‘08 Books


Review index for 2008:

Alicia Thomas (updated 2 May 08)
 — January  
 1. Virgin Slave, Barbarian King by Louise Allen B, Historical romance, Harlequin, 1 Dec 07
 2. Sundial by Carrie Lofty C+, Timetravel, Wild Rose Press, Dec 07
 3. Mine to Possess (Psy-Changelings, Book 4) by Nalini Singh B+, Paranormal romance, Berkley, 5 Feb 08
 — February  
 4. Twist by Colby Hodge D+, Urban fantasy/SciFi romance, Love Spell (Dorchester), 29 Jan 08
 5. Secret Obsession by Leigh Wyndfield B, Contemporary romance, Samhain, 4 Feb 08
 6. Kidnapped! by Jo Leigh C, Contemporary romantic suspense, Harlequin Blaze, 1 Sep 07
 7. The Harlot’s Daughter by Blythe Gifford B+, Historical romance, Harlequin, 1 Oct 07
 8. Make Me a Match (One True Love, Book 1) by Diana Holquist B+, Contemporary romance, Forever, 1 Sep 06
 9. Guarded Heart (Masters at Arms) by Jennifer Blake C+, Historical romance, Mira, 1 Feb 08
 10. The Stolen Princess by Anne Gracie B+, Historical romance, Berkley Sensation, 2 Jan 08
 11. Unleashing the Storm (ACRO Series, Book 2) by Sydney Croft B, Contemporary paranormal romance, Delta, 26 Feb 08
 — March  
 12. Let Sleeping Rogues Lie (School for Heiresses, Book 4) by Sabrina Jeffries B, Historical romance, Pocket, 19 Feb 08
 13. Freefall by JoAnn Ross D, Romantic suspense, Signet, 5 Feb 08
 14. Sizzle and Burn (The Arcane Society, Book 3) by Jayne Ann Krentz B+, Paranormal romance, Putnam, 15 Jan 08
 15. Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas B-, Historical romance, Bantam, 25 Mar 08 
 16. Secrets of a Summer Night (The Wallflowers, Book 1) by Lisa Kleypas B+, Historical romance, Avon, 26 Nov 04 
 17. It Happened One Autumn (The Wallflowers, Book 2) by Lisa Kleypas A,  Historical romance, Avon, 27 Sep 05
 18. The Devil in Winter (The Wallflowers, Book 3) by Lisa Kleypas A, Historical romance, Avon, 28 Feb 06
 19. Scandal in Spring (The Wallflowers, Book 4) by Lisa Kleypas B+, Historical romance, Avon, 25 Jul 06 
 20. Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare A, Contemporary romantic suspense, Berkley, 1 Apr 08 
 21. Mind Games by Merline Lovelace A, Paranormal romance, Silhouette Nocturne, 1 Apr 08 
 22. Netherwood by Michele Lang A, SciFi/Speculative Romance, Shomi, 26 Feb 08
  — April  
  — May  

