Liviania’s review of Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2) by Richelle Mead
Urban fantasy released by Zebra 28 Jul 09
I have been wanting to try Richelle Mead because of her Vampire Academy series.  I’m starting to burn out on vampires, but that doesn’t mean I’m not attracted to the mention of them.  Of course, I’m all [...]

C2’s review of One Week As Lovers by Victoria Dahl
Historical romance released by Zebra 1 Aug 09
Nicholas Cantry, Viscount Lancaster, is known throughout the ton for being good-humored, easygoing and charming. It is common knowledge that he must marry a fortune to save his family from financial disgrace – brought on by previous holders [...]

Thank you for joining us at Duck Chat! Welcome!
Today’s guest is debut author Tessa Dare.
Readers are embracing Tessa’s new trilogy, and the first book, Goddess of the Hunt, release just a couple of days ago. The next two books, Surrender of a Siren and A Lady of Persuasion, will be released over the next two [...]

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Cheryl St. John is offering a terrific online class for authors. Read on! You can never have too much information, right?

Liviania’s review of The Confessions of a Duchess (Brides of Fortune, Book 1) by Nicola Cornick
Historical romance released by HQN 1 Jun 09
I not only write reviews for TGTBTU, I also read them.  Nicola Cornick earned praise from both Sandy and Wendy TSL.  (I think it was this review that really made me want to [...]

Sandy M’s review of Belonging by Shiloh Walker
Contemporary Paranormal Romance ebook published by Ellora’s Cave 25 Feb 09
Shiloh Walker has become a favorite author of mine over the last couple of years. I always find myself pulled into her stories, intrigued by her characters, and enjoying myself immensely.

Lynne Connolly’s review of The MD’s Mistress by Joan Hohl
(released as omnibus with The Money Man’s Seduction by Leslie Lafoy)
Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Desire 17 Jul 09
I’ve already reviewed the Lafoy book, and loved it, so I thought I’d do the other book in the omnibus. I won’t judge them together, they were released [...]

Besides it being a chance for me to catch up with my online buds, I enjoy the annual RWA conference because it gives me a chance to put my ear to the nearest wall and catch the latest buzz. This year I once again roomed with KristieJ from Ramblings On Romance. Kristie has [...]

We’re back for another day of Duck Chat! Welcome!
Today we’re going to be talking to paranormal author Alexis Morgan.
Alexis Paladins series hit the shelves in 2006 with the first book in the series, Dark Protector, and was followed closely by Dark Defender and In Darkness Reborn. The series is now on its six book with [...]

C2’s review of Hot Pursuit (Troubleshooters, Book 15) by Suzanne Brockmann
Romantic suspense released by Ballantine 28 Jul 09
In Suzanne Brockmann’s latest Troubleshooters book, we become reacquainted with The Dentist, a serial killer who likes to claim the teeth of his victims – sometimes before he kills them. We first heard about The [...]

Sandy M’s review of Stolen Heat (Stolen Series, Book 2) by Elisabeth Naughton
Romantic Suspense published by Love Spell 28 Jul 09
The action, danger, suspense, and romance haven’t slowed down one bit in this second book in Ms. Naughton’s series. This story is about Pete, who is the best friend of the hero in Stolen [...]

Many thanks to Jenna Petersen for spending a very pleasant day with us here at the pond during her Duck Chat a few weeks ago!

Liviania’s review of Amazon Ink by Lori Devoti
Urban fantasy released by Pocket 26 May 09
I discovered Lori Devoti through this site, and instantly snatched up her trilogy about hellhounds.  I enjoyed all three, which definitely made me want to read Amazon Ink.  I also liked that it was about a tattoo artist, since I have [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Devil’s Daughter by Laura Drewry
Historical Paranormal Romance published by Leisure 1 Apr 08
This is my first Laura Drewry book and I’ve actually had it a while. Based on the blurb I thought I would enjoy the story, but, unfortunately, I never warmed up to the heroine and this ended up [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian’s review of No Longer Forbidden by Portia Da Costa
Erotic romance short story ebook released by Spice Briefs 01 July 2009
I’m a huge slobbering fangirl for Portia Da Costa’s brand of erotica and erotic romance, and I’ve been enjoying her Risque Reunions for Spice Briefs. That being said, I knew [...]