Madcap Masquerade & Hidden Treasure

Dans l'ordre de lecture et de préférence :

Madcap Masquerade de Persephone Roth.
Summary (from DSP) : The Randwick family is as noble as any but lives in greatly reduced circumstances. When Loel Woodbine, Duke of Marche and heir to three fortunes, makes an offer for Miss Valeria Randwick's hand, it seems like a godsend, but the young lady has already promised her heart to another—and a commoner, at that.
Desperate to avoid the marriage, Valeria concocts a wild scheme that depends upon the good graces of her monastery-raised brother, Valentine. When the prospective groom sees through the ruse, he surprises Valentine by agreeing to cooperate. But can Marche and Valentine fool London society while dealing with an accusation of murder and the distracting fascination between them?

I love love love love historical(ish) romance novels. I was raised by Jane Austen. I worship Julia Quinn & Loretta Chase. I don't really care if the details are accurate but I love a good funny cross-dressing story. A girl disguised as a man on a pirate ship (ah ah we all know how these stories end, right ?) or a guy in a dress to escape from whatever danger he is in (Some like it hot ! I certainly do "Nobody's perfect."). So, I was extra impatient to read the book even though I never read anything from this author. And God, it was just awesome.
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Hidden Treasure by VB Kildaire.

Summary (from DSP) : According to legend, five hundred years ago the country of Connmeera sent an exceptional gift to the country of Ormslea, but the ship was overtaken and the treasure lost. Now proof of the treasure has been found in the vast, daunting country of Jarvoct, and Connmeera and Ormslea mount a joint venture to recover the treasure. Ormslea sends Jaxom Archeron, the son of a noble family, an elite soldier known for his dedication to duty. But the Queen of Connmeera chooses Lord Dorian Pelias, a poor relation who could benefit even if the mission is unsuccessful.
While the two men at first have nothing in common, as they travel, Dorian’s intelligence, optimism, and kindness work their way past the wall of resolve Jaxom long ago constructed around his heart. When a Jarv prince attempts to enslave Dorian for his own purposes, Jaxom comes to his rescue, shaken by how much Dorian has come to mean to him. Recovering the treasure isn’t the only challenge they will face as they search for common ground and a life in disparate countries that may not be so pleased to welcome them home.
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So I still have Wes & Toren (nice but not memorable) and A Taste of Love (awful, awful, awful and the sex was boring so yeah, I was pretty much pissed off when I finished that one wait... so awful I couldn't finish it) to review but I'm not sure I will find the time, or the will.