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June 24, 2013

REVIEW: Secrets and Saris by Shoma Narayanan

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviews / FeaturedContemporary / Harlequin / India / KISS / multicultural / POC / POC author6 Comments

  “A secret that could cause scandal! Jilted at the altar, Shefali Khanna should be humiliated. Instead she takes the opportunity to start again. Top of the priority list: do not tumble headfirst into another relationship! But even moving from the city to the country can’t keep Shefali out of ... more >

June 12, 2013

REVIEW: The Sword Dancer by Jeannie Lin

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews / Featured / Recommended ReadsHistorical / Historical-China / multicultural / POC / POC author / Tang Dynasty / unusual setting3 Comments

Recommended Read

  “The thief who stole his heart Sword dancer Li Feng is used to living life on the edge of the law–a woman alone in the dangerous world of the Tang Dynasty has only her whirlwind reflexes to trust. She will discover the truth about her past,even if that means ... more >

February 19, 2013

REVIEW: Hero at Large by Robyn Amos

JayneBook Reviews / C- ReviewsAfrican American / Agent/Spies/Undercover / Contemporary / Harlequin / multicultural / POC / POC author / romantic-suspenseComments Off on REVIEW: Hero at Large by Robyn Amos

THE AGENT: Tall, dark and devastatingly handsome Keshon Gray THE MISSION: To smoke out a deadly traitor–or die trying THE OBSTACLE: The sweet temptation of the only woman he’d ever loved! Keshon Gray had never regretted anything he’d had to do in the line of duty–until now. For entering the ... more >

The Trouble with Valentine's by Kelly Hunter
February 14, 2013

REVIEW: The Trouble with Valentine’s by Kelly Hunter

JayneB+ Reviews / Book ReviewsChina / Contemporary / Harlequin / Mills & Boon / multicultural / Recommended Reads23 Comments

NOTE: Originally released as “Wife for a Week.” “The perfect Valentine’s gift? As far as women’s fashion accessories went, he was spectacular. A black-haired, cobalt-eyed, dangerous- looking toy who no doubt warned you outright not to bother playing with him if you didn’t like his rules. He was like a ... more >

February 8, 2013

REVIEW: The Fire Horse Girl by Kay Honeyman

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviews1920s / Asian heroine / China / immigration / multicultural / POC / Young-Adult2 Comments

“Jade Moon is a Fire Horse — the worst sign in the Chinese zodiac for girls, said to make them stubborn, reckless, and far too headstrong. While her family despairs of marrying her off, she dreams of traveling far beyond her tiny village, living out a story as big as ... more >

January 8, 2013

REVIEW: Short Soup by Coleen Kwan

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsAustralia / Chef / friends-to-lovers / Harlequin / multicultural / novella / POC / POC author8 Comments

“A story about best friends, childhood dreams, and the healing power of Chinese food… Toni Lau and Dion Chan were connected from birth — first via their parents’ jointly-owned restaurant, then via their bone-deep friendship. But children grow up, and Toni leaves their sleepy hometown looking for more than it ... more >

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