Deb Marlowe Winners are Here!
Harlequin Historical month was a lot of fun and we chatted with some terrific authors during May. Deb Marlowe was our first and we thank her very much for taking the time to drop by the Pond and spend time with us. Now hold on, winners are imminent!
DUCK FLASH: The Radio is Squawking Again!
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The old Squawk Radio gang is back in action!
Reflection: Lover Avenged
Limecello’s Reflection of Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7) by J.R. Ward
Paranormal romance hardcover released by NAL 28 Apr 09
Well now. That’s about as much of a review as you’re going to get. After “talking” to Sybil about it, we decided this would go in the Ponderings section, which made everything much easier for me. No reason to be professional, or thoughtful and insightful within the constraints of writing a good review. Now, I get to ramble and let my thoughts wander at will. If I can even manage to type these words correctly. read more…
REVIEW: Animal Attraction by Charlene Teglia
Sandy M’s review of Animal Attraction by Charlene Teglia
Contemporary Paranormal Erotic Romance released by St. Martin’s 17 Mar 09
This is one of those books that readers are going to really like or it’s just not for them. There will those who will say there’s not enough story to go along with all that sex. Sometimes I’m one of those people. There will be others who will say more meat is needed the storyline. Sometimes I one of those people too. But not this time around. read more…
REVIEW: Eve of Destruction by S.J. Day
Gwen’s review of Eve of Destruction (Marked, Book 2) by S.J. Day
Urban Fantasy released by Tor 2 Jun 09
As you know by now, Sylvia Day is one of my fav erotic romance authors, so this entry into the UF genre is something I read with avid interest. Few people can twist passion and emotion the way she can, wringing out every last erg of energy from the words and my feelings. I just go along for the ride when I read her and I’m seldom disappointed. read more…
REVIEW: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
Sandy M’s review of Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Jan 09
What a breath of fresh air this book is. I love a romance that has the hero and heroine actually together, even married, for the majority of the read, solving problems, issues, conflicts together. No big misunderstandings, no one leaving the other in a huff after an argument. I know there has to be conflict in our romances, but Ms. Sands proves that it can be done with the main characters together, getting to know each other all the while falling in love.
REVIEW: The Man Most Likely by Cindi Myers
Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of The Man Most Likely by Cindi Myers
Contemporary Romance released by Harlequin American 12 May 2009
I’m certainly not alone in my desire to see more full-figured romance heroines. Unfortunately when such a book does come along it’s either false advertising (note to authors: a 5’10” heroine who wears a size 10 is not fat 🙄 ) or the conflict for the story is all about the heroine’s weight. Cindi Myers’ latest gets it mostly right by delivering a true full-figured heroine (girlfriend wears a size 16); and while a good portion of the conflict does center around her size, the author doesn’t make that the sole source of conflict.
REVIEW: Caught In the Act by Saskia Walker
Limecello’s review of Caught In the Act (Loving on the Edge Trilogy, Book 1) by Saskia Walker
Erotic Romance released by Harlequin Spice 1 Sep 08
Spice Briefs tend to be hit or miss (at least for me) – but I’m happy to say, Caught in the Act was a good purchase, and I enjoyed it a lot. Saskia Walker is an author I do look for in the Spice Line, and I’m definitely going to buy the other two Spice Briefs that are connected to this one, Strangers in the Night, and Hot on Her Tail. The trilogy is known as the Loving on the Edge series. read more…
REVIEW: Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd
Sandy M’s review of Touch of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, Book 2) by Christina Dodd
Contemporary Paranormal Romance published by Signet 7 Aug 07
This is another series I got behind in reading, but thank goodness there’s only four books in the series. It won’t be that hard to catch up with it. With this second book down, I’m enjoying the series so far, and it should only get more interesting considering the hero of the next book hasn’t been heard from for years and the last hero — er, heroine — uh, well, since I haven’t looked ahead I’m not sure what’s going to happen! I’m looking forward to it, though. read more…
REVIEW: A Bride for His Convenience by Edith Layton
Lawson’s review of A Bride for His Convenience by Edith Layton
Historical romance released by Avon 25 Nov 08
Having a marriage of convenience story is a tried and true plot device and one I’ve seen plenty of. I tend to enjoy them, as they can give some unexpected results from time to time. There’s always something to be found in those stories, especially if it adds in the idea of getting over a lost love (that of course wasn’t the right person in the first place). This book has those things and and perhaps a few surprises along the way. read more…