to investigate. It’s only when she and Jackson work together to solve her parents’ murders, plunging them both into danger, that she realizes why–because the only man he wants her to marry is himself!

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8 ) Out January 31 *Book 3 in Cynster Sisters Trilogy*

Summary:

We joyfully request your attendance at the wedding of Miss Angelica Cynster … but not until she and her hero lay to rest an ancient grudge in the Scottish Highlands!

Headstrong Angelica Cynster is certain she’ll recognize her fated husband at first sight. And when her eyes meet those of a mysterious nobleman, she knows beyond a doubt that he’s the one. But her heart is soon pounding for an entirely different reason—when her hero abducts her!

The eighth Earl of Glencrae has no choice but to kidnap Angelica, the one Cynster sister with whom he hadn’t wanted to tangle. But to save his castle and his clan, he must persuade her to assist him—and he’s prepared to offer marriage to seal the deal!

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9) Out January 31 *Book 2 in Legendary Lovers series*

Summary:

Thanks to the mischievous meddling of his matchmaking sister, Ashton Wilde meets a damsel in distress during the midnight magic of a lavish ball. But Maura Collyer isn’t looking for a prince—or an intimate pairing with any member of the scandalous noble Wilde family.

Intrigued by Maura’s beauty and daring, Ash is determined to aid in the rescue of her beloved stallion, gambled away by her wicked stepmother to an evil viscount. As their adventure becomes rife with peril and passion, Ash suspects he’s found his heart’s desire.

Even though her dearest friend may be her self-proclaimed fairy godmother, Maura is mortified at being pushed into a romance with a notorious rake such as Ash. Dashing and charming, he comes to Maura’s rescue just in time to help her steal back her precious horse. As they flee across the countryside, she can’t resist his sweet seduction. But is her prince playing a role in a fairy tale to test an improbable theory, or is the love awakening in her heart proof of her own happily ever after?

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10) Out January 31 *Book 1 in Sinful Family Secrets series*

Summary:

Evelyn Hadley-Attwater has it all — a genteel Victorian life replete with loving husband, ball gowns and elegant parties. No one, including the man she married, suspects that she was once “Eve,” a spy for England’s most enigmatic intelligence agency. Summoned for one final assignment, the excitement of her former life and memories of her mysterious, flirtatious boss “Sir” prove too tempting…

Adrian Hadley-Attwater is a respectable, dignified gentleman. But even the most proper gentlemen have secrets of their own. Secrets from the rest of the world, from their families, from their wives. Secrets that have a price. Now, as a veil of secrecy frays, a tantalizing game of cat and mouse will test the bounds of unfailing love…

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11) Out January 31 *DEBUT*

Summary:

She would gladly relinquish her life of intrigue…

A rare beauty, raised in the exotic heart of the Ottoman Empire, Mari Sinclair knows it’s time to end her career as a British spy when she narrowly avoids a brush with death. Unfortunately her employers think otherwise—and they are not above using blackmail to keep Mari in the Game.

Saddled with a handsome, duty-obsessed “minder” to ensure that she completes—and survives—one last mission, Mari is incensed…for her guardian, Major Bennett Prestwood, is simply too dedicated, too unbending, and too disarmingly attractive. But in the face of dark secrets and deadly treacheries, as the true peril to Mari is slowly revealed, loyal soldier Bennett realizes that, to save and win this extraordinary woman, he will have to do the unthinkable and break the rules—rules that passion and desire have suddenly, irrevocably changed.

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12) Out January 31 *Book 1 in Ugly Ducklings series* (DEBUT)

Summary:

Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the antiquities of Egypt than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s exclusive academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds one of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a scandalous rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club—and is willing to marry any old dullard to do it.

Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but dull. He’s a dashing and decorated war hero determined to help Cecily—even if that means looking the other way when she claims the dance card of Amelia Snow, this season’s most sought-after beauty. But Lucas has a reason for wanting Cecily to join the Egyptian Club: His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to Egypt. An alliance with the explorer’s bluestocking daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened…or it could lead him to a more dangerous love than either he or Cecily could have imagined….

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13) Out January 31 *Book 1 in The Gentlemen of Scotland Yard series* (DEBUT)

Summary:

London, 1887. Part stoic gentleman, part fearless Yard man, Zeno “Zak” Kennedy is an enigma of the first order. For years, the memory of a deadly bombing at King’s Cross has haunted the brilliant Scotland Yard detective. His investigation has zeroed in on a ring of aristocratic rebels whose bloody campaign for Irish revolution is terrorizing the city. When he discovers one of the treacherous lords is acquainted with his free-spirited new tenant, Cassandra St. Cloud, his inquiry pulls him unexpectedly close to the heart of the conspiracy—and into the arms of a most intriguing lady.

