Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of A Cowboy’s Promise by Marin Thomas Contemporary western romance released by Harlequin American 14 Apr 09 Last month I read The Cowboy And The Angel, Marin Thomas’ first book featuring the Cartwright siblings. I’m sad to say that the book was mostly a failure for me. However Thomas has [...]

Another day at the Duck Chat. Welcome! Today we’re talking to paranormal author Sloan McBride, who came on the romance scene in 2008 with her first book, Together in Darkness, followed by Highland Stone, and her latest book, The Fury, is book one in her Time Walker series. So if you love reading paranormals but [...]

Limecello’s review of Bargained Into Her Boss’s Bed by Emilie Rose Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Desire on 14 Apr 09 I have to be honest, too often I hate the titles to the books published by Harlequin/Silhouette. Luckily, the title has little bearing on the quality of the book. (Although this one really seems [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Book of Scandal (Scandal Series, Book 1) by Julia London Historical Romance released by Pocket 19 Aug 08 I’m finally on the beginning end of a series instead of in the middle or near the end. I have to say I like it. This is my first book by Julia [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Someone Like Her by Janice Kay Johnson Contemporary romance released by Harlequin SuperRomance 14 Apr 09 After reading last year’s, and now RITA-nominated, The Man Behind The Cop, I knew I would be reading more Janice Kay Johnson. While I didn’t flat-out love this latest book, it still packed [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of In a Mother’s Arms by Jillian Hart and Victoria Bylin Inspirational historical romance anthology released by Steeple Hill 14 Apr 09 It’s been bittersweet for me as a western romance fan that while secular imprints have been ignoring the sub-genre, it’s positively booming in the inspirational romance market. Like [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of His Substitute Bride by Elizabeth Lane Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 Apr 09 Readers who have read last year’s The Borrowed Bride are already well acquainted with the hero in His Substitute Bride. He’s none other than Quint Seavers , the charmingly handsome adventurer who knocked up [...]

So this has been floating around in my fevered little head the past few days… but first I’d like to discuss one thing. Last week, strange things started happening to the Amazon rankings of books. Lauren Dane, I know, mentioned it a few times. Then, today (Sunday), word spread that Amazon did an EPIC FAIL. [...]

Lynne C‘s review of The Money Man’s Seduction by Leslie LaFoy Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Silhouette Desire 14 Oct 08 I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. LaFoy’s gentle wit and engaging characters made it a delight to read.  I do have a few reservations, but enough later. 

First, I want to thank Jennifer Ashley for taking the time to Duck Chat with us. She gave us a terrific week here at the Pond.

Limecello’s review of Yule be Mine by Jennifer LaBrecque Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Blaze on 1 Dec 08 Who doesn’t love a little Christmas in April? It was snowing in all three states I was the last week of March, so I found it was fitting. I like reading everything in a book, so [...]

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Limecello’s review of Taking Care of Business by Megan Hart and Lauren Dane Erotic romance released by Black Lace on 31 Mar 09 I really enjoy books by both Megan Hart and Lauren Dane, so I was looking forward to reading Taking Care of Business. I also love the cover – it’s eye catching, sexy [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Angels’ Blood (Guild Hunters, Book 1) by Nalini Singh Paranormal romance/urban fantasy released by Berkley 3 Mar 09 Nalini Singh is easily one of the best writers writing romance these days. She manages to create vivid and compelling worlds, as well as love stories with enough sexual tension and smoldering sensuality [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, Book 1) by Larissa Ione Paranormal romance released by Forever 20 June 08 Originally, I had been planning to review the first three novels in the Demonica series as a Duckies do Series post because RL, she keeps me busy. But recent discussions of the books on Twitter, and [...]