Twice Fallen by Emma Wildes
The author hand waves away many of the issues faced in a romance, and makes things less interesting as a result.
Category:Genre: Historical
Masters of Seduction by Various Authors
Showing off one’s repertoire through short stories can be tricky. This one is alright – just alright.
The Seduction of Lady X by Julia London
A potentially grand story, all ruined by careless plotting and stupid antics. Sigh.
No Longer a Gentleman by Mary Jo Putney
This is a story that needs to be gritty, but the author opts to go the wide-eyed goody-goody route. Eh.
With Violets by Elizabeth Robards
This is a lifeless fictionalization of someone the author claims to be inspired by. She even makes that character a dumb tart!
The Revenge of Lord Eberlin by Julia London
Oddly enough, the hero being an asshole is actually one of the better things here.
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan
This is a novella, and the bad news is: it’s too short to be believable. On the bright side, it’s not too bad!
Much Ado about Rogues by Kasey Michaels
This one is all over the place. One moment I find okay, then I wince at the next moment.
Sins of the Highlander by Connie Mason and Mia Marlowe
Even a co-writer can’t breathe new life into Connie Mason’s formula.
At Your Pleasure by Meredith Duran
The author’s unwillingness to let things get more complicated – and real – ends up sabotaging this story.
