Pamela has written another great historical romance
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Pamela has written another great historical romance. The characters come alive with authentic dialect and voice from the time period. Lottie is shown to endure many of the same injustices as young women today including sexual molestation, family secrets, and trying to be all the society expects her to be. Pamela has shown great representation of Lottie as a historical woman dealing with issues we can relate to today. Caleb is dealing with PTSD but since it was not given a name or a diagnosis at that time in history, the reader is drawn in to the struggles of military both today and in the past. Reading some of the true history of Elitch's  gardens inspired me to want to know more about the history of the gardens, and more about the history of carousels. Thank you Pamela! Can't wait for the next book!
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This was yet another fabulous entry in the Cathy Maxwell historical romance series but is also enjoyable by itself too.
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Im still on my historical romance kick and this book is another winner.  Set in the regency period (yawn), I didn't have to wade through all the boring stuff about London, the ton and parties.  This story was about a man and a woman that meet under unusual circumstances.  What happens next is funny to me.  Lady Arbella thinks that Mr. Carrington is the stable manager and he doesnt correct her.  Bad thing is, Mr. Carrington is actually the man that her brother has arranged to married.  Now, don't go rolling your eyes.  The story picks up at a rather fast paced and I was so sorry to see it end.

Mr. Carrington or Oliver is supposed to meet his wife at a Christmas party.  He almost got married once and vowed that the next time wouldnt be for love but for the heir.  Never in his mind did he think that he would fall in love so quickly with Lady Arebella.  Knowing that she had a love for horses, he brings one to her as a wedding gift.  *swoon*  Im not a horse person but the man did know how to win his ladys heart.

I felt bad for Lady Arbella in the beginning.  Marrying a man that shes never meet and then to find out he is slated to become a duke.  The scene with her brother was priceless but at the same time, she was not going to take this laying down either.  Upon meeting Mr. Carrington (Oliver) all she can think about is being married to an old man and being a broad mare.

Im telling you while this is a historical, there is much humor in the dialogue.  I was giggling in the stable scene and when they got to the shelter I was rolling.  The pacing is quick and the book only covers a few days but I connected with Lady Arabella and Oliver quickly.  My heart broke in the second scene with Lady Arabella, her brother and Oliver.  Will it work out?  You will have to read it to find out.

Again, this is my 4th or 5thmaybe 6th historical from Entangled and they have been spot on.  Dear readers, you must find them, read them, and devour them.  You will not be sorry.  :)
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Susanna Ives has become one of my go-to historic romance authors. I have read all her books from her first Rakes and Radishes to her most recent Frail. I am in love with her main characters. Her heroines remind me of 1930s  1940s Katherine Hepburnesque women. They aren't your usual cookie-cutter characters. To be honest I have been getting sick to death of simpering two-dimensional females in the typical Regency and Victorian Romances which makes me love Susannas books all the more.  With Frail she gives the readers an even a more complicated leading lady. Helena begins as a spoiled pain in the ass that could have been quite easy to hate but throughout the book, the author lets us catch glimpses of her vulnerability; which eventually has you rooting for her happily ever after with Theo. What I loved about this book is that both the Hero and Heroine fit the title Frail. They both suffer from a form of PTSD one from the upheaval and tragedy of her life in London and the other from war.  They both have to learn to live with their past trauma to find their future happiness together.  If you want to read an incredible character driven novel with a touch of a gothic feel. You will thoroughly enjoy this book.
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Carolyn Brown's second installment in this historical romance series is captivating with an interesting plot and memorable characters.  Continuing the tale of lives she has created, Brown intertwines historical facts with the drama of situations we like to immerse ourselves in as we read.  I recommend this book to anyone who wants to take a little "vacation" from the daily grind and step back into a world filled with romance and adventure.
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My full review is up at YouGottaRead Reviews, but this is a very good historical romance with a strong female lead character. It's well-written and I really enjoyed it a lot. It was fun to read about a medieval age woman standing up for herself and even teaching the men a thing or two. Jeanne's adventures were exciting and interesting, and the story as a whole was very well thought out and vividly told. Definitely worth reading.
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This is one of the best  if not the best  historical romance Ive read in a long time.  I loved the characters and the humor! Lord Randolph Gresham is one of six sons of a Duke (the only one unmarried) and the vicar of a small parish out in the country. He is in London for the season hoping to find a wife. Verity Sinclair is thrilled to finally be having a London season and is hoping to fall in love and travel the world. Although her first encounter with Lord Randolph is definitely not romantic or positive, there no denying the chemistry between them. So, since he is a Dukes son and a churchman and seems ideal, why has her father warned her against him? Sourcebooks provided me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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Another enjoyable story in this fun historical romance series!
A young woman finds herself in a difficult position of dependency after her father dies, leaving her to care for her younger brothers and farm. Things get worse when her land is sold without her knowledge by her father's friend. The new owner may be friend or foe, a former sea captain returned home from the war.

