Don’t Look Down by Suzanne Enoch

Don't Look Down by Suzanne Enoch

This book has more “sex” scenes than any Suzanne’s historical romance books, and it’s understandable why. However, all the way through half the book, you will still be waiting for suspense to begin, and for action to start. It’s is still a great book, and the author does not disappoint with witty, funny dialogs, steamy bedroom (and not bedroom) sex scenes, suspence and action.

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Enemies of the Heart by Rebbecca Dean

Enemies of the Heart - Rebbecca Dean

This book is overdone, yet it’s also an example of how this genre can actually be written quite well.

The story follows two cousins at the turn of the 19th/20th century at a formal dinner being held by a pair of wealthy German brothers. Vicky - British, nurturing, and free-spirited - is surprised to see herself fall for Bertram - the elder brother, shy, poetic. On the flipside, Zelda - American, fiery, and calculating, has her sights set on the younger of the two brothers, who is set to take over the steel empire the Remer family owns. The book essentially tackles the tricky situations the two families are placed in throughout WW1 and WW2 as the German Remers become providers for the wars their British counterparts are fighting in. Add in romance and loss and you’ve got one very dramatic, sweeping story.

The book was relatively well written and interesting after the first slower section. It did a good job of capturing the difficulties for the family on either side of the war and how Germany was truly oppressed by the government at the time into becoming the juggernaut of fear that they were in WW2.

A good light read. The characters are relatively archetypal, the writing is formulaic and comprehensive at best, and the question of incest would be at the forefront of any modern reader’s mind. If you’re into romance fiction, historical fiction, or any form of dramatic fiction - it’s got them all!

Review by: Aldric Tinker

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My Favourite Wife by Tony Parsons

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It is one of the most disappointing books I have ever read, with too many interjections from the author and an attitude of looking down upon Asia. There is a huge stereotype being played out of “eastern people are like this” and “western people are like that” and this is enforced right until the story’s end. Oh, and the writing was atrocious.

Review by: Aldric Tinker

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The Pre-Nup by Beth Kendrick

Pre-Nup

Three women, good friends from college, find themselves in relationships which are affected, in one way or the other, by pre-nuptial agreements. Ellie is married to Mike, has a beautiful three-year old daughter and is a darling of Mayfair Estates society where she organizes fundraisers and benefits. Hers is the perfect marriage until she stumbles across the fact that Mike is having an affair.

Jen, founder of her own business which markets a non-soda beverage which she invented, is married to Eric, once her best friend, but not necessarily the one passionate love-of-her life.

Mara, high-powered attorney, is engaged to marry Josh, but why does she have this feeling of reluctance?

The Pre-Nup takes a look at relationships that are complicated not only by the emotions involved, but the legalities created by pre-nuptial agreements.

Ellie, Jen and Mara are likable heroines and their friendship is fuel for plenty of humor. It’s fun to watch how the three women work their way through their legal “difficulties. Pre-Nup is a fun, fast-paced read that held my attention from start to finish.

A good read.

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A Question of Love by Isabel Wolff

A Question of Love

Laura Quick’s husband disappeared three years ago without any clue. After she has decided to leave the past alone, Laura’s old flame, Luke, reappeared in a TV show hosted by her. Luke and Laura hooked up almost instantly – but the challenge is Luke’s adorable six-year old daughter and irritating ex-wife.

Tom, her boss had been a good friend whom Laura thought would never grow into another boundary because of something that happened to Tom and his ex-wife some time ago. She just did not understand why a nice guy like Tom would do something so terrible to his ex-wife for a famous actress. Or is this just a misunderstanding? Will Laura be able to know the truth?

Out of the blue, when Laura least thought it would happen, Nick came back!

Laura came to a point where she needed to decide. Would Luke be worth it for her to give it all? Did Nick reappearance make anything simpler for Laura? Is there someone else for Laura?

This is a story where the main character has to revisit the past to conquer it and move on.

Review by: Shirley Liang

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Let Sleeping Rogues Lie by Sabrina Jeffries

Let Sleeping Rogues Lie

Sabrina Jeffries wrote “let sleeping rogues lie” in year 2008. It is only published in paperback version in year 2009. This review would cover some brief information on Sabrina, a summary of this romance novel, an overview of the themes of the novel, and last but not least, the critical analysis of the story.

Sabrina holds a doctorate in English lit, and had emphasized extensively that in order to produce stories that would give readers pleasure in reading, effort must be sincerely made. She is a very generous person as she had shared her views and tips on her journey to become a published romance writer, and the Dos and DON’Ts of it. Her focus had been to produce what she herself enjoys reading, something lighter, sexier historical romances, with more dialogue and more sensuality, in her exact own words, and this story is part of her school of heiress series.

Madeline Presscott, the heroin of the story is a very practical lady, with the curiosity that exceeds the limit of a cat. She takes up teaching after her father lost his practice as a doctor after a questionable death of his patient due to the claimed mis-application of nitrous gas as the remedy, which was rumored to be hazardous. Madeline wished to clear his name, and when Anthony Dalton presented himself at the school, seeking help to place his niece in the right place as another bargaining chip to get him his niece’s custody, Madeline saw the way. Anthony socialized with the circle that contains the scientist doctor that had invented the nitrous gas, and Madeline wishes to beg him to release a statement declaring the function of nitrous gas correctly to clear up her father’s name.