Cassie is no Victorian prude. An impressionist painter with very modern ideas about life and love, she is eager for a romantic escapade that is daring and discreet. She sets her sights on her dour but handsome landlord, but after she learns their meeting was not purely accidental, she hardly has a chance to forgive her lover before their passionate affair catapults them both into a perilous adventure.

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14) Out January 31 *Book 1 in The Lost Lords of Pembrook series*

Summary:

Three young heirs, imprisoned by an unscrupulous uncle, escaped—to the sea, to the streets, to faraway battle—awaiting the day when they would return to reclaim their birthright.

Sebastian Easton always vowed he would avenge his stolen youth and title. Now back in London, the rightful Duke of Keswick—returning from battle a wounded, hardened, changed man—cannot forget the brave girl who once rescued him and his brothers from certain death.

Lady Mary Wynne-Jones paid dearly for helping the imprisoned young Lords of Pembrook, and she remembers well the promise she made to Sebastian all those years ago: to meet him once more in the abbey ruins where they shared a bold, forbidden kiss. While Mary is now betrothed to another, a friendship forged with dark secrets cannot be ignored. Unexpected passion soon burns dangerously between them, tempting Sebastian to abandon his quest for retribution and fight for a love that could once again set him free.

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15) Out January 31 *Book 1 in The Spymaster’s Men series*

Summary:

Dominic Paget, the earl of Bedford, will do anything to resume spying upon Britain’s enemies. Badly wounded, he is put will do anything in the care of a beautiful gentlewoman, Julianne Greystone, only to discover that her sympathies lie with his enemies. Yet he can’t help but seduce the woman who saved his life—hoping she never learns of his betrayal.

Julianne is captivated by the wounded stranger she believes is a revolutionary hero. Until she discovers the truth…her “hero” is the privileged earl of Bedford. Devastated and determined to forget him, Julianne travels to London. But when she finds herself in danger, it is Bedford who comes to the rescue. Now Julianne must navigate the intrigues of a perilous city, the wild yearnings of her own heart and the explosion of their passion….

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HAPPY MONTH OF READING! 😀

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A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh

Setting: Regency

Summary:

Reginald Masson is wealthy refined and by all accounts, a gentleman. However, he is not a gentleman by birth, a factor that pains him and his father. Bernard Mason, with the Regency society that upholds station love all else. That is, until an opportunity for social advancement arises, namely, Lady Annabelle Ashton. Daughter of the Earl of Havercroft, a neighbor and enemy of the Mason family, Annabelle finds herself disgraced by a scandal, one that has left her branded as damaged goods. Besmirched by shame, the earl is only too happy to marry Annabelle off to anyone willing to have her.

Though Bernard wishes to use Annabelle to propel his family up the social ladder, his son does not to marry her, preferring instead to live as the wild, single life he is accustomed to. With this, Bernard serves his son an ultimatum: marry Annabelle, or make do without family funds. Having no choice, Reginald consents and enters into a hostile engagement in which the prospective bride and groom are openly antagonistic, each one resenting the other for their current state of affairs while their respective fathers revel in their suffering.

So begins an intoxicating tale rife with dark secrets, deception, and the trials of love-a story in which very little is as it seems.

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Review:

A romance novel with its own website? And not a full length romance either? It must be worth the effort!

I confess I was reluctant to purchase the book as it was in hard cover and seemed so pricey for a novel that was under 200 pages. But I put away my doubts and placed my faith in Balogh’s talent for writing touching, unforgettable books. And while I cannot say the book was worth every penny, it certainly was worth reading-this was an interesting, engaging, well-written story with a very unexpected twist.

Both hero and heroine have been forced into an unwanted marriage-she to escape ruin and he to rise up the social ladder. At first you expect a marriage of convenience story as both characters make their dislike for each other obvious. But, without spoiling the story for you, you will be pleasantly surprised at how things end up.

As usual, Balogh’s talent for writing emotionally moving plots and her insights into the human heart are here in top form. This is a wise, touching portrayal of two people who find love despite their different social classes.

The only thing I wish this book could have improved on was its length-it was a bit too short I felt for a story that would have been brilliant if there was more time to flesh out the characters. We barely get to know the hero and heroine, though their chemistry is not in question-it’s obvious they are good together. I only wish we had more time to see them interact.

Still, in such a small number of pages, Mary Balogh has managed to create a wonderful, unpredictable story, one you will definitely need to pick up and read again.

Sensuality Rating: Warm (Love scenes are short and non explicit)

Verdict: A short, and very surprising story. Not to be missed.

Rating: 4 and a half out of 5 stars

A Week To Be Wicked by Tessa Dare Stepback Revealed!

Tessa Dare’s first ever stepback, courtesy of Avon, is revealed at The Ballroom Blog, and right here, just for you! 😉

Prepare to be awed! 😀

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And don’t forget to look out for the whole book coming March 2012!

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A Week To Be Wicked: Book 2 in Spindle Cove series!

