Reviews
Murder Under a Mystic Moon
by Yasmine Galenorn
"Fantastic paranormal murder mystery in the Chintz 'n China series."
Posted January 10, 2005
Emerald O'Brien is a 36-year-old divorced mother of two and
owner of the Chintz 'n China Tea Room, a quaint little
business in the small town of Chiqetaw, Washington.
Emerald's daughter, Miranda, suggested that the name be
changed to Chintz 'n China Tea Room and Tarot Emporium
since her mother Read more...
Windfall
by Cindy Holby
"Great historical romance with excellent characters."
Posted November 17, 2004
At first, they thought him dead. Shannon Mahoney
accompanied her father as he took what he found of value
from the Confederate soldiers who lay dead after the
battle. But Jacob Anderson would survive and finally wake
from his months long coma because of Shannon's vigilant
care. Robbed of all Read more...
Dangerous Deceptions
by Lynn Kerstan
"First book in a new trilogy featuring the mysterious fellowship of the Black Phoenix."
Posted October 18, 2004
Something sinister lurks within a place called Paradise.
Although touted as an exclusive resort for the cream of
English society where every fantasy is fulfilled, darkness
prevails, threatening the very souls of everyone who
enters. The Black Phoenix, a secret circle of persons sworn
to right the wrongs of high Read more...
The Prince
by Elizabeth Minogue
"Exceptional medieval romance with a touch of magic."
Posted October 20, 2004
At the age of seven, Florian of Venya is rescued from
certain death when King Richard attacks his country and
lays ruin to all including his family. Now, 18 years later,
he intends to make good on his promise to return and take
back all that once belonged to him Read more...
Fire Along the Sky
by Sara Donati
"Another wonderful addition to the Bonner family saga set in the early American wilderness."
Posted August 16, 2004
It is 1812 and Hannah Bonner has returned to her family's
home in Paradise. But Hannah has changed. The wounds to her
spirit are deeper than anyone understands, the tragedies
she's witnessed and the loss of her husband and son are
more than she can share with even her family. Read more...
To Find You Again
by Maureen McKade
"Strong, character-driven historical romance."
Posted June 12, 2004
After living in a Lakota village for the past seven years,
Emma Louise Hartwell is finally home again. A raid by
soldiers, in which she was nearly killed, has resulted in
her rescue and return to her family. But the whispers and
looks of pity from those she once called Read more...
The Amen Trail
by Sharon Sala
"Wonderful sequel to WHIPPOORWILL"
Posted June 12, 2004
Because of the untimely death of a local clergy who'd
enlisted Letty Murphy's services, she must now flee her
life of prostitution at the White Dove Saloon. She takes on
a new persona, Sister Leticia. Her accomplice, Eulis Potter
the town drunk/local gravedigger, also takes a new identity
as the Read more...
Miss Wonderful
by Loretta Chase
"A wonderful historical from a talented author we've missed."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 16, 2004
Alistair Carsington, third son to the Earl of Hargate, has
been given an ultimatum by his father - find a well-dowered
bride or a suitable occupation with which to support
himself. Since Alistair's luck with women has never been
good, he accepts his friend's offer to help build a canal. Read more...
Driven to Distraction
by Dixie Browning
"Great characters and witty dialog makes this story a hit."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 16, 2004
Maggie Riley isn't going to stand for it. No sweet-talking
art swindler is going to cheat her friend, Mary Rose, out
of her money and her heart. Maggie's a journalist, not a
detective, but she's sure if she can just catch the
scoundrel in the act, her friend will realize Read more...
The Wicked Lover
by Julia Ross
"A great story with many little twists and turns."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 1, 2004
Silvie Georgiana has accepted assignments from the Duke of
Yveshire before. She simply gathers the information he
needs and he pays her. This time Silvie is having
difficulty reconciling her actions with the whispers of her
conscience. The duke wants to see Robert Dovenby completely
destroyed.
