england

A Viking raid
They claimed they came in peace, but soon Lindisfarne was aflame. Annis of Birdoswald fled in fear, but she could not escape the Norse warriors.

Murder. Obsession. Intrigue. And werewolves. This was a fantastic and believable tale of gut-wrenching proportions.

Lynn Forster's father died 2 months ago, leaving her in control of his art restoration business (she used to assist him with the less complicated work) and their apartment (although she won't be able to afford it soon). So she's excited to get her first solo job, working for Brett Sackville at La Casa Espagnole.

Bethan Steele is a relief society nurse who was recently caught in an explosion in Beirut. Her friend was killed and Bethan was sent back to England for recovery, and although her wounds are now mended she's sort of got PTSD so her boss insists that she can't be sent back into the field.

I hadn't read anything by British author Jill Mansell, but a week or so ago I heard her talk at my local library (she's on a book tour). It sounded like she wrote the kind of book I like to read - funny, romantic, not too much sex! - so I borrowed this book from the library while I was there (I also bought one of her books at the signing after the talk).

This book features three stories - one set in the US, one in Australia and one in England - during the holidays.

4 Stars! ~~~ This is a story of star-crossed lovers who both have to overcome the traumas of their youth.

Passionate Betrayal by Jacqueline Baird

Harlequin Presents #1431 – February 1992

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This was a heartfelt tale about a divorcee devoted to raising her 12-year-old daughter while resisting the advances of her daughter's sexy chaperone, Mr. Mendez. A well-executed, well-written tale of a mother's inner conflict. Coming November 2008.

--review by Vicki So, proofreader

This sequel to Silent in the Grave is fantastic and even better than the first. Raybourn maintains high drama, intrigue and sexual attraction at tightwire tension throughout. Tears and laughter are to be had at the expense of the heroine, the irreverent and indomitable Julia Grey, which only endears her to us more. I love this series, and you will, too.