Review: Hotter Than Hell (13 Author Anthology)

Liviania's review of Hotter Than Hell by Tanya Huff, Marjorie M. Liu, Cheyenne McCray, L.A. Banks, Susan Krinard, Keri Arthur, Heidi Betts, Lilith Saintcrow, Susan Sizemore, Denise Little, Carrie Vaughn, Linda Winstead Jones, and Kim Harrison
Urban fantasy/paranormal romance anthology released by Harper 24 June 08

With Hotter than Hell, HarperCollins goes in a somewhat different direction from their previous Hell anthologies. These are erotic short stories rather than novellas. It's worth picking up if you're very fond of one of the authors or wish to experience several of the authors' work before buying their series. While all of the stories are well-written and none are truly awful, many of the stories are forgettable or unsatisfying. Read more

Review: Mr. and Mistress by Heidi Betts

Limecello's review of Mr. and Mistress (The Elliots, Book 5) by Heidi Betts
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Desire on 1 May 06

I've been reading this series piece meal for more than two years now, and I'm wondering why I didn't read this one sooner. Heidi Betts is a relatively new to me author, and I'm really enjoying her books. I'm definitely going to continue reading both the books in her back list, as well as her new ones.
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Review: When the Lights Go Down by Heidi Betts

Limecello's review of When the Lights Go Down by Heidi Betts
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Desire on 1 Oct 05

I love romances where opposites attract. That and Plain Jane stories. This is a great book that has both, and is extremely well written. I've been on a Heidi Betts kick - well, I went and got my hands on all the Heidi Betts books I could after a recommendation, and this book is by far my favorite thus far. I think it'll keep its place.
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REVIEW: Bought by a Millionaire by Heidi Betts

Limecello's review of Bought by a Millionaire by Heidi Betts
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Desire on 1 Feb 05

I'm pretty sure I've never read a book by Heidi Betts before, and I'm not particularly sure why. (I'm a big fan of the Silhouette Desire categories.) I found this book very enjoyable. The plot and the characters were all unlike other stories I've read, in an extremely favorable manner.

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Review: Seven-Year Seduction by Heidi Betts

Seven-Year Seduction by Heidi Betts

I have all of Heidi Betts books. Yes shocking ;). Hey but I have even read some of them! She falls into the fun historical column, at least the ones I have read. And I have to say I read her more because I love her h/h than anything else.

So when I learned she was moving to Silhouette Desire I do have to say I was sad. But I put it down as something to look at for and then forgot.

When I ran across the AAR review for Blame it on the Blackout I was hooked and had to find that book! And once I did I loved it. In fact I currently have two copies ;). Bought by a Millionaire was just as great and even though I didn't enjoy When the Lights Go Down as much as the first two I still was on the look out for Seven-Year Seduction.

In fact her move to Desire was one of the reasons I decided I really needed to branch out and read more lines than HH. So far Heidi Betts is the only Desire author I watch for but I do have a few more to try. She also has Mr. and Mistress, coming out in May. It is book five of The Elliotts. Give her a try, you might find a new author to read and a new line to look into.

Review: Bought By a Millionaire by Heidi Betts

This was my fourth Desire read. And by far one of my faves. I think I have decided to stick to Blaze and HH but will keep up with Heidi Betts' Desires.

I am still looking for Blame it on the Blackout but that is another post.

Heidi Betts is one of those authors I have glommed her blacklist while having read one or two. And let me just ssssqqqqqeeeeeeeeee that she has a sort of western coming out. Not a historical western (wipes tear from eye), but the contemporary hero is a rancher so hey that is something. Why in the world Leisure seems to think the world needs more Cassie Edwards and Connie Mason but can't buy a historical western from Heidi Betts is beyond me. Of course maybe HB doesn't want to write a HW but I can dream.

Anyway back to BBaM... The plot is pretty much this:
Man with too much money and a habit of getting his way decides to have a baby and puts out an ad for a mommy.

Burke Bishop doesn't want a wife and marriage, just a bundle of joy to love. Shannon Moriarity signs up to be the surrogate mommy but honestly I don't think either one of them have thought out what this action will mean to the rest of their lives.

But whatever, I liked the characters. And I liked them together. Desires read to me as being about the characters more than about whatever outside factors are going on.

It is a quick enjoyable read with people I enjoyed spending time with, for the most part. Burke is very alpha pushy I have too much money do what I say damn it and Shannon is very let me be your doormat at times. But shake them up and they make for a tasty cocktail. Now I really need to get my hands on Blame it on the Blackout.

oh cool, she has a blog