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		<title>REVIEW: If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sandy M&#8217;s review of If You Hear Her (Ash Trilogy, Book 1) by Shiloh Walker Romantic Suspense published by Ballantine 25 Oct 11 As most of you know, Shiloh Walker is an absolute favorite of mine. I have a feeling with this new trilogy, a lot more fans are going to be coming out of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/12/review-if-you-hear-her-by-shiloh-walker/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Five Ways &#8216;Til Sunday by Delilah Devlin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sandy M&#8217;s review of Five Ways &#8216;Til Sunday (Delta Heat, Book 1) by Delilah Devlin Contemporary Erotic Romance short story ebook published by Samhain 22 Nov 11 I haven&#8217;t had such a dilemma like this with a book in quite a while. I like the characters. I like the story. Then I didn&#8217;t care for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/11/review-five-ways-til-sunday-by-delilah-devlin/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: The Secret History of a Good Girl by Aimee Carson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LynneC’s review of  The Secret History of a Good Girl by Aimee Carson Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents  7 Feb 12 Aimee Carson is a new author to me, with two Mills and Boon/Harlequin books under her belt. I settled down for a good read, and on the whole I wasn’t disappointed. Alyssa is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/10/review-the-secret-history-of-a-good-girl-by-aimee-carson/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Lothaire by Kresley Cole</title>
		<description><![CDATA[C2’s review of Lothaire (Immortals After Dark, Book 10) by Kresley Cole Paranormal Romance published by Gallery Books 10 Jan 12 In a long-running series, there are always a couple of characters whose books are especially anticipated. However, when said book actually arrives, it’s a chancy thing&#8230;will it live up to expectations? What if it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/09/review-lothaire-by-kresley-cole/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: More than Perfect by Day LeClaire</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LynneC’s review of More than Perfect by Day Leclaire Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 7 Feb 12 I enjoyed this book, not quite as much as the first in the series, but it’s still a good, solid read. It is still more Desire than Presents/Modern, with the millionaire more human, a touch less alpha, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/08/review-more-than-perfect-by-day-leclaire/</link>
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		<title>EXCERPT: Breakaway by Deirdre Martin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Deirdre Martin is back with her wildly popular New York Blades series, this time taking readers on a journey away from hockey and all the way to Ireland. Breakaway pulls you into the story of the NHL&#8217;s only Irish player, Rory Brady, and the one and only woman for him, Erin O&#8217;Brien &#8211; but he [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/07/excerpt-breakaway-by-deirdre-martin/</link>
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		<title>GUEST BLOG: Other Lives by Deirdre Martin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Writing is hard work for me. Really, really hard work, since I can be somewhat insecure. What if I think the hero and heroine have chemistry, but they don’t? What if the sex scene I’m working on is about as steamy as a boiling pot of spaghetti? On days when Madam Muse refuses to appear, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/07/guest-blog-other-lives-by-deirdre-martin/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Breakaway by Dierdre Martin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Laura C&#8217;s review of Breakaway by Dierdre Martin Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 07 Feb 12 I am a Dierdre Martin fan in general, so I&#8217;m always pleased to see a new book from her. Her &#8220;New York Blades&#8221; hockey romances are a treat even for people who aren&#8217;t fans. There&#8217;s enough explanation of what&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/07/review-breakaway-by-dierdre-martin/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Stud by Cheryl Brooks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LynneC’s review of Stud (Cat Star Chronicles, Book Eight) by Cheryl Brooks Futuristic Romance published by Sourcebooks 7 Feb 12 I haven’t read any of the Cat Star Chronicles before, and I plunged right in with this book, Book Eight of the series. I had few problems picking up the world and the characters, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/06/review-stud-by-cheryl-brooks/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Fatal Heat by Lisa Marie Rice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sandy M&#8217;s review of Fatal Heat by Lisa Marie Rice Erotic Romantic Suspense novella published by Avon Impulse 8 Nov 11 I always love heroes written by Lisa Marie Rice. Give me a hero like Max Wright, alpha, determined, strong, but still tender and gentle, and I&#8217;m a very happy reader. It then follows she&#8217;ll [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/05/review-fatal-heat-by-lisa-marie-rice-2/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Reckless Night by Lisa Marie Rice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LynneC’s