Archive for May, 2011

REVIEW: Among Thieves (A Tale of the Kin, Book 1) by Douglas Hulick

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 1:00 4 Comments

Liviania’s review of Among Thieves (A Tale of the Kin, Book 1) by Douglas Hulick Fantasy published by ROC 5 April 11 I buy books on impulse.  I bought Among Thieves because it had the word ‘thieves’ on the cover.  Yes, it was from ROC, an imprint I like.  Yes, the back cover blurb involved [...]

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REVIEW: Claimed by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean

Monday, May 16, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Claimed by the Highlander (Highlander Trilogy, Book 2) by Julianne MacLean Historical Romance published by St. Martin’s Paperbacks 29 Mar 11 Well, after reading and reviewing Ms. MacLean’s first book in this trilogy, I wasn’t sure, No. 1, if I wanted to continue with the series, and, No. 2., what I [...]

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REVIEW: Walk on the Wild Side by Natalie Anderson

Sunday, May 15, 2011 16:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of  Walk on the Wild Side by Natalie Anderson Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 5 Apr 11 This book is a Harlequin Presents Extra in the US and a Riva in the UK. I read the Harlequin version. The Extra or Riva line still carries the millionaire hero and the weaker heroine [...]

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REVIEW: The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason

Saturday, May 14, 2011 1:00 5 Comments

LynneC’s review of The Vampire Voss (The Regency Dracula Series, Book 1) by Colleen Gleason Paranormal Historical Romance published by Mira 22 Mar 11 I was excited starting this book. A paranormal set in Regency England. Boss!

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REVIEW: Seduce and Rescue by Jillian Burns

Friday, May 13, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Dinca’s review of Seduce and Rescue by Jillian Burns Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Blaze 1 Oct 10 This book is HOT! I got a kick out of the “opposite attract” components in the story. He is a stogy old sick in the mud running through life consisting of one daily routine after another. She’s [...]

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REVIEW: Firewalker by Allyson James

Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Ash’s review of Firewalker (Stormwalker, Book 2) by Allyson James Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 02 Nov 10 So, I went back to read my review of Stormwalker (I read too many books to remember what I thought of them), and I was surprised to see I didn’t love it, because I was only able [...]

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REVIEW: Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 1:00 1 Comment

Holly’s review of Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day Historical Romance published by Brava 25 Jan 11 Heiress Eliza Martin has decided this will be her last season. She has no desire to marry and her uncle has agreed she doesn’t need to if she’s totally set against it. Unfortunately, it seems like someone is [...]

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REVIEW: Chosen By Blood by Virna DePaul

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 1:00 4 Comments

Ash’s review of Chosen By Blood (Para-Ops Novels, Book 1) by Virna DePaul Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 03 May 11 After a few chapters I thought this was going to be a DNF for me, but I was way wrong. Even with a big pet peeve of mine, I was able to really get [...]

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REVIEW: Never Again by Michele Bardsley

Monday, May 9, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Ash’s review of Never Again (The Wizards of Nevermore, Book 1) by Michele Bardsley Paranormal Romance published by Signet 01 Mar 11 I really enjoyed parts of this book, and I really disliked parts of this book. I feel like I was reading two different books and it’s surprising to me how inconsistent the story [...]

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REVIEW: Smokin’ Six-Shooter by B.J. Daniels

Sunday, May 8, 2011 1:00 1 Comment

Sandy M’s review of Smokin’ Six-Shooter (Whitehorse Montana: The Corbetts, Book 4) by B.J. Daniels Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Intrigue 1 Dec 10 I read this book because I forgot to take with me one day the book I was reading at the time. For some reason this one was in my car, so [...]

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REVIEW: The Edge of Night by Jill Sorenson

Saturday, May 7, 2011 1:00 1 Comment

Ash’s review of The Edge of Night by Jill Sorenson Romantic Suspense published by Dell 05 Apr 11 This book is a bit different from what I am used to. The romantic suspense books I read are usually about military heroes with lots of action. This is the first time I’ve read one featuring a [...]

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PONDERING: Everything changes and it’s not going back in the box

Friday, May 6, 2011 13:00 No Comments

I read an article today by an a guest on an agent blog that I follow. She said that writers should find their “voice” and their writing identity and stick with it. A well-written article that gave the accepted facts about writing for major publishers.

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REVIEW: Shameless Playboy by Caitlin Crews

Friday, May 6, 2011 1:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of Shameless Playboy (Bad Blood Collection, Book 2) by Caitlin Crews Contemporary Romance eBook published by Mills and Boon Modern Romance 6 May 11 Read this one. This is easily one of my favorite books of the year so far. This is the second of the new Mills and Boon series Bad Blood. [...]

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REVIEW: Three to Tango Anthology by Holly, Dane, Hart & Kane

Thursday, May 5, 2011 1:52 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Three to Tango Anthology by Lauren Dane, Emma Holly, Megan Hart, Bethany Kane Erotic Romance anthology published by Berkley 3 May 11 I was eager to read this anthology written by four of today’s most talented erotica authors. I’ve read all but Emma Holly, so I knew there’s some darned great [...]

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REVIEW: A Thoroughly Compromised Lady by Bronwyn Scott

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 1:00 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of A Thoroughly Compromised Lady by Bronwyn Scott Historical Romance published by Harlequin Historical 18 Jan 11 What I always love about reading Bronwyn Scott books is that her heroes and heroines usually work together to resolve whatever conflict but still stay the course when it comes to their relationship. They have [...]

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