Bev(QB)   (updated 2 May 08)
 — January  
 1. At Love’s Command (Brothers in Arms, Book 4) by Samantha Kane A+, Erotic historical, Ellora’s Cave, 12 Dec 07
 2. The Devil’s Possession by Heather Waters B-, Historical paranormal romance, Berkley Sensation, 7 Aug 07
 3. The Perfect Cover by Claire Thompson B, Contemporary gay romance, Ellora’s Cave, 26 Dec 07
 4. Destiny’s Warrior by Heather Waters B-, Historical fantasy romance, Berkley Sensation, 4 Dec 07
 5. Ensnared by Innocence by Larissa Lyons B-, Paranormal historical, Ellora’s Cave, 23 Jan 08
 — February  
 6. Mona Lisa Craving (Monére: Children of the Moon, Book 5) by Sunny C+, Paranormal Fantasy romance, Berkley Trade, 2 Jan 08
 — March  
 7. Kiss of the Highlander (The Highlander Series, Book 4) by Karen Marie Moning A, Paranormal historical timetravel fantasy romance Audio Book, Brilliance Audio, 20 Jan 08
 8. The Beast in Him (Pride, Book 2) by Shelly Laurenston B+, Paranormal romance, Kensington Brava, 25 Mar 08  
 9. Challenge Protocol by Dawn Ryder C-, Contemporary erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 15 Mar 08  
 10. Raine: The Lords of Satyr (Book 2) by Elizabeth Amber A-, Fantasy historical erotic romance, Aphrodisia, 1 Mar 08 
 11. A Gentleman’s Wager by Madelynne Ellis A+, Erotic historical romance, Virgin Black Lace, 1 Apr 08 (re-release)
  — April  
 12. Fairy Dust by Tielle St. Clare B-, Erotic fantasy, Ellora’s Cave, 2 Apr 08 
 13. One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost B+, Paranormal romance/urban fantasy, Avon, 29 Apr 08 
 14. Phantasmagoria by Madelynne Ellis A, Historical erotic romance, Virgin Black Lace, 29 Apr 08 
  — May  

Connie  (updated 2 May 08)
 — January  
 — February  
 1. Victim by Gayle Wilson B, Romantic suspense, MIRA, 1 Feb 08
 2. Blood Dreams (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit Novel) by Kay Hooper B-, Romantic suspense, Bantam, 31 Dec 07
 — March  
 — April  
 3. Silent Run by Barbara Freethy B, Romantic Suspense, Onyx, 4 Mar 08 
 4. First You Run (The Bullet Catchers, Book 4) by Roxanne St. Claire B, Romantic Suspense, Pocket Star, 25 Mar 08 
 5. Trapped by Chris Jordan C-, Suspense Thriller, MIRA, 1 Nov 07 
 6. Don’t Let Go by Marliss Melton B, Romantic Suspense, Forever Grand Central, 15 Apr 08  
 — May  

Devon    (updated 2 May 08)
 — January  
 1. Deep Magic (Druids of Avalon, Book 2) by Joy Nash A-, Historical paranormal romance, Love Spell, 1 Jan 08
 2. His Magical Student by Mary Winter C-, Fantasy erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 26 Dec 07
 3. Ride ‘Em by Tilly Greene B-, Erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 11 Jan 08
 4. Stripped by Julie Leto B, Paranormal romance, Harlequin, 1 Aug 07
 — February  
 5. Demon Night (The Guardians, Book 5) by Meljean Brook A-, Paranormal romance, Berkeley Sensation, 5 Feb 08
 6. Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry B- Urban Fantasy, Kensington, 26 Feb 08
 7. Lights, Camera… Monsters (Monsters in Hollywood, Book 1) by Lila DuBois B-, Paranormal erotic romance, Samhain, 12 Feb 08
 8. A Fiend In Need by Maureen Child C+, Contemporary paranormal romance, NAL Trade, 4 Mar 08
 — March  
 9. Dead to Me by Anton Strout B, Urban fantasy, Ace 26, Feb 08
 10. Last Wolf Standing (Bloodrunners, Book 1) by Rhyannon Byrd B-, Paranormal romance, Harlequin Nocturne, 1 Mar 08
 11. What Looks Like Crazy by Charlotte Hughes B, Contemporary fiction, Jove, 26 Feb 08
 12. Night Life (Nocturne City, Book 1) by Caitlin Kittredge C+, Urban Fantasy, St. Martin’s, 4 Mar 08  
 13. Night Mischief by Nina Bruhns B, Paranormal Romance, Silhouette Nocturne, 1 Oct 2007 
 14. Serenity by D. Renee Bagby B-, Fantasy romance, Samhain Publishing, 25 Mar 08 
 — April  
 15. Enchanting the Lady (Relics of Merlin, Book 1) by Kathryne Kennedy B+, Historical Paranormal Romance, Love Spell, 1 Jan 08  
 16. His Miracle Baby by Karen Sandler B+, Contemporary romance, Silhouette Special Edition, 1 Mar 08 
 17. Finding Family by Gina Wilkins C, Contemporary Romance, Silhouette Special Edition, 1 Apr 08 
 18. Daddy on Call by Judy Duarte C+, Contemporary Romance, Silhouette Special Edition, 1 Apr 07  
 19. The Baby Plan by Kate Little C+, Contemporary Romance, Silhouette Special Edition, 1 May 08  
 20. The Millionaire’s Makeover by Lilian Darcy B, Contemporary Romance, Silhouette Special Edition, 1 May 2008
 21. Jewel by Beverly Jenkins B-, Historical Romance, Avon, 29 Apr 08 
 — May  

