Archive for April, 2008
Review: She Blinded Me With Science Fiction by Kally Jo Surbeck
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 22:00 No CommentsLaura J’s review of She Blinded Me With Science Fiction (Vegas Ventures, Book 1) by Kally Jo Surbeck Contemporary Romantic Comedy released by Samhain Publishing 4 Apr 08 I love romantic comedies. It’s what I want to read. So I decided to read this one thinking, based on the blurb, that it would be pretty funny. [...]
DUCK FLASH: Beth Williamson Ropes a Deal with Kensington
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 16:57 10 CommentsThis just in… Now who to be happier for… Kate Duffy for signing such an awesome author? Beth Williamson for signing a 3 book deal with Kensington with Kate as her editor. Or me… cuz this means more westerns… for you know… me. hmmm yes I know! Me . LOL Congrats Beth. The first book [...]
Review: Twisted by Andrea Kane
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 16:00 2 CommentsWendy the Super Librarian’s review of Twisted by Andrea Kane Romantic suspense released by William Morrow 25 Mar 08 While most romance readers spent their teen years cutting their teeth on Kathleen Woodiwiss, Julie Garwood and Jude Deveraux, I was reading suspense novels written by Patricia Cornwell, Sue Grafton and Mary Higgins Clark. Long-time romance [...]
Review: One Knight Only by Julia Latham
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 13:00 2 CommentsGwen’s review of One Knight Only (Bladesmen, Book 2) by Julia Latham Historical romance released by Avon 27 Nov 07 There were a few things I liked about this book, but more I didn’t like or simply felt ambivalent about. Not a promising way to start a review, I realize, but bear with me while [...]
DUCK FLASH: Mary Balogh’s Debut
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:45 6 CommentsThis just in… Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. Mary Balogh is debuting all over again, this time in the paranormal genre sometime next year. However, in the meantime, she’ll be as busy as ever this summer bringing you her much loved historicals.
EXCERPT: Springville Wife by Charlene Sands (from Western Weddings anthology)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:00 2 CommentsWestern Weddings is an anthology coming from Harlequin Historical in May. It features Rocky Mountain Bride by Jillian Hart, Shotgun Vows by Kate Bridges, and Springville Wife by Charlene Sands, from which we have the following sneak peek. Read on!
Lisa Valdez keeps her word and posts….
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:26 12 CommentsI will give Lisa Valdez kudos for saying she would update on 4/30 and, hey!, she updated! And asks for more time and Patience. And one day she will even tell you all about why the book took so long. She also lost all her email contacts (I am thinking it might have had something [...]
BOOK ALERT: Girl Most Likely To by Susan Donovan **JAN 2009**
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:28 2 CommentsGIRL MOST LIKELY TO by Susan Donovan coming in January!! I prolly wouldn’t be interested, but her writing always wins me over no matter what… You can check out the first chapter here. Read on for the blurb and more information about future projects…
Review: Highlander Ever After by Jennifer Ashley
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1:00 1 CommentSandy M’s review of Highlander Ever After by Jennifer Ashley Historical Paranormal Romance published by Leisure on 1 Apr 08 This is only my second book by Jennifer Ashley and I am fast becoming a fan. So far her heroes are leaders, larger than life, and wonderfully sexy, and her heroines are independent and witty. [...]
Review: Natural Born Charmer (Chicago Stars, Book 7) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 16:00 2 CommentsSandy M’s review of Natural Born Charmer (Chicago Stars, Book 7) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Contemporary Romance Audiobook published by HarperAudio on 6 Feb 07 I’m glad I listened to the audio of this book instead of sitting down and reading it. The characters are simply wonderful, so full of depth, and hearing them coming [...]
Review: Netherwood by Michele Lang
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 13:00 3 CommentsGwen’s review of Netherwood by Michele Lang Sci-Fi Romance released by Shomi on 26 Feb 08 This is going to be a short review. I didn’t like the book and Alicia did an admirable job summarizing the plot in her earlier review (which you can read here). This author’s site is dismal, by the way. [...]
CONTEST ALERT: The Hunt is On… *Closed*
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 12:00 27 Comments…for some Reader/Reviewers! Wild Hunt, the third book in the Unbound trilogy by Lori Devoti will be released by Silhouette Nocturne in June 2008. Read the blurb and excerpt, then read on to find out about the contest!
BOOK ALERT and EXCERPT: The Darkest Touch by Jaci Burton **October 2008**
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:00 5 CommentsThe Darkest Touch by Jaci Burton will be released on 28 October 2008. It is the third in the Demon Hunters series, and follows Surviving Demon Island and Hunting the Demon. He’s a hunter, a savior, a seducer. And she just can’t get enough… THE DARKEST TOUCH
Review: Jewel by Beverly Jenkins
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:00 4 CommentsDevon’s review of Jewel by Beverly Jenkins Historical Romance released by Avon 29 Apr 08 Gotta say, I really enjoy a good Americana setting every once in awhile. Small towns where everyone’s in each other’s business, and no one ever forgets a thing. I’m coming out of historical burnout, and have been on the lookout [...]
Review: The Master by Jean Johnson
Monday, April 28, 2008 16:00 7 CommentsShannon C.’s review of The Master: Sons of Destiny, Book 3 by Jean Johnson Fantasy romance released by Berkeley Sensation 4 Sep 07 I absolutely love the Sons of Destiny series. I’ve tried to analyze exactly why this is so that I can write a more coherent review than one that simply says, “OMG read [...]

