Stolen Encounters with the Duchess by Julia Justiss
If the heroine had been allowed to walk the walk…
Category:Genre: Historical
The Perks of Loving a Scoundrel by Jennifer McQuiston
The shrinks are wrong. Solving an assassination and boinking in the process are the real cure for phobias, alcoholism, and assholery.
In Search of Scandal by Susanne Lord
The author’s narrative style can cut so deep, but alas, the story is nowhere as magical as I desperately wanted it to be.
What the Duke Doesn’t Know by Jane Ashford
The hero isn’t bad, but the heroine makes me want to slash my wrists just to get away from her.
The Lucky One by Karen Hawkins and Holly Crawford
Naturally, the heroine wastes no time showing off her “I can die, it’s okay, just let me die if I’m inconveniencing everyone!” attitude and general uselessness.
The Lady in the Tower by Karen Hawkins and Holly Crawford
After reading this story, I can’t imagine why anyone would think that a woman is too overemotional to do medical stuff!
This Earl Is on Fire by Vivienne Lorret
Alright, you can all come out now. I think it’s safe to read the author’s books now without fearing for the brain cells.
Do You Want to Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare
This one skewers some common tropes most amusingly, but the overall story falls short of the mark.
The Wayward One by Danelle Harmon
Cutting this familiar seafaring romance by about 200 pages would have done wonders for it.
A Gentleman Never Tells by Eloisa James
For a short story, this one has such sweet and adorable characters. The happy ending is a tough sell, though.