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Marriage of Mercy by Carla Kelly
June 4, 2012

REVIEW: Marriage of Mercy by Carla Kelly

JayneB Reviews / Recommended ReadsCarla-Kelly / class-difference / England / Harlequin Historical / Navy14 Comments

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Dear Ms. Kelly, Somehow I got the setting/era for your latest novel, “Marriage of Mercy” completely turned around in my head, thinking that it was going to be set on the American Western Frontier. Then when I went back to the eHarlequin website to recheck the back blurb, I realized ... more >

Coming Home for Christmas (anthology) by Carla Kelly
December 6, 2011

REVIEW: Coming Home for Christmas (Anthology) by Carla Kelly

JayneB Reviews / Recommended ReadsAnthology / Carla-Kelly / Christmas Stories / Harlequin Historical / Historical Romances / Recommended Reads / Royal-Navy8 Comments

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Dear Mrs. Kelly, I know that when I start a Carla Kelly book, I’ll get a certain number of things. An honorable hero, an unflappable heroine, some idiot secondary characters who may bluster and threaten to cause the hero and heroine some problems but who usually are mainly all hot ... more >

The Admiral's Penniless Bride by Carla Kelly
January 28, 2011

REVIEW: The Admiral’s Penniless Bride by Carla Kelly

JayneB- ReviewsCarla-Kelly / England / Harlequin Historical / Historical Romances / older heroine and hero / Regency England / Royal-Navy24 Comments

Dear Mrs. Kelly, I see a book by you and I’m like Pavlov’s dogs – minus the barking. And the book then automatically goes on my list of “this will be read soon, if not sooner.” And though each one might not always climb the heights of my best reads ... more >

December 22, 2010

Best of 2010, Jayne

JayneRecommended Reads / Top Ten ListsAriana-Franklin / Best of 2010 / best of list / C.A. Belmond / Carla-Kelly / Deanna Raybourn / Jennifer-Greene / Julie James / Kasey-Michaels / Laura Griffin / Marion Lennox / Maureen Johnson / Rebecca Cantrell / Recommended Reads17 Comments

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In no particular order: A Murderous Procession – Ariana Franklin Something About You – Julie James Quarterback Daddy – Linda Barrett A Rather Charming Invitation – CA Belmond Scarlett Fever – Maureen Johnson The Night of Long Knives – Rebecca Cantrell Suddenly a Bride – Kasey Michaels Marrying the Royal ... more >

June 29, 2010

REVIEW: Marrying the Royal Marine by Carla Kelly

JayneA- Reviews / Ebooks / Recommended ReadsCarla-Kelly / England / Harlequin / Harlequin Historical / Marines / Peninsular-War / war31 Comments

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Dear Ms. Kelly, At last, at last the final book in the Brandon Sisters series. Eldest sister Nan found love with a naval Captain, middle sister Laura married a naval doctor and now it’s youngest – by quite a few years – sister Polly’s turn. But instead of the Navy, ... more >

December 15, 2009

Top Romances of 2009 by Jayne

JayneRecommended Reads / Top Ten ListsAriana-Franklin / Best of 2009 / best of list / Carla-Kelly / Elizabeth-Hoyt / Janet-Mullany / Kasey-Michaels / Laura Griffin / Need A Rec! / Recommended Reads12 Comments

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Most of my top books were in the B+ range. I think I only had 2 that were A- grades. I’m not sure if I was being pickier this year or just didn’t read books that wowed me. “I Do” Anthology” “Grave Goods” Ariana Franklin “Whisper of Warning” Laura Griffin ... more >

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