Review: Death Angel by Linda Howard

LauraD's review of Death Angel by Linda Howard
Romantic suspense released by Ballantine 1 Jul 08

Linda Howard's last hardcover release was more mountain survival guide than romance, so I had some trepidation about buying her latest before the Big Box store had time to put their new release discount stamp on it. But yea! Linda Howard is back in fine form and I got to spend a perfect summer day off work camped in front of the AC unit reading Death Angel nonstop from cover to cover. Read more

Tags: Ballantine, Death Angel, Grade A, July 2008, LauraD, Linda Howard, Review, Romantic Suspense

Review: Bound by Shadow by Anna Windsor

Devon's review of Bound by Shadow (The Dark Crescent Sisterhood, Book 1) by Anna Windsor
Paranormal Romance released by Ballantine 24 Jun 08

Picture the paranormal romance landscape: studded with brooding leather clad vamps and rugged lone shifters, all bent on saving the world from evil and protecting their women. What's missing? Chicks. Ass-kicking chicks. Sure, you've got a token here and there, but in Bound by Shadow, the sisters are doing it for themselves. The Dark Crescent Sisterhood can hold their own with any fictional warriors, using research, strategy, technology and weapons to fight their foes in this flawed but ultimately promising start to a new series.

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Tags: 2008, Anna Windsor, Ballantine, Bound by Shadow, Dark Crescent Sisterhood series, Devon, Grade C, June 2008, Paranormal, Review

REVIEW: Mercy Street by Mariah Stewart

Connie's Review Mercy Street (Mercy Street Foundation, Book 1) by Mariah Stewart
Romantic Suspense released from Ballantine (Hardcover) 13 May 08

When a scandal forces Mallory Russo to quit the police department, she decides to write a true crime book. However, her heart lies in investigating the crime and she agrees to help a grandmother find her grandson who is suspected of murder and has been missing since the incident.

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Tags: 2008, Ballantine, Connie, Grade B, Hardcover, Mariah Stewart, May 2008, Mercy Street, Mercy Street Foundation series, Review, Romantic Suspense

REVIEW: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney

Limecello's review of Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney
Paranormal romance released by Ballentine Books 26 Feb 08

The first book in the trilogy, Tales of an Urban Werewolf, was a pleasant read. I found the premise of the story interesting and extremely cute. Wolves make us think wilderness, open spaces, and a complete lack of domestication. What happens when you trap a wolf, who is also a glamor girl in the city? Well, Howling at the Moon tells you.
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Tags: Ballantine, February 2008, Grade C, Howling at the Moon, Karen MacInerney, limecello, Paranormal, Review, romance

REVIEW: Her Every Pleasure by Gaelen Foley

Lawson's review of Her Every Pleasure by Gaelen Foley
Historical romance released by Ballantine 25 Mar 08

I have to admit that maybe I should have learned my lesson after the first two books in the Spice Trilogy, Her Only Desire and Her Secret Fantasy. When Sybil gave me this one, though, I couldn't say no. I've loved Foley's Knight Miscellany series and even though the first two didn't work for me, I had hopes that Gabriel Knight's story could help redeem things. With intrigue, a small measure of scandal and a enough chemistry to start a few explosions things may be looking up. Read more

Tags: 2008, Ballantine, Gaelen Foley, Grade C, Her Every Pleasure, Historical, Lawson, March 2008, Review, romance, Spice Trilogy

Review: To Pleasure A Lady by Nicole Jordan

Holly's review of To Pleasure A Lady (Courtship Wars, Book 1) by Nicole Jordan
Historical romance released by Ballantine Books 29 Jan 08

Sometimes you need a book just because it's mind candy. Kind of sweet and fluffy, but not deep or emotionally investing. That's what this book was for me. Mind candy.

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Tags: 2008, Ballantine, Grade B, Historical, Holly, January 2008, Nicole Jordan, Review, romance, To Pleasure A Lady

Review: The Accidental Mistress (Mistress Trilogy) by Tracy Anne Warren

Sandy M's review of The Accidental Mistress (Mistress Trilogy, Book 2) by Tracy Anne Warren
Historical Romance published by Ballantine 27 Nov 07

I loved the hero and heroine in this book. Before they meet they each have taken steps to insure their futures, one to marry to carry on the family line and the other to never marry and have an independent life. Even their first meeting is fun and humorous and later their love affair is romantic and lovely but doomed to be lasting, but the author keeps everyone's hopes up in a lively albeit dangerous way.

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Tags: 2008, Ballantine, Grade A, Historical, Mistress Trilogy, November 2007, Review, romance, Sandy M, The Accidental Mistress, Tracy Anne Warren

Review: Her Secret Fantasy by Gaelen Foley

Lawson's review of Her Secret Fantasy by Gaelen Foley
Historical romance released by Ballantine 27 Nov 07

Gaelen Foley has been an author I've always watched for. She's got a wonderful way with dialogue, historical detail and characterization. The Knight Miscellany gave some great, dashing heroes and wonderful independent heroines. I had high hopes for the Spice Trilogy and the first book was a bit of a let down. The promise of exotic India and the secrets of the East wasn't enough for me to go out and grab this book after reading the first one. But, it's Spring Break, this was in my box o' books from Syb, and I thought I'd give it a try. Read more

Tags: Ballantine, Gaelen Foley, Grade D, Her Secret Fantasy, Historical, Lawson, November 2008, Review

Lots and Lots of Sybils, coming June 2008

New paranormal romance trilogy coming from Anna Windsor, the Dark Crescent Sisterhood.  Go and mark your calendars!  This back to back release starts June 24, 2008. 

Book 1 - Bound by Shadow by Anna Windsor.  From the back of the ARC:

Falling for a demon can be hazardous to your heart.

Riana Dumain is a fully trained Sybil, a warrior priestess battling evil whose practical magic keeps her grounded in earthly science - and desires. She knows that gorgeous NYPD detective Creed Lowell is dangerous, and possibly a foot soldier of the evil Legion cult, using his badge and drop-dead looks to consolidate demonic power.

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Tags: Anna Windsor, Ballantine, Bound by Flame, Bound by Light, Bound by Shadow, Dark Crescent Sisterhood series, June 2008, Paranormal

Review: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann

Alicia's review of Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
Romantic Suspense published hardcover by Ballantine 15 Aug 06 & mass market 31 July 07

I got so behind reading Brockmann's books. I wasn't crazy about Breaking Point so I put off reading Into the Storm way too long. This book felt just like old times.

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Tags: 2007, Alicia Thomas, August 2006, Ballantine, Grade B, Into the Storm, July 2007, Review, romance, Suspense, Suzanne Brockmann

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