Archive for August, 2010

REVIEW: Unbridled by Beth Williamson

Monday, August 23, 2010 13:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Unbridled by Beth Williamson Contemporary Erotic Romance published by Berkley Trade 6 Jul 10 I’ve been on a little bit of a western kick lately, so I was looking forward to this book when I heard about it. Unfortunately, I have a huge issue with the heroine, one that just never [...]

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REVIEW: The Family Man by Trish Milburn

Monday, August 23, 2010 1:00 2 Comments

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Family Man by Trish Milburn Contemporary romance released by Harlequin American 16 Mar 10 I had the pleasure of reading a previous Trish Milburn Harlequin American for a contest I judged this year, and I walked away from the story quite impressed.  Nice characters, nice romance, completely devoid [...]

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REVIEW: One Weekend by Sasha White

Sunday, August 22, 2010 13:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of One Weekend by Sasha White Erotic Short Story published by Samhain 5 Apr 10 Because of  one of a reader’s favorite saying — too many books, not enough time — I’ve not not read a huge amount of Sasha White’s books as of yet. That’s not for a lack of want [...]

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REVIEW: Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver

Sunday, August 22, 2010 1:00 1 Comment

Liviania’s review of Sins of the Heart (Otherkin, Book 1) by Eve Silver Paranormal romance released by HQN 1 Aug 10 I began this novel late at night, intending to read a chapter or two before I went to sleep.  Note that I was already half asleep at this point.  Shortly before 200 pages, I [...]

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REVIEW: The Virgin’s Secret by Abby Green

Saturday, August 21, 2010 13:00 2 Comments

LynneC’s review of The Virgin’s Secret by Abby Green Contemporary Romance by Harlequin Prensents 1 Jul 10 I usually enjoy Abby Green’s books, but, sadly, not this one. Let me count the ways…

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REVIEW: Sin’s Daughter by Eve Silver

Saturday, August 21, 2010 1:00 1 Comment

Liviania’s review of Sin’s Daughter (Otherkin, Prequel) by Eve Silver Paranormal romance novella released by HQN 1 July 10 When I really started paying attention to romance blogs, everybody was going crazy for Driven by Eve Kenin.  I picked it up shortly thereafter and enjoyed it.  Sin’s Daughter was my first experience with the author [...]

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GUEST REVIEW: A McKaslin Homecoming by Jillian Hart

Friday, August 20, 2010 13:00 1 Comment

Di’s review of A McKaslin Homecoming (The McKaslin Clan, Series 3, Book 5) by Jillian Hart Inspirational Romance published by Steeple Hill 1 Jul 07 Any time you need a heartwarming story with remarkable characters, pick up a book by Jillian Hart.  She writes contemporary, inspirational romances with Christian characters, but they’re not overly done [...]

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PONDERING: How Mills and Boon/Harlequin Reinvented Itself

Friday, August 20, 2010 1:00 7 Comments

Ten years ago, the once great giant Mills and Boon/Harlequin was in trouble. Its readership was aging and it wasn’t attracting young readers from the new generation of electronic savvy, newly affluent generation. The books were seen as dated and old-fashioned. If a hero used a laptop, it was a rarity, and condoms weren’t often [...]

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REVIEW: Dark Warrior Untamed by Alexis Morgan

Thursday, August 19, 2010 2:24 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Dark Warrior Untamed (Talions, Book 3) by Alexis Morgan Paranormal Romance published by Pocket Star 27 Jul 10 Well, Sybil has not beat the I-need-to-read-a-series-in-order out of me entirely. Yes, I know the majority of books are written to be stand-alones and sometimes that works. Sometimes it works a little bit. [...]

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REVIEW: Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:00 No Comments

Ash’s review of Running Scared (The Sentinel Wars Book 3) by Shannon K. Butcher Paranormal Romance released by Onyx 04 MAY 10 There are still some things that I have trouble with in this series. I enjoyed Running Scared more than I did the previous book, but I am not sure if it’s enough to [...]

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Review: Untouched Until Marriage by Chantelle Shaw

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 13:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of Untouched Until Marriage by Chantelle Shaw Novel released by Mills and Boon Modern Romance 6 August 10, Harlequin Presents March 2011 A fairly good read, with some rough edges In terms of plot, Chantelle Shaw writes pretty standard Harlequin Mills and Boon books with hot millionaires and innocent heroines. Well, somebody has to. [...]

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REVIEW: Ruthless by Anne Stuart

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 1:00 3 Comments

CindyS’s review of Ruthless by Anne Stuart Historical romance published by MIRA 01 Aug 2010 I have to say that after loving her ‘Ice’ series I wasn’t sure what to expect and in the end, I was surprised by the charm of Ruthless. Rohan, Comte de Giverney, Viscount Rohan, Baron of Glencoe etc is also [...]

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REVIEW: Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings

Monday, August 16, 2010 13:00 3 Comments

Ash’s review of Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 3 Aug 2010 This book was a bit of a roller coaster ride for me. Some parts I liked, but mostly I wanted to toss it across the room.

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REVIEW: Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings

Monday, August 16, 2010 1:00 8 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Shadows at Midnight by Elizabeth Jennings Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 3 Aug 10 It makes so difference to me if this author is writing as Elizabeth Jennings or Lisa Marie Rice, I love whatever she does. Her storylines are always intense with a good dose of action and mystery; her [...]

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REVIEW: House of Stone by Vaughn R. Dermot

Sunday, August 15, 2010 13:00 1 Comment

Liviania’s review of House of Stone by Vaughn R. Dermot Gay urban fantasy released by Samhain 22 Jun 2010 In a time when I seem to be frustrated by blurbs more often than not, since they’re usually confusing or give half the book away, the Samhain blurbs are usually entertaining.  House of Stone caught my [...]

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