My Lady Innocent

My Lady Innocent by Annie Burrows

Mills and Boon Historicals

February 2008

9780263862447

£3.69



Annie Burrows is a wonderful new talent for Mills and Boon Historical Romance! Her second novel, My Lady Innocent is a richly woven romantic tale of power, passion and politics.



When Maddy’s father refuses to give his allegiance to Henry Tudor, Maddy finds herself being branded a traitor’s daughter and treated no better than a servant due to her cousin’s selfish nature. Maddy may think that she’s insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but she doesn’t know the full story. However, after stumbling on a private conversation between her cousin and her lover, she realizes that her life is in dreadful danger…



Luckily, for Maddy, the King wants her to marry one of his knights, Sir Geraint, who may only be a wool merchant’s son, but who is determined to show her that he’s now her lord and master…



Annie Burrows is a supremely talented storyteller whose books will delight lovers of historical romantic fiction everywhere! Dramatic, romantic and passionate, My Lady Innocent, is historical romance at its absolute finest! Five red roses. JB

Look For The Silver Lining

Look for the Silver Lining by June Francis

Allison and Busby

November 2007

Saga

9780749081096

£6.99



June Francis’ warm hearted Liverpool sagas have made her one of the genre’s best-loved writers. Wonderfully written, evocative and moving, saga readers just cannot get enough of her books!



In her latest novel, Look for the Silver Lining, when Nellie Lachlan defies her family and marries a Protestant man, she finds herself being cast out of her home and told never to darken their doorstep ever again. Although she is upset and hurt, Nellie vows that she will not let her family get her down, so whilst her beloved husband Teddy is off fighting, she finds a job and awaits Teddy’s return.



But the foundations of Nellie’s life are shaken to their very core, for when she gets a letter telling her that her mother’s died, Nellie finds herself having to take care of her two sisters, Babs and Lottie. Nellie leaves her new life behind and returns to her old one. But life for her doesn’t get any easier, for she soon receives another letter telling her that Teddy died fighting.



Will Nellie pick herself up and start over? Or will she keep on floundering in a world torn apart by cruelty?



June Francis is one of my absolute favourites! Her stories are dramatic, intense and poignant, but also heartwarming and tender. If you haven’t discovered the magic of June Francis, then rush to the book shop and get ready to lose yourself in her wonderful historical sagas! five red roses. JB

My Dearest Friend

My Dearest Friend by Hazel Statham/Wings epress/276 pages

This book is set during Regency times.

Robert and Jane aren't looking for love but find it anyway. Jane is desperate and having a difficult time finding a ship that will take her to Portugal. She needs to get there as quickly as possible to have a chance to save her brother who has been wounded fighting for England against France. Thinking to ask Robert, the Duke of Lear to use his influence to help her locate a ship she goes to visit him. Robert goes further and offers his ship to her to assure her safe passage.

Robert is trying to deal with his brother�s death and the guilt he feels after buying his brother a commission. Robert feels Jane is giving him a second chance to save someone since he was unable to do the same for his brother. Robert takes it upon himself to escort Jane to Portugal and beyond to her brother so she will make it there safely and unharmed.

Will they be able to make it in time to save Jane�s brother? What will the journey bring for them along the way? What starts out as two strangers working together to save someone turns into a friendship that neither one expected. Perhaps most surprising of all is that the friendship leads to even more than either of them dreamed of finding. To hold on to all that Robert and Jane have found they are going to have to overcome some sizable obstacles.

This story is full of ups and downs. I enjoyed the story and was glad I had the opportunity to read it. If you enjoy historical books this is one to read.

