Lawson’s review of My Wicked Marquess by Gaelen Foley Historical romance released by Avon 30 Jun 09 Gaelen Foley’s first book with Avon starts off a new series. The Knights are not in this series anywhere, so don’t hope for any appearances of those characters. Instead, this book starts off a series centered around members [...]

This just in… Monica McCarty is kicking it up a step when it comes to those sexy Highlanders she loves to write for her fans. Are you ready for something a little different? Then read on!

Shannon C.’s review of The Accidental Human (Accidental Friends, Book 3) by Dakota Cassidy Paranormal romance released by Berkley 3 Mar 09 There’s something intrinsically satisfying about reading the final volume to a series. I always close the book with a smile, a bit wistful that I’ll never get to spend time with these characters [...]

Welcome back to Duck Chat! Debut author Judi Fennell joins us today to talk about her new series and a lot of other fun stuff. Judi’s first book in her Mer series is In Over Her Head and it’s flying off the shevles as people find out about it, and it’s getting some great buzz [...]

Lawson’s review of Wicked Little Game by Christine Wells Historical romance released by Berkley Sensation 7 Jul 09 If you’ve seen the movie “Indecent Proposal“, the first few chapters of this book are going to seem a bit familiar. When I read the excerpt I wanted to read this book to see how Wells would [...]

Limecello’s review of Instant Gratification (Wilder Trilogy, Book 2) by Jill Shalvis Contemporary romance released by Brava 30 Jun 09 Instant Gratification may very well be my favorite book I’ve read this year. I really enjoy Jill Shalvis’s writing style, and tone. It’s distinct, and comfortable. Instant Gratification is the second in Ms. Shalvis’s trilogy [...]

Sandy M’s review of Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling Series, Book 6) by Nalini Singh Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 7 Jul 09 Damn, I love this series. I fell in love with the DarkRiver cats and SnowDancer wolves from the beginning, devouring each book as they’ve come along, and with this sixth book in the [...]

Limecello’s review of On His Knees (Private Lives, Book 1) by Beth Williamson Contemporary erotic romance released by Samhain Publishing on 1 May 09 Although I read the blurb for On His Knees, I was still a little surprised at the content. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it very much, and will definitely look into more of [...]

Liviania‘s review of His Cavalry Lady (Aikenhead Honors, Book 1) by Joanna Maitland Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 Mar 09 What’s this?  A Harlequin Historical review by someone other than Wendy the Super Librarian?  Could it really be?  I must admit, I don’t pick up much historical fiction. It’s not my favorite genre.  (I [...]

C2’s review of The Legend of the Werestag by Tessa Dare Historical Paranormal Romance novella published by Samhain 12 May 09 What happens when you combine a house party, unrequited love, and a mythical creature? Why, you get Tessa Dare’s new novella, The Legend of the Werestag, of course. I had been hearing (reading?) raves [...]

What a time we had with Sherry Thomas during her Duck Chat here at the pond! We’d like to thank her for spending the day with us.

Lawson’s review of When His Kiss Is Wicked by Kaitlin O’Riley Historical romance released by Zebra 1 Apr 09 Kaitlin O’Riley was a surprise find for me when I read her first book, Secrets of a Duchess. Her second book, One Sinful Night, was an emotional read and made O’Riley a must read for me. [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Border Lord by Sophia James Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 May 09 While I know some readers who can’t get enough Scottish historicals, I am not one of them. Oh sure, I like them, but only occasionally. As a pallet cleanser if you will. I picked [...]

Gwen’s review of Desire Untamed (Feral Warriors, Book 1) by Pamela Palmer Contemporary paranormal romance released by Avon 30 Jun 09 I must have “Will read paranormal romance series for food” stamped across my forehead.  It seems like that’s all I ever read any more.  Well here’s another new series – is it good, is [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Bridesmaid Chronicles by Karen Kendall, Kylie Adams, and Julie Kenner Contemporary Romances released by Signet Jun-Sep 2005 I’ve had this series for a while, thinking I’d get to it soon, but, of course, never doing so. My 16-year-old niece visited me last month, the niece who, unfortunately, doesn’t want anything [...]