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July 26, 2011

REVIEW: The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton by Miranda Neville

JanetB+ Reviews / Book Reviews18th-century / amnesia / Avon-Historical / class-difference / India / Regency England / road trip / Yorkshire18 Comments

Dear Ms. Neville: When I was offered the chance to review The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton I had no idea what to expect. I’ve had mixed reading experienced with Avon historicals, and while I have enjoyed our few brief exchanges on Twitter, I really had no sense of where ... more >

This Perfect Kiss by Melody Thomas
July 12, 2011

REVIEW: This Perfect Kiss by Melody Thomas

JanetC+ ReviewsAvon-Historical / England / Georgian / romantic-suspense / Scotland / War / Military6 Comments

Dear Ms. Thomas: I have described your Avon historicals as a “guilty pleasure,” but such a description undervalues their strengths, one of which is the romantic suspense subplot, which often engages me more than the romance itself. Still, the heroines tend toward stubborn and feisty, and the heroes toward dark ... more >

The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss
June 20, 2011

REVIEW: The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss

SarahFA Reviews / C- ReviewsAmerican historical / Avon-Historical67 Comments

Dear Romancelandia. This is the book. This one started…well, that’s up for debate. It certainly started a new type of romance. Yes, there were romances before TFATF. There were bestselling authors who unabashedly wrote romance, even in the same style as TFATF: The Sheik (1919), Gone With the Wind (1936), ... more >

Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
June 16, 2011

REVIEW: Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn

JayneC+ ReviewsAvon / Avon-Historical / England / friends-to-lovers / Historical Romances / julia-quinn / Regency England22 Comments

Dear Ms. Quinn, When Jane sent me the arc of your upcoming book “Just Like Heaven,” I was torn. On the one hand, it’s a Julia Quinn book and I’ve adored so many of your past books. On the other hand, some of your most recent books haven’t worked for ... more >

November 28, 2008

Avon Romance Free Online Reads

JanePublishing NewsAvon-Historical / free-book14 Comments

Avon is promoting its books through an online feature called “Love Gives Back.”   Through December 23, 2008, you’ll be able to read 20% of every book online and various books in their entirety.   This is an online read only and you must have internet connection to read the books.   It’s ... more >

November 24, 2008

REVIEW: Never Dare a Duke by Gayle Callen

JoonigrrlBook Reviews / D ReviewsAvon-Historical / Duke7 Comments

Dear Ms. Callen: I read a book of yours for the first time almost a year ago. It was charming and light although not very memorable. I went on to read one more of your books before this one. I jumped at the chance to review Never Dare a Duke ... more >

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