Romantic Lady by Sylvia Thorpe

Well I don't know that Caroline's actions caused her to lose almost all her friends or that it was dangerous. But she did have a lot of adventure with being kidnapped, imprisoned, having Guy get into fistfights around her several times, embroiled in a robbery scam, and come close to being killed. This is another book that I was quite happy happy with. Somehow I seemed to have lucked out in the last couple I have read.

She was a young red-headed woman with all the impetuous gaiety that goes with red hair. And though her life as governess to her uncle's children seemed rather dreary, nothing could stifle her romantic spirit.

And it was just this romantic spirit that caused Caroline to do a dangerous and impulsive act. An act that would nearly lose her all her friends. An act that would jeopardize both her liberty and honor.

Only one person could save Caroline from such a fate-Guy Ravenshaw. And he had no taste for romantic ladies.

Amber Promise by Margaret Abbey

I really liked this book a lot. I wonder if I will be able to find another book by this author. I thought Margaret Abbey did a good job writting in the time period that this book took place in. And it had all the things that I love in books, nice story that is well written with action, adventure, and a little bit of love thrown in. It was rather fun reading a book in this time period because you don't come upon them that often.

Wealthy heiress to Birlstone castle, Lady Alys possessed a rare and golden beauty, hidden since childhood by the mark of her father's wrath. When Prince John approved her marriage to handsome Baron Geoffrey de Courcelles, the young groom showered Alys with lavish gifts and freed her from the single blemish that denied her loveliness. Yet Geoffrey remained strangely cold and aloof, withholding the affection her virginal heart craved. Then a rival suitor publicly insulted Geoffrey at the Royal Nottingham tournament, and Alys was plunged into a drama of rebellion, secret treachery, and awaking desire.

Here is a romance of England's proud knighthood, of daring outlaws, and a valiant noblewoman held hostage for love, awaiting the passionate fruits of an Amber Promise.

Marriage By Decree by Ellen Fitzgerald

I started out reading a different book but put it down after it became apparent that it would be a painful read. Then I saw this book which is the same author of the last book I read. Since I liked that one quite a lot I was hoping for a nice repeat. While this book wasn't bad I did like 'Julia's Portion' better because it had more adventure in it.

Miss Alice Osborne was newly arrived from America and could not be expected to know the rules of Regency courtship and love. But her ignorance seemed certain to breed folly rather than bliss when she was drawn to not one but two most unsuitable suitors.

One was handsome, gallant Sir Robert St. Aubyn, who would have been a perfect match were he not already pledged to the ravishing Janet Belvoir. The other was the dazzling Lord Ralph Winston, the most infamously irresistible rake in the realm.

A prudent young lady would have steered clear of both. But though the beautiful Miss Osborne had many virtues, prudence was definitely not her strength when it came to romance...

Julia's Portion by Ellen Fitzgerald

Not bad. I was surprised how the book started off. It was pretty fast pace and interesting, then got bogged down with rehashing of feelings in the middle, and then picked up pace again towards the end. Her family was so HORRID in this book that you just want to scream at them. The back cover doesn't really tell you anything about the book and is a little wrong.

Her dress on the cover reminds me of billowing pink bubble gum. That and old fashioned men's arm bands tied around her sleeves and waist. But maybe she didn't care after being almost drowned, shoved off a cliff, and taken prisoner. She probably had more pressing concerns....like trying not to fall in love.

Julia Carleton's relatives agreed on one thing: a mere female was not fit to manage the vast fortune that her father had left her. They would take control of it-and take control of Julia as well.

Julia, however, had her own ideas. With her new wealth, she could afford to lead a new life, be free to do what she wanted and love whom she chose.

But her flight to freedom threw her into the arms of the notorious Lord Alysford, whose reputation as a rake and gambler made him the last man in the world she should trust. And Julia had to risk more than money to find out if the irresistible Alysford was out to steal her fortune or her heart.

