REVIEW: Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd

May 29, 2009

Touch of DarknessSandy 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

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REVIEW: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

January 21, 2009

Book CoverShannon C.'s review of Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, Book 1) by Richelle Mead
YA urban fantasy released by Razorbill 16 Aug 07

I've been kind of bemused by the taking off of so many books in the YA genre lately, and have found myself thinking on more than one occasion, 'Where the hell were these books when I was seventeen?' Read more

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REVIEWS: Trilogy by Gates and Brides by Marton

September 27, 2008

lynnec.jpgLynne Connolly's reviews of the Throne of Judar Trilogy by Olivia Gates and The Billionaires' Brides Series by Sandra Marton
Contemporary romances released by Silhouette Desire & Harlequin Presents

I've been in bed for a week with the flu for the past week, and all I could do was read. So, being woolly-headed, I went for Harlequin, my comfort reads of choice.

Apart from my fave Sara Cravens, I discovered Olivia Gates’ Throne of Judar trilogy, and Sandra Marton's The Billionaires' Brides series. Totally preposterous plots, but if you go with them, you find interesting characters and situations that the authors work hard for you to believe in.  Read more

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REVIEW: Good Omens by Pratchett and Gaiman

September 25, 2008

Book CoverBook Cover Shannon C.'s review of Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Fantasy humor fiction released by Ace 1 May 96, re-released by Harper in trade ppb 7 Aug 07

An embarrassing number of people have told me that I need to read both Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. I had read neither until I picked up Good Omens on a whim and consequently realized that I'd put off a very real treat. Read more

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Review: Ceremony of Seduction by Cassie Ryan

August 5, 2008

Book CoverShannon C.'s review of Ceremony of Seduction (Seduction series, Book 1) by Cassie Ryan
Erotic fantasy romance released by Aphrodisia 1 Aug 07

Wow! What a pleasant surprise this book was! I'd been expecting yet another cheesy erotic romance with a lame plot that would lead to much sexoring. I hadn't been expecting a compelling story full of warmth and emotion, with characters I quickly connected with, and told in such a captivating way. Yet, that's exactly what I got, and I now have a new author to look out for. I really appreciated the tip from Karen Scott about this book. Read more

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REVIEW: Immortals: The Gathering by Jennifer Ashley

July 27, 2008

book coverSandy M's review of Immortals: The Gathering (Immortals, Book 4) by Jennifer Ashley
Contemporary paranormal romance released by Love Spell 28 Aug 07

I kept my hopes up that this book would bring the series together and be a satisfying pseudo ending for the first four books. I'm happy to say that my hopes were very highly rewarded. The action, romance, and emotion was perfect and we're left in just the right place for the next edition of the series, beginning with Tain's story, The Redeeming, due out next month.

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Review: Driven by Eve Kenin

July 5, 2008

Book CoverShannon C.'s review of Driven by Eve Kenin
Futuristic romance published by Shomi 28 Aug 07

I'd heard quite a lot about this book when the Shomi line from Dorchester started, and since Ms. Kenin's sequel is already high up on the list of books that Sybil thinks I need to read, I thought it would be good to unearth this book from my TBR and give it a go. Read more

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REVIEW: The Novice Bride by Carol Townend

June 16, 2008

Novice Bride coverDevon's review of The Novice Bride by Carol Townend
Historical Romance released by Harlequin Historical 1 Aug 07

I rarely comment on covers, but I hate this cover. I'm glad I didn't pay too much attention to the cover when I ordered this online. The people are not particularly attractive, the heads don't quite match the bodies, and they look stiff and awkward. Disregard the cover, because the book contained within is good, and this is coming from someone who rarely enjoys Medievals.
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Review: The Billionaire Next Door (O’Banyon Brothers, Book 1) by Jessica Bird

April 10, 2008

The Billionaire Next Door (O'Banyon Brothers, Book 1) by Jessica BirdSandy M's review of The Billionaire Next Door (O'Banyon Brothers, Book 1) by Jessica Bird
Contemporary Romance published by Silhouette Special Edition 1 August 2007

Isn't it just wonderful when you find a book you can't put down, a book that calls to you, makes you feel a gamut of emotions, and gives you the romance you were looking for in picking the next book to read? Oh, and a hot hero to boot? Look no further. Jessica Bird has made the choice easy for your next read.

[Ed.: Read on to the end of the review for information about J.Bird's plans for her next series...]

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Review: Riding the Storm (ACRO Series, Book 1) by Sydney Croft

April 3, 2008

Book CoverAzteclady's review of Riding the Storm (ACRO Series, Book 1) by Sydney Croft
Contemporary paranormal romance released by Delta 28 Aug 07  

This is the first novel in a series about ACRO, the Agency for Covert Rare Operatives. The series is a mix of erotic romance and adventure and suspense in an alternative universe where the paranormal is not as rare as we might think.

There are a number of intriguing secondary characters, and the world created is complex and compelling, full of possibilities. Read more

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