August 17, 2006

REVIEW: The Oracle Glass by Judith Merkle Riley

JayneB Reviews Category / B+ Reviews / Book Reviews17th-century / France / Magic10 Comments

Dear Ms. Riley, I spent my formative romance reading years devouring the “Angelique” series which begins in 17th century France at the court of the Sun King and have enjoyed movies using this time frame. So, when this book was mentioned at AAR after someone posted asking for books which ... more >

July 20, 2006

REVIEW: By Love’s Command by Helen Carras

JayneB+ Reviews16th-century / France / Historical RomancesComments Off on REVIEW: By Love’s Command by Helen Carras

Dear Ms Carras, This one starts out as a tad more like a historical novel than a historical romance. Kind of in the Plaidy/Lofts style. But the second half turns up the romance. It’s 1558 and 17 year old Jean Hamilton is a spirited Highland lass who’s been sent to ... more >

April 30, 2006

REVIEW: The Seventh Unicorn by Kelly Jones

JayneB Reviews Category / Book ReviewsArt / children / France / reunited-lovers1 Comments

Dear Ms. Kelly, As an art lover, I have to tell you that your book is a delight. A delight with some problems as a true romance book but perhaps you intended it to be more of fiction with a romance element. I like the way you parallel your idea ... more >