If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. . A lot. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, Continue reading Spin the Dawn , There were two secrets in Varenx House, and Alizhan was one of them. This review is of Comanche Bride, a standalone January Zebra Lovegram from 1989 by Emma Merritt. Disaster strikes when, inside the first carriage they rob, they find the one man Olivia had hoped never to see again. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Haven't read it myself but in A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks the heroine dies in the end. There are things to like about this book. Cole Latimer is a dashing Yankee surgeon who has served the Union faithfully, and his tender heart compels him to help a Continue reading Ashes in the Wind , A rich, dark fantasy of destiny, death, and the supernatural world hiding beneath the surface. But there are also enough negatives that bring the books final grade down. Smoke a cigar. I almost (almost) felt kind of bad for him. Press J to jump to the feed. Her mother was Wanda (Castle) Howard. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I always preferred the movie adaptations over the books, when it comes to the author's work. Continue reading West End Earl , Fans of Bridgerton will love this Regency romp in which a proper Society miss recruits a very improper lady grifter in a quest for vengeance, only to find love instead. Since I was old enough to appreciate a good novel, she once said, Ive been a romantic., Ms. Lindsey was quoted as saying in the book Loves Leading Ladies. The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder It was an interesting book! As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Despite her best intentions, a young Continue reading Newts Emerald , A rabble rouser for justice, Sophies latest mission is to fight for the rights of the poor, the wretchedand the employees at Madame Hartleys brothel. The powerful kingdom of Sigurd has slowly been conquering all the lands that share its borders, and now it has turned its voracious attention to the small, resource-rich Tyr. In the aristocratic circles of London and Louis XVs he has a reputation as a debauched rake. New! Her most recent, Temptations Darling, published in July, told of a countesss plans to have her daughter marry an arrogant rogue in 19th-century England. Get ready to put on your detective cap, 2005-2022 Smart Bitches Trashy Books, LLC, Giveaway: Paranormal & Fantasy Romances from W by Wattpad, Holiday Romances, Adriana Herrera, & More, 521. . Shes hidden herself for five years, but theres no escape from the nightmares of the past, or visions of the future. I really enjoyed this book. . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2016. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. But a position as secretary to Lord Cosgrove proves unexpectedly challenging. Three weeks later they asked for the whole book, and six weeks after that they accepted it with only one change, Ms. Lindsey told The Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 1981. Unlit Star by Lindy Zart This is one of the only books out of this trope that I actually bought! If she prevails, she can reunite a pair of priceless heirloom swords separated decades earlier, and avenge her father, who was paralyzed in his own duel. Recently I wrote that Cry No More was Linda Howards best novel, but after reading Death Angel I have to amend that opinion. One day, Haruhi, a scholarship student at exclusive Ouran High School, breaks an $80,000 vase that belongs to the Host Club, a mysterious campus group consisting of six super-rich (and gorgeous) guys. But his easygoing friend has been replaced Continue reading On My Ladys Honor , Set in the brothels and gangster dens of Jewish Buenos Aires at the beginning of the twentieth century, The Escape Artist catapults us into the lives of Sofia Teitelbaum (tricked into prostitution and away from the modest gentility of her Eastern European family), and a handsome, mysterious magician, Hankus formerly Hannah Lubarsky (enjoying the freedom of South America after the pogroms of Poland), as they somersault, tumble, and spin their way into an Continue reading The Escape Artist , Nathaniel Fleming, veteran of Waterloo, falls in love with his Majors spinster sister, Harriet. Beyond the Roses by Monica James. The suspense and tension keep the pages turning and the sex /love scenes are well written I'll be reading more of Linda Howard:s books! But on the high seas his resolve will be weakened by an unrestrained passion and by Continue reading Gentle Rogue , A dark and thrilling novelfrom the author of The Secret Gardensees a strong-willed heroine defy conformity, lunging head first into a world filled with violence, manipulation, passion, and murder Set in late 17th-century England, amid the ribbons and romance of courtship, this gothic taletackles violence and manipulation, blackmail, and even murder. 