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Dinca’s review of Handpicked Husband (Texas Grooms, Book 1) by Winnie Griggs Inspirational Historical Romance published by Harlequin Love Inspired 4 Sep 12 Well, nobody is perfect! These two people take a new look at the world though the eyes of the other and work their way through the shadows that obscure any future happiness they [...]

Recently I’ve self-published a few backlist titles, and my, do they do well! These books are already professionally edited, so all I had to do was reformat and find a new book cover. So, reluctantly, I’ve had to climb down from my writer’s cave and get back into promotion and marketing.

Dinca’s Duckies Do Series review of The Kelley Legacy by Ferrarella, Cornelison, Barrett, Cassidy, Kennedy & Dees Romantic Suspense published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense The Kelley Legacy Series has a really good story arc with authors I have enjoyed in the past. But the series has the feel of having been rushed to print and [...]

Dinca’s review of Sworn To Protect by Kimberly Van Meter Romantic Suspense published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense 21 Jun 11 A romantic suspense set on an Indian reservation, this traumatic, heartwarming story will fill you with a wide range of emotions as you discover the true identity of the evil that awaits.

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 [...]

Dinca’s review of A Mother’s Homecoming by Tanya Michaels Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin American Romance 2 Aug 11 If you like a lot of “the way we were and could be again” in your story, this book might be for you. At first it read like an autobiography of a recovering alcoholic which is not [...]

Dinca’s review of The Substitute Bride by Janet Dean Love Imspired Historical published by Harleqin 9 February 2010 This is one of the best mail-order bride stories I have read. I find the plot innovative with lots of twist and turns. Ted and Elizabeth each have a secret they don’t want to share.

Dinca’s review of Marriage by Solution by Megan Kelly Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin American Romance 3 May 11 This is a good story with singles, family, and no whining – even from the kids. I thoroughly enjoyed this tale and it is believable to boot. Megan Kelly does a wonderful job of setting the stage [...]

Dinca’s review of The Cowboy’s Triplets (Callahan Cowboys, Book 1) by Tina Leonard Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin American Romance 3 May 11 This story is a disaster waiting to happen and I am looking forward to all of them. There is a lot of plot planning for the saga that keeps the storyline going and [...]

C2’s review of The Darkest Secret (Lords of the Underworld, Book 7) by Gena Showalter Paranormal Romance published by HQN 29 March 11 Gena Showalter’s Lords of the Underworld series has a very interesting basis, I’ve always thought.  In her world, Pandora’s Box held demons and when the demons were released, rather than all flying [...]

Dinca’s review of Texas-Sized Temptation by Sara Orwig Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin 3 May 11 Sara Orwig is a delightful story teller. I look forward to her books, and Texas-Sized Temptation is no exception. You will find a few surprises along the way and a wonderful ending, which, of course, includes happily ever after.

LynneC’s review of The Forbidden Innocent by Sharon Kendrick Contemporary Romance published by Mills and Boon Modern Romance 1 Jan 11 When Kate Hewitt told me that Cathy Williams’ In Want of a Wife?, based on Pride and Prejudice, is actually not the first in the series of adaptations of popular romantic classics, I had [...]

LynneC’s review of  To Tempt A Sheikh by Olivia Gates category novel released by Silhouette Desire Feb 11 I generally enjoy Olivia Gates’s books. A couple haven’t resonated with me but the ones she’s written for the Silhouette Desire line are treats. Lush treats. This book starts more like a romantic suspense. The hero, Harres, [...]

Dinca’s Review Private Parts by Tori Carrington Harlequin Blaze published by Harlequin 16 Nov 2010  The third time or fourth in this case is not always the charm.  I for one am glad this is the end to the Private Scandals Series.