REVIEW: Striking Distance by Pamela Clare
Sandy M’s review of Striking Distance (I-Team, Book 6) by Pamela Clare
Romantic Suspense published by Berkley 5 Nov 13
I so love this series, and I’m irritated with myself that I’ve missed a couple of books along the way. And this is one series I don’t mind reading out of order. I love the characters, the action, the storylines, and the fact that missing a story here and there doesn’t matter. Each book stands on its own while at the same time making you curious what you have missed. But hey, that just means some extra time with Pamela Clare’s sexy heroes and sassy heroines.
REVIEW: What the Bride Didn’t Know by Kelly Hunter
Veena’s review of What the Bride Didn’t Know by Kelly Hunter
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequinn Kiss 01 Nov 13
Trig Sinclair and Lena West have been in love since their teens, but neither has declared their feelings to the other. On a mission in Istanbul, Lena is injured and left with amnesia. Believing they’re married and on their honeymoon removes all of Lena’s inhibitions, and thereupon ensues an interesting tug of war as Trig retreats and Lena advances. Well, the end result is pretty predictable but fun nonetheless in the reading. read more…
REVIEW: A Hunger for the Forbidden by Maisey Yates
LynneC’s review of A Hunger For The Forbidden by Maisey Yates
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 19 Nov 13
This is the story of the bride who ran out on her wedding day at the very start of the Corretti series, and it’s a doozy.
EXCERPT: Somewhere to Dream by Genevieve Graham
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read this excerpt, especially if you’ve yet to read Genevieve Graham. Her stories are full of heartache, courage, triumph, love, loss, romance, a little bit of the paranormal, and, yes, even loads of reality for those of you who have to have historical accuracy in their books.
Adelaide has gone through hell, still lives a quiet life with the Cherokee where she’s accepted with no questions asked. That life is about to be turned upside down with the arrival of Jesse Black, a captive of the tribe, but one who is given unexpected opportunity among these natives. Jesse has his own realities to face, and he never thought they’d be as important as they are until he meets Adelaide.
This is the third book in the series, and I can guarantee if you pick them all up and start reading, you won’t stop until the last word is read at the end of this book. These stories are that engrossing, that real, and that good. Here’s a teaser to prove it to you.
Summary:
The tale of two strangers living with the Cherokee — one with a warrior’s heart; the other with deadly dreams…
The Cherokee call her Shadow Girl. A white woman adopted by Indians, Adelaide is haunted by the dark dreams she hides—of her murdered family, of the men she fears, and most of all, of the ones that foretell the future. After her visions cause her to make a terrible mistake, she renounces her power and buries her dreams deep in her soul.
Until Jesse Black is captured by the tribe. His life is spared because the Cherokee believe his warrior spirit belongs to their fallen brother. Though he hates all Indians, Adelaide illuminates their way of life for him, just as he shines light into her shadowed heart. But when her dreams return, Jesse must help her face them…or die trying…
GUEST BLOG: How My Family Story Ended Up in Adelaide’s Book by Genevieve Graham
I love being an author, but I freely admit that one of the scariest things for me is sitting down to create and discovering you have no idea what you’re about to write about.
REVIEW: Somewhere to Dream by Genevieve Graham
Sandy M’s review of Somewhere to Dream (McDonnells, Book 3) by Genevieve Graham
Historical Romance published by Berkley 5 Nov 13
I was a little stunned when I discovered Genevieve Graham hadn’t thought about writing Adelaide’s story in this series. Though both sisters were so brutalized when we first meet them, it’s Adelaide who is the most tortured as a result. And it’s those tortured characters who always make the best stories in romance; therefore, I’m so very glad Ms. Graham listened to this woman who needed her turn at healing and love.
REVIEW: Butterfly Cove by Christina Skye
Veena’s review of Butterfly Cove (Summer Island, Book 3) by Christina Skye
Contemporary Romance published by HQN 24 Sep 13
While Christina Skye’s Draycott series remains my all-time favorite, I have enjoyed these all-American romances that combine her love of knitting with modern-day heroes and the strong women who love them.
REVIEW: It Takes Two to Tangle by Theresa Romain
Stevie‘s review of It Takes Two to Tangle (The Matchmaker Trilogy, Book 1) by Theresa Romain
Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 03 Sep 13
Just when I was starting to despair of finding a newly-published Regency or Victorian romance (as opposed to all the wonderful re-releases that have come out recently) that don’t make me at least a bit cross with the author on some point or other, along comes one that kept me immersed in the story throughout, rather than being jerked out with a sudden “well, that would never have happened, because…” or “I’m sure that word wasn’t around in that context back then.” Not only that, but It Takes Two to Tangle is the first in a new trilogy, so I’ll get to spend more time in this world at some point in the future.
EXCERPT: Twilight with the Infamous Earl by Alexandra Hawkins
These Lords of Vice are going to be missed. Bad boys to the bone, they carved their lives their own way, and romance readers had such fun going along on each and every journey with them.
Last is Frost, the baddest boy of them all. I’m sure there’s debates out there on what readers expect from his story. Whether you agree with where he’s gone or not, he’ll still give you one heck of a ride.
So join us as we visit with Frost and Emily in this short teaser. Then join Alexandra in her guest blog for a great giveaway!
Summary:
LUCK BE A LADY
Lord Chillingsworth’s reputation precedes him—the infamous “Frost” is as legendary on the field of honor as he is in the bedroom. Which makes it surprising that young Emily Cavell has taken up the cause of closing Frost’s favorite gambling hell. Who does this brazen, flame-haired beauty think she is?
LOVE: A ROLL OF THE DICE?
Emily’s vendetta is personal: She is determined to take a pound of flesh from Frost, who ruined her sister. But the man she meets is not the cold-hearted devil she imagined—and is twice as handsome to boot—and soon Emily finds herself falling for him. Their battle of wills quickly ignites into blazing desire. Could it be that the most jaded Lord of Vice is finally willing to risk everything and gamble on her heart? Or is true love only a fool’s game?
GUEST BLOG: Love Those Bad Boys by Alexandra Hawkins
It’s always a pleasure to drop by, TGTBTU. I’m honored to be your guest blogger today!
With the recent release of my two ebooks: The No Good Irresistible Viscount Tipton and The Scandalously Bad Mr. Milroy, I’m finally able to share more details about my earlier books that I wrote under the pen name, Barbara Pierce.
For those who haven’t heard of my other pen name, I debuted in February 2000 with a Zebra Splendor, A Desperate Game. Haven’t heard of it? Most readers haven’t. Six months before the book’s release, the Splendor line was discontinued by the publisher and the print runs for the remaining books scheduled were cut in half. It wasn’t an auspicious beginning for my publishing career.
