An update on my reading challenges

The Steampunk challenge:I have tried to read Boneshaker by Cherie Priest, but I haven’t finished it.  I started Viridis, but I haven’t finished that one either.The Urban Fantasy challenge: I have read  Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn,  Summer Storm by Lizette Gifford and  Raven Calls by C.E Murphy.  I will probably post reviews of them, sometime […]

Jennifer Ashley/ Ashley Gardner bargains

crossposted to Mobileread: While checking out one of the books AT Drake linked to over at Mobileread, I discovered that Jennifer Ashley is self publishing her historical mysteries backlist written as Ashley Gardner. I haven’t read any of them, but they sounds interesting, plus they only cost between 0.99 and 2.99. ( Book 5-7 costs […]

Various bargains

I have a coupon code from Harlequin that I haven’t posted before, and bunch of e-book deals.  SPEND4E11 to Save $4 on ebooks at Harlequin.com Valid until 1/31/12Must spend a minimum of $4 to qualify. This puts most of their e-books ( with the exception of Luna and Harlequin Teen) at a price range between […]

Review: Unveiled by Courtney Milan

Unveiled by Courtney Milan My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Particulars: Historical Romance, HQN, available in print and as e-book.The Review:The blurb:Ash Turner has waited a lifetime to seek revenge on the man who ruined his family—and now the time for justice has arrived. At Parford Manor, he intends to take his place as […]

Review: The Sergant’s Lady by Susanna Fraser

The Sergeant’s Lady by Susanna Fraser My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Particulars: Historical Romance, Carina Press, e-book. The Review:The blurb: Highborn Anna Arrington has been “following the drum,” obeying the wishes of her cold, controlling cavalry officer husband. When he dies, all she wants is to leave life with Wellington’s army in Spain […]

Review: When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas

When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas My rating: 4 of 5 stars The particulars: Historical Romance, Avon, available as e-book The review: The blurb: Lysette buried her face against Max’s throat. “But he’s going to take me away. Don’t let him, don’t — ” “You’re not going anywhere,” Max interrupted. “Calm yourself, Lysette. It’s not […]

Bargain round up- the Historical Romance version

There is a number of US only deals listed at Dear Author. To minimize the overlap, I have decided to focus on the ones that is available internationally at Allromanceebooks.  It will be a mix of publisher deals, and bestselling authors going indie. The price level I have decided is 4.99.  Why? Mainly because above […]

Review: A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer

A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars The particulars: Historical Christian Romance, Bethany House, available as e-book and in print. The Review: The blurb: When a dressmaker who values beauty tangles with a liveryman who condemns vanity, the sparks begin to fly!Jericho “J.T.” Tucker wants nothing to do with the […]

Review: The Solider by Grace Burrowes

The Soldier by Grace Burrowes My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Book: The Soldier by Grace Burrowes The Particulars: Historical Romance, Sourcebooks, available both in print and e-bookBuy at: Amazon , Kobo, BN, ARe, Booksonboard The Review: The blurb: This Regency era battle of wits, wills, and the sexes features a wily duke determined […]