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That Perfect Someone

Posted on July 6, 2011 by TBRG| 1 Comment

Title: That Perfect Someone

Series: The Mallory’s bk 10

Author: Johanna Lindsey

Genre: Historical

Nine years ago, Richard Allen fled England and his controlling father. Determined to live his own life, he took to the sea and settled in the Caribbean, joining a band of treasure-hunting pirates and adopting the persona of a carefree, seductive Frenchman named Jean Paul to guard the secrets of his past. When he slips back into England to carry out an urgent task, Richard becomes infatuated with a married woman, Georgina Malory. But his reckless attempt to woo Georgina at a masked ball turns out to be the worst mistake of his life because it brings him face to face with another beautiful woman.

Thrilled that her solicitors have finally come up with a way to free her from her betrothal contract to the Earl of Manford’s son who abandoned her years ago, heiress Julia Miller is ready for the marriage mart and hopes to find that perfect someone at her friend Georgina’s ball. Charmed by a masked Frenchman who gives her her first kiss, she can’t help but pursue this mysterious man—until she makes a shocking discovery. Now, to avoid falling into a ruthless nobleman’s trap, Julia must enter a risky, intimate charade with a man she never believed she could love.

“There’s no better way to spend your time than with the Malorys—it’s like sailing off to heaven,” raves Romantic Times. With a little help from the lucky-in-love Malory family, will Richard and Julia discover in each other that perfect someone?

I have been in love with this series ever since the very first book Love Only Once. There have been times when I have wished that I have wanted to be a part of the Mallory Clan.

Richard and Julie aren’t members of the Mallory Family but Richard is Gabby’s best friend and Gabby is married to Drew Anderson who is George Mallory’s brother and Gabby’s father is one of George’s husband James’s oldest friends. Julie grew up down the block from where George and James live and they consider her family.

Richard is one of the characters that when we first met him in Captive of My Desires intrigued me as he didn’t make much sense in the way that he behaved. It was almost like he was running from something. Which in reality he was. I have to say that if I had a parent like Richards I would have done the same thing. The things that he did to him were horrible and Richard could have turned out so differently if he hadn’t left when he did. He has never wanted to be back in England but has come back for a short visit and plans on leaving very quickly afterwards.

Julie wants to get on with her life and have a family which she can’t because she has been engaged to Richard from the time she was a baby, and even though Richard has been gone for some many years his father won’t let her break the contract. She discovers the perfect way to get out of it however by declaring him dead.

What she never expected was for him to show up and her to be attracted to him, and him to her, that is until they discover who they are.

Through a series of events they decided to be allies and to try and steal the contract. They never expected to fall in love with each other in the process.

As this is a Mallory book you can bet that there is plenty of humor and angst as well as stubborn men that while they acknowledge their feelings they want the women to admit theirs first. There is so much I want to say about this book but to do so would give off a lot of spoilers, and I want you to discover all the snarky comments and discovering of each other that happens.

One of the things that I really like about Johanna Lindsey is that with as many books as she has written she still manages to come up with fresh storylines and great characters that we fall in love with and want more of.

Grade A

Other Books in this Series

Love Only Once Tender Rebel Gentle Rogue The Magic of You Say You Love Me The Present

A Loving Scoundrel Captive of My Desires No Choice but Seduction

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Tagged Grade A, Johanna Lindsey, Mallory Series, Reviewed by Heather

Thanks & Recap

Posted on September 4, 2010 by TBRG| 4 Comments

Just wanted to give a huge shout of thanks to all the authors who helped us out this week and to everyone who stopped by. Heather and I are really excited about starting this venture together and I hope you all have fun along the way with us.

We will post the winners on Sunday so plan on checking in to see if you are one of the lucky ones.

Just in case you did not get a chance to see the author responses to our question we asked here they are again. If you can figure out which author is new to this post you might win a book also. Just post a comment and we will draw a winner from the correct answers

We asked a few of our favorite authors what their go to books or authors are right now and where do they go to relax and read. Here are their responses.

Carly Phillips: http://www.carlyphillips.com/ A few months ago I would have said I’m a true contemporary reader. Only. That’s still the case … without the only! I’ve recently strayed into a genre I never thought would hold any interest for me – paranormal. It’s been a fantastic break from my normal reading and when I’ve devoured my contemporary authors and am waiting for a new release. As for which authors, in contemporary – my fellow Plotmonkeys, Leslie Kelly aka Leslie Parrish, Julie Leto, and Janelle Denison … and also Toni Blake, Erin McCarthy’s racecar series, Victoria Dahl, Jill Shalvis, Rachel Gibson. And now in my new paranormal phase, I’m devouring Nalini Singh, Meaghan Hatfield, Larissa Ione. As for where? On my Kindle … wherever I can. In bed usually since reading is a treat for when I can relax but in my car while waiting for the kids works too!