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 27, 2012

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Tempted By His Kiss by Tracy Anne Warren

Setting: Pre-Regency 1809

*Book 1 in Byrons of Braebourne series*

Summary:

Orphaned beauty Meg Amberley never planned to pose as Lord Cade Byron’s fiancée.  Caught in a snowstorm, she takes refuge at his estate. Stranded together, Meg soon finds herself falling under Cade’s spell. When the roads clear, she intends to leave, but fate intervenes.

Haunted by his past, Cade Byron has buried himself in the country. Then Meg—with her lush curves and soft, blonde hair—invades his house and his life. With her reputation compromised, he proposes a pretend engagement and a London Season where she can find a husband.

But as their charade deepens, Cade can’t let her go . . . vowing to tempt her with a kiss that just may lead to forever.

Review:

I wanted to like this book and expected a great deal after reading some of the favourable reviews on Amazon. The plot sounded good, even if it’s been done before. But what could have been a sweet, sizzling romance between two strangers fate has brought together, turned out to be very predictable, a bit unbelievable, dull and lacking in chemistry.

The hero and heroine meet by accident on his estate during a snow storm. The hero is only just recovering from horrifying events that took place during his stint as a spy in the war. The heroine is young but also mature for her years. Naturally, there is an attraction and before long, they end up in a compromising position, by accident.

The thing is, I never quite felt the spark between them and them falling into bed soon early on in the book robbed the plot of a lot of good old sexual tension. Cade was supposed to be still madly in love with his first love and yet he is all too eager to bed Meg from the start. To be honest, I wish there was more of a struggle with his feelings for his fiancé versus his new feelings for Meg, but no, after the ‘compromise’, he suggests a Season in London to help her find a husband. Really? When she hasn’t even been compromised that badly and it was an unintentional mistake? I felt like the fake engagement was used more as a weak excuse to keep the H and H together, rather than a good twist. It was unbelievable to say the least.

And from there, the story is boringly predictable-Meg goes about meeting new men and getting to know Cade’s family, while Cade resists falling for his fake fiancé. I confess I was about to give up right there-even a worn false engagement plot can be interesting with the right plot to pull it off, something this book was without. The sex scenes weren’t even that great despite their length, content and number and I felt myself rushing through them.

Luckily things did pick up and there was a bit of intrigue with an unexpected villain that saved the book. Pity it didn’t come sooner. I thought Cade was supposed to be dangerous, worthy of his name but he was just wounded. I did like Meg’s maturity but at the end, she kind of annoyed me with her unfounded behaviour. The author also has this annoying habit of inserting ‘mayhap’ every few pages and I started playing a game just to see when it would pop up next.

So, an average hero, a likeable heroine who ended up being annoying, a barely passable plot, boring sex scenes and little chemistry. This book is a lesson in how NOT to write a romance novel.

I just hope her other books are better than this one.

Sensuality Rating: Hot (Love scenes are long and explicit)

Verdict: Not worth your time. Skip this one.

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

Trailer for Downton Abbey Christmas Special!

Who else is looking forward to the return of the Earl of Grantham’s family and servants? 😀

So many questions to be answered!

Will Mary and Matthew finally get together?

Will Bates and Anna finally catch a break?

Watch the new one minute preview of Downton Abbey now!

Catch the special airing on December 25th on ITV1!

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Get ready for Nicole Jordan’s new series!

Princesses seem to be the theme for next year, what with Tracy Anne Warren’s new Princess Brides series and now Nicole Jordan’s princess themed book in her new series, The Legendary Lovers!

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Summary:

Thanks to the mischievous meddling of his matchmaking sister, Ashton Wilde meets a damsel in distress during the midnight magic of a lavish ball. But Maura Collyer isn’t looking for a prince—or an intimate pairing with any member of the scandalous noble Wilde family.

Intrigued by Maura’s beauty and daring, Ash is determined to aid in the rescue of her beloved stallion, gambled away by her wicked stepmother to an evil viscount. As their adventure becomes rife with peril and passion, Ash suspects he’s found his heart’s desire.

Even though her dearest friend may be her self-proclaimed fairy godmother, Maura is mortified at being pushed into a romance with a notorious rake such as Ash. Dashing and charming, he comes to Maura’s rescue just in time to help her steal back her precious horse. As they flee across the countryside, she can’t resist his sweet seduction. But is her prince playing a role in a fairy tale to test an improbable theory, or is the love awakening in her heart proof of her own happily ever after?

RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 31, 2012

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Extra Goodies:

Check out the full spectacular cover art for the new book and use for your new wallpaper maybe? 😉

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Want to win an ARC of this book?

Nicole Jordan is offering  5 advance copies open to all international entries! Join now for your chance to win!

http://nicolejordanauthor.com/contest/

And that’s not all: Fresh Fiction is offering you a chance to win an ARC and a gorgeous ruby necklace to ‘elicit devotion and desire in your own prince chaming!’

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Hurry! Contest ends 31st December!