Spotlight: Debra Salonen Heads For The Hills
May 16, 2008
Debra Salonen is one of the hardest working writers in the romance genre. Since the publication of her first book in 2000, she's amassed an impressive back list and garnered a loyal following among Harlequin SuperRomance fans. May marks the publication of the first book in a new five-book series for the line that will keep her and readers busy well into 2009. Debra recently took time out of her busy schedule, and agreed to sit down to an interview. Enjoy!
Spotlight: Kathryn Shay Is In The Hot Seat
May 9, 2008
I was introduced to Kathryn Shay back in 2002 when I was assigned to review Practice Makes Perfect. After finishing the story with a contented sigh, I e-mailed the editor I was writing reviews for at the time and asked her, "Where has Kathryn Shay been all my life?" To which she replied, "Oh Wendy! You must read her America's Bravest series!" What resulted was one of my more serious author gloms, and Shay is now not only my favorite SuperRomance author, but one of my favorite romance authors. Period. As part of TGTBTU's continued spotlight on Harlequin SuperRomance this month, Shay graciously agreed to sit down for an interview. Enjoy!
Spotlight: Super Wendy Does SuperRomance
May 2, 2008
They say confession is good for the soul. Despite a brief infatuation when I was a teenager, by the time I got out of college, my lip would curl in distaste if the words "romance novels" were even mentioned to me. Yeah, I was one of those.
Spotlight: Sex and the Special Edition by Karen Sandler
April 10, 2008
Karen Sandler has written eight Silhouette Special Editions since 2002. Her March release, His Miracle Baby was read, enjoyed and reviewed recently here at TGTBTU. In May, Her Miracle Man hits the shelves, and I'll be reading it. In this post, Karen takes on a topic near and dear to romance readers (on the page anyway): Sex.
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SPOTLIGHT: SSE… Real People. Real Life. Real Love. by Karen Templeton
April 8, 2008
Karen Templeton is the author of seven Silhouette Special Editions, including April 2008 release Baby, I'm Yours. She has also written for Red Dress Ink and Silhouette Intimate Moments. Among her fans, she can count Sybil and Book Binger Holly. You can see Holly's Guest reviews here and here. Read on to find out what makes writing for SSE so satisfying. Read more
SPOTLIGHT: Shannon Stacey on Silhouette Special Edition
April 8, 2008
Shannon Stacey is a frequent visitor to the pond and the author of romantic suspense, western historicals, and paranormal erotic romance. Given the diversity of her published work, it shouldn't be too big of a surprise that Shannon is a big fan of the Silhouette Special Editions. Read on on to find out why Shannon loves SSE. Plus, she's willing to spread the love (hint, hint)...Take it away, Shannon! Read more
SPOTLIGHT: Harlequin’s Paranormal Romance Blog
March 26, 2008
I recently discovered that Harlequin has an entire blog devoted to paranormal romance. Seems like a good idea, considering that between Silhouette Nocturne, HQN, Mira and Luna, Harlequin publishes a wide variety of paranormal romance. I contacted JennyB, Harlequin's Digital Content Manager, to find out more about the blog. Read more
SPOTLIGHT: Harlequin’s Silhouette Nocturne
March 11, 2008
TGTBTU Spotlight: Harlequin's Silhouette Nocturne
By Devon
Werewolves and Vampires and Demons...Oh my!
Paranormal romance is everywhere these days, and it seems like you either love it or hate it. I lurve it. Paranormals got me back into reading romance back in late 2003. Over the next year or so the number of titles featuring broody, leather-clad supernatural heroes (and the ladies who love them) seemed to grow exponentially. We were inundated with vampires, in particular, and suddenly it seemed as though every author was dipping their toes into the supernatural waters. It was only a matter of time before Harlequin entered the fray, and so they did with the launch of the Silhouette Nocturne line in September 2006. Read more
Tags: 2008, Devon, Harlequin Silhouette, Harlequin Spotlight, Nocturne, Silhouette, TGTBTU SpotlightReview: Yours, Mine… or Ours? by Karen Templeton
February 6, 2008
Holly's review of Yours, Mine... or Ours? (Guys & Daughters, Book 2) by Karen Templeton
Contemporary romance released 1 Jan 08 by Harlequin Silhouette
After reading Dear Santa, I was anxious to read this book. Not as anxious as I am to read Kevin's book, but close enough. Once again Karen Templeton has brought us an emotionally charged novel that gripped me right from the beginning. I think I just found a new auto-buy author. Read more
Tags: 2008, Contemporary, Grade A, Guys & Daughters series, Harlequin Silhouette, Holly, January 2008, Karen Templeton, Review, Silhouette, Yours Mine or Ours?Review: Scions: Resurrection by Patrice Michelle
December 31, 2007
Devon's review of Scions: Resurrection by Patrice Michelle
Paranormal romance released by Silhouette Nocturne January 1, 2008
This was a tasty little treat for those of us who enjoy vampires. The first couple of Silhouette Nocturnes I tried were mediocre, but they have gotten better and better. I have now read several that I would recommend to others, and Scions: Resurrection is another to add to the list. It was a fast-paced story with nice chemistry between the hero and heroine.
Jachin, a loner who has been exiled from his vampire tribe, kidnaps Ariel because he thinks she will help fulfill a prophecy and get him back in with his people. From there on out it's non-stop action, as they dodge baddies and fight their growing attraction. Jachin had overbearing prick potential, but...I liked him. Not even sure why, I didn't think I would at first. Ariel skirted the edge of annoyingly sassy, but never went over. She was brave, but never TSTL.
In this world, vampires were created by humans to be a kind of superhuman weapon, accounting for their strength, agility and various abilities. The fangs are an unexpected anomaly, and the aversion to sunlight was created by the humans in order to give the vamps a weakness. It was an interesting and unexpected idea. However, there was one issue that nagged at me increasingly. What was with the blood-drinking? Why? Did the scientists want the vampires to suck on human blood? Maybe I missed something, but I didn't see how the blood thirst fit in. The Lupreda, werewolves created by the vamps, seemed contrived just to throw shapeshifters in there.
The book also suffered from some pacing issues. It was so fast-paced, then after the climax the last few scenes felt oddly tacked on. Despite these issues, this was an enjoyable book. The story and characters overcame my world-building quibbles, and after a couple of days I still liked the book. I will definitely read the next installment.
Grade: B-
Blurb:
Everyone believed vampires were extinct. Everyone was wrong.
When Ariel Swanson wrote a novel about vampires, she hoped it would exorcise her fear of the creatures that had, not so long ago, terrorized the human population.
Instead, it brought her to their attention.
And to the attention of Jachin Black - a man banished from the Saguinas, a vampire pack, and forced to hunt among the despised humans. For he clung to the prophecy given years ago, of a better way for his kind to live - a prophecy Ariel unknowingly used as the basis of her novel.
Ariel hates and fears vampires. Jachin despises humanity. But the prophecy - and passion - binds them in ways they could never have
imagined. Ways that may heal the past, and change the future.
[Ed. Check out Alicia's review of this book]
Tags: 2007, Devon, Grade B, Harlequin Silhouette, January 2008, Nocturne, Paranormal, Patrice Michelle, Review, Scions: Resurrection
