Archive for February, 2008

Review: Call of Temptation (Call of the Lycan, Book 3) by Michelle Pillow

Friday, February 29, 2008 22:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Call of Temptation (Call of the Lycan, Book 3) by Michelle Pillow
Erotic paranormal romance released by Ellora’s Cave 23 Jan 08
This is the second book I’ve read in this series and I liked it much better than Call of the Sea (book 1). I liked the storyline of turning a human into [...]

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Review: The Witch’s Trinity by Erika Mailman

Friday, February 29, 2008 16:00 No Comments

Rose’s review of The Witch’s Trinity by Erika Mailman
Historical fiction (hardcover) released by Crown on 25 Sept 07
The Witch’s Trinity is a well told story that grabs your attention and keeps it throughout the book. It shows how desperation can bring out the absolute worst in us and make some do things that in good times [...]

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Review: Riding Wild by Jaci Burton

Friday, February 29, 2008 13:00 3 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Riding Wild by Jaci Burton
Erotic romantic suspense released by Berkley Trade 5 Feb 08
I’ve had an on-again, off-again love affair with erotic romance over the years. I am definitely on again after reading this book. Wild rides are to be had every which way with some good mystery and a lot of [...]

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EXCLUSIVE Excerpt: Wild (The Pack of St. James, Book 1) by Noelle Mack

Friday, February 29, 2008 11:00 8 Comments

Here’s an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek at the first book in Noelle Mack’s new Brava trilogy, Wild (The Pack of St.James, Book 1), released 26 Feb…
First the back cover blurb:

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Review: Edge of Midnight (The McCloud Brothers, Book 4) by Shannon McKenna

Friday, February 29, 2008 1:00 No Comments

Nikki’s review Edge of Midnight (The McCloud Brothers, Book 4) by Shannon McKenna
Erotic romantic suspense released by Brava 1 Aug 07
Sean McCloud has a little trouble playing well with others. He hasn’t really had much in the way of an example, though. His father was not the most social guy, he lost his mother [...]

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Review Link: Shannon C’s review of Ann Aguirre’s Grimspace and prizes!

Thursday, February 28, 2008 19:13 3 Comments

One of our faithful readers and a fellow blogger, Shannon C, has also reviewed Grimspace by Ann Aguirre, released by Ace 26 Feb 08.  Shannon also has an author interview, with PRIZES.
Here’s an excerpt of Shannon’s review:

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Author Appearance Alert! Julie Anne Long Online!

Thursday, February 28, 2008 16:45 1 Comment

So there’s this thing, right? Called Facebook? I hear it’s all the rage with the young’uns. Anyway, Facebook is a social networking site (think MySpace), which means one can meet up with folks of like interests, geographic location, alma mater, among other things. It is also a useful promotional tool for authors, musicians and Project [...]

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Author Q&A: Noelle Mack – Gives Away Books!

Thursday, February 28, 2008 14:33 46 Comments

Hi folks – Gwen here.  Here’s how a recent IM conversation went between Sybil and myself:

Gwen: Ooo.  Noelle Mack.  She did Sexy Beast and Perfect Kisses.  All those pretty Aphrodisia covers.
Sybil:  Derr.  Plus.  Wolves.  Purple cover.  Hello?  How can I NOT post this!
Gwen:  <–doesn’t care – Pretty mantitty.
Sybil:  GWEN!  [Ed.:she's snapping her fingers at me [...]

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Review: A Fiend In Need by Maureen Child

Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:00 1 Comment

Devon’s review of A Fiend In Need by Maureen Child
Contemporary paranormal romance released by NAL Trade 4 Mar 08
This book contains: a snarky, flippant narrator; multiple Buffy/Angel references; the overuse of the word “hoo-hah” as a euphemism for girl parts; several possible love interests; and, no HEA in sight.
If these things make you want to [...]

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Review: Immortals: The Calling (Immortals, Book 1) by Jennifer Ashley

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 16:00 9 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Immortals: The Calling (Immortals, Book 1) by Jennifer Ashley
Contemporary paranormal romance released by Love Spell 1 May 07
I love a book that gives me a little bit of everything and a lot of romance thrown in between. Therefore, I love this book. And if the rest of the series is this [...]

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The Duckies Do Oscar: *WINNER* And the Award Goes to…

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 14:30 14 Comments

*gasp* It’s a THREE WAY TIE!

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So What About U?

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 13:21 16 Comments

They asked a very important question on a group I’m on about it being a bit quiet and wondering what everyone was up too.  After I answered I thought, ”Hey! Good idea”
Just finished:
Simply Perfect by Mary Balogh (March 25).  I was VERY surprised by how much I enjoyed this and VERY glad this is the end. Uh, [...]

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Review: Predatory Game (GhostWalkers, Book 6) by Christine Feehan

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 13:00 6 Comments

Gwen’s review of Predatory Game (GhostWalkers, Book 6) by Christine Feehan
Contemporary paranormal romance released by Jove 26 Feb 08
Lately, the Game series by Feehan has been my favorite writing of hers by far.  The recent Carpathian books haven’t been horrible – well, with perhaps the exception of Dark Celebration (blech) – but haven’t been to [...]

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So who do you f**k? Matt Damon or Ben Affleck?

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:36 19 Comments

I laughed myself sick over this music video:

Then I laughed myself sick and hoarse over his response:

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Review: Alibi in High Heels (High Heels Mysteries, Book 4) by Gemma Halliday

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 1:00 2 Comments

Sandy’s review of Alibi in High Heels (High Heels Mysteries, Book 4) by Gemma Halliday
Contemporary romance/chick lit released by Making It (Dorchester) 26 Feb 08
I had a good time with this book. Of course, I found out not too far into it that there were three books about Maddie and her antics published before this [...]

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