Publishing Newschildren's fiction / Comic books / copyright / Jo-Beverley / movie adaptations / obituary / Sherman Alexie13 Comments
In Memoriam: Jo Beverley: Jo Beverley, one of the most beloved and respected authors of Historical Romance, died yesterday, felled by cancer she had previously defeated. Her co-authors at Word Wenches wrote some wonderful tributes, noting Beverley’s humor, intelligence, numerous RITA Awards, and many fans (authors and readers alike). Like ... more >
B Reviews / Recommended ReadsBeauty-and-the-Beast / England / Historical Romances / Jo-Beverley12 Comments
“Georgia, Countess of Maybury has it all, but then her husband is killed in a duel and she loses her homes, most of her possessions, and her reputation as well. Innocent of all charges, she returns to the beau monde determined to regain all through a second brilliant marriage, but ... more >
B+ Reviews / Recommended ReadsEngland / Historical Romances / Jo-Beverley / socially awkward / Yorkshire19 Comments
Dear Mrs. Beverley, When I hear the name “Malloren,” I go to point like a champion gun dog. I’m there, poised and ready to read. But, after my disappointment that your last book didn’t work better for me, I opened this one mentally chanting, “please, please, please.” My prayers paid ... more >
A ReviewsJo-Beverley / opposites attract / rake / Regency England / spinster23 Comments
In the spirit of better-late-than-never reviews, here is one of my favorite books of 2010. Dear Ms. Beverley, Before there were Mallorens, before there were Rogues, there was the Daffodil Dandy. You are justly renowned for your ability to create a fully realized world inhabited by characters across multiple books, ... more >
Book Reviews / C+ ReviewsGeorgian / Historical Romances / Jo-Beverley / Penguin / road-romance / Signet8 Comments
Dear Ms. Beverley, All right. Here we go with “The Secret Duke” the third book in this series set in mid eighteenth century England. As with the first two books, it involves hidden and/or secret identities and takes place partly on the road which allows the characters to let their ... more >
B Reviews / B Reviews Category / Book Reviews / EbooksGeorgian / Historical Romances / Jo-Beverley / road-romance / second chances21 Comments
Dear Mrs. Beverley, You keep writing these Georgian novels and I can guarantee I’ll keep reading them. Witty, historically well researched, filled with characters I want to root for. Yep, I’m happy. But why did the release information that accompanied the book say it’s a Regency? Ten years ago young ... more >