Archive for October, 2010
Ponderings: What the heck happened?!
Thursday, October 14, 2010 13:00 6 CommentsYou ever have a really good time one day, then wake up the next morning and feel like a truck hit you? Yeah?
REVIEW: In the Arms of Mr. Darcy by Sharon Lathan
Thursday, October 14, 2010 1:00 7 CommentsSandy M’s review of In the Arms of Mr. Darcy (The Darcy Saga, Book 4) by Sharon Lathan Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Oct 10 I have to say, as good as all of the books in this series have been, In the Arms of Mr. Darcy is my favorite. While we continue [...]
The New Mills and Boon Covers
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 13:00 10 CommentsThe new Mills and Boon covers. I really wanted to avoid writing this, but I can’t. I was so pleased that Mills and Boon/Harlequin took criticism onboard and decided to revise the titles and covers of their category lines.
REVIEW: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 1:00 7 CommentsGwen’s review of The Iron Duke (A Novel of the Iron Seas) by Meljean Brook Steampunk romance released by Berkley Trade 5 Oct 10 Well, hello there. Miss me? That’s correct. I haven’t fallen off the face of the planet, and, contrary to popular rumor (Sybil), neither have I been committed to the local booby-hatchery. [...]
REVIEW: Ultimatum: Marriage by Ann Major
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 1:00 No CommentsLynneC’s review of Ultimatum: Marriage by Ann Major Contemporary Romance published by Silhouette Desire 12 Oct 10 This is a Silhouette Desire Man of the Month book, and when I saw the cover, I knew I had to read this one! Unfortunately, the inside didn’t match the outside.
REVIEW: Warrior Avenged by Addison Fox
Monday, October 11, 2010 1:00 4 CommentsSandy M’s review of Warrior Avenged (Sons of the Zodiac, Book 2) by Addison Fox Paranormal Romance published by Signet 7 Sep 10 I’ve definitely been hooked. I normally don’t care for books about the Gods of Olympus, but Addison Fox has put a twist on the whole theme that gives an old story a [...]
REVIEW: Her Best Friend by Sarah Mayberry
Sunday, October 10, 2010 1:00 6 CommentsDinca’s review of Her Best Friend by Sarah Mayberry Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin SuperRomance 13 Apr 10 My friend Sandy sent me this book. She must know me very well because I simply loved it. I have read Sarah Mayberry books before and she has never let me down. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about [...]
QQ Reviews: Spice Briefs by Bradley, Kaye and Michaels
Saturday, October 9, 2010 1:00 No CommentsWendy the Super Librarian‘s Quick Quack Reviews of Three Spice Briefs by Eden Bradley, Riki Kaye and Ruthie Michaels Erotic romance and erotica ebook short stories released by Spice Briefs Feb – May 2010 There’s nothing like reading “short” for deluding myself into thinking that I’m actually making progress on my Harlequin e-book backlog. Also, [...]
REVIEW: Marrying for King’s Millions by Maureen Child
Friday, October 8, 2010 1:00 No CommentsDinca’s review of Marrying for King’s Millions by Maureen Child Contemporary Romance published by Silhouette Desire 4 Apr 08 Maureen Child has another grabber. It takes hold and doesn’t let go starting with page one! Several times I wanted to let go, but I had to follow the old saying “Stupid is as stupid does” [...]
REVIEW: The Captive by Joanne Rock
Thursday, October 7, 2010 1:00 1 CommentWendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Captive by Joanne Rock Historical Romance published by Harlequin Blaze 01 Apr 10 I’ve enjoyed many of the Blaze historicals, but it helps to walk into these with a firm understanding of what they are. Like contemporary Blazes, these are quick, fun, sexy reads. If you’re looking for [...]
DDS REVIEW: The McKettricks of Texas by Linda Lael Miller
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 1:00 3 CommentsSandy M’s DDS Review of The McKettricks of Texas by Linda Lael Miller Historical Western Romance published by HQN Jan, May, Jun 10 Darn that Sybil. You can’t argue with her. And she forces you to look at things differently than usual. I’m a very within-the-box type of reader. I go with what an author [...]
REVIEW: Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 1:00 No CommentsWendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Dangerous Allies by Renee Ryan Historical Inspirational Romance published by Love Inspired Historical 14 Sep 2010 Nothing frosts my cupcakes more than the fact that “unusual” settings and time periods are welcome in the inspirational market, and we heathen readers get offered Regency Historical #6923 featuring Duke #10,256. For [...]
REVIEW: The Wicked Wyckerly by Patricia Rice
Monday, October 4, 2010 1:00 1 CommentSandy M’s review of The Wicked Wyckerly (The Rebellious Sons, Book 1) by Patricia Rice Historical Romance published by Signet 6 Jul 10 I had one heck of a good time with the main characters in this book. This is my first Patricia Rice historical and it’s definitely not going to be the last. I [...]
Changes at Ellora’s Cave
Sunday, October 3, 2010 21:02 1 CommentI have Raelene Gorlinksy’s permission to pass on the following information. This was an internal memo, but it will affect all readers.
REVIEW: Three Times A Bridesmaid by Nicola Marsh
Sunday, October 3, 2010 1:00 3 CommentsWendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Three Times a Bridesmaid by Nicola Marsh Contemporary romance published by Harlequin Romance 08 Jun 10 I need to become addicted to another Harlequin series line like I need a hole in the head, but I think it’s now safe to declare that I’m hooked on Harlequin Romance. I [...]

