"The Blessed," by Tonya Hurley

The Protagonists: Agnes: Even though her suicide attempt fails, this naive Catholic schoolgirl still holds out hope that true love exists. B...

"When the Duke Returns," by Eloisa James

The Chick: Lady Isidore Del'Fino, a.k.a. Duchess of Cosway. She's been married 11 years - to a husband she's never seen. She hop...

The Weekly Wanting (18)

Well, thanks to some excellent progress with NaNoWriMo, I have time for a Weekly Wanting post! Enjoy! Moon Over Manifest , by Clare Vanderpo...

"Amelia Anne is Dead and Gone," by Kat Rosenfield

The Protagonist: Becca. Graduated salutatorian from her high school class, she has a bright future ahead of her - and, most importantly, out...

"Sacred Hearts," by Sarah Dunant

The Primary Cast: Suora Zuana: The dispensary mistress whose unique upbringing by a doctor left her with significant medical and herbal trai...

The October Round-Up!

Happy Halloween, folks! I'm writing my October Round-Up a little early this month, if only to get it out of the way to leave more room f...

"Cold Magic," by Kate Elliott

The Protagonist:  Cat Hassi Barahal. An orphan raised in the household of her aunt, uncle and cousin Bee, she just wants to blend in and avo...