C2′s Duckies Do Series Review of Turner Brothers Series by Courtney Milan Historical Romance Published by HQN In her Turner series, Courtney Milan tells the stories of three brothers (with very unusual first names) whose lives are shaped by their troubled mother.  How each brother is affected and how each chooses to live his life [...]

Sandy M’s review of Murder, Mayhem and Mama by Christie Craig Contemporary Romance published by BookEnds Literary Agency 20 Dec 11 Whenever I finish reading a Christie Craig book, I’m always smiling and I feel darned good. That smile usually lasts for a while too. In between the mystery of the story and her characters [...]

LynneC’s review of Tool Belt Defender (Lawmen of Black Rock, Book 5) by Carla Cassidy Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense 20 Dec 11 Occasionally I venture into romantic suspense territory, and this book is from that Harlequin line. And, in any case, how can I resist a book with the title Tool Belt [...]

Sandy M’s review of An Unexpected Gentleman by Alissa Johnson Historical Romance published by Berkley 6 Dec 11 The elements of this book come together quite nicely to give readers what they’ve come to expect from Alissa Johnson. Revenge against a brother, an attraction that begins from afar, jealousy that leads to false accusations, and [...]

LynneC’s review of A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant Historical Romance published by Bantam 27 Dec 11 I nearly DNF’d this book. The heroine is worthy, the hero isn’t and they get together because she wants a baby to save the estate from the Evil Heir. By page 100 I was starting to skip, which [...]

Sandy M’s review of 10 Ways to Steal Your Lover (Love by Numbers, Book 1) by Dee Tenorio Contemporary Erotic Romance short story published by Dee Tenorio 15 Dec 11 Well, I just have to read Dee Tenorio more often. That’s all there is to it. She intrigues me with her characters and storylines, makes [...]

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 [...]

Sandy M’s review of Any Given Christmas (Sugar Shack Series, Book 2) by Candis Terry Contemporary Romance published by Avon Impuse 6 Dec 11 I am having such a good time with these Sugar Shack books by Candis Terry. Her sense of humor is terrific. Her characters are charming and fun. The Sugar Shack is [...]

Sandy M’s review of Dreaming of the Wolf (Werewolf Series, Book Eight) by Terry Spear Paranormal Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Dec 11 I have no idea how Terry Spear keeps her werewolf stories fresh and exciting, but she does book after book and she does it well. Her characters are always strong, and [...]

You’re really in for a treat now. This first chapter of Hot Zone pulls you right in, places you in the middle of the devastation after an earthquake tumbles the Bahamas every which way. You meet Hugh and Amelia under the worst of circumstances, when you see the best of them, what makes them the [...]

Sandy M’s review of Hot Zone (Elite Force, Book 2) by Catherine Mann Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Dec 11 With only two of her books read so far, Catherine Mann has now become a favorite author for me. Hot Zone is action packed, full of steamy and sizzling loving, heart-breaking and life-affirming [...]

LynneC’s review of How the Marquess Was Won (Pennyroyal Green, Book 6) by Julie Anne Long Historical Romance published by Avon 27 Dec 11 Julie Anne Long has a lovely, light style that lends itself well to historical fiction. It’s just a shame that it’s not a history I recognize (yes I know, here she [...]

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 [...]

Sandy M’s review of Wild Thing (Idaho Series, Book 2) by Robin Kaye Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Dec 11 This is only my second Robin Kaye book, and what a blast I’ve had reading each of them. Her characters are fun and her writing is light and steamy in just the right [...]