A Trio of Triumphs
Don’t Tempt Me, Loretta Chase
Loretta Chase is an autobuy author for many, many romance readers. Fans are sure to be delighted with this stand-alone book that features the daughter of an English lord returned to England after twelve years as second wife to a Pasha’s son and a jaded duke whose status in the Beau Monde can save the reputation of the “Harem Girl.” Reviewers are already raving about the book. Book Smugglers called it “fresh, witty, full of wonderful, typical lorettachaseness.” The excerpts that I have read reveal Chase’s trademark rich characterization, subtle humor, and exceptional dialogue.
You can read the first three chapters here.
Bound by Your Touch, Meredith Duran
Meredith Duran’s debut novel, The Duke of Shadows, was one of the big buzz books of 2008. Bound by Your Touch promises to be another riveting, unusual story. This one focuses on the relationship of an intelligent spinster and a scandalous viscount, tangled family relationships, and the danger surrounding a certain Egyptian artifact. The book has won high praise from early reviewers, receiving an A from both Dear Author and AAR.
You can read an excerpt here.
Suddenly One Summer, Barbara Freethy
Library Journal called SOS an “intriguing, suspenseful romance” and implicitly identifies the quality that keeps Freethy on my autobuy list even though I read little romantic suspense. Freethy never forgets that she is writing romance. The relationship is never overshadowed by the suspense. SOS introduces Freethy’s new series, Angel Bay, which sounds as if the author has ventured into the Debbie Macomber/Susan Wiggs/Robyn Carr community-centered romance territory to which she has added a suspense element and a touch of the paranormal. Jenna Davis is a woman in hiding, Reid Tanner is a journalist with tragedy in his past. Angel’s Bay offers the miracle they both need. PJ at RomanceNovel TV gave it 4.5 stars.
You can read an excerpt here.
Are any of these books on your TBB list? What qualities make an author “super” for you?
I have been waiting for these three books to be released, especially “Suddenly One Summer.” Barbara is one of my favorite authors and it’s been over year since her last release so I’m really excited about her series.
Loretta Chase is an auto-buy for me, and I really like Barbara Freethy. Actually, I’ve not read Meredith Duran, so I’ll have to add that to the list.
I don’t have many auto-buys, and the ones that are tend to be historical writers. I used to auto-buy a lot more, but now I prefer to read a few reviews and get a sense of the book before I buy.
Jane, I started reading Barbara Freethy with Daniel’s Gift, and I don’t think I’ve missed a book since. I love her voice.
Vanessa, you should try Meredith Duran. The Duke of Shadows is a remarkable book, and the new one is getting even better reviews.
Janga, Meredith Duran is definitely going on my list.
I love just about anything by Loretta Chase, so I have been waiting for this book for a while. I have not read anything by the other 2 authors yet, but I am hearing wonderful things about these two books. They are definitely going on my TBB list. There are just too many great books coming out at the same time!
LC is always on my TBB list. I was so impressed with her Mr. Impossible a few years back when someone introduced me to her books that I put her on my autobuy list, so I definitely will be out in search of that one.
Smiles,
Élodie
I have read all three authors and am definitely going to buy the first two and maybe even the third one.
They are all on the list, LOL I adore historicals and hate to miss any of them! And I love when Barbara Freefly has a romance out. You got it exactly right. She’s one of them that keeps the romance strong in those romance suspense that I so look for in that genre!
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