Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Touch Me by Jacquie D’Alessandro Historical romance released by Harlequin Blaze 1 Oct 09 One thing I’ve noticed about the Blaze historicals is that while they’re certainly fun and sexy, they also require a fair amount of suspension of disbelief.  Of course if you’re looking for meaty historical accuracy [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Cowboy Christmas by Carol Finch, Elizabeth Lane & Pam Crooks Historical romance anthology released by Harlequin Historical 01 Oct 09 Holiday time means two things.  1) Harlequin starts churning out the Christmas-themed books and 2) Wendy’s wallet starts quietly sobbing.  It doesn’t help matters that Harlequin has a habit [...]

Sandy M’s review of Destiny of the Wolf (Werewolf Series, Book 2) by Terry Spear Contemporary Paranormal Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Mar 09 This is my second book by Ms. Spear, the first being Heart of the Wolf, which I also reviewed. I had an issue with the heroine in HotW, but this [...]

Sandy M’s review of Knight Dreams (Knight of the Swan, Book 1) by C.C. Wiley Historical Paranormal Romance ebook published by Samhain 6 Oct 09 I always like trying new authors, and it’s very intriguing when they’re also a debut author.  C. C. Wiley has given readers a good first historical story they can sink [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Sizzling Seduction (Hightower Honors #4) by Gwyneth Bolton Contemporary romance released by Kimani Romance 01 Oct 09 I play fairly fast and loose when it comes to picking out category romance titles to read.  I’m always willing to try a new-to-me author, and I tend to blindly choose books [...]

Lynne Connolly‘s review of The Christmas Love-Child by Jennie Lucas Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Presents 10 Nov 09 I harshed on the last book I read by Jennie Lucas, The Innocent’s Dark Seduction because the alpha hero went way, way over the top for me. This is different, this is Ms Lucas back to [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Under The Boss’s Mistletoe by Jessica Hart Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Romance 10 Nov 2009 Sometimes the right book finds you at just the right time.  Having been mired in what I’m calling The Reading Slump From Hell for the past month, I’ve been slogging my through one [...]

C2’s review of The Earl Claims His Wife by Cathy Maxwell Historical romance released by Avon 29 Sep 09 Gillian Ranson, Lady Wright, fell in love with her husband the first time she saw him across a crowded ballroom. Sadly, he did not feel the same connection. Still, since it was an advantageous match, they [...]

Several bloggers have answered comments on the AAR forums about blogging recently. In doing so, some have noticed a recent snippiness and touchiness in the reading community, from readers and from writers. I was hanging around at Wendy’s blog recently, something I do a lot, and she’s noticed something similar, too. Mrs. Giggles has spotted [...]

Lynne Connolly‘s review of Next Comes Love by Helen Brenna Romantic suspense released by Harlequin SuperRomance 13 Oct 09 I don’t often read SuperRomance, but I’m so glad I decided to read this one! This had all the ingredients of being a mushy, overdone romance – idyllic island, amusing locals, and a child in danger, [...]

Limecello’s review of The C.O.O. Must Marry by Maxine Sullivan Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Desire 10 Feb 09 I really enjoy Maxine Sullivan’s stories- and she’s one of the “Down Under” Desire authors I keep an eye out for. The C.O.O. Must Marry is another Valente book, and there’s so much to gush about [...]

Lynne Connolly‘s review of Shadowlight by Lynn Viehl Paranormal Romance released by Onyx 6 Oct 09 I’m a fan of Ms Viehl’s paranormal books. Her previous series ended with “Stay the Night” and was a lead in to this new series. Jessa is an intelligent heroine, something I love about Ms Viehl’s books. And the [...]

Holly‘s review of The Daddy Audition by Cindi Myers a(caution – sound on the site) Contemporary romance released by Harlequin American Romance 14 Jul 09 I enjoyed the basic premise of this story: heroine leaves to pursue her dreams and leaves high school sweetheart behind. Now she’s back and so is their attraction. 

C2’s review of To Wed a Wicked Earl by Olivia Parker Historical romance, released 25 August 2009 by Avon The earls of Rothbury have long been known for decadence, rakishness and all manner of things that made them dangerous to the young misses of the ton and Adam Faramond, current Earl of Rothbury, is no [...]

Holly’s review of Taming the Texas Tycoon by Katherine Garbera (author’s site very out of date) Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Desire 14 Jul 09 I liked this story on a superficial level. If I start examining the motives or actions of the main characters I have major issues. As a fluff story – something [...]