To exchange for Anthony’s help (and to help him get his niece’s custody), Madeline had convinced Mrs Harris, the headmistress of the school to take Anthony as a extra-curriculum for her students to educate them how to recognize scoundrels who are hunting for the heiress’ fortune. For Madeline beliefs with Anthony’s reputation of a rogue, who else better to inform the ladies how does a rogue think and act? The whole scenario had set up an interesting stage for the whole centerfold story, and led to series of twist and turn that had really shown that judge not the book by its cover.

At a glance, no one seemed to be who they really are in the story. One would think that Madeline is a very prim and proper lady, but her curiosity and her earnest to learn, and her courage to restore her father’s reputation had proved her far beyond a mere lady.

Review by: Danielle Chiok

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Bride of the Wolf by Jennifer St. Giles

Bride of the wolf by Jenniver St. Giles

Bride of the Wolf is written by Jennifer St. Giles in year 2009. This review would first introduce Jennifer St Giles and her glorified background in romance writing, followed by a brief summary of the book, and ending with a brief overview analysis.

Jennifer writes “Contemporary Paranormal for Pocket Books and Gothic-Paranormal Historicals” for Berkley Publishing (quoted from her official homepage). In other words, her stories are filled with vampires, werewolves, and hence all the bloodlust coupled with the romantic side and also suspense for the spice of the story.

The oil heiress Marissa Vasquez had been kidnapped by the Vladarian vampires for her wealth and control for a wealthy and powerful corporate. Along with her, they had captured the shadowman named Navarre who could shapeshift into a wolf. Navarre finally got Marissa out of the vampire’s clutch, and they went on an intensely “exhilarating” process of escape. Along the journey, Marrissa get to know everything of Naverre’s phases of wolf spirit and shapeshiftings, and still trust him very much though her company (her brother and Father Dom), had different view of their hero of the day (for Navarre had also rescued them).

The plot behind the story for the Vladarian vampires to gain full control and to control the world have them all running, escaping, and dodging assassinations and wicked plots and treacheries all along the way until finally, the twist of the story brings them to a peaceful end, but with the main bad guy, the Vladarian vampire, Dr Cinata, still on the loose. This is definitely no twilight series with the kind and soulful Cullens.

The start of this book could send one flipping back repeatedly to the front part to double confirm the names and the role of the people. Without the pre-requisite information of the first four books in the shadowmen series, one might need to grapple around in the dark for a while until the idea is portrayed out, if not the whole picture. The starting of the book is directly the center of the attention, however, without the background understanding of the stories, it could be quite frustrating to gain the right understanding of what is exactly going on. However, the author had resurrected the story by rolling out a beautiful twist and turn to bring us to the centerfold of the finale, and had reassured us that all is well at the end, though the bad guy is still out there.

Review by: Danielle Chiok

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Highlander Untamed by Monica McCarty

Highlander Untamed

Monica McCarty wrote Highlander Untamed in 2007. This review would start with addressing the purpose that the author wishes to fulfill with her writing this story, and then the summary, followed by the overview and analysis of the book.

This is a historical romance book which centers around an incident called “one-eye woman war”. In writing this story Monica wished to give this tragically ill-fated one-eye woman a beautiful happy ending in her life, and also to give life to a beautiful marriage between the powerful Highland Chief, Rory McLeod, with the beautiful Isabel MacDonald. In which in real actual history, this two characters had indeed once existed, and had eleven children all together to hint a marriage that is very much blessed with love.

In the story, Rory had clashed with the MacDonald’s clan in attempt to seek revenge for his sister who was the one-eye woman, in which she was cruelly dispatched back home from her “hand-fast marriage” after she lost an eye in an accident. In attempt for peace and also to delay war, the King of England at that time had encouraged (more like ordered) a one year hand-fast marriage between the two clans. The MacDonald clan sent over the beautiful Isabel in hopes to woe Rory’s heart, and also for her to steal the token of spirit of the clan-fairy flag, and also to discover the secret passage that leads into Rory’s castle—ultimately, to destroy Rory through the beautiful Isabel.

Unexpectedly, they fell for each other like how Romeo and Juliet are not supposed to. Hence, the battling had not only happened between them two to deny each other’s affect on themselves, but also within themselves as they are both well aware of their own duty, responsibilities and also their love for their family. All this battling, both had also believed that the opposite is indifferent to them, and that the love they had for each other is solely on their own, and that is destined to be the ruin of them at the end of the day.

This is after all a romance novel, but it had gone on to stress the duty, love and loyalty a leader is suppose to have for his family, people and also himself. It had also highlighted the contrast of skin-deep beauty vs the inner essence of beauty. About how beautiful Isabel had been, and yet how little she had valued it, and only with her true character which is beautiful, had captured the attention of Rory, and had also bring her to really melt into the household of the MacLeods, ultimately leading to the solving of the whole problem of the wars between the clans and the political issues surrounding the clans.

This book had gone beyond a pure romance story when it highlighted how important it is to stay positive in attitude to life. One should do what one is able to do, and to hold dear to what is really important in life, which is definitely not power and wealth like the bad guy in the story is chasing after. To the story, it seems to circle around the theme of living life to the fullest, not leaving any room for regrets. When Rory wrote the letter to the King to consider the temporary marriage between him and Isabel to be permanent, he is actually giving away the possibility of a bigger land, and higher sense of security for his people that is achievable by marrying politically to a lady, daughter of another powerful ruler. When Isabel encouraged Rory’s sister who had lost the sight of an eye to start enjoying life again to the fullest, and to walk out of the grieve and ill-confidence, it was so full of positive energy that it leaves no space for any notion of negativism to be entertained at all.

Review by: Danielle Chiok

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