Erin Nicholas: http://www.erinnicholas.com/ I almost always go for contemporaries first, though I have favorites in historical, erotic, and paranormal too. I have a few go-to authors who always deliver for me but the two that first come to mind are Erin McCarthy and Susan Andersen. I have a big chair by my picture window that I love to curl up in with my Kindle!

Susan Mallery: http://www.susanmallery.com I’ve always been a romance fan. Romance novels are my go-to books, though of course I read in other genres from time to time. Romances affirm my view of the world as a good place where men and women find a way to avoid killing each other, despite sometimes overwhelming temptation. I read everywhere, but if we’re talking a truly relaxing read, there’s nothing like curling up on the sofa with a good book.

Anna Campbell: http://www.annacampbell.info/ A great historical sweeps me away into a world of romance like nothing else so when I’ve got spare time, I tend to read the competition (LOL!). I love to read in bed, especially when it’s raining outside!

Alexandra Hawkins: http://www.alexandrahawkins.com/ No contest–Romance. I read all sub-genres. Where do I like to read? The sofa in my family room reclines so it’s a comfy place to read.

Sarah MacLean: http://www.macleanspace.com I love historicals, but when I’m just trying to get away from work, I love contemporaries. Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Rachel Gibson, Kristan Higgins, and when I run out of them, I’m always down for the One Click packs for Kindle from Harlequin! As for the where, anywhere my dog is curled up is always a first choice.

Stephanie Laurens: http://www.stephanielaurens.com/ I read a lot of different genre fiction. Always genre, but it could be crime/mystery, fantasy or romance. I read in bed, pretty much every single night. I have a silk-covered, silk-fiber filled comforter, European pillows to prop myself up with, and my cats always come to sit with me–one on my stomach, the other between my calves. As far as they’re concerned, that’s how it has to be

Nalini Singh: http://www.nalinisingh.com/ I have quite eclectic reading tastes and depending on my reading mood, will read anything from thrillers to sf/fantasy, to any number of sub-genres of romance (of course!) and more. I read some non-fiction as well, partly for research purposes and partly just because the topic interests me. Some of my favorite authors are Anne McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey. Anne Bishop, Christine Feehan, Meljean Brook, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Jayne Castle/Jayne Ann Krentz, JD Robb, Julie Garwood, Jude Deveraux, Lisa Kleypas…and seriously, I could keep going. I love reading, and I’m always trying out new authors alongside my favorites. My most recent “finds” have been Joss Ware (love the Envy Chronicles!) and Jess Granger with her futuristic romances. As for where I read – everywhere I can!

Jessa Slade: http://jessaslade.wordpress.com/ As a writer, I consider it my sacred duty to read. I have a breakfast book, a backpack book, a bedside book, and a bathtub book. And usually a few more besides I read a lot in my genre — urban fantasy romance — but like most booksluts, I’ll peel back the cover on anything. At RomCon this year (where I met the Book Reading Gals!) I had the chance to sit with Nalini Singh, C.L. Wilson and Christine Feehan. It was like my bookshelf sprang to life!

Erin Kellison: http://www.erinkellison.com/ Chances to relax are seldom with little kids and a book on deadline, so I have to steal time to get my reading fix. I generally choose fantasy, but really enjoy a lot of genre fiction. I had surgery last week and got to read Mockingjay in one sitting. Love that feeling of sinking into a book. My favorite place to go? The beach. Combine that with a book and a lazy afternoon and I am in heaven.

Leslie Parish: http://www.authorleslieparrish.com/ Whenever I want to read purely for enjoyment, I tend to stay away from romance because I’m so immersed in it in my job, I just want something different for down-time.So I typically pick up a horror or thriller novel (Stephen King is my favorite) or something so funny it leaves me breathless (Christopher Moore is my go-to author for this!) I most recently read The Passage by Justin Cronin, a futuristic vampire/zombie armageddon story and really loved it.

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Tagged Alexandra Hawkins, Anna Campbell, Brenda Joyce, Christina Dodd, Christine Feehan, Contemporary, Elizabeth Hoyt, Erin Kellison, Erin Nicholas, Historical, Jessa Slade, Johanna Lindsey, Julia Quinn, Launch, Leslie Parish, Melissa Mayhue, Paranormal, Sarah MacLean, Stephanie Laurens

Historical

Posted on September 2, 2010 by TBRG| 9 Comments

Today we will discuss my favorite genre, Historicals. These are my go to books when I am stressed out or just need to escape to somewhere else I reach over and grab a good historical. I love how I can experience another time and place for a little while, without leaving the comforts of now. I am also grateful to these authors for doing such great research and trying to make things as accurate as possible, I have learned a lot from reading their books. Some of my favorite historical authors are: Julia Quinn, Lisa Kleypas, Anna Campbell, Brenda Joyce, Julie Garwood.

