Archive for October, 2009

REVIEW: The Wicked Wife by Alice Gaines

Saturday, October 31, 2009 13:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of The Wicked Wife by Alice Gaines Contemporary Erotic Romance ebook published by Red Sage 1 Nov 08 Hmmmmm. I’ve had this ebook for a bit, obviously, as noted by the publication date. I have no idea now why I would have requested it for review. Maybe I was in an erotic [...]

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REVIEW: Playboy Boss, Live-In Mistress by Kelly Hunter

Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:00 1 Comment

Lynne Connolly‘s review of Playboy Boss, Live-In Mistress by Kelly Hunter Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Presents 1 Nov 09 You know when they say if you look hard enough you find what you’re looking for? I found it. Loved this book. Title – ridiculous. Everything else – great. 

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REVIEW: One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown

Friday, October 30, 2009 13:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown Contemporary Western Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Nov 09 I’m not sure which title is correct for this book, One Lucky Cowboy or Lucky Break as is depicted on the icon here. My book is titled One Lucky Cowboy, so I’ll go with that. [...]

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REVIEW: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh

Friday, October 30, 2009 1:00 5 Comments

Gwen’s review of Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling Series, Book 7) by Nalini Singh Futuristic paranormal romance released by Berkley 3 Nov 09 At this point, I’ll sound like a broken record I’ve said this so much.  Nevertheless, I’ll say it again.  Singh is one of the best storytellers out there today, and the best paranormal [...]

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Janet Mullany Winner!

Thursday, October 29, 2009 22:40 1 Comment

We’d like to thank Janet Mullany for spending the day with us during her Duck Chat here at the Pond!

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REVIEW: Secret Baby, Public Affair by Yvonne Lindsay

Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:00 No Comments

Limecello’s review of Secret Baby, Public Affair by Yvonne Lindsay Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Desire 10 Mar 09 I really enjoy Yvonne Lindsay’s Silhouette Desire books, and it’s a good thing too, because her titles are not a draw for me. I might even go so far as to say that I read them [...]

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EXCERPT: To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 13:00 2 Comments

Elizabeth Hoyt fans have patiently and anxiously awaited the release of her latest book in her Legends of the Four Soldiers series. To Desire a Devil hit the shelves just yesterday, but if you don’t have your copy yet,  then you need to take a few minutes to read an excerpt.  This one just might [...]

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DUCK CHAT: Elizabeth Hoyt is Here!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:00 23 Comments

Welcome once again to Duck Chat! And please welcome Elizabeth Hoyt to the Pond for the day! If you’re an historical romance fan, you know that Elizabeth came racing into our lives in 2006 when her Princes trilogy debuted, and she hasn’t slowed down one bit since then. Next came her Legends of the Four [...]

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REVIEW: The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:00 2 Comments

Liviania’s review of The Darkest Whisper (Lords of the Underworld, Book 4) by Gena Showalter Paranormal romance released by HQN 25 Aug 09 This was my second Lords of the Underworld novel and third Gena Showalter overall.  Now, she’s no Kresley Cole, but I definitely enjoy her writing.  She pulls you into the story and [...]

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Exclusive Excerpt: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas **Summer 2010**

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 21:58 73 Comments

We normally do a ‘raw and unedited’ excerpt with Lisa but it dawned on me last week that Mz Kleypas is already editing this so while this isn’t a final copy and still subject to change… it isn’t ‘raw and unedited’ (all the more reason we should get one for the next book even sooner [...]

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REVIEW: Sanctuary’s Price by Moira Rogers

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 13:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of Sanctuary’s Price (Red Rock Pass, Book 3) by Moira Rogers Contemporary Paranormal Romance released by Samhain 27 Oct 09 I never get tired of a good shifter story, and Moira Rogers has become a favorite of mine over the last couple of years when it comes to these sexy and dangerous [...]

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QQ REVIEWS: Soul Catcher by Leigh Bridger and Blood Kin by Maria Lima

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:00 3 Comments

Two Quick Quack DNF Reviews by Liviania It’s rare that I don’t finish a book.  I try to pick up stuff that I think I’ll like and then I’m generous with giving it time to get good.  Generally, I feel picking a book up is a commitment.  It was in late junior high before I [...]

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REVIEW: My Wicked Vampire by Nina Bangs

Monday, October 26, 2009 13:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of My Wicked Vampire (Castle of Dark Dreams, Book 4) by Nina Bangs Contemporary Paranormal Romance published by Leisure Books 29 Sep 09 I haven’t yet read a lot of Nina Bangs’ books, just a few, one or two from a couple of her series. However, I should know better than to [...]

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REVIEW: An Impolite Seduction by Alison Richardson

Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:00 4 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of An Impolite Seduction (The Countess Trilogy #2) by Alison Richardson Historical erotica short story ebook released by Spice Briefs 1 Oct 09 I’m not above admitting that even when the characters may not hold a lot of appeal, that good writing will keep me coming back for more.  Such [...]

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EXCERPTS: Tres ~ Trois ~ Three Times the Fun with Kari Thomas

Friday, October 23, 2009 14:00 20 Comments

Why have one great big, long old excerpt of one book when you can have three short teasers to whet your appetite for some new paranormal reads? Yep, this time we’re giving you just enough of three of Kari Thomas’ books to lure you, reel you in until you’re caught! So read on and enjoy [...]

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