The Improper Governess by Carola Dunn

The 'Not So Improper Governess' was not such a dramatic tale as any playwright had ever written. The villain was only in the book for about a page or two and there are various other overstated lines in this back cover blurb. I also hate the cover picture!

A Mysterious Miss...
From the stage of the Royal Coburg Theatre, Lissa Findlay saw Lord Ashe watching her. She knew the notorious rake was looking for a mistress, and though circumstance had forced her to become an actress to survive--a definite lowering of her social status--she would never lose her virtue. Never!

A Dashing Lord...
Lord Ashe was accustomed to pursuing women of "experience." But the innocent-looking beauty at the Coburg had captivated him in unexpected ways. And yet, when he made his advances, the cheeky miss slapped him most roundly. Despite being spurned, Lord Ashe was unable to forget her or her dire situation. If she wouldn't share his bed, perhaps she could share his house.

A Shocking Proposal...
Lord Ashe proposed a new role for Lissa as governess to his nephew. If the ton, or his dowager mother, discovered her real profession, t'would be a scandal. But a take as dramatic as any play write ever writ was unfolding with a villain in the wings, a fortune at stake, and a lord discovering he too had a role to play...as a hero for love!

The Rogue's Lady by Paula Allardyce

This book wasn't too bad. Action, adventure with a little romance on the side made it a pleasing read. The only thing I found odd in the book was the referring to the lady as a bitch quite a few times. That I would have changed.

Ahab had forgotten how lively she was-this spoiled and deceitful "lady" who had once done her best to see him hanged. Now, imprisoned by her marriage to the brutish Lord Dacre, she was desperately begging him to help her escape. It was a moment he had waited for, for six long years. She was at his mercy. He should have savored refusing her, hurting her, but somehow it was not a triumph at all. It was strange and cruelly unfair that his girl, his longtime enemy, should have the power to touch his heart with pity- and with desire.

The Demon Rake by Gayle Buck

Why is it that almost every book I have read so far in the Regency genre somebody has gray eyes? I have never seen anyone with gray eyes before. Can't anybody in these books have normal brown eyes or even (gasp) blue eyes? Green would be okay with me too.

As for the book, the guy put his hand down her dress so I will pass on it.

Incredibly handsome Lord Damion St. Claire made no secret of his nature-or of his intentions toward lovely young widow Lady Victoria March. He was the most incorrigible womanizer in all the realm-and Victoria was merely another potential conquest.

However, Damion's powerful uncle, Sir Aubrey St. Claire, had an entirely different proposition for Victoria: To save the St. Claire name, Victoria should become Damion's wife in a marriage that would give Victoria title and fortune, at the price of enduring a wedded lifetime of infidelity.

Surrender her honor to a man who made her senses swim? Or exchange vows with a man certain to break his? How could Victoria say yes to either pernicious proposal? Yet why was it so hard to say no...?

Lord Rivington's Lady by Eileen Jackson

Okay this was almost painful in the grumpy woman department and I even started to feel embarrassed in how she was treating and talking to Lord Rivington. I really don't think that he would have stuck around for all the abuse he was put through.

Lord Alexander Rivington Was The Most Hateful Man Georgina Had Ever Known.

Lord Rivington began by virtually assaulting Georgina at their first chance meeting. Then this incredibly wealthy and handsome aristocrat publicly mocked Georgina's views on the rights of women while the cream of Regency society looked on. From there he went on to physically thrash Georgina's beloved brother, financially ensnare Georgina's family, not bother to deny his shameful relationship to a servant girl-and arrogantly demand Georgina in marriage.

Georgina had every reason to detest this thoroughly impossible and egotistical male. She vowed that nothing in the world would make her join the list of victims of his charms. Indeed, Lord Rivington was due for a richly earned comeuppance-and Georgina for a most unexpected awaking...

