Reviews
HNR Reviews "Orchid Affair"
There was a fabulous review of The Orchid Affair in the latest edition of the Historical Novels Review, saying all sorts of nice things about Orchid. Unfortunately, I don’t have a link to link to, but I had to share my favorite line from the review: “Will [Laura and Andre] fall in love? Was Bonaparte…
Read MoreFive Stars for BLOOD LILY!
It may be Orchid season here on the Pink page, but Blood Lily is also in bloom. I’ll drop the annoying metaphor now, shall I? Romance Junkies just posted a wonderful review of The Betrayal of the Blood Lily, writing, “Author Lauren Willig’s attention to detail takes this book over the top, making her an…
Read MoreORCHID AFFAIR "lively and engaging"
Calling The Orchid Affair “a witty, well-written mystery”, Romantic Times Book Reviews writes, “This lively and engaging addition to The Pink Carnation series captivates with its quick pace, fascinating backdrop and intriguing romance (even the Pink Carnation makes an appearance). Willig combines the atmosphere of the tempestuous era with the perfect touches of historical detail…
Read MoreHappiness for MISTLETOE!
I know we’re now in Orchid Affair season (coming to a bookstore near you on January 20th!), but I couldn’t resist sharing some Mistletoe news. The Mischief of the Mistletoe was the landslide winner of Cover Cafe’s holiday cover contest! You can click here to see some of the great comments made about the cover.…
Read MoreMISTLETOE a Romantic Times Top Pick!
Calling it “a delightful, charming addition to the Pink Carnation series”, Romantic Times Book Reviews has chosen The Mischief of the Mistletoe to be a Top Pick! You can find the full review (and the snazzy Top Pick logo) here.
Read MoreHappiness for ORCHID AFFAIR
“Espionage and romance continue to be great fun in another solid installment of the Pink Carnation series.” Dubbing The Orchid Affair a “fast-paced and fun frolic”, Kirkus Reviews declares, “Willig’s sparkling series continues to elevate the Regency romance genre.” Huzzah!!
Read MoreA Starred Review for ORCHID AFFAIR!
The first review for The Orchid Affair is in– and it has a star! Library Journal awarded Orchid Affair a starred review, enthusing, “This supremely nerve-wracking, sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, can’t-sleep-until-everyone-is-safe read… successfully upholds the author’s tradition of providing charming three-dimensional characters, lively action, witty dialog, and a continuous contemporary story line that enhances the events happening in…
Read MorePink I a Night Owl Top Pick!
Giving The Secret History of the Pink Carnation five stars out of five, Night Owl Reviews characterizes Pink as “a boon to fans of the The Scarlet Pimpernal, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Jane Austen and James Bond by weaving the best of all of these together in one great series…. Lauren Willig has combined the best…
Read MoreAnother Testimonial for Turnip
As part of a Pink Carnation review round-up, Superwench83 of Debuts & Reviews writes: The Mischief of the Mistletoe is just so much fun! It may well occupy my second-favorite-in-the-series slot…which is funny, because I was one of the few Pink Carnation fans who was skeptical about a novel featuring the handsome but bumbling Turnip…
Read MoreCover Love for MISTLETOE on AAR
In her review of The Mischief of the Mistletoe, Blythe Barnhill of All About Romance writes: “Periodically I would find myself lost in a daze and realize I was doing it, again – staring at the cover, mesmerized by its beauty. If ever there was a book to buy for the cover alone, this is…
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