REVIEW: Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare
Sandy M’s review of Ride the Fire (Blakewell/Kenleigh Trilogy, Book 3) by Pamela Clare
Historical Romance reissued by Berkley 5 Feb 13
I’ve been wanting to read this book for forever. Everyone I talk to who’s read it says it’s a wonderful story. I never doubted that. I mean, it’s Pamela Clare, and her historical novels are some of my favorites. I finally made the time to sit down with Nicholas and Elspeth, now that their story has been reissued. My god, what a journey.
RT Booklover’s – It’s That Time of Year Already!
One day at the RT hotel, the Sheraton in Kansas City, and it’s already looking like RT. Posters, stickers, huge signs are going up and the place is looking like home.
REVIEW: The Greatest Of Sins by Christine Merrill
Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Greatest Of Sins (The Sinner And The Saint, Book 1) by Christine Merrill
Historical Romance published by Harlequin Historical 23 Apr 13
I always like to read Christine Merrill’s work – mostly because she’s a writer who will take risks. Given that she most notably works within the Regency landscape, I’m always intrigued to see what twists she’s going to throw in the most omnipresent setting within the genre. Sometimes the risks she takes work for me and sometimes they don’t. This first book in a duet is an instance of where they don’t. She tries some clever things here, but it all comes off as rather distasteful to me in the end.
REVIEW: Jennifer: An O’Malley Love Story by Dee Henderson
Veena’s review of Jennifer: An O’Malley Love Story by Dee Henderson
Inspirational Romance short story published by Bethany House Publishers 01 May 13
Every so often you run across stories that touch your heart. It all started when I accidentally stumbled across Danger in the Shadows by this author. I know the deeply religious element is not for everyone, but having been schooled by Christian missionaries in Calcutta, I embraced the series with its deep spirtuality and embarked on the journey of faith hand in hand with each of the O’Malleys as I devoured the series. I am happy that Ms. Henderson is publishing Jennifer’s story. She is the catalyst who changed the O’Malleys by giving them faith hand in hand with romance. Her test of faith makes her the iconic inspiration for each one of her siblings. She is a constant thread of connection between all their stories being an O’Malley sibling and the youngest to boot. While this is a short story and bittersweet, it is good to go back to the begining.
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REVIEW: Bewitched By His Kiss by Barbara Monajem
Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Bewitched By His Kiss (May Day Mischief, Book 2) by Barbara Monajem
Historical Romance short story ebook published by Harlequin Historical Undone 01 May 13
Same time, same place, but two different characters. Turns out the change of characters makes all the difference in the world, at least when it comes to my enjoyment. This final installment in the May Day Mischief duet was one I was looking forward to, mostly because the romantic couple intrigued in the first story, the one that was not their own. Sadly, spending more time with them soured me on their whole affair.
REVIEW: Stealing Home by Jennifer Seasons
Dinca’s review of Stealing Home by Jennifer Seasons
Contemporary Romance ebook published by Avon Impulse 30 Apr 13
This is the lead book in a new series by Jennifer Season called Diamonds and Dugouts. The characters are being established as part of the Rush, MLB team. This first book is about the catcher, Mark Cutter.
REVIEW: Lord of Wicked Intentions by Lorraine Heath
Sandy M’s review of Lord of Wicked Intentions (Lost Lords of Pembrook, Book 3) by Lorraine Heath
Historical Romance published by Avon 30 Apr 13
Besides the fact I wait for every next Lorraine Heath book, it’s always anxious anticipation for the last story in one of her trilogies that won’t leave me be. I’ve been waiting for Rafe’s story for what seems like forever, wanting to know what happened to the boy his siblings had to leave behind for all of them to survive, as well as waiting for that final reunion when they’re truly brothers once again and Rafe has more love than he knows what to do with.
REVIEW: Against the Edge by Kat Martin
Veena’s review of Against the Edge (The Raines of Wind Canyon, Book Eight) by Kat Martin
Romantic Suspense published by Harlequin Mira 30 Apr 13
This is a wonderful series that started off with the Raines of Wind Canyon and then morphed into the Atlas Security Alpha operatives series with each ex-military gorgeous operative from Alpha Security getting his own story. The author does a great job of introducing and tantalizing us with the hero of her next book in each current story so that the adrenaline is flowing and excitement is rife when that next book is announced.
We met Ben Slocum as he played second chair to Alex Justice in Against the Odds as Alex wooed and won Sabrina Eckhardt. It’s now Ben’s turn and his story starts off with a bang when he learns not only is he a father of a teenage son he never knew about, but also that the boy is missing and potentially in extreme danger. Ben’s skills and training will be tested to the edge and beyond as he strives to find his son and hold on to the romance that has unexpectedly landed at his door.
GUEST REVIEW: Beauty and the Bounter Hunter by Lori Austin
Willa’s review of Beauty and the Bounty Hunter (Once Upon a Time in the West, Book 3) by Lori Austin
Historical Western Romance published by Signet 2 Oct 12
I love a good historical western. The open range, the ranches, the stretching of my mind to a time when there were no cars, computers, and life may have been simpler but very hard. Throw in a good romance and I am there. Beauty and the Bounty Hunter starts out really well – look at that gorgeous cover . . the back blurb is enticing and different and I promptly dived in. After a few short chapters, however, I was looking for a lifebelt.
REVIEW: The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards by Kristopher Jansma
Veena’s review of The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards by Kristopher Jansma
Adult Fiction published by Viking Adult 21 Mar 13
This novel reminds me of the stardust and tinsel of a Hollywood set which masks the fear, sweat, and tears that hide beneath the glamor. Hundreds of stories play behind the big screen that most of us never see or recognize. In grandiose style we sweep around the world, experiencing a gamut of emotions and experiences. It’s so hard to distinguish between fact and fiction that I truly feel like I had fallen through the rabbit hole and kept pinching myself to see if I would wake up. read more…