Finn   (updated 17 Mar 08) 
 — January —  
 1. High Stakes (Vegas Vampires, Book 1) by Erin McCarthy  A, Paranormal romance, Berkley, 1 Aug 06
 — February —  
 2. Beg Me (Teresa Knight, Book 2) by Lisa Lawrence  D, Erotica, Delta, 29 May 07
 3. Accidentally Yours by Susan Mallery  B+, Contemporary romance, HQN, 1 Jan 08
 4. Hello, Doggy by Elaine Fox  B, Contemporary romance, Avon, 26 Dec 07
 5. Evermore (A Novel of the Darkyn) by Lynn Viehl  A, Paranormal romance, Signet Eclipse, 2 Jan 08
 — March —  
 6. Hide and Seek by Alyssa Brooks  A, Erotic romance, Berkley Trade, 4 Dec 07
 7. Hard to Handle (SBC Fighters, Book 3) by Lori Foster  A, Contemporary romance, Berkley, 5 Feb 08

Gwen    (updated 17 Mar 08)
— January —   
 1. For A Few Demons More (Rachel Morgan & The Hollows, Book 5) by Kim Harrison B+, Paranormal fantasy, EOS, mmpp 27 Nov 07
 2. Heat of the Night (Dream Guardians, Book 2) by Sylvia Day B, Contemporary paranormal romance, Avon Red, 8 Jan 08
 3. Dead Girls Are Easy by Terri Garey C+, Contemporary paranormal, Avon, 28 Aug 07
 4. The Undead Next Door (Love at Stake, Book 4) by Kerrelyn Sparks C+, Contemporary paranormal romance, Avon, 29 Jan 08
 5. Dawn’s Awakening (The Breeds, Book 4) by Lora Leigh A, Futuristic paranormal romance, Berkley, 5 Feb 08
 6. Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, Book 1) by Debroah Cooke B-, Contemporary paranormal romance, Signet, 5 Feb 08
 — February —  
 7. Mine to Possess (Psy-Changelings, Book 4) by Nalini Singh A, Futuristic paranormal romance, Berkley, 5 Feb 08
 8. The Mark of the Vampire Queen (Vampire Queen, Book 2) by Joey W. Hill A, Paranormal erotic romance, Berkley Trade, 5 Feb 08
 9. Dream Chaser (Dream-Hunters, Book 3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon B-, Paranormal romance, St. Martin’s, 5 Feb 08
 10. Right Here, Right Now by HelenKay Dimon B+, Contemporary romance, Brava, 26 Feb 08
 11. Master of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff C-, Timetravel romance, Berkley Sensation, 5 Feb 08
 12. Witch Blood (Elemental Witches, Book 2) by Anya Bast B, Contemporary paranormal romance, Berkley, 4 Mar 08
 13. Predatory Game (GhostWalkers, Book 6) by Christine Feehan A, Contemporary paranormal romance, Jove, 26 Feb 08
 — March —  
 14. A Reason to Sin (Forrester Brothers Trilogy, Book 3) by Maureen McKade C+, Historical western romance, Berkley, 4 Mar 08
 15. The Outlaw Demon Wails (Rachel Morgan, Book 6) by Kim Harrison A, Urban fantasy, Eos, 26 Feb 08
 16. Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare A, Contemporary romantic suspense, Berkley, 1 Apr 08

