Here at the Pond, we have an e-mail loop.  In theory, I think Sybil meant for it as a way for all of us to communicate easily, and keep on top of the various goings-on around TGTBTU.  In actuality?  Yeah, it’s pretty much the time-suck from Hell.  Case in point, yesterday Sandy sent a very [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Magic Knot by Helen Scott Taylor Contemporary Paranormal Romance released by Love Spell 27 Jan 09 Red alert! Red alert!  New author on the scene.  Make that a terrific new author.  Helen Scott Taylor’s debut book is a terrific read.  It has everything from Irish twin brothers to the Queen [...]

February may be the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean the Harlequin Digital Team has any shortage of exciting news to share with TGTBTU readers!  What does the team have in store for the cold winter nights?  Well how about a special coupon code for TGTBTU readers, several e-book bundles and series [...]

Gwen’s review of Mortal Sins (World of the Lupi, Book 5) by Eileen Wilks Urban fantasy suspense released by Berkley 3 Feb 09 There are some authors who can just write, baby, write.  They can craft words into something that is more than simple prose.  They make words sing and dance, and tell you a [...]

If anyone asked Nathan Kamp, ubiquitous (and delicious) cover model, he’d answer: Oh just creating my own web show about cooking, family, and living.  Go here to watch this beautiful man cook up a storm.  You’ll drool for multiple reasons. 

Shannon C.’s review of Demon Bound (The Guardians, Book 7) by Meljean Brook Paranormal romance released by Berkley 4 Nov 08 I emailed Meljean asking for an e-arc of Demon Bound before its release date, which was, for those of you paying attention, in November. She graciously sent me the book and then I promptly… [...]

Welcome back to Duck Chat! Today we’re talking to Bonnie Vanak, who is a very busy lady. As I put the finishing touches on her interview, she’s on her way to Haiti. Wow, what a way to spend a week!  Right?  That’s what I thought too. But it’s definitely not so.  Read on and you’ll [...]

Liviania’s review of Bone Crossed (Mercy Thompson, Book 4) by Patricia Briggs Urban fantasy hardcover released by ACE 3 Feb 09 I discovered Patricia Briggs on accident.  I picked up Dragon Bones (possibly her best book) from the library and fell in love.  I couldn’t be happier with the success of the Mercy Thompson series [...]

Liviania’s review of Plum Spooky (Between-the-Numbers Stephanie Plum) by Janet Evanovich Contemporary mystery released by St. Martin’s 6 Jan 09 The Between-the-Numbers Stephanie Plum books have always been fun but less satisfying that those in the actual series.  For one thing, none of the previous three cleared 200 pages.  There’s only so much you can [...]

According to the latest poll by the Romantic Novelists’ Association, it’s Richard Armitage (and yes, I did vote for him!) Here’s the press release: Romantic Novelists vote Richard Armitage Sexiest Thing On Two Legs British actor Richard Armitage has leapt from last year’s 4th place to this year topping the ratings in the Romantic Novelists’ [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Moonfire (Pure Wildfire Series, Book 3) by Lynne Connolly Contemporary paranormal romance eBook released by Ellora’s Cave 12 Nov 08 I like Lynne Connolly’s Pure Wildfire books. They’re probably my favorite series she’s got going at the moment, as each of the stories that I’ve read has been consistently readable. Moonfire [...]

Sandy M’s review of Prey by Melina Morel Contemporary Paranormal Romance released by Signet 2 Sep 08 Well, this doesn’t happen to me very often.  A book that starts out fine, sounds and feels like it’s going to be good.  A book that starts to fall apart in Chapter 2.  A book that I just [...]

LauraJ’s review of Unraveled by Jaci Burton Contemporary Romance eBook Novella released by Samhain 23 Dec 08 I will admit, while I have heard of Jaci Burton and have heard good things, I have never read one of her stories. I like novellas for the reason I can check-out the author’s writing without investing a [...]

Sandy M’s review of Menagerie by Lara Santiago Erotic Sci-Fi Romance released by Siren 23 Jul 08 My biggest beef [Ed.: heh] with erotic romance most of the time is the gratuitous sex and no storyline to be found (I do have my moments when I don’t mind reading über-horniness), and there’s a lot of [...]

Today, Chrissy Brashear, owner of Samhain made the announcement.