Devlyn by Alysse Aallyn

I almost didn't read this book just because I didn't like the cover picture or the black blurb. I was very happy with the book. It has intrigue, murder, mystery, and a little bit of romance. What was nice about this book was it went into each player instead of hopping around like a jumping bean from thought to thought like most of the books I have read so far without going into any depth. There is also a revelation at the end that I was not expecting

They Were Not Quite What They Seemed.

Thea Furnivall-
the orphan of a clergyman, she was found by the elegant Lord Devlyn sewing in the window of a common shop, living in virtual poverty. Yes she could quote poetry in three languages and she maintained a self-assurance that set her quite apart from the other women of her class.

Iantha Fitzjoyce-
daughter-in-law of Lord Devlyn, lady of a Regency manor, she appeared to be truly regal with her stunning beauty and proud bearing. But what were her origins...might they be as lowly as Thea's own? And with her wild spurts of temper-which verged on violence-could she maintain her power over the men of Devlyn Monor

And
Lord Devlyn
Himself-
noble, rich, handsome, seemingly remote, yet he was brash enough to remove Thea to his estate without a moment's hesitation, merely because she resembled someone he's loved. He was said to have caused the death of more than one beautiful woman, and some called him a woman hater. The inscrutable Lord Devlyn stubbornly hid a secret that would reveal the deepest, most emboldened passion.

Friary's Dor by Betty Hale Hyatt

This book is given to over exaggerated descriptive emotions. But I like the picture cover. Very old fashioned. I think I like the picture on the front the book better then the book.

Beautiful Honor Dillard fled fashionable Regency London for the place she loved best in the world--Friary's Dor, an ancient manor on the windswept Kentish coast. Here she would be safe from those who were trying to force her into a marriage she despised.

But waiting for Honor at Friary's Dor was political intrigue, a mysterious pirate ship, and a devilishly handsome, wounded man whose identity was masked but whose attraction was irresistible. Pursuing her were her father with his hateful plans for her future, and a jealous suitor who sought to make her heart his plaything again. Honor had returned not to paradise but to a dangerous trap--and only her own native wit and womanly wiles could set her free to find love and happiness.

A Fine Gentleman by Laura Matthews

Blah, blah, blah. The picture on the book is stupid. I think he is saying, "Your hair smells so good! I am over come and must hold you in my arms." And she is like, "I don't know who you because I am in a blonde daze."

Lady Caroline Curruthers was enjoying her visit to the Hartville home. But one thing made life at the estate complicated--Lady Hartville was intent on convincing her son Richard that Caroline would be a perfect wife for him. Lord Hartville kept his distance from his mother's schemes, which was fine with Caroline, who had no intention of marrying such an obstinate, infuriating man! Then a surprise arrived on the doorstep--a beautiful little girl named Wilhelmina who claimed the "fine gentleman" Richard as her "papa."

Lord Hartville firmly denied that this girl was his child. But Caroline warmed to little Wilhelmina immediately, despite the child's questionable parentage. She also noticed that the girl had a sectete fear of a "bad man" determined to harm her. As Caroline and Lord Hartville struggled to find Wilhelmina's true parents, she began to look forward to their battles of wit. And suddenly. Lady Hartville's loving plans didn't seem so far fetched at all...

The Adventurers by Michelle Martin

This book reminded me a bit of Georgette Heyer's 'The Masqueraders'. So I ended up finding myself annoyed while reading it. If I was to choose one book to read I would chose Georgette Heyer's book instead.

The Earl of Northbridge was nobody's fool, but here he was lost in a sea of outrage, embarrassment-and perplexity. How could a woman masquerade as a man...and fool him so cleverly? Worse, how has she managed to coerce him into joining her scheme?

For her part, Isabel was proud of her mastery of disguise. Now she was putting her skills to the ultimate test: She must get her young friend past a snare of murderous characters who mean to keep him from claiming his legacy.

Only too soon did Isabel discover her greatest danger was not her enemies but the earl himself. With his fathomless blue eyes, he seemed to see all her secrets-and there was no way she could mask that she'd fallen hopelessly in love!