3 stars, Shannon's Drake's (aka Heather Graham) The King's Pleasure is set amid the intense medieval backdrop of the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death. Yes, and I was pissed. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 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Guy escapes only to knock himself Continue reading A Dangerous Deception , Only one prize matters: his champions heart Dreaming big on a dead-end world Jemm Aves toils for a mining company by day, but at night she is a successful bajha player, disguised as a male to compete in the violent underworld of the colonys fight clubs. Dont waste your money on this one. and dying just might be the only way to change ones life. Stories built around romantic and sexual surrender between arrogant, willful men and heroines with little power from centuries past descended at times into rape. The MMC is probably one of my favorite of all time, and his "come to the light" character development is really well done, IMO. Tyr cannot hope to match Sigurd in strength, so in order to survive, it must rely on the intelligence, skill and cunning of its prince and his loyal knights. Theres no Continue reading Lord of Night , Desperate to help her widowed sister and baby escape a deadly pursuer, Lady Chastity Ware dresses as a highwayman and captures the first coach to travel down the road. Her Best Book by Far-Death Angel ..do we ever really die? She lives in Alabama with her husband and two golden retrievers. A faux betrothal. Now he has returned and she has a Continue reading Lady in Disguise , A woman burdened by warA doctor torn between passion and dutyA sweeping tale of love in the face of dishonor from the incomparable storytellerKathleen Woodiwiss. As a master of disguise, Thomasina Wynchester can be a polite young ladyor a bawdy old man. I just sat down one day and wrote the middle scene, the love scene in the tent. However, Ive noticed in the handful Ive read that its the hero who usually ends up dying. Every win puts her one small step closer to her goal: saving enough to escape Barsh with her family. His taste was exotic, beyond her ability to describe. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Please try your request again later. Ms. Lindsey wrote her first novel on a whim and turned out nearly 60 more. But a bitter deathbed visit to her estranged Continue reading Winterwood , Heartsick and desperate to return home to America, Georgina Anderson boards the Maiden Anne disguised as a cabin boy, never dreaming shell be forced into intimate servitude at the whim of the ships irrepressible captain, James Mallory. With her father murdered, her home burned, lovely Alyx Blackett fled to the woods and sanctuary in the camp of Raine Montgomery, a nobleman outlawed by the kings edict. . . In Linda Howards gifted hands, second chances, unexpected romance, and unrelenting action combine into a riveting new novel of suspense. While most young ladies attend balls and hunt for husbands, Ophelia Hardwick has spent the last ten years masquerading as a man. I love the wild unexpected twists through the first 50 or 60%. Survive the Labyrinth. My friend read the book because she loved the movie but she didn't like the book at all. It was one of the first middle-aged romance books I've read, and it was so beautiful. Anything to solve the case. Historical Romance Review: Stormfire by Christine Monson, 6 Horrifying Villainous Heroes in Harlequin Presents. Former prizefighter James MacGregor wants to be a gentleman, like the men he trains in his boxing saloon. Liz Perl, the marketing director of Simon & Schuster, said that Ms. Lindsey had been a shy, private person who only occasionally toured to promote her books. A small sample of the almost 60 romance novels written by Johanna Lindsey. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. All you need to do is click this link, and sign up! Her mysterious ability leaves her unable to touch or be touched without excruciating pain. The poorer Continue reading To Best the Boys , Dear Lady Truelove My twin brother and I need a new mother, though Papa insists hell never marry again. Have you seen our Books on Sale collection? Ms. Lindsey had lived in New Hampshire in recent years. Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land, but as a girl, the best she can hope for is to marry well. Shasta, the only remaining heir to the throne, narrowly Continue reading Sword of the Guardian , Set in 1800 in Britain, Mad King George is on the throne with Napoleon Bonaparte knocking on the door. On the page, romantic ardor was evident in scenes like this one from A Loving Scoundrel (2004) one of her 12 novels about the Malory clan between Jeremy Malory, a handsome rakehell, and Danny, a young woman who is a servant in his home: Shed been thinking the same thing. Great character development all the way around with even the secondary characters. In 1977, Avon published the book, Captive Bride. She followed it over the next four years with A Pirates Love, Brave the Wild Wind, Fires of Winter and Paradise Wild., I dont know what Id be doing if I didnt have my writing, she