The very first romance bookthat Heather ever read that wasn’t a harlequin was a historical that took place in Wyoming, it was Johanna Lindsey’s Brave the Wild Wind, from the moment she read this she was hooked. She would hide the books behind her school books and read Johanna Lindsey instead of schoolwork. To this day this genre is one of her favorites and some of her favorite authors are Stephanie Laurens, Johanna Lindsey, Julia Quinn, Elizabeth Hoyt and Julie Garwood. There is nothing better than picking up a book and being transported into the past. She even used some of the history she learned in historical romances to help her write a paper in one of her anthropolgy classes and got an A on it.

What are some of your favorite historicals and do you have a favorite time period or place that you love to read about?

One commenter will win some fabulous books

Now some more of our author answers:

Alexandra Hawkins: http://www.alexandrahawkins.com/ No contest–Romance. I read all sub-genres. Where do I like to read? The sofa in my family room reclines so it’s a comfy place to read.

Tagged Alexandra Hawkins, Anna Campbell, Brenda Joyce, Elizabeth Hoyt, Historical, Johanna Lindsey, Julia Quinn, Julie Garwood, Lisa Kleypas, Sarah MacLean, Stephanie Laurens

New Books

Posted on May 13, 2010 by TBRG| 2 Comments

I have been waiting for several books that will be coming out within the next couple weeks and am so excited to be getting them. Lisa Kleypas “Married by Morning”, Anna Campbell “My Reckless Surrender”, Johanna Lindsey “That Perfect Someone” – just to name a few. My biggest problem is that I had decided to only read authors from the RomCon Reading Challenge until July, I have about 20 more authors to go.

What books are you excited to start reading? Maybe I can find some new authors and add to my growing pile.

Reviews will be coming soon.

Melanie

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Tagged Johanna Lindsey, Lisa Kleypas, Posted by Melanie, RomCon Reading Challenge

Monday Author Spotlight

Posted on August 10, 2009 by TBRG| 3 Comments

What time is it? It’s time to spotlight an author.

It is time to introduce you to a new author,

or re-introduce you to an old favorite.

Whichever the case may be, pull up a seat and meet…
…………

Johanna Lindsey

Can you remember when you made the jump into hardcore romance books? I can. It was the summer between my freshman and sophomore years of high school. The book was Brave the Wild Wind by Johanna Lindsey. Having never had the sex talk, yes I know but my parents were and still are a little out there, I so didn’t understand some parts of the book. I quickly caught on however and was hooked on this kind of romance book. My junior year of high school one of my girlfriends let slip that she read Johanna Lindsey and we then proceeded to spend the entire year sharing her books, much to the chagrin of our US History teacher. To give you perspective on the years I graduated from high school in 1993. Since that time I have read all of her books, some I have liked others I haven’t. No matter what though she remains one of my favorite authors.

I couldn’t find much on her on the web however I did find this and thought that I would share it with you….

Johanna wrote her first book, Captive Bride in 1977 “on a whim”, and the book was a success. By 2006, with over 58 Million copies of her books have been sold worldwide, with translations appearing in 12 languages, Johanna Lindsey is one of the world’s most popular authors of historical romance.

Johanna’s books span the various eras of history, including books set in the Middle Ages, the American “Old West” and the popular Regency England-Scotland. She has even written a few sci-fi romances. By far the most popular among her books are the stories about the Malory-Anderson Family, a Regency England saga.

If you have never read one of her books you should definitely check her out. She has several different series, and I love them all..I was going to list them but when I looked at the list I realized that I couldn’t choose between any of them…

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Brave the Wild Wind by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on April 3, 2009 by TBRG| 2 Comments

Brave the Wild Wind
Wyoming Series bk 1

As wild as the Wyoming frontier and a terror when spurned, Jessie Blair is furious when she over hears Chase Summers refusing her hand — and vows to seduce the handsome drifter out of spite.

Enraged by Jessie’s arrogance yet haunted by her beauty, Chase is irresistible drawn to the headstrong miss — and into her troubles with the land-hungry villains who murdered her father. For his pride insists he tame the fiery temptress who toys with his emotions. And his passion won’t be sated until the sensuous young hellion becomes a woman in his arms.

