Archive for June, 2011
REVIEW: Chasin’ Eight by Lorelei James
Thursday, June 30, 2011 1:00 6 CommentsSandy M’s review of Chasin’ Eight (Rough Riders, Book 11) by Lorelei James Contemporary Western Romance erotic ebook published by Samhain 28 Jun 11 Dammit! I went and did it again! I read this latest addition to Lorelei James’ Rough Riders series too fast. Way, way too fast. I wanted to make it last, but [...]
PONDERING: Are Secret Baby Books Worth It?
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 13:00 8 CommentsOne of the accusations frequently leveled at romance books is the amount of tropes we have. Things like secret babies and big misunderstandings. They crop up all over the place, but I’m not totally against them, because when they’re used properly they concentrate the reader on what matters most – the characters involved. In fact, [...]
REVIEW: Inside by Brenda Novak
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:00 No CommentsLynneC’s review of Inside (Bulletproof Series, Book 1) by Brenda Novak Romantic Suspense published by Mira 28 Jun 11 I had this book to keep me company on a long, loooong airplane journey and it ate up a nice bunch of hours. After a shaky start I found the story totally absorbing, the characters believable [...]
EXCERPT: Waking Up with the Duke by Lorraine Heath
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 13:00 No CommentsWhen I started reading this trilogy, I was fascinated by both brothers of the Earl of Westcliff, especially Stephen. I wasn’t sure he could be redeemed after his behavior is revealed. Of course, I shouldn’t have been doubtful, considering who wrote his story, and I ended up so enamored of Stephen within the first few [...]
GUEST BLOG: What Price Love? by Lorraine Heath
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:00 11 CommentsWhat Price Love? I’m so happy to be here today and to have an opportunity to tell you about Waking Up with the Duke. I knew going in that the premise was a little risky—a man getting his best friend’s wife with child—and that writing the story would be a challenge, but I loved every [...]
REVIEW: Waking Up with the Duke by Lorraine Heath
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 1:00 1 CommentSandy M’s review of Waking Up with the Duke (London’s Greatest Lovers, Book 3) by Lorraine Heath Historical Romance published by Avon 28 Jun 11 I absolutely love Lorraine Heath’s books. There hasn’t been one book so far that hasn’t drawn me in completely, always from the first page. Every time I become enmeshed in [...]
REVIEW: Silk is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
Monday, June 27, 2011 1:00 1 CommentLynneC’s review of Silk is for Seduction (The Dressmakers Series, Book 1) by Loretta Chase Historical Romance published by Avon 28 June 11 I’ve spent the last year looking for a new historical romance author to love. I failed. But when I turned back to my old favorites, I found this. This, ladies and gentlemen, is [...]
REVIEW: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis
Sunday, June 26, 2011 1:00 7 CommentsC2’s review of The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, Book 2) by Jill Shalvis Contemporary romance published by Grand Central 1 April 11 Jill Shalvis’s The Sweetest Thing takes us back to the seaside town of Lucky Harbor to visit with Phoebe Traeger’s daughters. This time Tara, the oldest daughter, is on deck for her happily [...]
REVIEW: Marriage by Solution by Megan Kelly
Saturday, June 25, 2011 1:00 No CommentsDinca’s review of Marriage by Solution by Megan Kelly Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin American Romance 3 May 11 This is a good story with singles, family, and no whining – even from the kids. I thoroughly enjoyed this tale and it is believable to boot. Megan Kelly does a wonderful job of setting the stage [...]
REVIEW: Ascension by Sable Grace
Friday, June 24, 2011 1:00 No CommentsAsh’s review of Ascension (Dark Breed Series, Book 1) by Sable Grace Paranormal Romance published by Avon 26 Apr 11 When I read the blurb to Ascension, I was really excited. It sounded like a book I could really love, and while I really enjoyed it, a few things kept me from loving it.
REVIEW: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:00 2 CommentsSandy M’s review of Kiss of Snow (Psy-Changeling Series, Book Book 10) by Nalini Singh Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 31 May 11 Hope y’all haven’t had your fill of reviews about Hawke and Sienna! This is one series I aim to never get behind on, so one more review for you. Needless to say, [...]
REVIEW: Lure of the Wicked by Karina Cooper
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 1:00 No CommentsLynneC’s review of Lure of the Wicked (Dark Mission, Book 3) by Karina Cooper Paranormal/Futuristic Romance published by Harper Collins 28 June 11 I received this one as an ARC from Netgalley. I was intrigued by the premise of the story. I didn’t realize this was the third in a series, but sometimes I like [...]
REVIEW: Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 1:00 6 CommentsC2’s review of Just Like Heaven (Smythe-Smith, Book 1) by Julia Quinn Historical Romance published by Avon 31 May 11 The Smythe-Smiths are here! The Smythe-Smiths are here!
REVIEW: The Perfect Kiss by Melody Thomas
Monday, June 20, 2011 1:00 No CommentsSandy M’s review of The Perfect Kiss by Melody Thomas Historical Romance published by Avon 28 Jun 11 I’ve read only one Melody Thomas book a number of years ago, and I remember really enjoying it. I’m not sure after all this time what type of review grade I would have given it at the [...]
REVIEW: The Cowboy’s Triplets by Tina Leonard
Sunday, June 19, 2011 1:00 No CommentsDinca’s review of The Cowboy’s Triplets (Callahan Cowboys, Book 1) by Tina Leonard Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin American Romance 3 May 11 This story is a disaster waiting to happen and I am looking forward to all of them. There is a lot of plot planning for the saga that keeps the storyline going and [...]

