Long before I discovered epubs, I was reading Black Lace novels. Now celebrating their 15th anniversary, this U.K. publisher is known for its intelligent erotic stories for women such as the brilliant Black Lace classics Menage by Emma Holly (now a Virgin Cheek title), Continuum by Portia Da Costa, and one of my favorite books [...]

From Karen Marie Moning’s Newsletter: The Fever series has been optioned by Twentieth Century Fox/New Regency Productions for film development as a possible franchaise!

BevQB‘s review of Phantasmagoria by Madelynne Ellis Historical erotic romance released by Virgin Black Lace 29 Apr 08 Chosen to kick off the 15th Anniversary celebration of Virgin Black Lace, this surprising sequel to A Gentleman’s Wager (reviewed here) is an emotionally wrenching, dark journey through the death of a relationship. Phantasmagoria isn’t a book [...]

Show me more Shomi, you say? [Hee, I iz funneh] Razor Girl By Marianne Mancusi THE WORLD HAS ENDED, MOLLY. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO NOW?

Lawson’s review of A Notorious Proposition by Adele Ashworth Historical romance released by Avon 29 Apr 08 One of the hardest to find books in romance, Winter Garden, now has a sequel. Though I do know someone who has a copy *coughSybilcough* I have yet to read it. If it is ever reprinted, it is [...]

Devon’s review of The Millionaire’s Makeover by Lilian Darcy Contemporary Romance released 1 May 2008 by Silhouette Special Edition What does the “Makeover” of the title refer to? The makeover of tech exec Ben Radford’s grounds by landscape architect Rowena Madison? The makeover of the timid Rowena into a passionate woman, instigated by Ben’s attentions? [...]

You have most likely not noticed but I have been going through and cleaning up old posts. Cleaning up? Yes, as in reformating, retagging, taking out the fucking smartquotes from hell…. What does this mean to you, dear blog reader? Not much. Other than you may have to suffer through some “Retro” posts because I [...]

Sandy M’s review of Satisfaction Guaranteed (The Goddard Project, Book 1) by Lucy Monroe Contemporary Romance published by Brava on 1 May 2007 All it takes is another man sniffing around his home turf and Ethan Crane sits up and takes notice. Much to Beth Whitney’s delight — and consternation. She’s had all kinds of [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Gentle Warrior by Sedonia Guillone Fantasy Romance eBook released by Ellora’s Cave 16 Apr 08 Well, it turns out that the art of writing extremely overwrought prose in romance novels is alive and well in this book. I’m not really sure whether this is cause for celebration or not. I suppose it depends [...]

What Happens In Vegas by Jodi Lynn Copeland, Lauren Dane, Kit Tunstall, and Anya Bast Did you know once upon a time a long time ago (so long ago they have prolly forgotten) Anya, Lauren and Megan Hart (not in this antho but a super coolio author who I am sure is sending us excerpts [...]

What Happens In Vegas by Jodi Lynn Copeland, Lauren Dane, Kit Tunstall, and Anya Bast The Deal is the only story I have read in WHIV (so far I am going to get to Dane’s soon as I have an excerpt for it too and, oh yes, need to review this *g*). Anya has long [...]

If you are over erotic romance or haven’t found one or a GOOD one you need to pick up The Art of Desire by Cherie Feather in June. It is a Berkley Heat and is a contemporary erotic romance with a historical twist. And it fucking rocks. The book is amazing. You NEED to read [...]

Holly’s review of Housekeeper To The Millionaire by Lucy Monroe Contemporary Romance released by Harlequin Presents 1 Apr 08 I started reading Lucy Monroe several years ago. If I’m not mistaken, it was towards the beginning of her career. Although I love pretty much everything she’s written, I feel she really excels at writing for [...]

I think this is one of my favorite covers of the year. It is just awesome. After the cut you will find a great excerpt and a bigger version for your viewing pleasure. Fallen will fall onto the shelves on the 29h of April and is the second in Erin’s Seven Deadly Sins series.

Laura J’s review of A Month From Miami by Barbara Meyers Contemporary Romance released by Samhain 4 Mar 08 In this light romantic comedy, Kaylee Walsh is headed to Miami for a new life. She is tired of being stuck in a small town, tired of her loser ex-boyfriend and ready for a change. Now she [...]