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Limecello’s review of Her Secret Fling by Sarah Mayberry Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Blaze 1 Jan 10 Sarah Mayberry has to stop it. She’s getting readers – one by one. (Not in the acquiring sense, but in the “I’m gonna getchu” sense.) Making us laugh, and cry, and … well really there aren’t words [...]

This is the final copy and stepback of Married by Morning, which I should have posted yesterday. It is much larger below the cut. What do you think?  I like it better than the door but am not sure about how I feel about changing the look of a series in the middle of it.

Lynne Connolly’s review of The Spanish Duke’s Virgin Bride by Chantelle Shaw Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Presents 01 Nov 07 I think there’s a conspiracy afoot. This is the second Beauty and the Beast story I’ve read recently that fails spectacularly, the other being Jennie Lucas’ The Innocent’s Dark Seduction.

Now that you’ve met Alexandra, it’s time to delve into her new book All Night with a Rogue. I think you’ll see right off the bat that both Juliana and Sin are unique and you’ll have a lot of fun with them. So here’s a sneak peek into the first chapter for you. Meet naughty [...]

Sandy M’s review of All Night with a Rogue, (Lords of Vice, Book 1) by Alexandra Hawkins Historical Romance published by St. Martin’s 2 Feb 10 I love finding new authors to read. Not that my old favorites don’t cut it anymore, there’s just nothing wrong with new blood being pumped into the market. And [...]

So glad you could make it back to Duck Chat! Alexandra Hawkins joins us today, so sit back and enjoy! Starting off strong with her Lords of Vice series, Alexandra is a new voice in the historical romance genre. All Night with a Rogue, her debut book, kicks off the three-book series that will hopefully [...]

Limecello’s review of Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis Contemporary romance released by Berkley 2 Feb 10 Jill Shalvis is an author that is definitely growing on me. I’ve liked her books, generally, but some were still hit or miss for me. Well, her recent ones, have been all hit. I really enjoyed Slow Heat. I [...]

Gwen’s review of Flirt (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter, Book 18) by Laurell K. Hamilton Urban fantasy hardcover released by Berkley 2 Feb 10 Fans of Hamilton’s Anita Blake novels will love this short side entry.  This is a novel-length short story in the very sexy, very violent world of Anita Blake.  If you’re following this series and [...]

Gwen’s review of Archangel’s Kiss (Guild Hunters, Book 2) by Nalini Singh Paranormal/fantasy romance released by Berkley 2 Feb 10 This is the second book in the Guild Hunters saga and the third story.  (Singh released a standalone novella in the Must Love Hellhounds anthology.) This entry deals with Elena’s new condition, her relationship with the [...]