June 28, 2011

REVIEW: A Lady’s Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran

JennieA- Reviewsacross the tracks / Historical Romances / Meredith Duran / twins20 Comments

Dear Ms. Duran, To my way of thinking, a new book by you is always a cause for celebration, given that your previous books have all earned A minuses or B pluses from me. So I sat down to read A Lady’s Lesson in Scandal with high hopes – hopes ... more >

February 5, 2011

REVIEW: The Cinderella Bride by Barbara Wallace

JayneC Reviewsacross the tracks / Contemporary / Harlequin / Harlequin Romance9 Comments

“Secretary Emma O’Rourke keeps her head down and works hard. Now, summoned to bring back the heir of Kent Hotels, she suddenly has to step out of the shadows-. Unshaven and jaded, Gideon Kent has been sailing the world too long. As he docks, he’s surprised to find Emma waiting ... more >

January 8, 2011

REVIEW: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

JennieB- Reviewsacross the tracks / ghosts71 Comments

I’ve been meaning to read this book since forever. Wuthering Heights may not be the first Gothic novel, but it’s definitely one of the most famous. From what I knew of the book, I always assumed that I would like it a lot – what’s not to like about a ... more >

November 22, 2010

REVIEW: A Betting Chance by Lynne Connolly

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviewsacross the tracks / England / gambling / Georgian / Historical Romances / lynne-connolly / Samhain-publishing13 Comments

Sapphira Vardon needs five thousand pounds to avoid a cruel marriage and a grim future, and there’s only one path for her. Don a mask and an assumed name, and risk everything to win at the gaming tables. First, though, she has to get through the door. Luckily she knows ... more >

October 23, 2010

REVIEW: Wicked Surrender by Jade Lee

JayneC+ Reviewsacross the tracks / class-difference / India / Jade-Lee / Regency England / theater7 Comments

Dear. Ms. Lee, Major excitement at a lower class heroine, plus added excitement that you show a more realistic view of her social acceptance minus a hero who seems to earn a living feeling sorry for himself equals mixed feelings for this book. Scheherazade Martin was born into a theater ... more >

October 16, 2010

REVIEW: Wicked Surrender by Jade Lee

JennieC- Reviewsacross the tracks / Historical Romances / India / Jade-Lee / theater12 Comments

Dear Ms. Lee, Back in 2005, I read your romance White Tigress, in part because of the unusual setting, 19th century Shanghai, and the unusual pairing, a white heroine with an Asian hero. I don’t recall it well, but I do recall being disappointed with it. The hero’s desire to ... more >