Archive for December, 2011

REVIEW: Dreaming of the Wolf by Terry Spear

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 1:00 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Dreaming of the Wolf (Werewolf Series, Book Eight) by Terry Spear Paranormal Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Dec 11 I have no idea how Terry Spear keeps her werewolf stories fresh and exciting, but she does book after book and she does it well. Her characters are always strong, and [...]

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DUCK FLASH: It’s Official – Lorelei James is a NYT & USA Bestseller!

Monday, December 19, 2011 13:00 2 Comments

This just in… Her fans never doubted it for one second! International publisher Samhain Publishing® recently announced that author Lorelei James has been ranked on the New York Times Bestseller list and the USA Today Bestseller list.

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REVIEW: Space in His Heart by Roxanne St. Claire

Monday, December 19, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Laura C’s review of Space in His Heart by Roxanne St. Claire Contemporary Romance published by Roxanne St. Claire 28 Nov 11 Deke Stockard has plenty to worry about: as well as an astronaut, he’s a safety engineer on shuttles and reports on the Endeavor shuttle, the next to go up, keep disappearing. He’s sure [...]

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DUCK FLASH: Merry Christmas from Jade Lee

Sunday, December 18, 2011 13:00 No Comments

This just in… Enjoy this early Christmas present from Jade Lee – a free copy of her 2003 ebook Almost an Angel.

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REVIEW: Clay: Armed and Dangerous by Cheyenne McCray

Sunday, December 18, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Sandy M’s review of Clay: Armed and Dangerous (Armed and Dangerous, Book 4) by Cheyenne McCray Romantic Suspense published by St. Martin’s Griffin 12 Apr 11 Wow. Talk about one hot cowboy. And he carries a big gun. Goes after what he wants. Doesn’t let the heroine, Rylie, get away from him. Clay is my [...]

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REVIEW: A Moment on the Lips by Kate Hardy

Saturday, December 17, 2011 1:00 No Comments

LynneC’s review of A Moment On The Lips by Kate Hardy Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 1 Nov 11 Kate Hardy is a great writer. Her style is easy to read but deceptively clever, so you don’t notice it until you think, “Hey, that’s good.” She brings her characters to life, and they’re not [...]

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REVIEW: Taming the Texas Playboy by Crystal Green

Friday, December 16, 2011 1:00 No Comments

Dinca’s review of Taming the Texas Playboy by Crystal Green Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Special Edition 15 Feb 11 I am not sure what the title of this book has to do with the story. I find no evidence in the hero’s character to warrant his supposed bad reputation

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EXCERPT: Hot Zone by Catherine Mann

Thursday, December 15, 2011 13:00 2 Comments

You’re really in for a treat now. This first chapter of Hot Zone pulls you right in, places you in the middle of the devastation after an earthquake tumbles the Bahamas every which way. You meet Hugh and Amelia under the worst of circumstances, when you see the best of them, what makes them the [...]

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GUEST BLOG: The Importance of a Memory… And I Don’t Mean the Song from CATS! by Catherine Mann

Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:00 11 Comments

We authors tend to have varied backgrounds and degrees.  And it just so happens, I have an MA in Theater from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as well as an undergrad degree in Fine Arts: Theater from the College of Charleston. Lately, interviewers have been asking about my background in theater and how [...]

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REVIEW: Hot Zone by Catherine Mann

Thursday, December 15, 2011 1:00 2 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Hot Zone (Elite Force, Book 2) by Catherine Mann Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Dec 11 With only two of her books read so far, Catherine Mann has now become a favorite author for me. Hot Zone is action packed, full of steamy and sizzling loving, heart-breaking and life-affirming [...]

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REVIEW: How the Marquess Was Won by Julie Anne Long

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 1:00 5 Comments

LynneC’s review of How the Marquess Was Won (Pennyroyal Green, Book 6) by Julie Anne Long Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 Julie Anne Long has a lovely, light style that lends itself well to historical fiction. It’s just a shame that it’s not a history I recognize (yes I know, here she [...]

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REVIEW: Winning the Wallflower by Eloisa James

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 1:00 1 Comment

C2’s review of Winning the Wallflower (Fairy Tales Series, Book 2.5) by Eloisa James Historical Romance published by Avon 6 Dec 11 What happens when a recently-engaged (to a gentlemen in trade) wallflower suddenly inherits a fortune? Suddenly her parents have much higher expectations for her marriage possibilities. But what about her current fiance? In [...]

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EXCERPT: Wild Thing by Robin Kaye

Monday, December 12, 2011 13:00 No Comments

Beautiful scenery, white water rapids, and long-limbed models yours for the taking. What could be better than that for a sexy and single adrenaline junkie with a soft spot for kids? How about a Goth chick sporting skull and crossbones and who can’t resist the latest Jimmy Choos? Oh, yeah, there are a few such [...]

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GUEST BLOG: My Favorite Places by Robin Kaye

Monday, December 12, 2011 10:00 2 Comments

My dream writing space is on the deck of an 80-foot sailboat designed by my friend, Kevin Dibley, called the Knight Commander. I fell in love with this boat when I was working on my first writing project. I emailed Kevin—a total stranger—and asked if I could use his boat in my book. He emailed [...]

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REVIEW: Wild Thing by Robin Kaye

Monday, December 12, 2011 2:39 6 Comments

Sandy M’s review of Wild Thing (Idaho Series, Book 2) by Robin Kaye Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Dec 11 This is only my second Robin Kaye book, and what a blast I’ve had reading each of them. Her characters are fun and her writing is light and steamy in just the right [...]

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