STORY: For years, he's been an object of fear, fascination . . . and fantasy. But of all the wicked rumors that shadow the formidable Alexander Moncrieffe, Duke of Falconbridge, the ton knows one thing for certain: only fools dare cross him. And when Ian Eversea does just that, Moncrieffe knows the perfect revenge: he'll seduce Ian's innocent… Continue reading “What I Did for a Duke” by Julie Anne Long
Month: February 2011
“The Tudor Secret” by C. W. Gortner
STORY: Summer, 1553: Brendan Prescott, an orphan reared in the household of the powerful Dudley family, is brought to court, where he finds himself sent on an illicit mission to King Edward VI’s brilliant, enigmatic sister, Princess Elizabeth. But soon Brendan is compelled to work as a double agent by Elizabeth’s protector, William Cecil—who promises… Continue reading “The Tudor Secret” by C. W. Gortner
“Muhtesem Yuzyil” or “Magnificent Century”
If you liked watching “The Tudors”, “Rome” and you really, REALLY liked “300” well than, you’ll love this show! I’m glued to the computer screen as I get it through You Tube every Thursday night! Oh, and have I mentioned that I’m Serbian and speak not a word of Turkish? Yet, I am riveted by the… Continue reading “Muhtesem Yuzyil” or “Magnificent Century”
“The Countess” by Lynsay Sands or “Weekend at Bernie’s” Regency Style!
STORY: The fairy tale courtship did not turn into a happily ever after… Not until her husband dropped dead, that is. He had been horrible enough to Christiana during their short marriage, and she was not going to allow the traditional period of mourning to ruin her sisters’ debuts as well. So Christiana decides to… Continue reading “The Countess” by Lynsay Sands or “Weekend at Bernie’s” Regency Style!
To ALL Romance Novel Cover Artists: Happy Valentine’s Day!
To celebrate this day of Love and Romance I've decided to share with you all my love of Romance Book Cover Art and Artists. I wonder if any of you take a peek at the inside of a cover to find out who did the cover art for that book. Have you ever wondered what it… Continue reading To ALL Romance Novel Cover Artists: Happy Valentine’s Day!
BinBir Gece (One Thousand and One Nights)
STORY: Şehrazat Evliyaoğlu, a talented architect who works in Binyapı, a construction company owned by Onur Aksal and Kerem İnceoğlu is a mother of a five-year old boy who suffers from leukemia and needs an urgent and very expensive surgery. Onur Aksal is a successful businessman and Şehrazat desperately tries to find ways to borrow the money she needs for her son's very costly… Continue reading BinBir Gece (One Thousand and One Nights)
“Unveiled” by Courtney Milan
STORY: Ash Turner has waited a lifetime to seek revenge on the man who ruined his family, and now the time for justice has arrived. At Parford Manor, he intends to take his place as the rightful heir to the dukedom, and settle an old score with the current duke once and for all. But… Continue reading “Unveiled” by Courtney Milan
EGYPT
If you have not seen or heard of the situation that is constantly developing and changing in Egypt, you must be living under a rock. We live so far away from where all this is happening, that it seems so surreal to us. It does not touch us on a day to day basis, however… Continue reading EGYPT
“After Dark with a Scoundrel” by Alexandra Hawkins
STORY: Young, tender, and highly impressionable, Lady Regan can't help but be intrigued by her brother's wayward friends - the wickedly charming Lords of Vice. One man in particular, the dashing Lord Hugh Mordare (known simply as 'Dare' among the ton), utterly captivates her - in spite of his reputation as a notorious womanizer. But… Continue reading “After Dark with a Scoundrel” by Alexandra Hawkins