Holly   (updated 17 Mar 08)
 — January —  
 1. Dear Santa by Karen Templeton A, Contemporary romance, Silhouette, 1 Nov 07
 — February —  
 2. Cutting Loose (Steele Street, Book 8 ) by Tara Janzen B, Romantic suspense, Dell, 26 Dec 07
 3. Yours, Mine… or Ours? by Karen Templeton A, Contemporary romance, Harlequin Silhouette, 1 Jan 08
 — March —  

Keishon  (updated 17 Mar 08) 
 — January —  
— February —  
  1. The Serpent’s Tale by Ariana Franklin  A, Historical suspense fiction, Putnam Adult, 31 Jan 08
 — March —  

Laura J   (updated 17 Mar 08)
— January —  
 1. The Perfect Ten by Janice Maynard A, Contemporary Erotic Romance, NAL/Signet Eclipse, 2 Jan 08
— February —  
 2. Thigh High by Bonnie Edwards A, Erotic romance, Kensington Aphrodisia, 1 Feb 08
 3. One Love for Liv by Marianne Arkins B, Contemporary romance, Samhain, 12 Feb 08
 4. Her Cinderella Complex by Jenna Bayley Burke B, Contemporary romance, Samhain, 19 Feb 08
 5. Primal Instincts by Jill Monroe B-, Contemporary romance, Blush (Harlequin Blaze), 1 Feb 08
 — March —  

Lawson  (updated 17 Mar 08)
 — January —  
 1. Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase  C-, Historical romance, Avon, reprint 27 Nov 07
 2. The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Long   C-, Historical romance, Avon, 29 Jan 08
 3. Vampires are Forever (Argenau Vampires, Book 8 ) by Lynsay Sands B+, Paranormal Romance, Avon, 29 Jan 08
 4. Hot by Julia Harper D+, Contemporary romance, Forever, 1 Jan 08
 5. Demon Night (The Guardians, Book 5) by Meljean Brook A-, Paranormal romance, Berkley Sensation, 5 Feb 08
 — February —  
 6. The Night Before the Wedding by Debra Mullins D+, Historical romance, Avon, 29 Jan 08
 7. The Spymaster’s Lady by Joanna Bourne A-, Historical romance, Berkley, 2 Jan 08
 8. Any Way You Want It by Kathy Love C+, Paranormal romance, Brava, 1 Jan 08
 9. Between the Sheets by Robin Wells B, Contemporary romance, Forever, 1 Feb 08
 10. Wild: The Pack of St. James by Noelle Mack D, Paranormal historical romance, Brava, 26 Feb 08
 11. In the Highlander’s Bed by Cathy Maxwell C, Historical romance, Avon, 29 Jan 08
 12. Vampire, Interrupted (Argenau Vampires, Book 9) by Lynsay Sands A-, Paranormal romance, Avon, 26 Feb 08
 13. Making Over Mr. Right by Judi McCoy B-, Contemporary paranormal romance, Avon, 26 Feb 08
 — March —  
 14. Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas B+, Historical romance, Bantam Books, 25 Mar 08
 15. The Kiss by Sophia Nash D+, Historical romance, Avon, 26 Feb 08
 16. Wild Jinx by Sandra Hill D, Contemporary romance, Grand Central, 1 Mar 08

