His Cinderella Bride - Annie Burrows

Title: His Cinderella Bride

Author: Annie Burrows

Line: Historical

Release month: September 2007

The S-Factor: Sizzling

Back-Blurb:

Beggar maid...

Jasper Challinor, Marquis of Lensborough, was appalled! Who was this redheaded, badly dressed waif in his aristocratic host’s dining room? And why in the world was the proud Marquis so drawn to her?

Wealthy lady!

Lord Lensborough was a man well used to getting exactly what he wanted – and he wanted Hester! Convinced that she was a poor relation, the noble lord was about to receive the shock of his life...from a lady who would break all his very proper rules!

Review:

Annie Burrows’ debut historical novel for Harlequin Mills & Boon is a lusty and enthralling tale of love and life in Regency England. The hero of His Cinderella Bride is a wealthy aristocrat on the look-out for a wife – and, in shades of Jane Eyre, he meets her in a country lane in inclement weather, although I don’t remember a scene where Jane fell into a ditch full of muddy water!

After this inauspicious opening, we meet the book’s heroine, Hester, a similarly wealthy woman who hides under the disguise of a poor servant. Soon enough Annie Burrows transports us into a world of mistaken identities, evil, would-be rapists, illegitimate gypsy children, carriage rides, tavern brawls and London society. It’s all utterly charming and engaging, and the author’s conjuring up of an early 19^th century atmosphere is very well done.

The book’s strength lies in the characterisation of the hero and heroine. Annie Burrows wisely keeps the focus on these two characters throughout and there’s never any unnecessary diversion to take away from the central romance plot. The dialogue is rich and full of passion and the romantic scenes are understated and heart-warming, everything you could wish from a category romance.

His Cinderella Bride is a brilliant piece of writing and a story I enjoyed and identified with from beginning to end. Annie Burrows is an accomplished writer and I look forward to seeing more of her work on the strength of this book.

Reviewed by: Gray

Hero Hotness Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥

Heroine Lovability Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥

Awww Factor = ♥♥♥♥

Stickability Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥

Humour Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥

Did you know that Annie Burrows studied English literature, with Philosophy at University? To find out more why not vist her Website

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White-Hot! - Trish Wylie

Title: White-Hot!

Author: Trish Wylie

Line: Modern Extra UK/Sexy Sensation Aus.

Release month: UK: Sept 2006/AUS: December 2006

The S-Factor: Simmering

Back-Blurb:
It takes just one sexy fireman to set her ablaze…
Circumstance has left Finn McNeill without a place to stay. Which means her only option is the spare room of friend and firefighter Shane Dwyer. Soon Finn’s burning question is: what’s worse – living with a rugged fireman who’s off limits, or having no home and no rugged fireman at all?

Memories from Finn’s past refuse to let her act on her present desire. And Shane has promises to keep that mean Finn is forbidden to him. But how long can they resist temptation when the tension’s sizzling, the attraction’s simmering, and the flames of passion are licking at their heels? Perhaps one secret, white-hot night will be enough to put out the fire?

Review:
Popular M&B romance author Trish Wylie makes her Modern Extra debut with White-Hot! Sexy, sassy and feel-good, White-Hot! is a fantastic tale which will grab your attention from the very first page and keep you fervently turning the pages late into the night!

When Finn McNeill’s house burns down, she finds herself desperately needing a roof over her head and with no other option available to her, she finds herself sleeping in Shane Dwyer’s spare room. Shane is Finn’s brother’s best friend – and one of the sexiest men Finn’s ever clapped eyes on! But memories from Finn’s past prevent her from acting on her present feelings.

However, Finn and Shane soon give in to temptation and they spend a passionate night together where they hope to douse the passion that sizzles between them. However, they soon realise that one night in each other’s arms just isn’t enough...

White-Hot! is a spellbinding romance which you will not be able to put down! Trish Wylie has created two wonderful characters which you will immediately take to your heart and their fiery passion, witty repartee and powerful emotional intensity will make you laugh, cry and fall in love!

Reviewed by: Julie

Hero Hotness Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥
Heroine Lovability Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥
Awww Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥
Stickability Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥
Humour Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥
Weepy Factor = ♥♥♥♥♥

Did you know that Trish Wylie, like Finn in her debut Modern Extra, White-Hot!, used to work in the music biz? To find out more about Trish visit her Website or her Blog

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