REVIEW: Revealed by Kate Noble

Lawson's review of Revealed by Kate Noble
Historical romance released by Berkley Sensation 3 Mar 09

Kate Noble, in her second book, goes for a bit more intrigue and some derring-do with a story about a former spy in the fight against Napoleon and the Queen of Society.  I do have to mention that after reading Lynne Connolly's post about class in historical romance, perhaps my view of this book has changed a bit, but it is a lively tale that keeps one turning the pages. Read more

Tags: 2009, Berkley Sensation, Grade C, Historical Romance, Kate Noble, Lawson, March 2009, Revealed, Review

REVIEW: Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day

Gwen's review of Atlantis Unleashed (The Warriors of Poseidon, Book 3) by Alyssa Day
Contemporary paranormal romance released by Berkley Sensation 2 Jun 09

This is one of the paranormal series I like to read, but forget about between entries.  It's normally a long time between full-fledged novel-length books in this series, and my attention span is shorter than that (my mom calls it AAADD - Age-activated Attention Deficit Disorder).  So I forget about it and yet have so much fun reading them when they come around.  Read more

Tags: 2009, Alyssa Day, Atlantis Unleashed, Berkley Sensation, Contemporary Romance, Grade A, Gwen, June 2009, Paranormal Romance, Review, Warriors of Poseidon series

DUCK CHAT: You Have to Meet Beth Kery!

We're talkin' up a storm again.  Welcome back to Duck Chat.

Today Beth Kery, writer of some of the steamiest erotic romance out there, joins us to talk about her books and have some fun with us. I've read a number of Beth's book over the last couple of years, I have to say I'm hooked. I have been since I read Exorcising Sean's Ghost. That remains my favorite Beth Kery book to date, and she's had some terrific stories released since then. If you're not familiar with her books, do stop by her website and look around. I think you'll find something that will call to you and you'll just have to try it! Of course, Beth is going to give you a chance to win a couple of her books. Give us a meaningful comment and we'll toss you into the running for an ARC of her upcoming release Daring Time, a print copy of Wicked Burn, and a download of her current release, Flirting in Traffic.

If you have any questions for Beth today, leave a comment, she's going to stop in now and again to see what you're all up to.  So now let's chat!

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Tags: 2009, A Whole New Light, Alias Grace, Berkley Heat, Berkley Sensation, Beth Kery, Cerridwen Press, Daring Time, Duck Chat, Ellora's Cave, Exorcising Sean's Ghost, Flirting in Traffic, Jack Finney, Margaret Atwood, Mary Stewart, Paradise Rules, Release, Sandra Brown, Sweet Restraint, Temperature's Rising, The Hollow Hills, Through Her Eyes, Time and Again, Wicked Burn

REVIEW: Seduced at Midnight by Jacquie D’Alessandro

Devon’s review of Seduced at Midnight (Mayhem in Mayfair, Book 3) by Jacquie D’Alessandro
Historical Romance released by Berkley Sensation 6 Jan 09

I love romance across class lines. It’s one of the most compelling storylines in historical romance. So I was definitely into Seduced at Midnight, which features an earl’s daughter and a Bow Street Runner. The third in a series, but the first I’ve read, this tale of murder and star crossed romance was pleasant, if not especially memorable. Read more

Tags: 2009, Berkley Sensation, Devon, Grade C, Historical Romance, Jacquie D'Alessandro, January 2009, Mayhem in Mayfair series, Review, Seduced at Midnight

REVIEW: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh

Shannon C.'s review of Visions of Heat (Psy-Changelings, Book 2) by Nalini Singh
Paranormal science fiction romance released by Berkley Sensation 6 Mar 07

I don't know what it is with me and certain series out there. I start a series of books, adore the first book, and then invariably find something else shiny to read. That's what happened with the Psy-Changeling books. I loved the first one, and meant to pick up the rest of the series, but life intervened. Then I decided that I wanted something I could guarantee would be a good read, because I was under the weather, and Nalini Singh popped into my head. I feel like I'm the last blogger ever to embrace these books, and for that I should be ashamed, because they really are that good.  Read more

Tags: 2009, Berkley Sensation, Grade A, March 2007, Nalini Singh, Paranormal Romance, Psy-Changelings series, Review, Science-Fiction Romance, ShannonC, Visions of Heat

REVIEW: Hot Property by Susan Johnson

Gwen's review of Hot Property by Susan Johnson
Contemporary erotic romantic suspense released by Berkley Sensation 5 Aug 08

I had not read Susan Johnson before.  I understand she writes both historicals and contemps and that her sensuality is always very steamy.  I enjoyed this book but had a couple of small things I was not a fan of - read on to find out what...  Read more

Tags: 2008, August 2008, Berkley Sensation, Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Grade C, Gwen, Hot Property, Review, Romantic Suspense, Susan Johnson

REVIEW: Wicked Burn by Beth Kery

Sandy M's review of Wicked Burn by Beth Kery
Contemporary Erotic Romance released by Berkley Sensation 2 Dec 08

I'm so glad Beth Kery has arrived.  Wicked Burn is her debut with Berkley Sensation.  Kudos to Berkley for discovering what a talented author Ms. Kery is and giving her the opportunity to share that talent in the print arena. Read more

Tags: 2008, Berkley Sensation, Beth Kery, Contemporary Romance, December 2008, Erotic Romance, Grade B, Review, Sandy M, Wicked Burn

REVIEW: The Dangeous Duke by Christine Wells

Gwen's review of The Dangerous Duke by Christine Wells
Historical romance released by Berkley Sensation 2 Sep 08

Every now and again, I seem to go on a Historical Bender.  I read all sorts of historicals - regency, medieval, and all kinds in between.  I love me a raw paranormal or some edgy urban fantasy, but it's nice to soften the palate with a more genteel story once in a while. This was one of those nice historicals, but it had a hero and heroine who liked things a little on the raunchy side, no matter their breeding (heh).  Read more

Tags: 2008, Berkley Sensation, Christine Wells, Grade B, Gwen, Historical Romance, Review, September 2008, The Dangerous Duke

REVIEW: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James

Lawson's review of Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
Contemporary romance released by Berkley Sensation 7 Oct 08

This is the debut novel for Julie James, who seems to have a knack for having things with a legal setting. It also has to do with the always good story of the super famous movie star with a heart of gold. The characters are realistic, especially for being set in Hollywood, the dialogue is snappy and there's enough sizzle to satisfy that fall sexy craving. Read more

Tags: 2008, Berkley Sensation, Contemporary Romance, Grade B, Julie James, Just the Sexiest Man Alive, Lawson, October 2008, Review

QQ REVIEWS: Three Contemps by Bodine, Bevarly, and Havens

Lawson's Quick Quack Reviews of Three Contemporary Romances by Sherrill Bodine, Elizabeth Bevarly, and Candace Havens
All released Nov 08

I'm sure Sybil would much rather I did three full reviews of these books...  but I just can't. Maybe it was the Thanksgiving Holiday, maybe it was the fact that I was drugged up while reading these due to some sort of cold, or maybe I'm just lazy and don't want to.  But these three books had some of the same sorts of issues to me. Lumping them all together probably isn't the best idea, as they really are three totally different sort of plots and settings, but they're all in my head in one spot. That and I've got a headache from the cold's hangover and I don't want to look at a computer too long. Read more

Tags: 2008, Berkley Sensation, Berkley Trade, Candace Havens, Caruthers Sisters series, Contemporary Romance, Elizabeth Bevarly, Grade C, Grand Central Publishing, Lawson, November 2008, Paranormal Romance, Quick Quack, Review, Sherrill Bodine

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