Diana B. (AuntDi) - reviewed on 4/12/2009 + 141 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

An uneven anthology of historical novellas.
The first was my favorite, Allyson James's The Decidedly Devilish Duke, a fairly straight forward romance with likable characters and a great explanation of piquet.
The second was Claudia Dain's A Night at the Theater, a depressing story, with no romance and very little sex, about two women who align themselves with men to insure their financial security. And then in the end telling themselves that being left alone in the country, visited when it's convenient, and never introducing their child to his family is really love.
The 3rd story is a Hunter story, Hunter's Mercy, from Walker, if you are a fan of the series, you'll enjoy. The story is solid and very readable.
The last story, Robin Shone's The Men and Women's Club is erotica with nearly no romance, very typical of Shone.
Overall a disjointed collection with a little something for everyone to dislike.

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