Archive for December, 2009

EXCERPT: Skykeepers by Jessica Andersen

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 16:00 No Comments

Have you made that trip to the bookstore for your very own copies of Jessica Andersen’s Nightkeepers series after reading all the excerpts today? Well, hurry! You don’t want to miss this last one! We’re closing our day out with Skykeepers, the latest book in Jessica’s Final Prophecy series. Thank you all for joining us [...]

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EXCERPT: Dawnkeepers by Jessica Andersen

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 14:00 No Comments

If you’re just now joining us today, you’re still in time for all the fun with Jessica Andersen’s Nightkeepers series. Be sure to also check out her Duck Chat and the excerpt from Nightkeepers, the first book in the series. They’re both previously posted, so have fun! Next up in our showcase of her series [...]

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REVIEW: Never Been Witched by Annette Blair

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 13:00 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Never Been Witched (Triplet Witch Trilogy, Book 3) by Annette Blair Contemporary Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 3 Feb 09 This is the last book in Annette Blair’s witch trilogies, and though she’s started a couple of new series, I’m sorry to see this one end. These sexy and intelligent witches [...]

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EXCERPT: Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 12:00 1 Comment

Jessica Andersen hit gold with her idea to use the Mayan Long Count calendar as the concept for her Final Prophecy series. There will be a lot of interest and intrigue during the journey to the earth’s demise, so we’re doing our part in making sure everyone has a good taste of Jessica’s series. So [...]

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DUCK CHAT: No End in Sight with Jessica Andersen

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 10:00 10 Comments

Welcome back to Duck Chat! Today we’re talking to Jessica Andersen, so pull up a chair and get comfy! With the ancient Mayan prophecy as the backdrop for her Final Prophecy series, Jessica is right on track with some thrilling and intriguing work that readers are clamoring for, and it will take them straight to [...]

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REVIEW: With Seduction in Mind by Laura Lee Gurhke

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 13:00 No Comments

Lawson’s review of With Seduction in Mind (Girl-Bachelors, Book 4) by Laura Lee Guhrke Historical romance released by Avon 25 Aug 09 This book has been sitting on my coffee table for probably far too long to remind me that I should write up a review. The problem is that I really was not wanting [...]

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REVIEW: Santa in a Stetson by Janet Dailey

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 1:00 4 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Santa in a Stetson by Janet Dailey Contemporary Romance published by Zebra 1 Oct 09 I haven’t read Janet Dailey in years. I loved her Calder saga when it began back in 1999. (I actually thought it was later than that, but that’s what the websites I checked say.) I read [...]

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REVIEW: The Maverick’s Virgin Mistress by Jennifer Lewis

Monday, December 7, 2009 13:00 No Comments

Limecello’s review of The Maverick’s Virgin Mistress by Jennifer Lewis Contemporary Romance published by Silhouette Desire 10 Nov 09 This is a horrible title, I know. (Or, not horrible especially considering Harlequin’s general ones…) Anyway – I got it because it was written by Jennifer Lewis, and also because its part of the new Texas [...]

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REVIEW: Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig

Monday, December 7, 2009 1:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig Contemporary Romantic Suspense published by Love Spell 24 Nov 09 Christie Craig has been a favorite of mine since she started this trilogy back in 2007. I always comment that it’s her humor I just love in her books, which is definitely true. She’s [...]

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REVIEW: The Tale of the Dancing Girl by Grace D’Otare

Sunday, December 6, 2009 13:00 3 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Tale of the Dancing Girl (Maeve & Devlin #3) by Grace D’Otare Historical erotic romance short story ebook released by Spice Briefs 01 Nov 2009 I like to read short stories because it’s a good way to find new authors without investing a lot of time and money.  [...]

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REVIEW: Beneath a Christmas Moon by Robins, Dupre & McCullough

Sunday, December 6, 2009 1:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of Beneath a Christmas Moon by Eden Robins, Ariana Dupre & Karen McCullough Contemporary Paranormal Romance anthology published by Cerridwen Press 26 Sep 08 I’ve had this book lying about since last year and finally decided it’s time to read it since Christmas is coming up once again. It’s a good thing [...]

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REVIEW: The Birthday Present by Alison Richardson

Saturday, December 5, 2009 13:00 No Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Birthday Present (The Countess Trilogy #3) by Alison Richardson Historical erotica short story ebook released by Spice Briefs 01 Nov 2009 What can I say?  Sometimes it’s an intriguing writing style that keeps me coming back for more, even when I logically know that a story shouldn’t work [...]

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REVIEW: No Reservations by Megan Hart and Lauren Dane

Saturday, December 5, 2009 1:00 12 Comments

Limecello’s review of No Reservations by Megan Hart and Lauren Dane Erotic romance released by Black Lace 10 Nov 09 I wanted to read this book as soon as I learned it existed… which was right around the time I finished Taking Care of Business. I liked this book more, as the basics of the [...]

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Contest: Winter Western Round-Up

Friday, December 4, 2009 15:00 23 Comments

Oh you lucky, lucky ducks!  In honor of the holiday craziness season, the Pond is giving away not one, but two recent historical western releases from Harlequin Historical!

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Review: Her Colorado Man by Cheryl St. John

Friday, December 4, 2009 13:00 2 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Her Colorado Man by Cheryl St. John Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 01 Dec 2009 Cheryl St. John is, hands down, my number one comfort author.  Her books are the equivalent of a cold winter night, snow falling outside, wrapped in a blanket, cuddled up on the sofa, [...]

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