review of Reckless Night (Dangerous Trilogy, Book 3.5) by Lisa Marie Rice Contemporary Romance ebook novella published by Avon 29 Nov 11 This story is an epilogue to a book by Rice, something I didn’t realize when I started to read it. It reads well as a standalone, and Rice is a competent storyteller, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/04/review-reckless-night-by-lisa-marie-rice/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Murder, Mayhem and Mama by Christie Craig</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sandy M&#8217;s review of Murder, Mayhem and Mama by Christie Craig Contemporary Romance published by BookEnds Literary Agency 20 Dec 11 Whenever I finish reading a Christie Craig book, I&#8217;m always smiling and I feel darned good. That smile usually lasts for a while too. In between the mystery of the story and her characters [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/03/review-murder-mayhem-and-mama-by-christie-craig/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: The Lure of Song and Magic by Patricia Rice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sandy M&#8217;s review of The Lure of Song and Magic (Magic Series, Book 7) by Patricia Rice Paranormal Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Jan 12 I&#8217;ve not read many of Patricia Rice&#8217;s books, but the few I have read, I&#8217;ve totally loved. Her voice is what first draws me into a story. As mysterious [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/02/review-the-lure-of-song-and-magic-by-patricia-rice/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: If You See Her by Shiloh Walker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Laura C&#8217;s review of If You See Her (Ash Trilogy, Book 2) by Shiloh Walker Romantic Suspense published by Ballantine 31 Jan 12 First things first: if you haven&#8217;t already read the first book in this series—If You Hear Her—you should run out and do so before you pick this up. The books are tied [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/02/01/review-if-you-see-her-by-shiloh-walker/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: She Tempts the Duke by Lorraine Heath</title>
		<description><![CDATA[C2’s review of She Tempts the Duke (Lost Lords of Pembrook, Book 1) by Lorraine Heath Historical Romance published by Avon 31 Jan 12 In her new series, Lorraine Heath tell the stories of the Lost Lords of Pembrook &#8211; three boys who ran away from their scheming uncle.  They escaped a locked tower (with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/31/review-she-tempts-the-duke-by-lorraine-heath/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Scrumptious by Amanda Usen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sandy M&#8217;s review of Scrumptious by Amanda Usen Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Jan 12 I&#8217;m one of those people who likes upscale food in fancy-schmancy restaurants. Being a hillbilly at heart, I also like down-home food where the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. Amanda Usen gives me all that and more in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/30/review-scrumptious-by-amanda-usen/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: One More Summer by Liz Flaherty</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Laura C&#8217;s review of One More Summer by Liz Flaherty Contemporary Romance / Women&#8217;s Fiction published by Carina Press 02 Jan 12 Don&#8217;t be fooled by the cover. This is not the light-hearted contemporary romance you might expect from the artwork. There is a romance, it&#8217;s true, but the focus is far more on the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/29/review-one-more-summer-by-liz-flaherty/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LynneC’s review of  The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 24 Jan 12 Maisey Yates is one of my go-to authors and while she didn’t disappoint with this book, it isn’t as amazing as last year’s Highest Price to Pay. It is still a highly enjoyable read. Madeleine is event [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/28/review-the-petrov-proposal-by-maisey-yates/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Because of You by Jessica Scott</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Laura C&#8217;s review of Because of You by Jessica Scott Contemporary Romance published by Loveswept 14 Nov 11 This is a great read, if a tough one. When Shane Garrison wakes up in the hospital, all he can remember is being blown up, and all he can think about is getting back to Iraq and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/27/review-because-of-you-by-jessica-scott/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: A Cowboy Comes Home by Barbara Dunlop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wendy the Super Librarian&#8216;s review of A Cowboy Comes Home (Colorado Cattle Barons, Book 1) by Barbara Dunlop Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 03 Jan 12 Books like this one seriously depress me.  On the surface, it has a lot going for it.  We have a sexy guy on the cover, a cowboy that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/26/review-a-cowboy-comes-home-by-barbara-dunlop/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Once a Ferarra Wife by Sarah Morgan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LynneC’s review of Once A Ferarra Wife by Sarah Morgan Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 24 Jan 12 Sarah Morgan is a great Mills and Boon writer. Her books contain real characters and fresh takes on the standard Mills and Boon tropes. I know I’m in for a good read when I pick up [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/25/review-once-a-ferarra-wife-by-sarah-morgan/</link>
