James, Eloisa - When the Duke Returns, This Duchess of Mine, and A Duke of Her Own

These are books 3-6 of James' Desperate Duchesses series. Or: stuff I read on a spree in grad school, even though I knew ahead of time that I'm not a huge Eloisa James fan. Sadly, these books have not changed my opinion.

( When the Duke Returns )

( This Duchess of Mine )

( A Duke of Her Own )

I'm not sure what it is, but James just doesn't seem to work for me—I've read other books of hers prior to this, and although I like the outline of them, it's the details I never quite buy. I think the only reason I read so many was because I was in grad school and running out of romances.

Singh, Nalini - Psy/Changeling series, vols. 7-9

I skipped Branded by Fire because I am still annoyed that a dominant female changeling still wants to be dominated, while the male ones are fine with submissive wives. Also, it was over-the-top ubermasculinity, which is one of my least favorite things about Singh's books. Also, I started it twice and kept not liking it.

( Blaze of Memory )

( Bonds of Justice )

( Play of Passion )