C2’s review of Canyons of Night (Harmony Series, Book 8; Looking Glass Trilogy, Book 3; Arcane Society, Book 12) by Jayne Castle Paranormal Romance published by Jove 30 Aug 11 It’s time to return to Harmony – home to cities of glowing green crystal spires and renegade energy “ghosts,” both left over from an ancient [...]

This just in… The old saying about what’s old is new again has never been truer with the re-release of Nicole Jordan’s long out-of-print novels in electronic formats. Brand new covers give her stories from the ’80s and ’90s a sexy, new look.

LynneC’s review of In the Arms of a Marquess (Rogues of the Sea, Book 3) by Katharine Ashe Historical Romance published by Avon 30 Aug 11 If you buy the book on the basis of the title, the blurb (such as it is) or the cover, you’ll be sadly disappointed. The story is darker, more [...]

This just in… Karen Ranny‘s closet is overflowing with books. What a problem to have, right? But enough is enough and Karen is ready to clean out that closet full of books and dole them out to readers.

This just in… Avon Publishing is hosting a Debbie Macomber-inspired online writing contest, and aspiring writers who participate in the “Make Your Dreams Come True” contest may find themselves enjoying an “American Idol”-type moment. That story won’t write itself, so what are you waiting for???

C2’s review of Once and Again (Petal, Georgia, Book 1) by Lauren Dane Contemporary Romance published by Samhain 30 Aug 11 In her latest book, Lauren Dane returns us to the ever-so-fun small town of Petal, Georgia.  Readers of her Chase brothers series will see lots of familiar faces, get to know some supporting characters [...]

LynneC’s review of Too Proud To Be Bought by Sharon Kendrick Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 23 Aug 11 Sharon Kendrick is a writer of extremes. She can write books that make you want to scream in frustration or books that give you the rare “happy sigh” moment. This is a happy-sigh book, and [...]

Sandy M’s review of Just One Season in London by Leigh Michaels Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Jul 11 This is only my second book by Leigh Michaels, and one of the elements I like in her stories is the way she integrates three romances into one book. She did that quite successfully [...]

LynneC’s review of One Night In London by Caroline Linden Historical Romance published by Avon 30 Aug 11 This is the start of a new series from Linden, and since she’s a new-to-me author, I was looking forward to the read. However, this one proved to be a bit of a disappointment, because of its [...]

Janet Webb‘s review of The Devilish Montague (Rebellious Sons, Book 2) by Patricia Rice Historical Romance published by Signet 5 Jul 11 One of my favourite tropes is the marriage of convenience. Patricia Rice’s new historical novel, The Devilish Montague, part of the Rebellious Sons series, is right up my alley! I inhaled the book [...]

Sandy M’s review of Fatal Consequences (Fatal Series, Book 3) by Marie Force Romantic Suspense ebook published by Carina Press 18 Jul 11 With just one book, Everyone Loves a Hero, Marie Force has become a favorite of mine.  I have other books of hers in the TBR mountain just because I like the title [...]

We’d like to thank Sandy Blair for spending the day with us recently, opening a discussion for those of us addicted to historical romance. There’s a few of you out there!

LynneC’s review of From Dirt to Diamonds by Julia James Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 23 Aug 11 When you want the pure, true crack that is Mills and Boon Modern romance, you turn to Julia James. She gives you all the wild madness, the extremes of the Cinderella trope that is the basis [...]

Sandy M’s review of Second Chance at the Sugar Shack by Candis Terry Contemporary Paranormal Romance published by Avon Impulse 9 Aug 11 My luck with debut authors seems to be turning lately. This is the second book in a week by a first-time-published author that has charmed me and given me a good time [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of How to Lasso a Cowboy (Gold Buckle Cowboys #2) by Christine Wenger Contemporary romance published by Harlequin Special Edition 21 Jun 11 File this one under When Tropes You Love Turn Out Not So Great. A cowboy? A supposedly Plain Jane heroine? Reuniting with an unrequited teenage crush? What could possibly go wrong [...]