GUEST REVIEW: A Spy to Die For by Kris DeLake
Stevie’s review of A Spy to Die for (Assassian’s Guild, Book 2) by Kris DeLake
SciFi Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 2 Jul 13
I started out as a Science Fiction fan, and specifically a fan of Space Opera with ambiguous, and not-always-skilled, protagonists (think Blakes 7 or, more recently, Firefly), so when I saw this book described as ‘Mr. and Mr. Smith meets Firefly’, I was forced to overcome my objections to reading the second in a series without having any knowledge of the first book and grab hold of it.
REVIEW: The Dominant by Tara Sue Me
Veena’s review of The Dominant (The Submissive Trilogy, Book 2) by Tara Sue Me
Contemporary Erotic Romance published by NAL 06 Aug 13
I was definitely looking forward to getting a deeper understanding into what lay beneath the tough dominant exterior that Nathaniel showed to the world, but I was blown away with the vulnerable man who emerges in this book. I do have to warn you, however, that while you get intriguing glimpses into his thinking, it constantly feels like deja vu. In fact, there are a couple of times when I actually turned to the title page to make sure that I had not accidentally switched to Book 1 in the series. If you can survive that sense of “I’ve been here before,” the wait will be worth it to see the true Nathaniel West emerge.
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GUEST REVIEW: The Rarest Rose by I. Beacham
Stevie’s review of The Rarest Rose by I. Beacham
Contemporary Lesbian Romance published by Bold Strokes 17 Jul 13
I do love a good ghost story mixed in with my romance, and this gentle romance most definitely features a ghost, although the mystery remains for a long time over whether the spirit in question is malevolent or simply misunderstood.
REVIEW: Hotshot by Julie Garwood
Veena’s review of Hotshot by Julie Garwood
Contemporary Romance published by Dutton Adult 06 Aug 13
Finn MacBain had saved Peyton Lockhart from drowning as a child. During his school years she had been a nuisance, constantly hanging around him and hero worshiping him. Every year she got in touch with him on her birthday to remember him in thanks for saving her life and staying in touch. Wow! when did she grow into a luscious young woman and could he turn time back and have her hero worship him and hang on his every word again, because now he has to work for her attention. While some things have changed, others have remained constant – she’s in trouble again and only he can save her.
REVIEW: Turn and Burn by Lorelei James
Sandy M’s review of Turn and Burn (Blacktop Cowboys, Book 5) by Lorelei James
Contemporary Western Erotic Romance published by NAL Trade 6 Aug 13
As much as I love the familial aspect of Lorelei James’ books (the erotic goes without saying), I also really love her sense of humor. The beginning of this book is a hoot. A barrel racer heroine down on her luck and not knowing what her next step should be has a very unique way of having men flock to her so they buy her drinks and then skedaddle as fast as they can.
PONDERING: Harlequin Profits Plummet
This is disturbing news.
Harlequin profits right down, even lower than expected.
REVIEW: The Dominant by Tara Sue Me
Sandy M’s review of The Dominant (Submissive Trilogy, Book 2) by Tara Sue Me
Contemporary Erotic Romance published by NAL Trade 6 Aug 13
Ever since I turned the last page of The Submissive, I’ve been waiting for Nathaniel’s story. I know there’s probably a number of readers out there who won’t like the fact that this book shares some of the same scenes with the previous one, only from the hero’s POV. But what sets this book apart is the depth of character we get in Nathaniel, the vulnerable, insecure side of him.
REVIEW: The Last Honest Seamstress by Gina Robinson
Dinca’s review of The Last Honest Seamstress by Gina Robinson
Historical Romance published by Gina Robinson 4 Aug 2012
The description of the historical event of the great fire on the Seattle waterfront, which resulted in the city elevating its waterfront property, is very good. However, the storyline is long and drawn out with too much thrown into the mix to keep the story flowing to a predictable ending for a romance novel. There is a lot of lying going on for an honest title. I had no problem putting the book aside and doing something else, which is unusual for me.
REVIEW: Girl Least Likely to Marry by Amy Andrews
LynneC’s review of Girl Least Likely to Marry by Amy Andrews
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Kiss 3 Jul 12
This is the story of a narcissist and an intellectual snob. He’s the narcissist. Two unlikeable characters who fail to move me with their story. Furthermore, this is one of the worst edited Harlequins I’ve ever read. However, in a change for the Kiss line, the cover works with the story.
REVIEW: To Sin with a Viking by Michelle Willingham
Veena’s review of To Sin with a Viking (Forbidden Vikings, Book 1) by Michelle Willingham
Historical Romance published by Harlequin Historical 23 Jul 13
When Styr Hydrata approached the coast of Ireland with his wife and small band of warriors on a friendly trade mission, little did he suspect that the small village would automatically assume the worst when they saw the Viking long boat, attacking first and asking questions later. In an unexpected move, his ship, along with his wife and sailors, is captured by the village lads and he himself becomes a prisoner of an Irish lass named Caragh.
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