Thursday, June 11, 2009

Latest 5 Star Romance Novel Reviews

The newest romance novels rated 5 stars (or hearts, books, etc.) from The Wild Rose Press are listed here.

Click title to find the book, or stars to read the review. For a description of ratings, please click here.

Rancher McBride, by Lauri Robinson ☆☆☆☆☆
Historical (Western), sensual

Blue Spring’s most eligible bachelor is about to go down….Josie Hollister has determined she’s willing to give up her dream of being a rancher and settle for being a rancher’s wife. She throws away her britches for petticoats and corsets, but the act causes Calvin McBride to run for the hills. More…

“This story is captivating from start to finish. It’s a short, passion-filled read….This was one of my favorite historical short reads in a long time! Can’t wait to see more from Robinson!” – Wild Plum, Long and Short Reviews …full review
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Teacher’s Plans, by JoAnn Carter ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet

When Amanda Manning, an exhausted, short-handed special education teacher, is given an assistant, things don't turn out as she planned. Her new assistant is anything but what Amanda expected—most strikingly, a male…. Tracy Atkins secured a job as a teacher's assistant, but will he be able to secure the hand of the woman he is falling in love with? Especially when she finds out about the secret he is hiding? More…

“Ms. JoAnn Carter has, once again, written a great inspirational book with a wonderful plot. These two characters were so well matched that it was amazing watching their lives intertwine….I highly recommend this book and this author.” – Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review
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Those Baby Blues, by Sheridon Smythe ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Hadleigh Charmaine felt as though she had been cast in a made-for-TV movie. The infant she had taken home from the hospital was not her biological child, and the man who had been raising her real daughter was Treet Miller, a film star with sizzling baby blues. But when those famous peepers settled on her, the hardworking, single mother refused to be hoodwinked -- even if his once-over made her shiver with desire. More…

“I thoroughly enjoyed this charmingly witty story. The characters are absolutely perfect simply because their personalities are so varied. Sheridon Smythe writes this baby switch storyline with empathy, love and a whole lot of laughter…” – Chrissy Dionne, Romance Junkies …full review
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A Time to Love, by Gail Symmonds ☆☆☆☆☆
Paranormal, spicy

Gifted with a mysterious antique necklace, Joanne Dunstan is magically thrust back in time, launching her on an incredible journey. Finding herself in the Scottish Highlands of 1626, she faces challenges and horrors never imagined. She also discovers friendship, honour, and love—with an arrogant Scottish Laird. Laird Connor MacKay suffers no fools. A warrior with a bitter past, he keeps his enemies, and demons, at bay. More…

“This was a great book. I loved every page turn. I love the author's characters….Jo is such a strong, independent woman and to watch her fall in love with Connor was sweet.” – Jennifer, You Gotta Read Reviews …full review
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The Trouble with Playboys,
by Margaret Tanner ☆☆☆☆☆
Vintage, spicy

When a wealthy Englishman, Paul Ashfield travels to Australia in search of the birth mother he thinks deserted him, he never expects to meet and fall in love with Daphne Clarke. Upon meeting her parents, Paul is horrified by the possibility that they may have the same mother. He beats a hasty retreat, leaving Daphne heartbroken. Amidst the turmoil of WW2 they meet again in Singapore… More…

“I shed many tears while reading this book. The story was well written and interesting from the first page to the surprise ending. I love characters that are strong and willing to fight for what they want. I highly recommend this book.” – Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio …full review
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The Truth about Roxy, by Jenny Gilliam ☆☆☆☆☆
Contemporary, spicy

Roxy Palmer is a walking, breathing cliché. And darned tired of it. Working as the assistant librarian in her small, Southern home town, Roxy also anonymously pens the local love column, ASK PAULA ROCKWELL--Thorton, Georgia's answer to Dear Abby. But when the door leading to Roxy's lifetime dream is slammed in her face by one of the good ol' boys, Roxy brings out the big guns--and turns the genteel town upside down with her racier, feminist, home-wrecking new format. More…

The Truth About Roxy by Jenny Gilliam was quite a surprise to me. I have never read anything by Ms. Gilliam before and was delighted to find myself wrapped up in Roxy’s world….I would highly recommend this read. It was funny, light, and romantic.” – Kim N., Manic Readers …full review
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