I give this one 4 red roses LW

Marie Rochelle/Cover Model/Red Rose Publishing/ebook/230 pages

Kissa is a romance author with writer's block. She had recently moved into a lovely new home but something is missing in her life. Her agent, Africa, s concerned because she senses something is wrong. Africa thinks Kissa is alone too much and wants her to get out more. She suggests that Kissa should pick out the model for her next novel

Forbes Huntingdon is persuaded to go for the job but he isn't truly a model. It is just a cover for an important assignment. Forbes is late getting to the model call and arrives after Kissa has sent away twelve candidates who were not right. His five o'clock shadow, sensual mouth and compelling eyes make her go weak at the knees. He would be perfect but surely a man like this isn't looking for a job as a model? Kissa is right. Forbes hates the idea but he needs to get close to her to dig out the information he needs on a member of her family

Right from the start it is clear that there will be fireworks between them, but how can anything good come from a relationship based on a lie? What will Kissa do when she discovers he is FBI – and is this going to bring her into danger?

If you want to find out you should buy this book. It sizzles and pops. Sensual and gripping, you are going to love it! A bouquet of red roses for this author! Morna

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Marie is a best selling, extremely talented author.

Marie Rochelle is our featured author this week. She has several fantastic books out with Red Rose Publishing, and most have featured in the best selling list. Read her fascinating interview below. A review is coming soon!

Interview With Marie Rochelle

Tell us a little about yourself: Hi! I’m Marie Rochelle. I love reading good books and writing them too. I love listening to music and collecting butterflies. I think I have a fun personality and attitude towards life.


What do you write? I write interracial romances between black women and white men. I also wrote a IR romance between a black woman and a native American man called Be With You.


Why do you write? I write because I want to be able to draw readers into another world and enjoy getting lost into two characters that they will start to care about.


What are you writing now? I’m working on the next book in my Men of CCD series and the Drace Brother series.


What kind of clothes do you like to wear? I love wearing skirts and boots. I’ve a couple of jeans in my clothes.


Are you in love? Have you ever been? No, I’m not in the love at the moment. I think I’ve been in “lust” a lot with a few men, but never truly in love.


Do you have a dream lover – and what does he look like? YES! I have a dream lover and he looks like several men, but I can’t tell because then someone else would be able to dream about him. 


What kind of comfort food do you like best? I love peanut butter cookies, so I have to stay away from them. I eat them every once in a while. 


What makes you laugh? Cry? I love a good comedy to make me laugh. I cry when something really touches me.


What do you do to amuse yourself when not working? I love word search puzzles. I could work on them for hours.


What is it in a man or woman that turns you on? The clean version please! I love when a man is tall, dark and handsome and a slight accent doesn’t hurt. I love for a man to look like a man and not a boy.

What do you hate about life? I really don’t think I hate anything about life. I only wish everyone is given a fair chance and people aren’t judged by their appearances so much.

What do you hope to achieve in life and when will you know that you have been a success? What I want to achieve most out of life is happiness. I want to be able to know that I’m happy because I just love who I am. I think that I’m already a success because I’ve a wonderful family and a lot of fans that enjoy my writing.

What are you going to write next? I’m hoping to start a new series, but I don’t want to give too much away. I want it to be a surprise for my fans.

The Contrary Corinthian

Emily Johnson/The Contrary Corinthian/Robert Hale Publishers Ltd. ISBnN978-0-7090-8410-5/hardback/ £18.99/ 223 pages


Phoebe has come to stay with Lady Latham for the season. She is the legal guardian of twins, Anthony and Dorothy, and loves them dearly. However, they bear a distinct resemblance to Lord Latham and to herself and the town is awash with gossip. People seem to imagine that they are his by-blows, which makes Valentine Latham indignant. When he sees the beautiful girl he is more angry than intrigued at first, and makes it is business to discover the identity of the children's parents. It is all quite innocent and above board, but for some reason Val is determined to dislike Phoebe and to take the children from her if he can. Fortunately for Phoebe his aunt and a particular friend can see what Val cannot and with a little help he is eventually guided down the path of true love.

This is a well-crafted and compelling Regency romp. A very enjoyable read and sure to be a winner with lovers of Regency romance. Five red rose, Linda