told The Star-Bulletin. I wouldn't count it as Romance necessarily but I can tell you the exact moment I read this scene in One Day. Lamotte is delighted when his comrade-in-arms returns unharmed from the plague-striken countryside. Spoiler alert!when she dies and goes to heaven and talks to angels then comes back to life for a second chance was just too much for me. Chasing Nikki by Lacey Weatherford High school romance. There she hid her beauty in the guise of a boy, and her sorrow in her work as Montgomerys squire. On a whim, Avon buys the boy and makes him his page. Length: ~100 pages Tang Dynasty China, 849 A.D. Lady Bai, called Wei-wei by her aristocratic family, has always been the perfectly obedient daughterbut only on the outside. Princess Shasta Soltranis enjoys a pampered life of court dances, elaborate finery, and the occasional secret fencing match with her twin brother, Daric. We have reviews, book clubs, trope discussions, lots of recommendations, and more! Then he catches her wearing trousers and a mustache in his gentlemans club and she demands he teach her to smoke Continue reading Between a Rake and a Hard Place , Justin Alastair, Duke of Avon, is called Satanas by enemy and friend alike. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. All in all a thoroughly entertaining read. At first she causes him Continue reading Highland Conquest , Wallflower Eleanor Townsend is not like most women. Celebrating Big Happy News with Sonali Dev, That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming, Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity by Devon Price, The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian. Late one evening, the Duke stumbles across Leon, a red headed urchin fleeing a certain beating at his brothers hands. Courageously independent. On her twenty-first birthday, the protections outlined in her late parents will are set to expire. But when he captures a British merchantman in the Caribbean, what he gets is Charley Alcott, an apprentice physician barely old enough to shave. My favourite Linda Howard book, so often when you read a genre there is a sense of familiarity, different authors version of the same tale some better than others, however this book was different. : He never imagined he would find an incomparably lovely young woman beneath tattered Continue reading Loves Charade , Unlike proper debutantes, Miss Dahlia Grenville is secretly Robin Hood in a bonnet. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. But Newt wont let their reputations be damaged by rumors from a false accusation. I was surprised by the twist in the middle and wasn't sure if i could buy into it but i was sucked in and couldn't wait to see how it all evolved. Very disappointed as I usually love her books. Johanna Lindsey, whose best-selling romance novels told stories of unbridled passion, revenge, submission and abductions among aristocrats, debutantes, pirates and fearless heroines, died on Oct. 27 in Nashua, N.H., her family recently announced. While it is evident that his wards new tutor has something to hide, James in unaware that the woman he seeks now resides under his very roof Desperate and near destitute, Philippa Atwater must don gentlemans clothing to pass Continue reading The Spy , Shes not who she seems On her 25th birthday, Charlotte Appleby receives a most unusual gift from the Faerie godmother she never knew she had: the ability to change shape. . So is she. Something went wrong. Time is of the utmost concern. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. But Iriyat keeps secrets of her own. When he insists on joining her, Continue reading The Duke of Daring , Shes one thing by day, something else altogether by night After escaping the slaughter of her clan at a young age, Scottish noblewoman Sabrina Verrick provides for her siblings by living a double life, until the night she encounters the Duke, and her secret and all she holds dear is threatened Hes so disillusioned, hes completely vulnerable With his inheritance at stake, Lucien, Duke of Camareigh, sets a trap for the Scottish beauty with the Continue reading Moonstruck Madness , IN THE ARMS OF DANGER Bold. Avon rewarded her regular presence on best-seller lists with a 10-book contract. Unregistered magic users are pursued to the death, while in every genteel home resides uncomplaining rowankind bondservants who have become so commonplace that no one can recall where they came from. His breath wasnt fumed with alcohol at all, was rather heady in scent. But should their prince Continue reading Prince Freya, Vol. I really enjoyed it. By 1990, she was writing two books a year; each of her 19 had then sold at least 700,000 copies. Coming face-to-face with its occupant, the arrogant aristocrat, Cyn Malloren, she orders him to drive her to a remote cottage. Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. His first Continue reading The Rogues Conquest , ***First published in the GAMBLED AWAY: Historical romance anthology**** THE LIARS DICE is a novella in the Lotus Palace series, taking place after the events of The Jade Temptress. Reprinted by permission. Then a pistol shot on a moonlit heath brings her face-to-face with a rival highwayman: Marcus Worthington, darkly handsome, lethally dangerousand determined to stop her. Born an earls daughter but now a seamstress, Mairi has returned to London to help open a superior pleasure club to Fallen, and finally realize her dream of Continue reading The Seduction of Viscount Vice , rom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn, comes a sweeping, action-packed YA adventure set against the backdrop of Feudal Japan where Mulan meets Tamora Pierce. Instead, her heart lies with science. The Empty Jar by Michelle Leighton I loved this book so much! High school romance, and the heroine is a bitstrange? Ms. Lindsey left Avon for Simon & Schuster in 2001, after writing 37 best sellers. And this book, is probably in my top 5 rereads by her. : Her home for wayward girls has too many dependents and not enough donations. Yet Fallonwhos endured nothing but lecherous advances since her fathers tragic deathis perfectly safe there . He said that the family had been too devastated by her death to announce it earlier. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. His vow to avenge his brother has led him to the MacPherson clanand their bewitching healer, Amber. The first one is kind of strange it doesn't seem they were actually in love and in the second, it wasn't necessarily tragic.. By the mid-1970s, believing she could write romance novels, she sent a proposed chapter to Avon Books, which also published the work of Ms. Rodgers and Ms. Woodiwiss. When one foretells tragedy, she gambles her fragile defenses on a haunted man to prevent itonly to discover love is the biggest risk of all. Very well done. The wagon train is captained by the irresistible Luke Slater, whos Continue reading Bound for Eden , CHINA, 484 A.D. A Warrior in Disguise All her life, Mulan has trained for one purpose: to win the duel that every generation in her family must fight. Drea is a very unusual protagonist and that is only one of the reasons she grabs me, as does the extremely lethal man in her life. Linda Howard is the award-winning author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Up Close and Dangerous, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cover of Night, Killing Time, To Die For, Kiss Me While I Sleep, Cry No More, and Dying to Please. Charley Alcotts medical skills are being put to the test in a life-or-death Continue reading Sea Change , Sophie Delamanse envies the life led by her twin brother, a Musketeer in the Kings Guard. An HEA is required. r/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance! The cause was complications of treatment for Stage 4 lung cancer, her son Alfred said. Calvin, Earl of Carlyle, is determined to see his sister married this season. Excerpt. The family eventually settled in Hawaii, where Johanna attended intermediate school and high school. Try again. New to SBTB? , Dimensions Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. when I read the blurb for this one I thought it would be along the lines of "Cry No More," which is one of the best books she's written. Romance is what comes out of me.. Until the night he apprehends a rogue footman in their midst and discovers the spy is Lady Mairi MacNairthe woman who long ago broke his heart. : Publisher But only one Continue reading The Lady Hellion , She is the most powerful woman in Britain, A queen of the London Underworld But no one can ever know. In Death Angel, bad girls can wake up and trust their hearts, bad guys can fight for whats right . In reality this book is nothing like "Cry No More." Please try again. Unspoken Words by K.M. Some of these items ship sooner than the others. When nothing, not even a sickle to the eye Continue reading Wake of Vultures , Hes secretly a highwayman. Beneath the notice of the dark-haired devil with his smoldering blue eyes and sinful smile, Fallon never Continue reading Sins of a Wicked Duke , They were both outcasts by a harsh decree and on the brink of a shared destiny of passion! Baron Guy Fortescue arrives in England to claim his inheritance, abandoned over thirty years ago when his father fled to France after killing a man in a duel. It's a solid romance in a historical age that always grips my attention. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2021. IN THE HEAT OF DESIRE Cocky. disguised as a footman! The black sheep of a proud and tempestuous family, the handsome ex-pirate once swore no woman alive could entice him into matrimony. Publicist, Bookseller, and Author Danielle Jackson, 518. Since I was old enough to appreciate a good novel, Ive been a romantic, Ms. Lindsey was quoted as saying in the book Loves Leading Ladies (1982), by Kathryn Falk. We have a page for you! We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Clever. He is the only man smart enough to uncover the truth, Putting all she has at risk . She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options.