REVIEW: In His Mind by Cheryl Dragon

Sandy M's review of In His Mind (Raynes Paranormal Investigations, Book 3) by Cheryl Dragon
Contemporary Paranormal Erotic eBook short story released by Cerridwen Press 4 Feb 09

I don't read male/male books very often, mostly because I've yet to find many that work for me. I tried this one because the blurb didn't sound too bad and I've wanted to read Cheryl Dragon. So this was my chance. Unfortunately, this short story fell short just as so many have before it. Read more

Tags: 2009, Cerrwiden Press, Cheryl Dragon, Contemporary, eBook, Erotic, February 2009, Grade D, In His Mind, M/M, Paranormal, Review, Sandy M, short story

REVIEW: One September Morning by Rosalind Noonan

Sandy M's review of One September Morning by Rosalind Noonan
Contemporary Women's Fiction released by Kensington 1 Jan 09

I've not read any books of any sort about 9-11 or anything to do with its aftermath since that cloudless, sky-blue September day in 2001. I never wanted to. I never felt the need to. So I'm not sure why this particular book called to me when I found out about it. But I'm glad it did. This is a moving, touching, emotional albeit terrifying story of what can happen on any given day to change our lives. This story's backdrop just happens to be the military and our country's war in Iraq. Read more

Tags: 2009, Contemporary, Grade A, Kensington, One September Morning, Review, Rosalind Noonan, Sandy M, Women's Fiction

REVIEW: Only Tyler by Jess Dee

Limecello's review of Only Tyler (Circle of Friends, Book 1) by Jess Dee
Erotic romance eBook released by Samhain on 20 Jan 09

This is the first book to Jess Dee's new two part series "Circle of Friends". Only Tyler is the second book I've read by Jess Dee, and I enjoyed it immensely. I knew that I wanted to read more of her books after I read Photo Opportunity, and jumped at the chance when I saw her name - and also the premise of this book. Read more

Tags: 2009, Circle of Friends series, Contemporary, eBook, Erotic Romance, Grade B, January 2009, Jess Dee, Limecello, Only Tyler, Review, Samhain Publishing

REVIEW: Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich

Liviania's review of Plum Spooky (Between-the-Numbers Stephanie Plum) by Janet Evanovich
Contemporary mystery released by St. Martin's 6 Jan 09

The Between-the-Numbers Stephanie Plum books have always been fun but less satisfying that those in the actual series.  For one thing, none of the previous three cleared 200 pages.  There's only so much you can put into such a short novel, making each of them seem rather spare.  Plum Spooky, on the other hand, is over 300 pages and much more similar to one of the main novels.  That is, aside from Diesel. Read more

Tags: 2009, Between-the-Numbers, Contemporary, Fiction, Grade B, Janet Evanovich, January 2009, Liviania, Mystery, Plum Spooky, Review, St. Martin's Press, Stephanie Plum Series

REVIEW: Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Limecello's review of Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Fiction re-released by Avon on 30 Dec 08

Susan Elizabeth Phillips is one of my favorite authors. Favorite. Glitter Baby is one of the few novels that Ms. Phillips wrote that I hadn't yet read due to availability, so I'm so glad this one was reprinted. Glitter Baby was first published in 1987 [Ed.: Check out the totally tubular shoulder-pad action on the original cover by mousing over this one], and this re-print has some revisions. I haven't read a novel by Ms. Phillips in a while, so it was nice to come back to a novel that had the tone and style of her earlier works. I really enjoyed Glitter Baby - the characters are likable and well written, and the Hollywood aspect is a great tie to her new release What I Did For Love. (Which I need to get my hands on!) Read more

Tags: 2009, Avon, Contemporary, December 2008, Fiction, Glitter Baby, Grade A, January 1987, Limecello, Review, Susan Elizabeth Phillips

REVIEW: Mayhem In High Heels by Gemma Halliday

Sandy M's review of Mayhem In High Heels (High Heels Mysteries, Book 5) by Gemma Halliday
Chick Lit published by Making It 30 Dec 08

What a difference a year makes.  I read and reviewed the fourth book in this series, Alibi in High Heels, in February 2008.  I gave that book a B grade and said Maddie, the heroine, was a breath of fresh air.  A year later Maddie irritated me more than anything else in reading this current book. Read more

Tags: 2009, chick lit, Contemporary, December 2008, Gemma Halliday, Grade C, High Heels Mysteries series, Making It, Mayhem In High Heels, Review, Sandy M

REVIEW: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Sandy M's review of Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer
Young Adult Contemporary Paranormal Fiction Hardcover released by Little, Brown 5 Oct 05, PPB 6 Sep 06, MMPPB 1 Nov 2008

I finally got my first look at the Twilight Saga sensation that (almost) everyone's gone crazy over.  With the movie only days away from release, I had to get this at least this first book read before checking out the film.  I always like a book better than the movie, too much is left out for the screen version, and that would definitely be so in this case. So much happens in this book they'd have to leave a lot of it out, so I want my own interpretation before seeing the spin put on it by the producers and director. Read more

Tags: 2008, Contemporary, Fiction, Grade B, Little Brown, Paranormal, Review, Sandy M, Stephenie Meyer, Twilight, Twilight Saga series, young adult

REVIEW: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney

Sandy M's review of Howling at the Moon (Tales of an Urban Werewolf, Book 1) by Karen MacInerney
Contemporary Paranormal Romance released by Ballantine 26 Feb 08

I so enjoy it when an author gives me her own unique spin on things, something I haven't really read before, and Ms. MacInerney does that quite well in this first book in her werewolf series.  And she does it with a fun and quirky heroine who has a terrific sense of humor. Read more

Tags: 2008, Ballantine Books, Contemporary, February 2008, Grade B, Howling at the Moon, Karen MacInerney, Paranormal Romance, Review, Sandy M, Tales of an Urban Werewolf series

DDS REVIEWS: Immortal Witches Series by Maggie Shayne

Sandy M's Duckies Do Series reviews of the Immortal Witches Series by Maggie Shayne
Historical/Contemporary Paranormal Romances released Dec 98 - Jan 02

Witch stories run either hot or cold for me.  I have to admit, most don't do much for me, while a few I totally love.  This series is one I absolutely love.  I enjoyed everything about it, from the characters to the storyline to the villain.  I really like how Ms. Shayne overlaps the characters from book to book, intertwines the storylines while still making each story individual to the current hero and heroine, all the while still giving us the romance we look for.

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Tags: 2008, Berkley Trade, Contemporary, December 2007, Destiny, Duckies Do Series, Eternal Love, Eternity, Grade A, Immortal Desire, Immortal Witches series, Immortality, Infinity, Jove, Maggie Shayne, November 2007, Out of This World, Paranormal, Review, Sandy M

QQ REVIEW: A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick

Connie's Quick Quack review of A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick
Contemporary women's fiction released by Kensington 30 Oct 08

When Evelyn Dixon's marriage ends abruptly she is at a loss until she takes a trip to a totally new town and finds the perfect (to her) spot to open her dream quilt shop.  Read more

Tags: 2008, A Single Thread, Connie, Contemporary, Fiction, Grade B, Kensington, Marie Bostwick, October 2008, Quick Quack, Review, Women's Fiction

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