Archive | May, 2006

A Perfect Scoundrel by Heather Cullman

May 31, 2006

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A Perfect Scoundrel by Heather Cullman

Grade: B- I’m all about complete dickwads in romance novels going through a redemption arc and finding a happily ever after of their own provided that there’s lots and lots of groveling. Lots. We’re talking complete and utter humiliation, especially if he treated the heroine like utter shit. The “scoundrel” in question in this book [...]

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Baby, You Make My Toes Curl…

May 31, 2006

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Baby, You Make My Toes Curl…

For a regency romance, that chick is looking pretty naked. I mean, we can see her armpit and the side of her boobs… and that skirt looks pretty short, too. SCANDALOUS! Hah, maybe she’s a Cyprian or a courtesan or a member of the demi-monde or something. That might be interesting. If so, I smell [...]

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Silver Metal Lover

May 29, 2006

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Silver Metal Lover

At first glance I thought that this woman had a silver neck piercing. Upon subsequent examination and Laura pointing it out to me that this woman is leaking silver, but I think it looks more like mercury. Oh MY GODDESS, this woman is made of liquid metal like the T-1000. If so, can she shape [...]

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The Taming of the Duke: Spoiler Trail (A Rant)

May 29, 2006

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The Taming of the Duke: Spoiler Trail (A Rant)

[Note: If you haven't read my review of the book first, you probably won't know what I'm talking about. ] Normally after I read a book, I put it back on the shelf (if I liked it) or toss it into the Salvation Army bin (if I hated it). Once it’s out of my sight, [...]

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The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James

May 28, 2006

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The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James

Grade: C+ First thing’s first: I enjoyed reading this book. I thought the interactions between the characters were wonderful and the dialogue was pretty witty and hilarious for the most part. As an ensemble piece reminiscent of An Ideal Husband or The Importance of Being Earnest (the so-so movies, not the actual plays by the [...]

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