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		<title>CONTEST: Heroes &amp; Sin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve got two copies of Sins of the Highlander, thanks to Sourcebooks, to give away today to two lucky commenters out there in romanceland! And how easy it is to win &#8211; just tell us your favorite sin committed by romance heroes or your favorite sinful hero and you&#8217;ll be entered. Just like that! See, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/24/contest-heroes-sin/</link>
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		<title>EXCERPT: Sins of the Highlander by Connie Mason with Mia Marlowe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[*Deep quivering sigh* I love Highlanders. Always have. Lately I&#8217;ve been disappointed once or twice in books that just didn&#8217;t live up to my expectations when reading about these alpha, sexy heroes. So I&#8217;m very happy to tell you that this book definitely gives a reader everything they want in a Highlander, sins and all. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/24/excerpt-sins-of-the-highlander-by-connie-mason-with-mia-marlowe/</link>
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		<title>GUEST BLOG: Sampling Sins with Mia Marlowe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thanks for having me here today. As you know, Sins of the Highlander, my first collaborative novel with NY Times Bestseller Connie Mason, is on bookstore shelves now. I’m a firm believer in letting readers “try before they buy” but instead of the usual excerpt, I’m offering a “box of chocolates” sampler of the end [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/24/guest-blog-sampling-sins-with-mia-marlowe/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Sins of the Highlander by Connie Mason with Mia Marlowe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sandy M&#8217;s review of Sins of the Highlander by Connie Mason with Mia Marlowe Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablance 1 Jan 12 What historical romance reader hasn&#8217;t daydreamed of a braw Scottish Highlander abducting her from the altar and a future of boring days on end, racing across the countryside with her in his [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/24/review-sins-of-the-highlander-by-connie-mason-with-mia-marlowe/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: The Professor by Cathy Perkins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Laura C&#8217;s review of The Professor by Cathy Perkins Romantic Suspense published by Carina Press 23 Jan 12 Meg Connelly just wants to get through her complicated life as a grad student, student advisor, and waitress. She has a hard enough time with the rich, spoiled kids in the sorority she oversees, she doesn&#8217;t need [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/23/review-the-professor-by-cathy-perkins/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Nothing Short of Perfect by Day LeClaire</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LynneC’s review of Nothing Short of Perfect by Day Leclaire Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 1 Nov 11 Day LeClaire is a great example of someone who has been writing for the Desire line for a very long time but manages to keep her characters and situations fresh and interesting. More than interesting. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/22/review-nothing-short-of-perfect-by-day-leclaire/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Craving the Highlander&#8217;s Touch by Michelle Willingham</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wendy the Super Librarian&#8216;s review of Craving the Highlander&#8217;s Touch by Michelle Willingham Historical romance short story ebook published by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 Sep 11 As the Undone line has evolved, many authors have chosen to utilize the shorter format as a “teaser” for their full-length Harlequin Historical books.  Like all things concerning series [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/21/review-craving-the-highlanders-touch-by-michelle-willingham/</link>
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		<title>PONDERING: The Good, the Bad and the Meh of 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I can’t say that 2011 was a classic reading year for me. So many train wrecks and meh books. But I read a lot, and even in a good year I’ll have something to celebrate. Sooo, here we go. The Good Doukakis’s Apprentice by Sarah Morgan – a quirky heroine and a staid hero makes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/20/pondering-the-good-the-bad-and-the-meh-of-2011/</link>
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		<title>REVIEW: Tool Belt Defender by Carla Cassidy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LynneC’s review of Tool Belt Defender (Lawmen of Black Rock, Book 5) by Carla Cassidy Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense 20 Dec 11 Occasionally I venture into romantic suspense territory, and this book is from that Harlequin line. And, in any case, how can I resist a book with the title Tool Belt [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://goodbadandunread.com/2012/01/20/review-tool-belt-defender-by-carla-cassidy/</link>
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