Sandy M’s review of Lessons from a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes Historical Romance published by Signet 5 Jan 10 What a delightful book this is. A breath of fresh air. We don’t get the usual historical read of a hero and heroine meeting and going through their courtship toward that HEA. Instead, Colton and [...]

Limecello’s review of The Earl’s Forbidden Ward by Bronwyn Scott Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 Mar 10 I now see the light. Or at least, a glimmer of it. I know Sybil and Wendy love Harlequin Historicals. My feelings toward them aren’t quite as warm, but now I think I’ve been unlucky in [...]

Sandy M’s review of A Christmas Ball by Jennifer Ashley, Emily Bryan and Alissa Johnson Historical Romance published by Leisure Books 29 Sep 10 If any of you read my reviews over the past holiday season, you’ll know I was on the search for a really feel-good Christmas story. I didn’t find exactly what I [...]

LynneC’s review of Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 1 Feb 10 Sigh. Another stupid title, but this one doesn’t have a hero in it, so is this a new direction? I’m not a fan of the “listing” title, and I don’t think I ever will be. Harlequin, [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Captain’s Wicked Wager by Marguerite Kaye Historical romance ebook short story released by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 Nov 2009 What makes a story work, or not work, for a reader, often comes down to a simple matter of timing.  This short story by Marguerite Kaye has been languishing [...]

Limecello’s review of Sweet Temptation by Maya Banks Erotic romance released by Berkley Trade 6 Apr 10 I’m going to tell you a secret. I didn’t think I’d like this book. First of all, I didn’t really like the excerpt I read in the end of the previous book, Sweet Seduction (which I did love). [...]

Sandy M’s review of Man of the West by Sadie Callahan Contemporary Western Romance published by Signet 6, April 10 I was in the mood for a western, some cowboys, so I picked up Man of the West, since I had been pleasantly surprised by Ms. Callhan’s Lone Star Woman that I reviewed last year. [...]

Limecello’s review of Money Man’s Fiancée Negotiation by Michelle Celmer Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Desire 13 Apr 10 I generally enjoy Michelle Celmer’s books a lot. I liked Money Man’s Fiancée Negotiation as well, but I kept thinking “is this a mislabeled Harlequin Presents?” I don’t think I’ve ever felt the two lines were [...]

We’d like to thank Tracy Wolff for stopping by the Pond during her Duck Chat. It was a very fun day and we’re glad everyone had a terrific time of it.

So… you might remember my part 2 of 3 post awhile back, titled Speak, Boo Boo, Speak. I wanted you to know that winners have been chosen and notified, and prizes have gone out. First up, there’s the grand prize winner who got a copy of Leave Me Breathless by the fabulous HelenKay Dimon. Names [...]

Sandy M’s review of Chosen by Desire (Guardians of Destiny, Book 2) by Kate Perry Paranormal Romance published by Forever 1 Oct 09 This book has it all. Mysteries from the ancient past, a brooding, sexy, alpha hero, an intelligent and independent heroine, betrayal, danger, sizzling love scenes, and a lot more. I’m very glad [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Under The Gun by HelenKay Dimon Romantic suspense released by Harlequin Intrigue 16 March 2010 Contrary to the popular opinion that they are paint-by-numbers and the authors can churn out a book in an afternoon, category romance is anything but easy to write.  I understand this, appreciate it, and [...]

Can you stand a little bit more fun today? Hope so, because we have a brand new excerpt from Dee Tenorio’s next release, Tempting the Enemy, due out in June. You’re the first to get a look at it, this special excerpt Dee sent for us today. The man of her dreams or her worst [...]

Ready for some more fun with Dee? Well, you’re still in the right place then. Dee’s latest book is All of You, the first book in her Lonnigan brothers series, so we’re giving you a sneak peek today of the entire first chapter. Told you earlier you should sit back and enjoy the fun! Here’s [...]

Hello and welcome once again to Duck Chat! Today Dee Tenorio is spending the day with us. I personally had never read any of Dee’s books, and a few months or so ago I received her book Kiss Me Again in error when requesting a book with a similar title to review. That ended up [...]