Some people are just too creative for their own good. Seriously.  “Overly” creative people seem to be driven mad by their creative genius.  Just look at Van Gogh and Basquiat. What is it that makes a sculptor, author, actor, etc., go insane? (And for the purposes of this Pondering, I’m lumping all creative types under [...]

Gwen’s review of Wild Card (Elite Ops, Book 1) by Lora Leigh Contemporary romantic suspense released by St. Martin’s 26 Aug 08 This is a new series for Leigh and is related to her Tempting SEALs books, but starts a new series of heroes and heroines.  There are overlapping characters and storylines, but not to [...]

Sandy M’s review of Forgotten Kisses by Rena Marks Contemporary Erotic Paranormal Romance eBook released by Ellora’s Cave 26 Mar 08 Just from reading the prologue in this book, I had high hopes for getting a good read that’s right up my alley: vampires, werewolves, hot and sizzling sex, a great story, and a good [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman Fantasy humor fiction released by Ace 1 May 96, re-released by Harper in trade ppb 7 Aug 07 An embarrassing number of people have told me that I need to read both Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. I had read neither until I [...]

Gwen’s review of To Catch A Thief (Draycott Abbey Series) by Christina Skye Contemporary romantic action/suspense released by HQN 1 Sep 08 I really liked this entry in Skye’s loosely related Draycott Abbey series.  It’s chock full of action, romance, sensuality, priceless works of art, and good villains.  One of those overall fun books that [...]

Lawson’s review of Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 2) by Julia Quinn Historical romance released by Avon 26 Sept 08 The second book in the Two Dukes of Wyndham series, which follows The Lost Duke of Wyndham, picks up where the last one left off. Or maybe it should be, it [...]

Shannon C.’s review of In the Arms of the Wind by Charlotte Boyett-Compo Romantic suspense eBook released by Ellora’s Cave 6 Jun 08 I tried, I really did, to get through this book. Charlotte Boyett-Compo seems to be one of those authors I really ought to like, but this one not only made no sense, [...]

I, like many others, followed the tale of The Jewel of Medina by Sherry Jones on Smart Bitches, which culminated in a review of the prologue. (They promptly posted a review of the entire novel before this pondering was posted.) For those who didn’t follow the story, Jones’s novel follows Muhammad‘s wife A’isha from their engagement to his [...]

Laura J’s review of Long, Slow Ride by Mardi Ballou Contemporary Erotic Romance eBook short story released by Ellora’s Cave 14 May 08 For awhile, there were several books out by different publishers that were focusing on the older woman/younger man storyline. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read any of them or not, but this [...]

Lawson’s review of Seduce Me at Sunrise (The Hathaways, Book 2) by Lisa Kleypas Historical romance released by St. Martins 30 Sep 08 Before I start on anything, everyone reading this needs to take a moment and enjoy, probably for the millionth time, the beautiful red cover on this book. It’s so pretty, isn’t it? [...]

LauraJ’s review of Perfect Timing by Barbara Elsborg Contemporary Romantic Comedy eBook released by Ellora’s Cave 30 Apr 08 I am a huge fan of British comedy. I love the quirky characters and the way a very simple situation can lead to something completely off the wall. So I was very excited when I was [...]

Liviania’s review of I’d Tell You I Love You but Then I’d Have to Kill You (Gallagher Girls, Book One) by Ally Carter Contemporary Young Adult romantic suspense released by Hyperion 20 Mar 07 Cammie Morgan is on her way to become an elite spy, following in the footsteps of both her parents. She knows [...]

Lawson’s review of Secret Desires of a Gentleman (Girl-Bachelors, Book 3) by Laura Lee Guhrke Historical romance released by Avon 26 Sep 08 This is the third in Guhrke’s Girl-Bachelor series. The first two, And Then He Kissed Her and The Wicked Ways of a Duke, which follow the friends of the heroine of Secret [...]

Sandy M’s review of Tied Up, Tied Down (Rough Riders, Book 4) by Lorelei James Contemporary Western Erotic Romance eBook released by Samhain 8 Jul 08 I know I received some flack – hell, it was a lot of flack! — on my review of Ms. James’ previous book in this series, Cowgirl Up and [...]

This just in… Every kid loves a good party and Saturday, Sept. 27, Borders and Waldenbooks stores across the country are throwing open their doors to welcome kids and their families for the retailer’s first ever nationwide free “Kids Party.”