Too Wicked To Wed - Cara Elliott Lords of Midnight - Book 1 November, 2011 - Forever Historical 4 Hoots Outspoken and independent, Lady Alexa Hendria enjoys the heady freedom of making all her own decisions, even though the challenges of overseeing her family's country estate are daunting. But when a chance encounter with London's most notorious rake awakens a secret longing for adventure, she accepts her aunt's invitation for a Season in Town . . . only to find that breaking the rules of the ton has serious consequences. The Earl of Killingworth uses his rakehell reputation to hide the fact that poverty has forced him to work for a living. As the owner of a gambling den and brothel, Connor has no time for glittering ballrooms or innocent young ladies. But after a reckless wager leaves him with a new business partner, he is forced to take a risky gamble . . . Will the cards fall in their favor? Alexa and Connor begin to play a dangerous game of intrigue and deception as they seek to outwit a cunning adversary who wants to put them permanently out of business. But if they are not careful, it is the flames of their own fiery attraction that may destroy them. (Goodreads) Review: Too Wicked to Wed by Cara Elliott is an exciting historical romance. It is the first in a new series Lords of Midnight and is a fabulous start. Too Wicked To Wed has what every romance reader will enjoy, romance, love, rogues, redemption, secrets, passion, intrigue and danger. Alexa and Connor are strong characters and will capture you from the start. Lady Alexa Hendria is a heroine after my own heart! She is outspoken and independent, happiest in the country and determined to get what she wants. Alexa's family has allowed her to become educated and run the family farm. When her brother is in trouble she sets out to help him and in turn meets the Wolfhound, a notorious rake who owns a gaming hell and brothel. Connor Linsley, the Earl of Killingworth, cannot believe a lady has come into his brothel for information on her brother. He is shocked and wants to shock Lady Alexa as well...little does he know when he kisses her, he will not be able to stop thinking of her! Connor has a rakehell reputation, a shocking past and has secrets of his own. Together, Lady Alexa and Connor must stay alive, fight their own desires and find their future. A fast paced story that has irresistible temptation and an undeniable passion between two people who are strong willed, wicked and full of intrigue, Too Wicked to Wed is a must read!                                                                                                                                                                               Reviewed by April

Once A Rogue - Jayne Fresina Taming the Tudor Male in Three Easy Lessons - Book 2 November, 2011 - Lyrical Historical 3 Hoots Summary: Sometimes a bad boy is just a hero in disguise. Before Lucasta Collyer resigns herself to an arranged marriage she wants one night of discovery…on her own terms…with a complete stranger. But Lucy’s plan for a single night of anonymous passion is destined for trouble. Her fortress heart, once fiercely protected, is breached by John Carver, a blue-eyed, salty-mouthed, yeoman farmer. He also happens to be a self-professed former rogue. John is brazen, arrogant and refuses to obey orders. He's everything Lucasta shouldn’t want yet she can't resist the challenge. John has never bowed to nobility, nor will he be the plaything of an imperious, icy-tempered, young hussy. Clearly Lucasta needs a lesson in what it's like to toy with with a man, and it's one he’ll gladly teach her. But this rogue might not be as reformed as he wants everyone to believe. Can Lucasta and John go back to their own worlds and forget one another after their one night together, or will they risk everything for love? (Goodreads) Review: Once A Rogue by Jayne Fresina is a good historical read most will love. I had a hard time after Lucy and John's initial encounter waiting for their love and attraction to come alive. Lucy is a society lady set to marry an old and abusive man and wants one night of passion with a stranger before she weds. When she chooses John to be that stranger, he thinks it's a joke put on by his cousin and almost refuses. After spending the night with her, John cannot stop thinking of her and dreams of her. He wants to search for her but has no idea where to begin. On her wedding night, Lucy is beaten by her new husband and needs to find an escape! She will not live out her life being abused and knows John is her only escape. Once Lucy and John start to connect and open up to each other the story is wonderful and reads very quickly. I have also read other books by Ms. Fresina and will continue to do so!                                                                                                                                                                               Reviewed by April