Limecello’s review of Powerful Italian, Penniless Housekeeper by India Grey Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Presents 1 Jan 10 This is my first book by India Grey, and it definitely won’t be the last. I used to like Harlequin Presents the most as a Harlequin line, but it got to be a bit too much [...]

Sandy M’s review of Getting Lucky (Lucky Series, Book 3) by Carolyn Brown Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Jan 10 I’m always for giving an author a second chance, and I’m certainly glad I did for Carolyn Brown. This third book in her Lucky series is a little better for me than the [...]

We couldn’t leave you today without a smidge of Helen’s newest book in her Magic Knot Fairies series, The Phoenix Charm. If you’ve read The Magic Knot, you know that Michael, Niall’s twin, is as sexy as can be but a little irresponsible. Boy, are you in for a surprise when it comes to that [...]

If you’re looking for something different to read, something fun, magical, and romantic, then The Magic Knot by Helen Scott Taylor is for you. You will fall in love with the writing, the characters — even the bad boy — and the uniqueness of this story. And it’s just the beginning, the first book in [...]

Welcome once again to Duck Chat! Today Helen Scott Taylor joins us, and if you’ve not picked up Helen’s books as of yet, you need to hurry down to your local bookstore and pick up the first two in her Magic Knot series. You’re not that far behind with only two books out to date, [...]

Sandy M’s review of Breakfast in Bed by Robin Kaye Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 31 Dec 09 After the first several chapters in this book, the idea of putting it down and starting a different one came to me a number of times. I’m one, however, who doesn’t like to not finish a [...]

Sandy M’s review of Hunting Julian (The Gatherers, Book 1) by Jacquelyn Frank Paranormal Romance published by Kensington 29 Dec 09 Once I discovered how good Ms. Frank’s books are when I began reading her second series, The Shadowdwellers, I was determined to keep up with that series and anything new she has to offer [...]

Sandy M’s review of A Highlander’s Destiny (Daughters of the Glen, Book 5) by Melissa Mayhue Paranormal Romance published by Pocket 29 Dec 09 Though Ms. Mayhue’s Guardian books are part of her Daughters of the Glen series, she has spoiled me with her Guardian heroes so that they are now my favorites of all [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Phoenix Charm (Magic Knot Fairies, Book 2) by Helen Scott Taylor Contemporary Paranormal Romance published by Love Spell 29 Dec 09 It’s official, Helen Scott Taylor has become my newest favorite author. She has the magic touch, as far as I’m concerned, to give readers terrific characters, a unique storyline, [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Christmas Kite by Gail Gaymer Martin Inspirational Romance published by Steeple Hill 1 Oct 08 (reissue) I’m still searching for that feel-good Christmas story, and I think I’m about out of time for this year. While this book is an emotional and up-lifting story, it really doesn’t have a whole [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Most Wicked of Sins (Seven Deadly Sins, Book 2) by Kathryn Caskie Historical Romance published by Avon 29 Sep 09 I was intrigued with Ms. Caskie’s series when I got hold of the first book, just liked the idea of it. Seven brothers and sisters allowed to run wild when [...]

Limecello’s review of Double the Heat by Lori Foster, Deirdre Martin, Elizabeth Bevarly, Christie Ridgway Contemporary romance released by Berkley Trade 1 Dec 09 I’ve actually been waiting for this book since I read Double the Pleasure. A new Winston story? Heck, a new Lori Foster novella? Yeah – I was curious. Stories by Deirdre [...]

This year I changed my mind about one thing. I’d always thought it was necessary for a beginning writer to be conventional, to go with what works, and leave the book of their heart for another time. Now I’m not so sure. And it’s a couple of my books that have given me this change [...]

Gwen’s review of Never Romance a Rake (Neville Family Trilogy, Book 3) by Liz Carlyle Historical romance released by Pocket 22 Jul 08 I enjoy breaking up my urban fantasy and contemporary reading with a nice, refreshing historical.  I tend to the “heavier” historicals and try to avoid “teh funny” as much as possible.  This [...]

I like to share the love (and you know, sometimes hate) – but right now it’s all about the food love. I’ve got 30 $10 restaurant.com gift cards to give away per day, until 11:59 EST on Christmas day. Of course, I’ll be running around, but will do my best to honor each and every [...]