Archive for July, 2010

RWA 2010 – A Night of Fun, Laughter and Tears

Saturday, July 31, 2010 23:08 2 Comments

Romance Writers of America ended their week-long conference in Orlando with laughter, tears, and love, all emotions that these authors and friends use to create their compelling romantic novels, which ultimately led them to be nominated for RWA’s Golden Heart and RITA Awards.

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REVIEW: Necking by Chris Salvatore

Saturday, July 31, 2010 14:00 1 Comment

Liviania’s review of Necking by Chris Salvatore Paranormal romance released by Pocket 27 April 2010 Necking starts out promising.  Gia Felice is a human publicist for a variety of supernatural authors.  Due to her line of work, she’s learned how to deal with a variety of species.  Gia knows how to keep herself safe despite [...]

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REVIEW: The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell

Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:00 No Comments

Limecello’s review of The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell Paranormal romance released by Samhain Publishing 15 Apr 08 I’d heard of this book before it was released, bought it near the end of 2009, but only read it a few days ago. Just felt that little tidbit was relevant. I read it on one of [...]

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REVIEW: The Renegade Hunter by Lynsay Sands

Friday, July 30, 2010 13:00 No Comments

Lawson’s review of The Renegade Hunter (Argeneau Vampires, Book 12) by Lynsay Sands Paranormal Romance published by Avon 29 Sep 09 Here is another installment in the Immortals series by Lynsay Sands. Sure, they’re called vampires since they drink blood and have fangs, but blood-sucking fiends they’re not. At least that’s what they’ll say. There [...]

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REVIEW: The Smuggler and the Society Bride by Julia Justiss

Friday, July 30, 2010 1:00 3 Comments

Liviania’s review of The Smuggler and the Society Bride (Regency Silk and Scandal, Book 3) by Julia Justiss Historical romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 August 2010 Sometimes, reading historical romances, it seems like getting caught in a compromising position is just how people proposed two hundred years ago in England.  Therefore I found the [...]

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REVIEW: If He’s Wild by Hannah Howell

Thursday, July 29, 2010 13:00 1 Comment

Holly‘s review of If He’s Wild (Wherlocke 3) by Hannah Howell Historical Paranormal Romance released by Zebra 25 May 2010 It’s no secret that I’m a total Hannah Howell fangirl. I own every book she’s ever written – and multiple copies of my favorites. I stopped reading the Murray series awhile back because I felt [...]

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REVIEW: CEO’s Expectant Secretary by Leanne Banks

Thursday, July 29, 2010 1:00 3 Comments

Limecello’s review of CEO’s Expectant Secretary by Leanne Banks Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Desire 8 Jun 10 This book is the last of the Kings of the Boardroom series. I enjoyed the series very much, and have said time and again that Leanna Banks is one of my favorite category authors. It was a [...]

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REVIEW: If He’s Sinful by Hannah Howell

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 13:00 1 Comment

Holly‘s review of If He’s Sinful by Hannah Howell Historical Paranormal Romance released by Zebra 01 Dec 2009 I’m really glad to see Howell moving away from her Murray series and into new territory. Though I am concerned that she’s planning to exchange one large, eccentric family for another.

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REVIEW: Inhuman Resources (OSI, Book 3) by Jes Battis

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 1:00 No Comments

Liviania’s review of Inhuman Resources (OSI, Book 3) by Jes Battis Urban fantasy released by Ace 25 May 2010 I’ve seen the OSI (Occult Special Investigator) novels on shelves and on blogs, but Inhuman Resources is the first book in the series I’ve actually read.  For people who like CSI and its ilk, Inhuman Resources [...]

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REVIEW: As Lie the Dead by Kelly Meding

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 13:00 5 Comments

Ash’s review of As Lie the Dead (Dreg City Series Book 2) by Kelly Meding Urban Fantasy released by Dell 27 JUL 2010 Kelly Meding continues to make me a happy reader, and once again I couldn’t put her book down until I finished it.

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DUCK FLASH: Hurry! Only a Few More Days for a Great Deal!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 3:06 No Comments

This just in… Don’t miss this great deal for Patricia Ryan’s entire backlist at 26% off the regular price!

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REVIEW: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:00 2 Comments

C2’s review of A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James. Historical romance, released  by Avon 27 July 2010 The story of Cinderella is the jumping-off point for Eloisa James’ latest book, A Kiss at Midnight.  All the elements are there, if slightly altered.  We have a girl whose circumstances were drastically changed by her stepmother [...]

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Sherlock – a new TV series

Monday, July 26, 2010 13:00 9 Comments

A new take on Sherlock Holmes? I have to admit I didn’t go to see the new film with Downey. I love Downey and most of his films, but his take on Sherlock Holmes left me cold, and I did see all that I could online before deciding not to go. I’m a believer in [...]

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REVIEW: The Bodyguard by Cherry Adair, Gena Showalter, and Lorie O’Clare

Monday, July 26, 2010 1:00 1 Comment

Ash’s review of The Bodyguard by Cherry Adair, Gena Showalter, and Lorie O’Clare Romantic Suspense released by St. Martin’s Paperbacks 29 Jun 10 It’s great to read an anthology and like every story in it. Sadly, that didn’t happen to me with this one, but I did like and love two out of the three.

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REVIEW: The Panther’s Lair by Esmerelda Bishop

Sunday, July 25, 2010 13:00 1 Comment

LynneC’s review of The Panther’s Lair by Esmerelda Bishop eBook novella released by Carina Press 28 June 10 The Panther’s Lair is a pleasant read rather than innovative and exciting, and you know how hard it is to write those kind of reviews.

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