Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Reviewing an Austen classic? Risky business. But we adore it, so all’s fair in love and literature… right?

Reviewing an Austen classic? Risky business. But we adore it, so all’s fair in love and literature… right?

Iris Johansen seems to be far better at suspense than romance.

Maybe-incest, pox, and a hero named Cockburn… Virginia Henley’s Wild Hearts is a clunky bodice-ripper that’s so bad, it’s almost good.

With This Ring breaks Amanda Quick’s “A” title trend but not her formula.

Working-class leads intrigue yet rushed romance and weak mystery disappoint.

Ancient Zamar meets modern tedium in a romance that’s more mishap than mischief.

Medieval romance meets geological obsession in a crystal-clear case of literary ennui.

Ah, the author comes closest to recapturing her old magic, this time.

A dangerous disappointment!

Here’s a spicy, problematic delight that will make you either swoon or reach for the smelling salts.
