Limecello’s review of Mistress For a Month by Ann Major Contemporary romance published by Silhouette on 1 May 08 Ann Major is an author I’m unsure about, but tend to like. Thus far, her books are hit or miss for me, but when she hits, they’re spot on. This was one such book. It’s typical [...]

These are just some things I thought of off the top of my head. Ice cream. Ok, the better question would be, when have I not loved it? But I have a greater appreciation for it now that I have my own ice cream maker. I got a lovely Cuisinart for my birthday, but making [...]

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Liviania’s review of Hot Mama (Bigtime #2) by Jennifer Estep Paranormal romance release by Berkley 6 Nov 07, re-release 5 Aug 08 Immediately after finishing and loving Karma Girl, I instantly delved into the next Bigtime story. Estep kept me up way past my bedtime. Both books are fast paced, well plotted, and impossible (for [...]

by Lynne Connolly Since Syb has done her bit, I thought I’d add my mite. Main reason—expense. I live in the UK, so I can only afford one US conference a year. So I go to RT. Lots of reasons for that—more below. I’m not a member of the RWA. I belong to the RNA [...]

Connie’s review of Innocent As Sin by Elizabeth Lowell Contemporary romantic suspense hardcover release by William Morrow 19 Jun 07 Massmarket paperback release by Avon 29 Apr 08 (book links to mmppb) Contemporary romantic suspense often walks a fine line between the various elements that make them up. How to be contemporary without overloading on [...]

LauraJ’s review of The Bad Boys Guide to the Galaxy by Karen Kelley Contemporary Romantic Comedy released by Brava on 1 Jul 08 I picked up the first book in this series, Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind, based on the title alone. I read the back of the cover and immediately purchased the book. [...]

Never Romance a Rake, the final book in Liz Carlyle’s latest trilogy, was released on 22 July 2008. We know that Sybil loved it, and by clicking on that link, you can read a great excerpt as well. Baron Rothewell lives a dark, shuttered existence by day, and a life of reckless abandon by night. [...]

a.k.a. My unpopular opinion/Tis about me not you a.k.a. I will share anyway cuz I rawk like that, a.k.a. this is so in sybilish you might want to stop reading NOW for fear of brain damage/migraine, a.k.a. gwen isn’t going to edit this into English (but will hopefully fix spelling & add links-HINT), a.k.a. I [...]

This just in… Romance Writers of America’s 28th Annual National Conference is about to kick off in California. Authors, readers, publishers, agents, just to name a few, will be gathering in the city by the bay, San Francisco, starting today, July 30, through Sunday, August 2, at the Marriott Hotel at Union Square.

Limecello’s review of Into the Shadow (Darkness Chosen, Book 3) by Christina Dodd Paranormal romance released by Signet on 1 Jul 08 Christina Dodd is one of my favorite romance authors, but she’s never won me over on her paranormals… until now! In fact, I’m considering re-reading the previous ones even. So yes – I [...]

Shannon C.’s review of A Red Heart of Memories by Nina Kiriki Hoffman (no author site found) Urban fantasy released by Ace 1 Oct 99 Before there was Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, et al, there were authors like Charles de Lint and Emma Bull writing what I’ve always thought of as urban fantasy. Their [...]

Gwen’s review of Hotter Than Hell (Hell On Earth, Book 3) by Jackie Kessler Paranormal fiction/urban fantasy released by Kensington 29 Jul 08 This book is compellingly grim and I really didn’t want to like it. I’m very conflicted about the world it embodies. Technically, the writing is very proficient. Thematically, the book hits on [...]

Gwen’s review of Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, Book 6) by Christine Feehan Contemporary paranormal romance released Jove by 29 Jul 08 This is my least favorite of Feehan’s series. I love the Ghost Walkers. Am stupidly in love with her Carpathians (yes, I’m in treatment for it). LOVE her Leopards. Drakes? Not so much. But [...]

Here’s a link to a quick television interview of Angela Knight, author of Warrior (reviewed here – terrific book, by the way). It’s complete coolness to see authors in real life and to hear their take on things. I found this on Nalini Singh’s blog. Another wonderful person. Just wanted to share.  Carry on…