Set in the lovely Shenandoah Valley on a large plantation just after the War of 1812, a perfect setting for a romance. I enjoyed the banter and romantic tension between Captain Mac and sweet Lily, starting out from their awkward meeting up to the exciting ending. He was a study in conflict, warring with himself over redeeming his name, and not giving in to his affections. Poor confused Lily had to be brave and patient, holding her own against the dastardly Mr. Everett. There are two romances in this one, developing slowly, but sizzling in the end. A few discussions of faith added some depth and inspiration to the characters' struggles.

Recommend for readers who enjoy historical romances with some faith elements.

(An e-book was provided by NetGalley and Barbour Books. All opinions are my own.)
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This is a very well written historical romance, with a great story line, and a wonderful mystery to solve. The heroine is a strong woman who is a travel writer. During one of her treks she found a wounded man in an alley. Enter our hero, Benedict Stanbridge. He is an engineer who is on a mission for his uncle. He called to Amity, our heroine, to the alley to help him by holding a letter for him and to get that letter to his uncle. However, Amity's father was a doctor and she has picked up enough knowledge to help save Benedict's life. Their adventures will keep your turning the pages and trying to solve the mysteries.
  I won this book through Library Thing in exchange for an honest review. I honestly loved it!
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Here is another exciting historical romance by Margaret Campbell Barnes. A story of intrigue and danger; loyality and power, it flows nicely and is as rich in detail as any I have previously read. Skillfully told by one of England's most loved novelist, the author demonstrates her vast knowledge of the Middle Ages. This is one you will definitely want to add to your bookshelf.

(Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for my review copy.)
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Another wonderful historical romance in the Secret Series from Ms. Bright.
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The Lady Dauntless is a wonderful historical romance set in Scotland and London. I truly enjoyed the 4th book in the Zodiac series. Gemma is a fierce heroine who is at once strong and resilient as well as innocent and vulnerable. Logan has great prowess as the hero of the story, at first using the heroine, but then he finds he can think of nothing else but her. I enjoyed the Zodiac angle of the story and it added an interesting element that allowed for the characters to show their intelligence.

Elizabeth Cole has created a host of characters whom are engaging to the reader and create a world in which many will be enthralled and excited to learn about.

I received a free copy of this book for my review.
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This is such a fun historical romance with a lot of humor. I smiled a lot while reading the story of  Lady Azenor Dougall and Lord Theophilus Ives meeting and falling in love under unusual circumstances.

Aster and Theo meet when she gives him bad news about his family's future. She does charts for her family and a recent chart revealed some danger on the horizon. Theo doesn't take her words that seriously but he is very attracted to her.

As circumstances bring them back together, the sparks really fly. These two are very attracted to one another but Aster is afraid to pursue any relationship. She fears for those she cares for and tries to keep her distance. Theo makes it very hard. He and his family need her so much.

It is a very well-written story with characters that seem so real. I love how they all interact. There is just so much going on that brings a smile. There is some serious issues as well that they face. I liked that both Aster and Theo narrate parts of the story so you really get to know them both very well.

I received a copy in return for a honest review.
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Jane Austen and Elizabeth Gaskell's muse lives on in the various works of  Ruth Axtell Morren!  Her latest book, A Gentleman's Homecoming, is a sweetly intriguing historical romance that continues to make Morren tops in her genre.  You will love the way she weaves her research into this delightful story and her characters will strum your heartstrings. I suggest you brew a pot of tea and put your feet up because you won't be able to put this book down until you have read the last page.

Patricia Riddle-Gaddis, MA
Author of: Battered But Not Broken (Judson Press, 1996)
Dangerous Dating (Random House, 2000)
Freelance contributor for Guidepost Magazine and
Beliefnet Angel Stories
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Loved this author from the I-Team series but had no idea I would love her historicals so much.  Pamela Clare has done her homework on this history of the story but has clearly made me a fan of historical romance.  Her writing is beyond beautiful without any of the forced, stiff, and predictable storylines or structures.  I never cry in a book, even when others do and this one brought tears to my eyes in several places.  She writes from the characters' hearts and the reader feels each and every emotion.  Alec is just phenomenally developed as an Alpha male hero while Cassie is no fragile female.  I loved their story, the back story and the history in this novel.  If you haven't tried Pamela Clare's historicals, this one will hook you.  It is one of the best I've ever read.
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Another well-written historical romance in this series. John is lonely and in love with his best friend's wife. He writes to and meets Becky whose legs are paralyzed.  It's not love at first sight but it grows. A wonderful segue for the next in the series.
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IMPROPER GENTLEMEN by Diane Whiteside,Maggie Roberson, and Mia Marlowe is three exciting historical romances set in 1875 Wolf Laurel,Colorado,1820 London, and 1827 Bermuda. These three authors have done an outstanding job at writing three historicals full of romance,love,a bit of danger,a little suspense,sweet sensuality,a lot of passion that will keep you turning pages well into the night. With sexy,unsuitable,forbidden gentlemen,and not so respectable,but beautiful,fiesty ladies who know what they want and go after it and the men they love. A fast paced selection of stories that you will not regret reading. "Improper Gentlemen" is just what the title suggests improper gentlemen with improper ladies. A must read for all historical romance readers. This book was received for review from the publisher. Details can be found at Brava Books,published by Kensington Publishing Corp.and My Book Addiction and More.