Archive for November, 2009

REVIEW: High Powered, Hot Blooded by Susan Mallery

Monday, November 30, 2009 13:00 3 Comments

Lynne Connolly’s review of High Powered, Hot Blooded by Susan Mallery Contemporary Romance published by Silhouette Desire 8 Dec 09 A powerful businessman, Duncan didn’t like ultimatums, unless he was making them. But the board demanded his public image change. When he encountered sweet kindergarten teacher Annie McCoy, he knew she’d make him look like [...]

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REVIEW: My Unfair Lady by Kathryne Kennedy

Monday, November 30, 2009 1:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of My Unfair Lady by Kathryne Kennedy Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Dec 09 Kathryne Kennedy has become a favorite author for me since I started reading her Relics of Merlin series. The world she has created in those books is fun to read, the characters are delightful, she gives [...]

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REVIEW: The Fire King by Marjorie M. Liu

Sunday, November 29, 2009 13:00 No Comments

Liviania’s review of The Fire King (Dirk & Steele, Book 10) by Marjorie M. Liu Paranormal romance released by Leisure Books 28 July 09 Marjorie M. Liu has written a large number of books in the Dirk & Steele series.  The Fire King is my second, and just as satisfying as the first one I [...]

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REVIEW: To Tame Her Tycoon Lover by Ann Major

Sunday, November 29, 2009 1:00 No Comments

Limecello’s review of To Tame Her Tycoon Lover by Ann Major Contemporary romance published by Silhouette Desire on 8 Dec 2009 I read this book, and am so happy about it. I’ve been on this Nawlins/Creole kick, and grabbing To Tame Her  Tycoon Lover seemed serendipitous. I could be mistaken, but I’m a little surprised [...]

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REVIEW: Warrior’s Release by Tea Trelawny

Saturday, November 28, 2009 13:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Warrior’s Release by Tea Trelawny Paranormal Time Travel Romance ebook published by Ellora’s Cave 1 Jun 09 This is my first book by Tea Trelawny,and I have to say it’s not going to be my last. I know I requested to review this book because of the paranormal aspect, but there [...]

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REVIEW: The Billionaire’s Unexpected Heir by Kathie DeNosky

Friday, November 27, 2009 13:00 2 Comments

Limecello’s review of The Billionaire’s Unexpected Heir by Kathie DeNosky Contemporary romance published by Silhouette Desire on 13 Oct 2009 Kathie DeNosky is one of my more newly discovered harlequin authors, but she’s quickly becoming a favorite. I look for her Silhouette Desire books, and haven’t been disappointed yet. The Billionaire’s Unexpected Heir is basically [...]

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REVIEW: Vision Captured (Leopard Series, Book 5) by Lorie O’Clare

Friday, November 27, 2009 1:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Vision Captured (Leopard Series, Book 5) by Lorie O’Clare Paranormal Romance published by Ellora’s Cave 1 Jun 09 I’ve a read a few of Lorie O’Clare’s books before, mostly her wolf stories. This is my first of her Leopard series, and I think I’ve been missing some really good stuff. I [...]

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EXCERPT: Dark Side of Dawn by Kathryn Smith

Thursday, November 26, 2009 13:00 No Comments

JenB’s the lucky one to read Kathryn Smith’s latest, the second book in her Nightmare Chronicles series.  But the rest of us are not totally left out! Take a gander at this exclusive excerpt of Dark Side of Dawn and then tell me you won’t be running down to your local bookstore. I dare you!

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QQ REVIEW: Intertwined by Gena Showalter

Thursday, November 26, 2009 1:00 1 Comment

Liviania’s review of Intertwined by Gena Showalter Young adult urban fantasy released by Harlequin Teen 1 Sept 09 I like Gena Showalter’s adult books.  I like young adult books.  It stands to reason that I’d enjoy Gena Showalter’s young adult fiction.  (Yes, I know that is not a logically sound argument.)  For the most part, [...]

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What is an “Aspiring writer”?

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 15:00 6 Comments

Writing is the only art form I know of where some people believe that it’s not the act of creating that makes one a writer, but the act of selling it. I was a hobbyist writer for a long time. It was my recreation, my relaxation, but I worked very hard at it, and did [...]

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REVIEW: Rion (Pendragon Legacy, Book 2) by Susan Kearney

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 13:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of Rion (Pendragon Legacy, Book 2) by Susan Kearney Futuristic Romance published by Forever 24 Nov 09 The mystery, suspense, and romance continue in this second book of Ms. Kearney’s Pendragon Legacy series. And the dragons. The dragons are the heart of it all. This time around their plight breaks your heart [...]

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REVIEW: Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren (The Others, Book 8)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1:00 6 Comments

Devon’s review of Big Bad Wolf (The Others, Book 8 ) by Christine Warren Paranormal Romance released by St. Martin’s 29 September 2009 Christine Warren’s The Others series are a set of sexy, lighthearted romps based mostly in Manhattan. They follow an urban group of various supernatural races as they prepare for, and go through [...]

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REVIEW: (Re)cycler by Lauren McLaughlin

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 13:00 No Comments

Liviania’s review of (Re)cycler by Lauren McLaughlin Young adult released by Random House 26 Aug 09 I read Cycler because I enjoy novels that tackle gender issues, but I found it disappointing.  But when Sybs asked me to review (Re)cycler, my basic reaction was, “Why not?”  I’m glad I did that, because this is one [...]

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REVIEW: Dark Side of Dawn by Kathryn Smith

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:00 7 Comments

JenB’s review of Dark Side of Dawn by Kathryn Smith Paranormal Romance released by Avon 24 Nov 09 I loved Before I Wake, the first book in Kathryn Smith’s Nightmare Chronicles, so much that I placed it in my top 5 books for 2008. I bought copies for friends and practically forced them to read [...]

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REVIEW: Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson

Monday, November 23, 2009 1:00 5 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Queen of Song and Souls (Tairen Soul, Book 4) by C.L. Wilson Fantasy Romance published by Leisure Books 27 Oct 09 This is one of those books you can’t wait to get your hands on. Anticipation courses through you as you open it up and finally get a taste of the [...]

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