DNF (Did Not Finish) is a strange grade. I use it if I’ve read three chapters or more of a book and I’m not feeling it. it might be that I’m not in the mood for that kind of story, or that the story features some of my unfavorite tropes, or that something isn’t working. [...]

Lynne Connolly‘s review of The Venetian’s Midnight Mistress by Carole Mortimer Contemporary romance released by Harlequin Presents 13 Oct 09 I picked up this one because I liked the title. It is more evocative than Harlequin’s usual efforts, and the picture was fun, too. 

Michelle Styles shares some interesting tidbits of information floating around. Note the awesome sale, and a new writing contest!