Kept by Jami Alden (website seriously needs to be updated) Here is a look at the second Gemini Man, Derek Taggart, who will be hitting the shelves tomorrow in Jami Alden’s newest release KEPT.  She will be here Febuary 24 to chat with us as well as there will be a contest or two. Enjoy

Reader Blogger Marg, you can find her at Reading Adventures and Historical Tapestry, was nice enough to agree to share with us her adventure at the Australian Romance Readers Convention this past weekend. If we get lucky we can talk her into sharing some more photos and stories.

Lynne Connolly’s review of The Italian’s Ruthless Marriage Command by Helen Bianchin Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Presents 1 Mar 09 The real skill of a HMB author is to take an old trope and make it fresh, and the key seems to be to work with the characters, to make them real people. The [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Wanted In Alaska by Kate Bridges Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 Feb 09 One of the reasons I love westerns is because they tend to feature themes that flip my proverbial switch. Those of redemption, second chances, and the desire of many to better their lot in [...]

Sybil’s Review of Caught (Gemini Men, Book 1) by Jami Alden Romantic Suspense released by Brava 1 Oct 08 I first became interested in this series back when Jami Alden told us about her new Brava trilogy. The excerpt grabbed me. What can I say?  I am a sucker for a smartass heroine. I know, [...]

Sandy M’s review of Tall, Dark and Kilted by Allie Mackay Contemporary Paranormal Time Travel Romance released by Signet 4 Nov 08 I usually give an author a second try when I read one of her books and it doesn’t do much for me. Just because I don’t care for one book doesn’t mean the [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Texan’s Tennessee Romance by Gina Wilkins Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Feb 09 I fully admit that I tend to impulse buy category romance. With the shorter format, and a quicker turnaround reading time, I find it an excellent way to discover new-to-me-authors. Like a [...]

Limecello’s review of Only Tyler (Circle of Friends, Book 1) by Jess Dee Erotic romance eBook released by Samhain on 20 Jan 09 This is the first book to Jess Dee’s new two part series “Circle of Friends”. Only Tyler is the second book I’ve read by Jess Dee, and I enjoyed it immensely. I [...]

Sandy M’s review of Broken Wing by Judith James Historical Romance published by Medallion Press 1 Nov 08 Every now and again a story comes along that pulls at your heart, wrings emotion out of you until nothing is left, defies you to hope for that happily ever after that you take for granted in [...]

Please welcome to the Pond today the wonderfully talented and funny Heidi Betts.  Her latest book Tangled Up in Love was released on February 3, 2009, and is the first book in her Chicks with Sticks trilogy. Love Me, Love Me Knot will be released in August 2009 and Knock Me For a Loop will [...]

Liviania’s review of Pride (Shifters, Book 3) by Rachel Vincent Contemporary paranormal romance released by MIRA 1 Feb 09 Pride is the third book in Rachel Vincent’s werecat series and my third time to give her a chance.  Normally I would give up if I didn’t think the first book was anything special, but Stray [...]

Gwen started this forever ago and honestly I forget why. Like all things which look difficult and like they are lots of work I just didn’t click on the page. What? It works for me.

Sybil’s review of Fragile by Shiloh Walker Romantic Suspense released by Berkley Trade 3 Feb 09 Suspense was one of my first book crushes. It is really rather shocking I didn’t fall into reading romantic suspense right away or that I don’t do more of it now. I think it falls under ‘too many books [...]

Gwen’s review of Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, and Lani Diane Rich Contemporary paranormal romance released by St. Martin’s 3 Feb 09 This is not, I repeat NOT, an anthology.  It’s a collaboration between three authors – a book with a single major story arc, containing sub-arcs about three heroines and their [...]

Let’s Be Clear Now. First, spelling is important. If you’re a author, or getting paid to write a book, I’m going to have higher expectations for you. I expect you to know how to spell basic words. I’ll provide a list. I am bored, because there is nothing to do. I am never board, because [...]