Lawson’s review of Secrets of the Knight (Bladesmen, Book 3) by Julia Latham Historical romance released by Avon 26 Aug 08 As I think a few readers are bemoaning (maybe), there aren’t a lot of different settings in historicals. So when Julia Latham’s books come out, I usually snap them up because medieval aren’t found [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Let It Ride by Jillian Burns Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Blaze 01 May 2009 When I’m looking for an emotional read from Harlequin I tend to gravitate towards the SuperRomance or Silhouette Special Edition lines. Frankly, the last place I expect to find “emotional” is within the covers [...]

Limecello’s review of Butterfly Tattoo by Deidre Knight Contemporary romance published by Samhain Publishing on 21 Apr 2009 I heard a lot of talk about Butterfly Tattoo, all good things. Excessively good things, in fact, so I had to see for myself what the hype was all about. While I don’t think I liked it [...]

Lawson’s review of Night After Night (Brotherhood of Blood, Book 5) by Kathryn Smith Historical paranormal romance released by Avon 27 Jan 09 The fifth and final book in Smith’s Brotherhood of the Blood series follows the leader of the group of knights, Temple, who has been in hiding so he can protect the grail [...]

Shannon C.’s review of Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling Series, Book 3) by Nalini Singh Paranormal romance released by Berkley 4 Sep 07 I know my reaction to Angels’ Blood, Ms. Singh’s latest novel, was fairly meh, but I still adore her Psy/Changeling series. Recently, my friend Bree got onto a Nalini Singh kick, and so [...]

Holly‘s review of Summer At the Lake by Linda Barrett Contemporary Romance released by Harlequin SuperRomance 12 May 09 I’ve read countless romance novels that feature abuse victims – almost always the heroine – but I think this is the first where the victim is a young girl. This was definitely hard to read at [...]

Welcome once again to Duck Chat! Today we’re talking to Sophie Renwick, who some of you may know as Charlotte Featherstone. Sophie writes fun, light, and erotic contemporaries and dark and sexy paranormals, and you are in for a treat with her debut book, Hot In Here. It’s a friends-to-lover story that takes you for [...]

We have more winners! First, however, we’d like to thank Alissa Johnson for giving us such a great day during her Duck Chat. It was a lot of fun and we’re glad you joined us, Alissa!

Sandy M’s review of Hot In Here (Ryland Brothers, Book 1) by Sophie Renwick Contemporary Erotic Romance released by NAL 2 Jun 09 I don’t usually care for a friends-to-lovers story, but I have to say that Sophie Renwick has penned a pretty darned good one in this book with likable characters, sizzling love scenes, [...]

Holly‘s review of Wyoming Wedding (Stetson’s and CEO’s, Book 3) by Sara Orwig Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Desire 9 Jun 09 This is the third book in Sara Orwig’s Stetson’s and CEO’s series and the only one I’ve read. I don’t think I missed anything by skipping the first two. Actually, the other couples [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Twice The Pleasure by Portia Da Costa Erotica short story ebook released by Spice Briefs 1 May 09 What is it about high school reunions that seem to inspire so many different types of stories? Whether it be the heroine who wants a hunky fake fiance’ on her arm [...]

Barbara Metzger has just announced the death of author Edith Layton.

Lawson’s review of Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas Historical romance released by Bantam 19 May 09 If you haven’t read Thomas’ first two books, you need to go and get them and read them ASAP. If this is your first Thomas book, you won’t be sorry. It’s loosely connected to Private Arrangements and [...]

Welcome to another day of Duck Chat! Today Jennifer Haymore is our guest. Some of you may know Jennifer as erotic author Dawn Halliday, who has several books in print, but we’re going to chat with Jennifer about her debut book, A Hint of Wicked, which is getting great reviews all over the place. Jennifer [...]

There have been some interesting developments recently in the development of the sub $200 ebook reader.   Manufacturers are looking at cheaper ebooks.  So here’s the latest news…