Nikki    (updated 18 Mar 08)
— January —  
 1. Renaissance by Zannie Adams D+, Contemporary erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 21 Mar 07
 2. Sunfire by Lynne Connolly B+, Paranormal erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 18 Jan 08
— February —  
 3. Bad Girl by Maya Reynolds B-, Contemporary erotic romance, NAL Trade, 4 Sep 07
 4. Five eBook “Lightning Reviews” B+ to F, various erotic romances, various publishers, various dates
 5. She Did a Bad, Bad Thing by Stephanie Bond B+, Contemporary romance, Harlequin Blaze, 1 Jul 07
 6. Brazen by Maya Banks B+, Erotic romance, Samhain, ebook 4 Sep 07, print 29 Jul 08
 7. Edge of Midnight (The McCloud Brothers, Book 4) by Shannon McKenna B+, Erotic romantic suspense, Brava, 1 Aug 07
— March —  
 8. Extreme Danger (The McCloud Brothers, Book 5) by Shannon McKenna C+, Contemporary erotic romantic suspense, Brava, 1 Feb 08
 9. Laila’s Bargain by Reese Gabriel D, Erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 22 Feb 08
 10. Erotic Research by Mari Carr A, Contemporary erotic romance, Samhain, 18 Mar 08

Sandy M   (updated 18 Mar 08)
 — January —  
 1. Catching Caroline by Sylvia Day A, Historical paranormal romance, Amber Quill Press, 23 Aug 05
 2. What Lies Between Them by Jodi Lynn Copeland B-, Erotic contemporary romance, Cerrwiden Press, 29 Nov 07
 3. When a Lady Misbehaves (Pleasure Emporium, Book 1) by Michelle Marcos B+, Regency historical romance, St. Martin’s, 30 Oct 07
 4. Two Spirits by Jory Strong C-, Contemporary gay paranormal, Ellora’s Cave, 19 Dec 07
 5. His for the Taking (Garnet) by Sierra Dafoe C+, Historical erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 4 Jan 08
 6. One Bite Stand (MacKenzie Vampires, Book 4) by Nina Bangs B+, Contemporary Paranormal Romance, Leisure, 1 Jan 08
 7. Into the Darkness (Dark Realm, Book 1) by Delilah Devlin A-, Contemporary Paranormal Romance, Avon Red, 26 Jun 07
 8. The Cavalry Wife by Donna Dalton A, Historical romance, Wild Rose Press, 10 Aug 07
 9. Ghosts and Roses (The Sexth Sense, Book 2) by Kelley St. John B, Contemporary paranormal romance, Harlequin Blaze, 1 Jul 07
 10. Salvation, Texas by Anna Jeffrey B+, Contemporary romantic suspense, Signet Eclipse, 2 Jan 07
 11. The Return to Troublesome Gulch (Books 1, 2, and 3) by Lynda Sandoval B+, A-, B, Contemporary romance, Silhouette, 1 Sep, 1 Nov 07, and 1 Jan 08
 12. Heart of Fire (Heart Trilogy, Book 2) by Kat Martin B+, Historical Romance, Mira, 1 Jan 08
 13. Mine to Possess (Psy-Changelings, Book 4) by Nalini Singh A+, Paranormal Romance, Berkley Sensation, 5 Feb 08
 — February —  
 14. Take Me Tonight (Bullet Catchers, Book 3) by Roxanne St. Claire A-, Contemporary romantic suspense, Pocket Star, 27 Mar 07
 15. Measure of Healing by Jacqueline Roth B+, Paranormal romance, Cerridwen Press , 17 Jan 08
 16. Lady’s Wager by Georgie Lee C+, Historical romance, Cerridwen Press, 3 Jan 08
 17. Accidentally Yours by Susan Mallery A, Contemporary romance, HQN Books, 1 Jan 08
 18. Into the Mist (Falcon Mercenary Group, Book 1) by Maya Banks A+, Paranormal romance, Samhain, 5 Feb 08
 19. On the Wings of Love by Elizabeth Lane B+, Historical romance, Harlequin, 1 Jan 08
