Archive for March, 2009

Moira Rogers Quacks about Writing

Friday, March 6, 2009 11:13 69 Comments

I met the Bree half of Moira Rogers several months ago in a multi-fandom community, and from there it was like some kind of synergy had taken place. Our taste in books, particularly romance, is frighteningly similar, and so when the first Moira Rogers books came out, I became an instant fan. Now, with Crux, [...]

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REVIEW: Crux by Moira Rogers

Friday, March 6, 2009 1:00 No Comments

Shannon C‘s review of Crux (Southern Arcana, Book 1) by Moira Rogers Urban fantasy/paranormal romance released by Samhain Publishing 3 Mar 09 This is yet another of those reviews about which I cannot be objective, because if I were to be trapped on a desert island with only a cabana full of nekkid mens and [...]

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REVIEW: The Last Bride by Sandra Landry

Thursday, March 5, 2009 13:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of The Last Bride by Sandra Landry Historical Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 2 Aug 05 I’ve been into time travels again after reading and reviewing two last month.  In keeping with my monthly pull an old book out of a drawer to help the TBR pile dwindle some, I finally decided [...]

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REVIEW: Hope’s Folly by Linnea Sinclair

Thursday, March 5, 2009 1:00 2 Comments

Shannon C.’s review of Hope’s Folly (Dock 5 Series, Book 3) by Linnea Sinclair Science fiction romance released by Bantam 24 Feb 09 Linnea Sinclair is one of those authors that I feel I should love. Her books always seem to have strong world-building, which I love, kick-ass heroines, which make me squee, and nice [...]

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Why ebook accessibility matters

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 17:34 9 Comments

Ac*cess`i*bil”i*ty\, n. [L. accessibilitas: cf. F. accessibilit['e].] 1. the quality of being at hand when needed [syn: handiness] [ant: inaccessibility] 2. the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with [syn: approachability] [ant: unapproachability] There have been a lot of comments about the Author’s Guild, text to speech software, and eBook technology. Lately, the [...]

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REVIEW: The Sins of Lord Easterbrook by Madeline Hunter

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 13:00 3 Comments

Gwen’s review of The Sins of Lord Easterbrook (The Rothwell Series, Book 4) by Madeline Hunter Historical romance released by Dell 3 Feb 09 This book has engendered such a wide range of reactions in the romance reading world, that I wasn’t’ sure if I should add my voice to the fray.  But I felt [...]

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REVIEW: Kidnapped: His Innocent Mistress by Nicola Cornick

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 1:00 11 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Kidnapped: His Innocent Mistress by Nicola Cornick Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 Mar 09 When I was a wee little Super Librarian, I spent many Saturday afternoons browsing the shelves of my hometown public library. It was there that I discovered the gothic novels of Victoria Holt [...]

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REVIEW: Crux by Moira Rogers

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 13:00 4 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Crux (Southern Arcana, Book 1) by Moira Rogers Contemporary Paranormal Romance published by Samhain 3 Mar 09 I found Moira Rogers late last year when I read and reviewed her Cry Sanctuary.  I love shapeshifters and Ms. Rogers catches the right feel of them, along with a great storyline and love [...]

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REVIEW: A View To A Kiss by Caroline Linden

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 1:00 4 Comments

Gwen’s review of A View to a Kiss by Caroline Linden Historical romance released by Avon 27 Jan 09 I haven’t read many Caroline Linden books (any? yikes), but I certainly will after reading this one.  I found it complex, richly detailed, and emotionally and intellectually satisfying.  This book is set during the late Regency [...]

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REVIEW: Enticing the Prince by Patricia Grasso

Monday, March 2, 2009 13:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Enticing the Prince (Kazanov Series, Book 6) by Patricia Grasso Historical Romance published by Zebra 1 Nov 08 This is my first book by Ms. Grasso.  For the most part I liked the storyline.  The characters only had their moments, though. I’m wondering if I had read any of the previous [...]

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Winners: Heidi Betts Makes a Splash

Monday, March 2, 2009 12:08 No Comments

Heidi enlisted the help of one of her furry friends and has picked the winners from her visit. Congratulations to:

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REVIEW: Once An Outlaw by Debbi Rawlins

Monday, March 2, 2009 1:00 6 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Once An Outlaw by Debbi Rawlins Time travel historical western released by Harlequin Blaze 1 Mar 09 No one can accuse the folks at Harlequin Blaze of playing it safe, that’s for darn sure. Fast on the heels of their latest foray into historical settings, they’re now offering up [...]

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REVIEW: Don’t Tempt Me by Sylvia Day

Sunday, March 1, 2009 13:00 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Don’t Tempt Me by Sylvia Day Historical Romance published by Brava 1 Apr 08 I have got to pull my Sylvia Day books out of the TBR pile. I’ve read only one other book by this author, but it was a short story.  Nothing wrong with that, I loved it.  But [...]

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REVIEW: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands

Sunday, March 1, 2009 1:00 6 Comments

Holly‘s review of Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands Historical Romance released by Avon 27 Jan 09 Years ago I read a novella featuring Lynsay Sands and Hannah Howell. Though it was enjoyable, it featured vampires – something I’m practically allergic to. I was under the impression that Lynsay Sands only wrote vampires, so [...]

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