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May 23, 2007

REVIEW: The Vagabond Duchess by Claire Thornton

JayneBook Reviews / C Reviews Category / C+ ReviewsCharles-II / Great-Fire-of-London / marriage-of-convenienceComments Off on REVIEW: The Vagabond Duchess by Claire Thornton

Dear Ms Thornton, “The Vagabond Duchess” winds up your trilogy about a set of cousins who all find love around the time of the Great Fire of London in 1666. As such, it’s set in one of my favorite time eras, the lusty and bawdy court of King Charles II. ... more >

February 19, 2007

REVIEW: The Abducted Heiress by Claire Thornton

JayneB Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book ReviewsGreat-Fire-of-London / Harlequin Historical / Historical Romances / Restoration6 Comments

Dear Ms. Thornton, After attempting the first book in this trilogy, “The Defiant Mistress,” I was pretty sure I wouldn’t go any further with the series. Then I read a good review for this book. That coupled with Laura’s positive post about it made me decide to give this one ... more >

January 23, 2007

REVIEW: The Defiant Mistress by Claire Thornton

JayneBook Reviews / DNF Reviews17th-century / Great-Fire-of-London / Harlequin Historical / Historical Romances / Restoration / Venice7 Comments

Dear Ms Thornton, Though I’d never tried any of your books before, I took a chance on this one when I saw it was set in Restoration Era Venice and England. Alas, it turned out to be a style of novel I’ve lost all patience for. The hero and heroine ... more >

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