Silvie's been hired Read more...
The Widow's Tale
by Margaret Frazer
"Excellent continuation of the Dame Frevisse medieval mystery series."
Posted January 10, 2005
With the untimely death of her beloved husband, Edward,
Cristiana Helyngton is now a widow. She and her two young
daughters, 8-year-old Jane and 12-year-old Mary, are
grateful for the loving help and guidance of Cristiana's
brother, Gerverys. But Gerverys is no match for Edward's
cousin, Laurence Helyngton, who's determined Read more...
The Heartbreaker
by Rexanne Becnel
"Strong writing and nice twists make this not your typical romance."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted October 28, 2003
Although their life is simple and the work hard, Phoebe
Churchill and her young niece are content with the serenity
of their quiet country life. But all is shattered once
James Lindford, Viscount Farley, and his "natural-born"
children take up residence at a neighboring estate. Phoebe
would like to ignore Read more...
The Impostor
by Celeste Bradley
"Second book in Liar's Club series has humor, passion and mystery."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted September 23, 2003
Clara Simpson is a young widow living on the charity of her
sister-in-law, but not for long. Her artistic talent has
begun to pay off in the form of political cartoons
anonymously delivered to the London Sun for publication
under the pen name of Sir Thorogood. How unfortunate for
Clara Read more...
One Wild Night
by Barbara Dawson Smith
"The Rosebuds return in this well-paced, humorous romantic mystery."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted August 19, 2003
Fueled by an unrequited love for Brand Villiers, Lady
Charlotte Quinton admits her actions haven't always had the
purest of motives. Five years ago, she was forced to leave
London when Brand brought her transgressions to light. But
Charlotte is putting all that behind her. She's coming out
of self-imposed Read more...
Blackstone's Bride
by Bronwyn Williams
"Fascinating romance with great character development."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted July 14, 2003
Eleanor Miller is a captive in her own home, since the
death of her husband, Devin. Certain that they're on the
brink of striking it rich, and worried that the world will
rush in and steal their wealth, Devin's family intends to
keep Eleanor and her gold shares from leaving Read more...
Undertow
by Dixie Browning
"A fantastic story with wonderful characterization."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted June 20, 2003
Henry Island, privately owned by the Henry family, was the
traditional vacation spot for Mariah Henry and her parents
for as long as she could remember. Unfortunately, her
cousins, aunts and uncles were not the happiest of
families. Mariah's cousins taunted her and disliked to the
point of hate the Read more...
The Pretender
by Celeste Bradley
"Humorous, entertaining start to new Liar's Club series."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted May 16, 2003
Agatha Cunnington is on a mission to find her missing
brother, James, and she'll do whatever she must, including
taking on an imaginary husband so that she may freely move
about London society without calling undue attention to
herself. Unfortunately, there are those who demand to meet
the fictitious "Mr. Read more...
Room Service
by Beverly Brandt
"Wonderful blend of great characters, mystery, humor and sensual romance."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted April 9, 2003
Katya Morgan has never had to work for anything. Pampered
and spoiled by her father since the untimely death of her
mother years earlier, Katya has been given everything money
can buy, including residence at the best boarding schools.
All she ever really wanted was her father's love and
affection. Read more...
Home To Trinity
by Delia Parr
"A gentle, heartwarming story."
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 15, 2003
Martha Cade, a middle-aged midwife in the small 1830s town
of Trinity, Pennsylvania, has always done what she can to
help her family and community. She feels born to it, a
calling, if you will. But long, tiring hours in times of
medical need are not all that come with Read more...
Silk And Secrets
by Linda Madl
"Passion, mystery and Gothic undertones make this a keeper!"
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 5, 2003
Alyssa Lockhart blames no one but herself for the
predicament she's in. Banished in disgrace from her home in
America to that of distant relatives across the Atlantic,
she's forced to make the best of her situation. And she'll
do just that in spite of the rumors that her guardian, Read more...
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