Thursday, January 3, 2013

Warm Romances for a Cool Winter


Looking forward to cuddling by the fire with a good romance? Take a look at these charming titles to see if they will suit.
The Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn, Eloisa James and Connie Brockway
   This title is a historical romance novel in three parts by three authors. It is a cold Scottish night and the laird decided that his heirs need to find a bride. So he kidnaps some ladies from a local ball and brings them to his chilly castle to meet his nephews. But the laird gets more than he bargained for when he gets an extra lady and a duke. Filled with great dialogue and fun characters, this story will charm you on that cold night. But make sure to have an afghan handy, since this castle is particularly drafty. 

If you like this book, go back to last year's The Lady Most Likely by the same authors. There is a character that is continued.

Can't Stand the Heat by Louisa Edwards
   This contemporary romance is for those readers who follow Top Chef and love the Food Network. Miranda, a New York culinary critic, accepts Chef Adam's challenge to work a day in his rising star restaurant. She thinks she's going to get a behind the scenes look at what makes him tick, but their chemistry together has the kitchen turning steamy. This is the first book in Edwards'  A Recipe for Love series, and she does a great job with the main and secondary characters. A fun time will be had by all.

 
How to Capture a Countess by Karen Hawkins
   This is the first book in the Duchess Diaries series that features the Duchess of Roxburghe (married five time and she has outlived them all!) and her attempts at being a matchmaker. She starts with her nephew Lord Sinclair who has a rather rakish reputation. The Duchess finds out that he has been hunting for her goddaughter Rose ever since she caused a bit of a scandal with him a at ball. Guess who the Duchess invites over for a house party? Hawkins provides her book with snappy dialogue and great humor. And just wait until you meet the infamous Roxburge pug dogs. I can not wait until the next title in the series.

Enjoy your reading!

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