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Pure Temptation by Connie Mason

this review was originally published on July 1, 1996 Pure Temptation sure sounds tempting, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, carelessness by the author and an over-reliance on sex makes this provocative title…

The Lost Lovelies by Vanora Lawless

I discovered Vanora Lawless’ historical paranormal romances back in 2023 when I somehow stumbled upon Imperfect Illusions, a compelling, well-researched story featuring a superbly developed slow-burn romance between two men…

The Deal Maker by Louise Bay

Louise Bay has a good number of contemporary romances out in the world, but The Deal Maker is the first one I’ve read – although based on my enjoyment it…

The MacKinnon’s Bride by Tanya Anne Crosby

this review was originally published on June 1, 1996 The MacKinnon’s Bride begins with promise. It is reminiscent of Judith McNaught’s wonderful Kingdom of Dreams and Julie Garwood’s spectacular The…

Lady of the Upper Kingdom by Merline Lovelace

this review was originally published on June 1, 1996 Lady of the Upper Kingdom, unusual in its setting of ancient Egypt, is quite a nice afternoon’s diversion from the modern…

Loving Becky by Kim Lewis

this review was originally published on July 1, 1996 Loving Becky marks the debut of author Kim Lewis. The book is set in Georgian England, and this author has crafted…

TBR Challenge: Third Time’s the Charm by K. Evan Coles

This month’s TBR Challenge prompt – “tropetastic!” – initially had me looking for something using a bonkers trope or something way out there, but my Kindle didn’t yield anything along…

Bloodlust by Sandra Brown

Bloodlust is the second book in Sandra Brown’s Blood series. It’s a twisty, steamy, suspenseful thriller and I enjoyed the ride! The last time we saw Mitch Haskell was in…

Beast Business by Ilona Andrews

Maybe some fans shipped the couple who star in Beast Business, but I missed the boat. Fortunately, the author wasn’t waiting for my go-ahead to bring these two together. This…

And The Crowd Went Wild by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Dabney: Susan Elizabeth Phillips published her first Chicago Stars book, It Had to Be You, in 1994. The book, featuring a tall, rugged football coach named Dan and a curvy…

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

Charlotte McConaghy’s Wild Dark Shore is one of my favorite reads of the last few years. It is the third of three books by McConaghy; Once There Were Wolves is…

Heart the Lover

Lily King

At the start of Lily King’s Heart the Lover, a novel of three parts, our narrator is in her final year of college. While the school she attends is never…