Archive for January, 2010

REVIEW: Time Storm by Samantha Winston

Sunday, January 31, 2010 13:00 1 Comment

Sandy M‘s review of Time Storm by Samantha Winston Erotic Romance ebook novella released by Ellora’s Cave 1 Nov 09 (reissue) I’m a huge time travel fan, so that’s why I wanted to read this book for review. It’s a good thing there’s definitely some time traveling in this ebook because that’s about the only [...]

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PONDERINGS: Chemistry

Saturday, January 30, 2010 10:32 No Comments

Just so you know, I’m writing this as a reader and a writer. Both halves, stuck together to make a whole. Not that that happens very often. It’s hard to keep the two parts separate when you read so much, hard to not let what you read bleed into what you write. I try to [...]

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Jump, Boo Boo, Jump: Winner

Friday, January 29, 2010 12:28 1 Comment

So… I posted it in the comments – but since I wasn’t clear… the winner of a brand new, shiny copy of Coming Undone is KARA Please send me your info – theduckeez@goodbadandunread.com I’ll draw another winner if you don’t contact me in 48 hours. And for future reference – my contests, winners will be [...]

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REVIEW: Lord of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff

Friday, January 29, 2010 1:00 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Lord of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff Time Travel Romance published by Berkley 3 Nov 09 Ms.Wolff and I started out on a rocky path together. I’m a huge time travel fan, and though the time travel element of her first two books was good, there wasn’t much more I liked [...]

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REVIEW: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian

Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:00 3 Comments

LynneC’s review of Shades of Midnight (Midnight Breeds Series, Book 7) by Lara Adrian Paranormal Romance published by Dell 29 Dec 09 After the disappointment of the last book about Andreas Reichen, in Ashes of Midnight, there is a return to form in this book. I like this series, which is more straightforward than others, [...]

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EXCERPT: The Duke’s Captive by Adele Ashworth

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 14:00 4 Comments

What better way to wrap up a terrific day than with an excerpt from Adele Ashworth’s new release coming this August, The Duke’s Captive. If you haven’t read our Duck Chat with Adele, you still have time to join in the fun, so be sure to check it out while you’re here. Adele has graciously [...]

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DUCK CHAT: Catching Up with Adele Ashworth

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:00 14 Comments

Welcome back to Duck Chat! You’re going to be so glad you stopped by today. Adele Ashworth is here to talk about her books and anything else you’d like! There’s really not much more I can tell you about Adele that isn’t discussed in the interview below. I know she’s a warm and funny person, [...]

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REVIEW: Taming the Highland Bride by Lynsay Sands

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:00 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Taming the Highland Bride (Devil of the Highlands, Book 2) by Lynsay Sands Historical Romance published by Avon 26 Jan 10 I keep telling myself, every time I read a current book from Lynsay Sands, that I’m going to pull all of her books from the TBR mountain and put them [...]

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REVIEW: Lady of Scandal by Tina Gabrielle

Monday, January 25, 2010 1:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of Lady of Scandal by Tina Gabrielle Historical Romance published by Zebra 1 Sep 09 This is Tina Gabrielle’s debut novel, and she’s done a terrific job. Though there’s a part here and there in the book that we’ve read before, Ms. Gabrielle makes up for that with a hero and heroine [...]

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GUEST REVIEW: Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole

Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:00 No Comments

Dawna’s Review of Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole Paranormal Romance published by Pocket 20 May 08 Kresley Cole has done it again with her Immortals After Dark Series.  An absolute page turner, Dark Desires  After Dusk is the fifth installment in this series and a treasure all on its own.

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REVIEW: Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings

Saturday, January 23, 2010 1:00 10 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Pursuit by Elizabeth Jennings Romantic Suspense published by Forever 1 Apr 08 When I originally learned that Lisa Marie Rice also writes as Elizabeth Jennings, I had to get my hands on one of her Jennings books. Pursuit was the first I found, and I’ve had it for a while now, [...]

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REVIEW: Marriage at the Millionaire’s Command by Anne Oliver

Friday, January 22, 2010 1:00 2 Comments

LynneC’s review of Marriage at the Millionaire’s Command by Anne Oliver Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 1 Jun 08 Yes, another stupid title. This is Anne Oliver’s debut book for HMB, and in some ways it shows. The hero is a musician, but in order to bring him into the Presents line, he’s also [...]

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REVIEW: Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie

Thursday, January 21, 2010 1:00 5 Comments

Liviania’s review of Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie Contemporary romance released by HQN 24 Nov 2009 I’m supposed to focus on new releases, not reprints.  I picked up this Jennifer Crusie because I know she’s a favorite of many.  (I’ve even seen her on my mother’s shelf.)  I figure it’s all right then, as there [...]

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EXCERPT: Master of Craving by Karin Tabke

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 15:00 2 Comments

I mean, read this blurb and then tell me you don’t want to read Karin Tabke’s Blood Sworn Legacy series: Eight mercenary knights, each of them base born, each of them bound by unspeakable torture in a Saracen prison, each of them branded with the mark of the sword for life. Each of their destinies [...]

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REVIEW: Royal’s Bride (Bride Trilogy, Book 1) by Kat Martin

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 13:00 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Royal’s Bride (Bride Trilogy, Book 1) by Kat Martin Historical Romance published by Mira 25 Aug 09 I’ve not read many Kat Martin books, but the ones I have gotten to have been satisfying reads. They haven’t blown me away, but, as with this book, I end up with a good [...]

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