REVIEW: I haven’t read this book in I am going to guess at least 15 years. I do remember this was the book that took from reading Harlequin’s to reading romance novels. I do have to say that I immediatley fell in love with the genre. I mean I had already read all the Harlequins at our little library when I discovered this book, but lets face it, back then the Harlequins were very mild and this book well it wasn’t and isn’t.

I am very glad that I didn’t remember a whole lot of this story other than that I had liked it, as I was able to read it again and enjoy it. I have to say that I loved it just as much now as I did back when I read it for the first time as sophmore in high school back in the day.

The immediate chemistry between Chase and Jesse is great. I loved how neither of them wanted a commitment yet they didn’t want each other with anyone else. Throw into the mix a pissed of gambler, a long lost mother that shows up, and boy is Jesse mad when that happens. A knife stabbing, cattle rustlers and you have a great book.

For those that have read one of her newer books or only read her Mallory Series, you have got to read this book and the two that come after it, Savage Thunder and Angel (if I had a favorite book in this series it would be Angel).

I read this book as part of the Spring ’09 Reading Challenge….Read a Western.

I give this book a 5 out of 5.

Tagged Johanna Lindsey, Read a Western, Spring '09 Reading Challenge

Hearts Aflame by Johanna Lindsey

Posted on January 19, 2009 by TBRG| 1 Comment

Haardrad Family Saga bk 2

Beautiful and defiant, Kristen Haardrad meets the hot, longing gaze of Royce, Thane of Wyndhurst, with icy fury – vowing never to be enslaved by the powerful Saxon lord who holds her captive.

She is his enemy and his prize – a wild and lusty hellion to be tamed by her dashing conqueror’s kiss. But though maddened with desire for the golden–haired Viking temptress, noble Royce, in conscience, cannot force his exquisite prisoner to submit. For only Kristen’s willing surrender can quench the blistering fires that sear his tormented soul – and heal a heart consumed by passion with a soothing balm of rapturous, unconditional love.

REVIEW: I have loved this book from the very first time I read it years ago. I think that I read it for the first time back in high school, which was a looooong time ago.

I love how Kristen is the kind of woman that knows herself very well. She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go after it.

I enjoyed watching Royce and his struggle to come to terms with the fact that he wants a Viking, an enemy of his. Royce doesn’t just hate the Vikings, he loathes them, they had taken his family from him.

This has got to be one of my all time favorite books. For anyone that likes Viking books this is one book that you have to read.

This was read as part of the Winter 08 Reading Challenge: Read a book about a Viking or a Pirate

I give this a 4.5 out 5.

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No Choice but Seduction

Posted on September 29, 2008 by TBRG| Leave a comment

Johanna Lindsey

Rating 4

Fall Reading Challenge – Read a book by Johanna Lindsey

After her mother died, vivacious Katey Tyler fled her dull Connecticut town, hoping to meet her relatives in England and find adventure and romance on a grand tour of Europe. She had no idea that her life-changing travels would have both in spades — as well as danger and intrigue — when she catches the eye of ship owner Boyd Anderson and inadvertently stumbles upon a high-stakes kidnapping.

When Sir Anthony Malory’s young daughter is abducted from London’s Hyde Park, her kidnapper mistakenly sends the ransom note to the home of Sir Anthony’s brother, James. With James and his wife, Georgina, in the Caribbean, the demands are received by their houseguest — Georgina’s youngest brother, Boyd Anderson. Searching for the girl with Anthony, the notoriously hot-headed American sea captain fully intends to make the foolhardy villain pay. But he hardly expects to find exquisite Katey Tyler, recently a passenger on his ship, at the center of the plot!

Little does Katey realize that in having caught the attention of Boyd Anderson — and in meeting up with the Malorys — she’s about to experience more excitement than the typical young lady encounters on a grand tour, and her life will never be dull again. A multitude of surprises await Katey, from the startling truth about her mother’s early life to the lengths a man will go to win the affections of a lady who has every reason to despise him — but who can’t resist the seductive, impassioned love he has to offer her.

REVIEW: I have been reading this series for about 17 years now and I have to say that after Jeremy and Derek’s books I was hoping for a little more. Don’t get me wrong I liked the story and thought that the plot was well thought out and delivered, however I wanted more, more with the Mallory’s all of them, that’s what has made these books so great was the whole family, however she left half of the family out, I mean Tony’s daughter is kidnapped and the only Mallory that is there is Jeremy? In past books she had the entire family for things like that. If you have read the other books in this series than yes read this book, however if you have never read one of her books than I recommend starting with her earlier books.

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