by Lisa Kleypas.
And another Lisa Kleypas. Mom bought book 4 and 5 in the Hathaways series and I was just between books when I got them so I jumped right in. The 4th book follows the brother and typical Victorian, he must marry quickly to keep his land/house. He's always had a tempestuous relationship with his sister's companion but obviously for a reason. She holds out for quite a long time (not marrying him) but they do fall in love. She has quite a history too which interferes a little and keeps it interesting. I can't wait for the next book because it follows Beatrix who is very much loved.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Smooth Talking Stranger (Travis family book 3)
by Lisa Kleypas
When i started reading this I didn't realize it was a trilogy but as I was meeting other "couples" in the book I started to wonder and sure enough it's the third book :) Funny - I even had the first book on my ipod. So I'll finish this and then read the first and second.
This book is quite enjoyable. The main character gets saddled with her sister's illegitimate child that she knew nothing about while her sister disappears. She meets a man she thinks is the father, turns out he's not but he ends up helping her out and they become friends and then more. I really enjoyed the dynamic with her raising her sister's child, knowing she has to give him back soon but falling in love with him (the baby).
I look forward to reading the first two now :)
When i started reading this I didn't realize it was a trilogy but as I was meeting other "couples" in the book I started to wonder and sure enough it's the third book :) Funny - I even had the first book on my ipod. So I'll finish this and then read the first and second.
This book is quite enjoyable. The main character gets saddled with her sister's illegitimate child that she knew nothing about while her sister disappears. She meets a man she thinks is the father, turns out he's not but he ends up helping her out and they become friends and then more. I really enjoyed the dynamic with her raising her sister's child, knowing she has to give him back soon but falling in love with him (the baby).
I look forward to reading the first two now :)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Provocative in Pearls (Rarest blooms book 2)
by Madeline Hunter.
The second follows the story of a runaway bride (another of the rarest blooms). Her husband accidentally comes upon her (he's good friends with Sebastian from the first book). She agrees to go with him but wants an annulment and he wants no such thing so he needs to convince her otherwise. It's not as good as the first but again, more history and details about the time period which caught my interest for sure.
The book is enjoyable but I still liked the first better. I'm really looking forward to the third that comes out in the fall!
The second follows the story of a runaway bride (another of the rarest blooms). Her husband accidentally comes upon her (he's good friends with Sebastian from the first book). She agrees to go with him but wants an annulment and he wants no such thing so he needs to convince her otherwise. It's not as good as the first but again, more history and details about the time period which caught my interest for sure.
The book is enjoyable but I still liked the first better. I'm really looking forward to the third that comes out in the fall!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Sea Glass (Glass Series book 2)
by Maria V. Snyder.
This is the second in the Opal Glass Series which i can say for sure is definitely not as good as the Study series. Yes the characters from the Study series still appear here and there but ugg!
It does improve and I have to say I really liked the end of the book but the first half I was really reconsidering liking this new series :) There are some new characters in this book which are very similar to some old characters but she knows what works.
All in all i'd say a 3.5 stars out of 5, wouldn't read again but looking forward to a third if there is one.
This is the second in the Opal Glass Series which i can say for sure is definitely not as good as the Study series. Yes the characters from the Study series still appear here and there but ugg!
It does improve and I have to say I really liked the end of the book but the first half I was really reconsidering liking this new series :) There are some new characters in this book which are very similar to some old characters but she knows what works.
All in all i'd say a 3.5 stars out of 5, wouldn't read again but looking forward to a third if there is one.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Ravishing in Red (Rarest Blooms book 1)
by Madeline Hunter.
A new author (for me)! And some more victorian romances. This series is about a group of women who come together with secrets in their past that they keep secret. Each will find their true love through out the 4 books. First we follow Audrianna who wants to clear her father's name as her story intertwines with Sebastian who is still trying to find all involved in the crime her father was accused of.
I found Madeline Hunter's writing to be unique for a victorian romance, she does her research and you learn a lot about the political situation that was going on at the time. Quite interesting. I jumped right into the second after reading this one in a day.
A new author (for me)! And some more victorian romances. This series is about a group of women who come together with secrets in their past that they keep secret. Each will find their true love through out the 4 books. First we follow Audrianna who wants to clear her father's name as her story intertwines with Sebastian who is still trying to find all involved in the crime her father was accused of.
I found Madeline Hunter's writing to be unique for a victorian romance, she does her research and you learn a lot about the political situation that was going on at the time. Quite interesting. I jumped right into the second after reading this one in a day.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Seducing an Angel (Huxtables book 4)
by Mary Balogh.
This one follows the brother Stephen while he is seduced by a widow whose reputation for murdering her husband precedes her. It was good, not the best in the series but still good. I'm actually really looking forward to the next which follows their cousin Con.
This one follows the brother Stephen while he is seduced by a widow whose reputation for murdering her husband precedes her. It was good, not the best in the series but still good. I'm actually really looking forward to the next which follows their cousin Con.
And Last Come Love (Huxtables book 3)
by Mary Balogh.
Well not really last :) This is the third in the huxtables series. It follows the eldest sister who is now 30 and heartbroken. She bumps into a complete stranger who asks her to marry him. Turns out he has a very scandalous past. I liked this one a lot, the main character was so likeable.
Well not really last :) This is the third in the huxtables series. It follows the eldest sister who is now 30 and heartbroken. She bumps into a complete stranger who asks her to marry him. Turns out he has a very scandalous past. I liked this one a lot, the main character was so likeable.
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