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March 13, 2016

REVIEW: “I Do” … Take Two! by Merline Lovelace

JayneBook Reviews / C Reviewscategory romance / Contemporary / Harlequin / Italy / military hero / second chances2 Comments

HER PERFECT ROMAN HOLIDAY A Roman reunion isn’t on Kate Westbrook’s itinerary when she arrives in Italy. After all, she’s flying solo on the vacation she’d hoped to share with her soon-to-be-ex. But when Kate tosses a coin into the Trevi Fountain, her deepest wish—a second chance with her gorgeous ... more >

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July 11, 2013

Reading List by Jayne for Spring/Summer 2013

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Cobweb Bride by Vera Nazarian This book was submitted to DA for possible review. The description intrigued me making me immediately think of the old movie “Death Takes a Holiday.” Death appears in an “alternate Renaissance” world and demands his bride. Until she is brought to him, no one, no ... more >

June 13, 2013

REVIEW: Alena by Merline Lovelace

JayneB Reviews / Featuredenemies to lovers / Historical / Roman-Britain / unusual setting / War / Military2 Comments

The wild heart of a warrior beat in the breast of Alena, daughter to a queen and mother to a king. A Celtic princess, she resolved never to bend to Roman rule. But how could she foresee that the iron fist of Rome would stoke her soul with the velvet ... more >

Crusader Captive Merline Lovelace
September 20, 2011

REVIEW: Crusader Captive by Merline Lovelace

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsHarlequin Historical / medieval / Middle East / religion10 Comments

“A strategic marriage to a powerful Saracen lord with a penchant for virgins will enable wealthy Lady Jocelyn to keep her fortress home. But at what cost? Her only hope of escaping the depraved lord’s harem is to lose her virginity—and fast! Captured and tortured knight Simon de Rhys is ... more >

May 8, 2008

REVIEW: Stranded with a Spy by Merline Lovelace

JayneB Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / France / Harlequin / Merline-Lovelace / romantic-suspense1 Comments

Dear Mrs. Lovelace, When I’ve had a bunch of disappointing books in a row, I know I can turn to you to pull me out of my rut. Whether it’s a historical (which you don’t seem to write much anymore) or contemporary or romantic suspense, you generally hit the spot ... more >

April 20, 2007

REVIEW: Ex Marks the Spot by Merline Lovelace

JayneB Reviews / B Reviews Category / Book ReviewsMerline-Lovelace / second chances8 Comments

Dear Mrs Lovelace, I’ve read and heard on numerous occasions that there is at least a 50% divorce rate for Special Forces marriages. Which is why I’ve always looked at these SEAL, Green Beret, Delta force, Whatever romances with a degree of skepticism. And when an author tries to get ... more >

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