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Christmas at Hartford Hall
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Title: Christmas at Hartford Hall
Author: Fenella J. Miller
Publisher: Musa Publishing
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 978-1-61937-183-5
Genre: Historical Regency Romance
Length: 73 pages
Buy Link: www.musapublishing.com
Rating : 1-5 Writing quills: 5 quills
Heat Level: 1- 3 Corsets: 1 corset
Reviewer: Desireé Frazier
Date: 12/7/11
A Regency Cinderella story complete with handsome Prince charming, two nasty sisters, and a wicked female relative.
I fell in love with this story during the very first scene. It is a lovely take on the classic Cinderella tale set during Christmas time and although I normally like a longer story, so I can get to know the characters better, I did not feel slighted in the least! The characters are well thought out and while reading you will find yourself lost in the story, almost able to smell the garlands and the holly! It’s a quick read and from start to finish you will love this book!
Death by Scandal by Marguerite Butler
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Death by Scandal by Marguerite Butler
Title: Death by Scandal
Author: Marguerite Butler
Publisher: Musa Publishing
Publication Date:10/2011
ISBN: 978-1-61937-038-8
Genre: Regency
Length: 283 pages
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Rating: 5 Diamonds
Heat Level: Sweet
Reviewer: TJ
Date: October 11, 2011
Lady Calandra can't help it if the scandal sheets have dubbed her “the dangerous debutante.” The Earl of Camden needed to be shot. And she certainly didn't poison her latest suitor for failing to make her an offer...although everyone seems convinced she did. She's never killed anyone, but someone is determined to make it look as though she has.
Desperate to save her reputation, Lady Calandra needs a betrothal-now-and turns to one of the few friends she has left. Arthur, Lord Alsbury is only too happy to oblige her. Arthur has loved the beautiful musical prodigy for years. To save Calandra, he must put himself at risk. In order to unmask a killer, Arthur must pretend to be Calandra's next intended victim. If he fails her, the consequences are dire--either a slow death by scandal or a swift one at the hands of a murderer.
Death By Scandal is a witty whodunit and Lady Calandra and her set have become absolute favorites of mine. I love traditional Regencies with non-conventional heroines as I find it much easier to relate to them. Our leading lady and her friend Julia are very amiable characters and their circle of family and friends kept me in stitches. Arthur is a strong and steadfast hero
And I found myself holding my breath in the hopes that he would win over his friend’s affections. I enjoyed the action and the setting and could not get enough of the heroine’s outrageous Aunt. I appreciated how certain subject matter was handled with the proper amount of humor and deference and I am looking forward to seeing Julia buck society’s conventions and get her very own adventure. Overall I delighted in this story and I am looking forward to reading many more by this talented author.
West with the Wind by Cindi Myers
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Title: West with the Wind
Author: Cindi Myers
Publisher: Musa Publishing
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Publication Date: October 2011
ISBN: 978-I-6I97-000-5
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: 243 pages
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Mariah Tate is not exactly who she says she is. Running from something in her past, she is hell bent on getting to California to start a new life. An unwelcome member on the train of pioneers heading west, she proves herself calm and useful time and time again. It’s not long before Camp, their guide, takes a personal interest in her. Through the dangers both on and off the trail an unlikely bond is formed between them. As their grudging friendship and respect grows, so do the feelings Camp has for Mariah, if only he could understand her refusal to pursue something more. Feeling the pressures of the past she left behind, Mariah is forced to ignore her growing feelings. Can Camp figure out this puzzle of a woman before their journey ends and he loses her forever?
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After finishing this book in one day, I can tell you firsthand that Cindi Myers has written a story that will grip you from start to finish. This story flawlessly transports you back to the days of the California Gold Rush and the dangerous cross-country trek faced by all who sought the promise of a new life in the west. Filled with danger, suspense and romance this book is one fast paced read you will not want to put down!
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Reviewer: Desireé Frazier
Date: 10/23/11
Savage Betrayal By Theresa Scott
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Title: Savage Betrayal
Author: Theresa Scott
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-1-60435-748-6
Genre: Native American Late 1700's
Length: 545
Buy Link: www.redrosepublishing.com
Author Website www.theresascott.com
"On a collision course of desire…
Ferocious warrior, Fighting Wolf, will destroy anyone who challenges his right to possess the beautiful woman he’s captured.
Lovely Sarita will risk life and limb to free herself from slavery by the one man who has taken her captive, and now threatens to steal her heart.
Will Sarita chose Fighting Wolf and ecstasy in his arms or will she chose freedom and at what cost?"
REVIEW: This book mostly concentrates on two tribes of Native Americans called the—Hesquiats & Ahousats tribes in this novel. I would imagine they are modeled after the Ahousaht and Hesquiaht Nations, on British Columbia's Vancouver Island today.
The novel literary license” by takes “using very modern thoughts and language which makes for much easier reading. No vocabulary to learn or remember! The story is very good and weaves three couple’s love story that are connected directly and indirectly with the main couple!
The story takes place in the time when the Natives only contact with white people was the trappers and they speak of “mus-ketts” that they’d like to get from the traders.
I have to think this author spent a lot of time with customs and methods of day to day life in this age because of all the details that are so lavishly shown in this novel. The length is very long and I think like most too long movies—there are bits and pieces that could have been shortened but it all blends to complete the palette of colors of love, revenge, betrayal and inter-tribal relations.
The characters are true to their original personality but at the same time they all grow and learn as life teaches them it’s lessons. There are some typos in this book but that would be the editor’s problem not the author’s and they are minor.
I would recommend this book to my friends and feel it’s worth the time spent reading this long book.
Reviewed by Martha
Date Feb 12, 2011