 20. Met by Chance (Triple Countess Trilogy, Book 3) by Lynne Connolly A-, Historical romance, Samhain, 5 Feb 08
 21. Once Smitten, Twice Shy (Wedding Veil Wishes, Book 2) by Lori Wilde B, Contemporary Romance, Forever, 1 Jan 08
 22. How Much You Want to Bet? by Melissa Blue A-, Contemporary romance, The Wild Rose Press, 15 Feb 08
 23. Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks B-, Contemporary erotic romance, Berkley, 4 Mar 08
 24. Hard to Handle (SBC Fighters, Book 3) by Lori Foster C-, Contemporary romance, Berkley, 5 Feb 08
 25. Sex and the Psychic Witch (Triplet Witch Trilogy, Book 1) Annette Blair A+, Contemporary paranormal romance, Berkley Sensation, 7 Aug 07
 26. Premonition by Lynn LaFleur C-, Contemporary paranormal romance, Ellora’s Cave, 5 Feb 08
 27. Maverick Wild (Wild Series, Book 2) by Stacey Kayne B+, Historical western romance, Harlequin, 1 Jan 08
 28. The Gelidus Factor by Patricia S. Otto A-, Contemporary paranormal romance, Cerridwen Press, 7 Feb 08
 29. Alibi in High Heels (High Heels Mysteries, Book 4) by Gemma Halliday B, Contemporary romance/chick lit, Making It (Dorchester), 26 Feb 08
 30. Immortals: The Calling (Immortals, Book 1) by Jennifer Ashley A+, Contemporary paranormal romance, Love Spell, 1 May 07
 31. Riding Wild by Jaci Burton A, Erotic romantic suspense, Berkley Trade, 5 Feb 08
 32. Call of Temptation (Call of the Lycan, Book 3) by Michelle Pillow C, Erotic paranormal romance, Ellora’s Cave, 23 Jan 08
 — March —  
 33. Let Sleeping Rogues Lie (School for Heiresses, Book 4) by Sabrina Jeffries A+, Historical romance, Pocket, 19 Feb 08
 34. A Beautiful Surrender by Brenda Williamson F, Historical romance, Samhain, ebook 13 Feb 07, print 27 Nov 07
 35. Naughty by Nature (Carlisle Family, Book 3) by Barbara Pierce B+, Historical romance, St. Martin’s, 27 Nov 07 
 36. Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole A, Historical erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 4 April 07
 37. Dark of the Moon (Roaring Twenties Supernaturals, Book 2) by Susan Krinard B+, Historical paranormal romance, HQN, 1 Mar 08
 38. The Hot Line by Cathryn Fox A+, Contemporary erotic romance, NAL Trade, 3 Mar 2008
 39. Guardian’s Keep (Unbound, Book 2) by Lori Devoti B+, Contemprorary paranormal romance, Silhoutte Nocturne, 1 Jan 08
 40. Beast of Desire (Knights of White, Book 2) by Lisa Renee Jones A+, Contemporary paranormal romance, Silhouette Nocturne, 1 Mar 08

 Sybil    (updated 18 Mar 08)
 — January —  
 — February —  
 1. The Opposite of Love by Julie Buxbaum  C, Women’s Fiction, The Dial Press Hardcover, Jan 08
 2. Beautiful Girl by Shiloh Walker  A+, Contemporary romance, Samhain, 29 Jan 08
 3. Immortal by Traci L. Slatton  C, Historical fiction, Delta, 29 Jan 08
— March —  

TeddyPig    (updated 18 Mar 08)
 — January —  
 1. The Perfect Cover by Claire Thompson   B, Contemporary gay romance, Ellora’s Cave, 26 Dec 07
 — February —  
 2. Death By Ploot Ploot by Dara Joy  F, Sci-Fi erotic romance, author, 2 Feb 08
 — March —  
 3. Skin by Bernadette Gardner  D, Paranormal erotic romance, Ellora’s Cave, 25 Jan 08
 4. Cascadia Wolves: Standoff by Lauren Dane  D, Paranormal romance, Samhain, 4 Mar 08
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