hourglass christmas courtship companion

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12 reviews
Edith Layton, Emma Jensen, ...

Signet, 2007

Wonderfull
I loved this book. The middle story was a little light on plot and seemed to have a vague ending but the other stories were very enjoyable. The first story "the Lucky Coin" was worth the price of the whole book.

Father Christmas

1 review
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2008

Heartwarming
I loved this book. I'm tired of reading trashy porn novels that have no good literature in them whatsoever. This book gave me a good feeling inside when I finished it. I would recommend reading it. Especially this time of year.

Truly Yours (Signet Eclipse)

10 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2007

LOVED IT! - Metzger is the
Amanda Carville has no family, no friends, no dowry, and absolutely no one who believes her innocent of murdering the man who was the cause of all her problems. Of course, being caught with the murder weapon in her hands standing over the body, did not help her situation. Viscount Rexford (Rex) has been physically scarred by the war but more importantly his very honor has been questioned ...

The Diamond Key (Signet Regency Romance)

7 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2003

This Diamond Shines!
This was my first outing with Barbara Metzger and I have to say that it was a trully enjoyable ride! Refreshing and light-hearted. I found myself chuckling out loud at the antics of Wynn and Torrie. The characters were very well written and believable. I also enjoyed the secondary characters. I cheered when Wynn FINALLY found a valet who could tie a proper cravat. I've gone out and bought up ...

Regency Christmas Courtship (Signet Regency Romance)

8 reviews
Barbara Metzger, Edith Layton, ...

Signet, 2005

Great Christmas Reading
I enjoyed all of the stories - except one, which I didn't even read. Edith Layton's story "The Dogstar" is the second of a series of stories about some very special puppies. The first was published several years ago in another Christmas Regency collection under the title "The Hounds of Heaven". The other four stories were good reads. Yes, the story about the Russian woman was a bit contrived, ...

A Regency Christmas Eve (Signet Regency Romance)

12 reviews
Nancy Butler, Diane Farr, ...

Signet, 2000

For any time at all . . .
A Regency Christmas Eve features stories from two new-comers, two veterans and one in-between. To begin with, Barbara Metzger's tale of treasure hidden in a little country church and uncovered by the Merry Christmouse (and family) will have you holding your sides, laughing as you read. A rakish viscount is reformed, and made to recognize his true love, while the vicar receives the lady of his ...

The Scandalous Life of a True Lady (Signet Eclipse)

7 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2008

Love this Storyline! AWESOME!!!
Harry Harmon goes by many names as spymaster extraordinaire and master of disguises. At the moment Harry needs a smart and beautiful courtesan to gain entrée to a country house party in order to spy on enemies threatening England, and, above all...she mustn't lie. As a beautiful, young, genteel lady Simone Ryland is desperate for funds to keep her brother in school. With no references and ...

The Hourglass (Signet Eclipse)

12 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2007

An Real Page Turner
This book totally held my interest. I became comforted knowing I had a book I looked forward to continue to read. It had that unusual touch to it that I really enjoy. A person who knows more than the regular mortal and still has a connection to the spiritual supernatural. A fine piece of writing.

The True Love Wedding Dress

5 reviews
Catherine Anderson, Connie Brockway, ...

Onyx, 2005

A Wonderful Anthology!
Giving an overall rating to an anthology is always VERY difficult. Some stories hit and some miss. Yet, I always enjoy reading an anthology, because you USUALLY come across an unfamiliar author . . . someone new and satisfying. Scotland, 1790. As she quietly sewed, Aileanna MacEwan moved her weary fingers over the beautiful wedding gown, but alas, the exquisite dress was not for her. It was ...

Jack of Clubs (The House of Cards Trilogy, Book 2)

7 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet Eclipse, 2006

jACK OF CLUBS
I ENJOYED THE BOOK VERY MUCH AND I HOPE THE READ MORE BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR.

Intimate Nature: The Bond Between Women and Animals

3 reviews
Barbara Peterson, Brenda Peterson, ...

Ballantine Books, 1999

Explores a connection surpassed only by motherhood...
As a scientist studying wolves, as the owner of several pets, as someone who loves nature and wildlife, and as a woman...this book spoke to me. It offers a vivid reminder of the very unique, emotional and primal bond that women share with animals. Narratives, interspersed with poetry, are organized loosley into several sections, focusing on diverse aspects of this bond. In one section, women who ...

An Affair of Interest

1 review
Barbara Metzger

Fawcett, 1991

Metzger at her most endearing
If you like the madcap minx that Heyer so cleverly placed on the Regency fiction stage, then you will adore Miss Sydney Lattimore and her hilarious adventures. This is the story of two sisters of undeniably good breeding, living on a financial knife edge and facing a bleak future. In an attempt to sort out her family's woes, Sydney falls in with some notorious moneylenders and card cheats. ...

The Painted Lady (Signet Regency Romance)

4 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2001

Barbara Metzger delivers another gem!
Ever wondered what Galatea would have said to Pygmalion before she came to life, especially if she also possessed a sharp wit and a caustic tongue to boot? Kennard Cartland, the Duke of Casewell, is very much a man of the ton. He's rich, good looking, a responsible duke, and has a reputation of being a very generous and excellent lover. He also has a deep, dark secret. He is a brilliant artist. ...

Miss Westlake's Windfall (Signet Regency Romance)

7 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2001

One of the best regencies I have read in a very long time!
I have not enjoyed a regency this much in a while. I devoured each word to the very last and grinned throughout. My initial fear that this was one of those forced funny ha-ha laugher kind of regencies were for naught. Miss Westlake's Windfall is an enchanting story that is clever and witty and oh-so-refreshing. I loved this story. I loved that Chas loves Ada from the very beginning of this ...

Wedding Belles

1 review
Barbara Metzger, Edith Layton, ...

Signet, 2004

19 Stars - Explanation Follows!!
19 Stars: 5 each for Layton, Metzger and Kelly; 2 each for Lane and Kerstan. However, if you are fans of the first three, buy the book and ignore or skim the other two offerings. Layton, Metzger and Kelly are auto-buys for me but, please, Signet, spare us from Alison Lane's efforts in these eagerly awaited anthologies. It was forgettable - I could not be bothered to finish this tepid and ...

Lord Heartless (Regency Romance)

5 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Ivy Books, 1998

A real giggle!
I just moved house. I just finished Edith Layton's deep and somewhat dark "The Devil's Bargain". Ergo, I needed some light relief! Bingo - Barbara to the rescue! This author produces some very light, frothy but excellently written and tightly constructed regencies. They say it is harder to be a comedian than a tragedian and I think Metzger demonstrates this. Lord Heartless is one of my ...

Wedded Bliss

21 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2004

Outstanding...
There's no other word for it, but OUTSTANDING. In a competition, this book would be hard to beat; it would end up number 1.

A Worthy Wife (Signet Regency Romance)

6 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2000

The funniest last line in Regency fiction!
The Regency genre these days ranges from the old-fashioned, traditional romps to fantasy (time-travel), and tales featuring dark and brooding heroes. Metzger is in the traditional camp, with a difference: her stories are hilariously funny. Think Marian Chesney at her old-time, very best, but with lots more going on and characters who have some depth, and you begin to get an idea of what a ...

Rake's Ransom and a Loyal Companion (Signet Regency Romance)

2 reviews
Barbara Metzger

Signet, 2006

Regency Romance At It's Best
I always enjoy reading Barbara Metzger. Both of these stories are fun reading. The characters are delightful.

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