Ash’s review of Break by Tarra Blaize Paranormal romance novella eBook released by Samhain 25 May 2010 I’ve always appreciated a hero, or heroine, who does what they need to do without drowning in guilt . Break has that with Gethin, a hot blood demon. While he is a good guy, he’s not afraid to [...]

Liviania’s review of Red Wolf (Wolf Moons, Book 3) by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom Paranormal Romance published Silhouette Nocturne 01 Feb 10 When I read Moon Marked, Linda Thomas-Sundstrom confused me and created a world in which I wanted to spend more time.  Fortunately, Red Wolf was far less confusing.  Thomas-Sundstrom had much more space to explore [...]

Sandy M’s review of Line of Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, Book 4) by Jo Davis Contemporary Romance published by Signet 4 May 10 I really enjoy seeing an author grow and come into her own in her writing. Jo Davis is definitely doing that with her Firefighters of Station Five books. Granted, so far [...]

Limecello’s review of Veiled Seduction (Veiled Series, Book 2) by Alisha Rai Contemporary romance released by Samhain Publishing 1 Jun 10 I read Veiled Desire and I knew I wanted to read Veiled Seduction, because Sasha’s story was going to be very fun. I’m definitely looking forward to more of Alisha Rai’s books. In fact, [...]

Sandy M’s review of Shut Up & Kiss Me by Christie Craig Contemporary Romance published by Lovespell 25 May 10 Where most authors pull me into a story with a tortured hero or a tragic heroine, Christie Craig reels me in with humor. In SU&KM, it’s the hero, when he grins and winks at the [...]

Remember what I said about football (soccer) being romantic? It doesn’t get more romantic than this. In 1958, the Manchester United team was leaving Munich after a match. The team known as the “Busby Babes,” incredibly talented, all young, one of the best teams in years, were set fair to conquer Europe. The team had [...]

Liviania’s retro review of Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase Historical romance released by Avon 1 Jan 1995, reprinted Dec 2007 While I’ve now been reading romances steadily for two years, I’m still new to the genre and catching up on the classics.  I read and enjoyed Loretta Chase’s Your Scandalous Ways, and I’ve seen [...]

Another post about football. I know, I know. But bear with me. In a few days’ time, the World Cup is coming. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, by attendance, take and area of interest. It beats every other sporting event, Olympics included. It’s spectacular, it includes the highest [...]

Lynne Connolly’s review of Rafael’s Suitable Bride by Cathy Williams Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents/Mills and Boon Modern 1 Mar 09 I usually enjoy Cathy Williams’ books, but in this one I found too many dissonances to fully enter into it. It’s a good story that’s been shoehorned into the Presents/Modern line.

Liviania’s review of Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich Contemporary romance released by Harper 30 Mar 2010 I love Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series.  Her other books have been more hit and miss for me, especially HarperCollins’s reprints of her old categories.  For the most part, Hero at Large is funny and entertaining.  In my [...]

Sandy M’s review of Mad, Bad and Blonde by Cathie Linz Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 2 Mar 10 I wanted to like this book more than I did. It starts out terrific, even though it’s a theme we’ve read before. I liked the heroine and felt for her when she’s left at the alter. [...]

Liviania’s review of The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, Book 5) by Gena Showalter Paranormal romance released by HQN 25 May 2010 Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld series, I’ve decided, are the literary equivalent of a summer blockbuster.  They contain exotic locales, gorgeous people, hunts for MacGuffins, and plenty of action.  They may [...]

Sandy M’s review of Destined to Last (Providence Series, Book 4) by Alissa Johnson Historical Romance published by Leisure Books 30 Mar 10 I’m very sad to see this series end. It’s been fun, entertaining, and very romantic. Ms. Johnson has been consistent with her characters and the main plot of the series in which [...]

Liviania’s review of His at Night by Sherry Thomas Historical romance released by Bantam 25 May 2010 When reviewing Sherry Thomas, some things go without saying.  Her prose is lovely.  I’m sure even those who don’t normally pay attention to prose notice the artistry of her words.  The historical setting is absorbing and well-researched.  Thomas [...]

Sandy M’s review of Woman on the Run by Lisa Marie Rice Contemporary Romance published by Ellora’s Cave 1 Oct 05 We haven’t had one of our A Duckie Looks Back reviews in quite some time. I’d been wanting to read this Lisa Marie Rice book for a while, so I’m killing two birds here. [...]