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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 >

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 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 >

From London with Love by Jenna Peterson
August 15, 2006

REVIEW: From London with Love by Jenna Peterson

JaneC ReviewsAgent/Spies/Undercover / Avon-Historical / Regency England / reunited-lovers2 Comments

Dear Ms. Peterson: Your series has been advertised as loosely based on the Charlies’ Angels and it was the reason that I picked up your book. What a novel idea (pun sort of intended)–women Regency spies. I have always been a fan of the franchise, both in its original ideation ... more >

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