C2’s review of Lothaire (Immortals After Dark, Book 10) by Kresley Cole Paranormal Romance published by Gallery Books 10 Jan 12 In a long-running series, there are always a couple of characters whose books are especially anticipated. However, when said book actually arrives, it’s a chancy thing…will it live up to expectations? What if it [...]

C2’s review of She Tempts the Duke (Lost Lords of Pembrook, Book 1) by Lorraine Heath Historical Romance published by Avon 31 Jan 12 In her new series, Lorraine Heath tell the stories of the Lost Lords of Pembrook – three boys who ran away from their scheming uncle.  They escaped a locked tower (with [...]

It’s that time of year, faithful reader – and let me pause to say how much I appreciate you…even if no one else reads my silliness, I take comfort in the fact that the two of us do – time to list my favorite reads of 2011. These are books I read and that were [...]

C2’s review of The Duke is Mine (Fairy Tales, Book 3) by Eloisa James Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 In her newest release, Eloisa James tackles another well known fairytale. She has already given us her twist on Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. This time around? The Princess and the Pea.

C2’s review of How the Marquess Was Won (Pennyroyal Green, Book 6) by Julie Anne Long Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 In Julie Anne Long’s newest release, we return to Pennyroyal Green. This time around, the Redmonds and Everseas play a supportive role instead of being the focus.  They still manage to [...]

C2’s review of Slow Ride (Fast Track, Book 5) by Erin McCarthy Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 4 Oct 11 In Erin McCarthy’s latest NASCAR book, Tuesday Jones (aka racing blogger Tuesday Talledega) gets her chance in the spotlight.

C2’s review of Winning the Wallflower (Fairy Tales Series, Book 2.5) by Eloisa James Historical Romance published by Avon 6 Dec 11 What happens when a recently-engaged (to a gentlemen in trade) wallflower suddenly inherits a fortune? Suddenly her parents have much higher expectations for her marriage possibilities. But what about her current fiance? In [...]

C2’s review of Hearts and Swords (Celta’s HeartMates, Book 11) by Robin D. Owens Fantasy/Paranormal Romance released by Berkley 6 Dec 11 What do cryogenics, matchmakers, scandalous divorcees and talking animals have in common?  You might be surprised.  Robin D. Owens’ latest release is a collection of four novellas all set in her Celta universe.

C2’s review of Serendipity (Serendipity Series, Book 1) by Carly Phillips Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 6 Sep 11 I seem to be on a good run with contemporaries lately.  Carly Phillips is an author I hadn’t read in ages – too many books, too little time – until Serendipity turned up in my mailbox. [...]

C2’s review of A Home by the Sea (Summer Island, Book 1) by Christina Skye Contemporary Romance published by HQN Books 18 Oct 11 A woman dealing with betrayal and heartbreak. A man dealing with terrible loss and pressures. Sounds like a match made in heaven, right? You might be surprised.

C2’s review of Heart of Steel (Iron Seas, Book 4) by Meljean Brook Steampunk Romance published by Berkley 1 Nov 11 In the mood for a book with an unapologetically kick-ass heroine? One who doesn’t even pretend she needs a big, strong man to take care of her? What if her hero totally digs that [...]

C2’s review of A Beginner’s Guide to Rakes (Scandalous Brides, Book 1) by Suzanne Enoch Historical Romance published by St. Martin’s 4 Oct 11 Revenge! Blackmail! Wheeeee! It’s always fun to read about a couple with a history – especially when things ended badly.  And if revenge and blackmail are in the picture? Win!  Heh.

C2’s review of Serpent’s Kiss (Elder Races, Book 3) by Thea Harrison Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 4 Oct 11 In Serpent’s Kiss we get another different view of the Elder Races (in Book 1, we got an overview; in Book 2, a micro-view of the politics). This is a much more intimate book – [...]

C2’s review of Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism, Book 2) by Jill Shalvis Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 4 Oct 11 What happens when a control freak temp and a commitment-phobe of a vet collide?  It can’t be good, right?  Especially when the temp’s time is almost up and she will be moving hundreds of miles [...]

C2’s review of The Darkest Surrender (Lords of the Underworld, Book Eight) by Gena Showalter Paranormal Romance published by HQN Books 27 Sept 11 What do you get when you cross a Harpy nicknamed Kaia the Disappointment, who happens to be headed for her equivalent of the Olympics (though totally unlike any Olympics imaginable), with [...]