Archive for December, 2011
PONDERING: My Year of Reading Dangerously
Saturday, December 31, 2011 13:00 13 CommentsLast year I made the resolution to find a new-to-me historical romance author to love. I signed up with NetGalley for the Avon historical releases and let rip. I read them. Remembering that in the past, covers were no indication of the book inside (anyone remember the original Fabio cover for “Flowers From The Storm”?) [...]
REVIEW: There’s Something About A Rebel by Anne Oliver
Saturday, December 31, 2011 1:00 No CommentsLynneC’s review of There’s Something About A Rebel by Anne Oliver Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents Extra 1 Jan 12 (M&B Riva Aug 11) I picked this because of the hunk on the cover – so unlike Mills and Boon’s usual male models and so tempting! But inside, I found the same old story [...]
REVIEW: 10 Ways to Steal Your Lover by Dee Tenorio
Friday, December 30, 2011 1:00 2 CommentsSandy M’s review of 10 Ways to Steal Your Lover (Love by Numbers, Book 1) by Dee Tenorio Contemporary Erotic Romance short story published by Dee Tenorio 15 Dec 11 Well, I just have to read Dee Tenorio more often. That’s all there is to it. She intrigues me with her characters and storylines, makes [...]
REVIEW: Another Chance by Portia Da Costa
Thursday, December 29, 2011 1:00 No CommentsWendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Another Chance by Portia Da Costa Erotic Romance short story ebook published by Spice Briefs 01 Sep 11 There is a definite skill in writing short, and some authors just seem to be born with it. Portia Da Costa is one of these writers. Yes, I’m reading a short [...]
REVIEW: The Duke is Mine by Eloisa James
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 1:00 No CommentsC2’s review of The Duke is Mine (Fairy Tales, Book 3) by Eloisa James Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 In her newest release, Eloisa James tackles another well known fairytale. She has already given us her twist on Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. This time around? The Princess and the Pea.
EXCERPT: Warrior’s Redemption by Melissa Mayhue
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 13:00 No CommentsFae magic and guilt. Malcolm MacDowylt has both in his life much more than he wants. One he can ignore until a later time, the other he has to face day in and day out. Especially when that magic tosses Danielle Dearmon right smack into the middle of his world, which is now tilting every [...]
GUEST BLOG: Favorite Holiday Memories by Melissa Mayhue
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:00 4 CommentsI’ve been visiting blogs all over the place these past few weeks, preparing for the December 27 release of my latest book, Warrior’s Redemption. [Yes, please go look at it! Yes, please go buy it!!] And, because we’re in the holiday season, many people have asked me the same sort of question – “What’s your [...]
REVIEW: Warrior’s Redemption by Melissa Mayhue
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 1:00 No CommentsSandy M’s review of Warrior’s Redemption, (The Warrior Series, Book 1) by Melissa Mayhue Paranormal Time Travel Romance published by Pocket Star 27 Dec 11 I really enjoy reading Melissa Mayhue’s Highlanders. They’re always honorable men, fair leaders, and, of course, wonderful heroes. On top of that, we usually get to time travel in her [...]
REVIEW: How the Marquess was Won by Julie Anne Long
Monday, December 26, 2011 1:00 4 CommentsC2’s review of How the Marquess Was Won (Pennyroyal Green, Book 6) by Julie Anne Long Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 In Julie Anne Long’s newest release, we return to Pennyroyal Green. This time around, the Redmonds and Everseas play a supportive role instead of being the focus. They still manage to [...]
REVIEW: Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy
Sunday, December 25, 2011 1:00 No CommentsC2’s review of Slow Ride (Fast Track, Book 5) by Erin McCarthy Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 4 Oct 11 In Erin McCarthy’s latest NASCAR book, Tuesday Jones (aka racing blogger Tuesday Talledega) gets her chance in the spotlight.
REVIEW: On The First Night Of Christmas by Heidi Rice
Saturday, December 24, 2011 1:00 1 CommentLynneC’s review of On The First Night Of Christmas by Heidi Rice Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 29 Nov 11 I don’t do many seasonal reads, just a few, and this offering looked like a fun one. It didn’t disappoint. In an England being blown into the sea by gale force winds, this was [...]
REVIEW: A Win-Win Proposition by Cat Schield
Friday, December 23, 2011 1:00 No CommentsLynneC’s review of A Win-Win Proposition by Cat Schield Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 4 Oct 11 This is a makeover/boss-secretary book, so be warned, it does have its problems. However, if you don’t take it too seriously, it’s a pleasant read, although some points made me a little uncomfortable.
REVIEW: Any Given Christmas by Candis Terry
Thursday, December 22, 2011 1:00 2 CommentsSandy M’s review of Any Given Christmas (Sugar Shack Series, Book 2) by Candis Terry Contemporary Romance published by Avon Impuse 6 Dec 11 I am having such a good time with these Sugar Shack books by Candis Terry. Her sense of humor is terrific. Her characters are charming and fun. The Sugar Shack is [...]
Heather Killough-Walden Winner!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 23:31 No CommentsThanks to Heather Killough-Walden for joining us for a guest blog recently. A better day has not been had talking about angels and heros!
REVIEW: His Christmas Acquisition by Cathy Williams
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 1:00 No CommentsLynneC’s review of His Christmas Acquisition by Cathy Williams Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 29 Nov 11 I have enjoyed Cathy Williams’ books in the past, but, sadly, this one isn’t one of them. Tired situations, tired characters no thicker than a sheet of paper, and a tired style make this a disappointing read.

