REVIEW: Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire
Laura C’s review of Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire
Contemporary Romance published by Forever 24 Apr 12
I am a huge fan of romantic suspense, so I was devastated to hear that one of my very favorite romantic suspense authors, Roxanne St. Claire, creator of the Bullet Catchers and the Guardian Angelinos, is switching genres. Luckily, I also like contemporary, so the minute I could get my hands on this one, I did. And it doesn’t disappoint.
REVIEW: All for You by Lynn Kurland
C2’s review of All for You (de Piaget, Book 15) by Lynn Kurland
Time Travel Romance published by Jove 24 Apr 12
Sometimes a girl just needs a knight in shining armor – and, in a pinch, tweed (and the help of some matchmaking ghosts) will do quite nicely.
REVIEW: The Shape of Desire by Sharon Shinn
Sandy M’s review of The Shape of Desire (Shifting Circles Series, Book 1) by Sharon Shinn
Paranormal Romance published by ACE Hardcover 3 Apr 12
I’ve not read Sharon Shinn before, but I have friends who love her work, always say she gives you something different than the norm. So when I received this book with a shifter theme, I had to get into it. Something different? Definitely. But part of the story suffers for it.
REVIEW: We’ll Always Have Paris by Jessica Hart
Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of We’ll Always Have Paris by Jessica Hart
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Romance 03 Apr 12
I made the mistake of starting this book on a Monday morning. A Monday morning where I eventually had to pull myself up out of my comfy lounge chair at home and go to my job. My job that expected me to work the entire week. My job that kept me from inhaling this delightful story in one sitting. Seriously, where’s a Greek tycoon when a girl really needs one? I’d tolerate the punishing kisses for financial security and a few hours of uninterrupted reading time every day.
REVIEW: Diamond Dreams by Zuri Day
Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Diamond Dreams (The Drakes of California, Book 1) by Zuri Day
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Kimani Romance 20 Mar 12
Going to conferences tends to be dangerous business for me. I go, I mingle, I meet a lot of really fabulous people, and then I want to read every single one of their books. When your TBR can be seen from space, this is not necessarily a good thing. But that’s how I came to pick up this first category romance by Zuri Day. I met her at a conference, had a nice time chatting with her, and was hooked by the premise of this first book in a trilogy – which is set in Southern California wine country. Wine and romance? Could there be a better combination?
REVIEW: Chosen by Sin by Virna DePaul
Ash’s review of Chosen by Sin (Para-Ops Series, Book 3) by Virna DePaul
Paranormal Romance published by Createspace 01 Jan 12
Where do I start? There is really nothing I like about this book, and that makes me sad. In the previous books, and even in the beginning of this one, Dex and Jesmina seemed like bad-ass and smart characters I can have fun reading about. Then they change, and not for the better. The Dex and Jesmina at the end of the book are not people I want to root for.
REVIEW: About That Night by Julie James
Veena’s review of About That Night by Julie James
Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 3 Apr 12
Julie James writes contemporary romance for today’s reader. About that Night is a timeless love story with sparkling wit and the sizzling conversations that suck you into Kyle Rhodes’ and Rylann Pierce’s romance as though you were one of their circle of friends.
PONDERING: Romantic Times 2012 – Chicago Rocks!
I am exhausted. While it’s wonderful to meet people and talk books, I want to go home and write!
REVIEW: Rake with a Frozen Heart by Marguerite Kaye
LynneC’s review of Rake with a Frozen Heart by Marguerite Kaye
Historical Romance published by Harlequin Historical 17 Apr 12
It’s a charming beginning to a charming story, which, although is not without fault, is one of the most pleasant historical reads I’ve had for some time.
PONDERING: RT Booklovers’ Convention – Day One
Well, the first day of RT has passed and I’m still here and still standing.
