C2’s review of Destiny (Serendipity, Book 2) by Carly Phillips Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 3 Jan 12 In Carly Phillips’ Destiny, we return to the small town of Serendipity. We see how things are going for the residents we met in the first book of the series, and the second Barrons brother, Nash, gets [...]

Sandy M’s review of If You See Her (Ash Trilogy, Book 2) by Shiloh Walker Romantic Suspense published by Ballantine Books 31 Jan 12 The intense story of murder in Ash, Kentucky continues in this second book of Shiloh Walker’s trilogy. This book centers a little more around the suspense than the romance, but never [...]

LynneC’s review of Darker After Midnight (Midnight Breed, Book 10) by Lara Adrian Paranormal Romance published by Delacourte Press 24 Jan 11 I wanted this book because it’s Sterling Chase’s book, but while the first part keeps the reader on the edge of her seat, the second half descends into a big wtfkery, as Adrian [...]

C2’s review of Lothaire (Immortals After Dark, Book 10) by Kresley Cole Paranormal Romance published by Gallery Books 10 Jan 12 In a long-running series, there are always a couple of characters whose books are especially anticipated. However, when said book actually arrives, it’s a chancy thing…will it live up to expectations? What if it [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Lure of Song and Magic (Magic Series, Book 7) by Patricia Rice Paranormal Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Jan 12 I’ve not read many of Patricia Rice’s books, but the few I have read, I’ve totally loved. Her voice is what first draws me into a story. As mysterious [...]

Laura C’s review of If You See Her (Ash Trilogy, Book 2) by Shiloh Walker Romantic Suspense published by Ballantine 31 Jan 12 First things first: if you haven’t already read the first book in this series—If You Hear Her—you should run out and do so before you pick this up. The books are tied [...]

C2’s review of She Tempts the Duke (Lost Lords of Pembrook, Book 1) by Lorraine Heath Historical Romance published by Avon 31 Jan 12 In her new series, Lorraine Heath tell the stories of the Lost Lords of Pembrook – three boys who ran away from their scheming uncle.  They escaped a locked tower (with [...]

Sandy M’s review of Scrumptious by Amanda Usen Contemporary Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablanca 1 Jan 12 I’m one of those people who likes upscale food in fancy-schmancy restaurants. Being a hillbilly at heart, I also like down-home food where the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. Amanda Usen gives me all that and more in [...]

Laura C’s review of One More Summer by Liz Flaherty Contemporary Romance / Women’s Fiction published by Carina Press 02 Jan 12 Don’t be fooled by the cover. This is not the light-hearted contemporary romance you might expect from the artwork. There is a romance, it’s true, but the focus is far more on the [...]

LynneC’s review of  The Petrov Proposal by Maisey Yates Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 24 Jan 12 Maisey Yates is one of my go-to authors and while she didn’t disappoint with this book, it isn’t as amazing as last year’s Highest Price to Pay. It is still a highly enjoyable read.

Laura C’s review of Because of You by Jessica Scott Contemporary Romance published by Loveswept 14 Nov 11 This is a great read, if a tough one. When Shane Garrison wakes up in the hospital, all he can remember is being blown up, and all he can think about is getting back to Iraq and [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of A Cowboy Comes Home (Colorado Cattle Barons, Book 1) by Barbara Dunlop Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Desire 03 Jan 12 Books like this one seriously depress me.  On the surface, it has a lot going for it.  We have a sexy guy on the cover, a cowboy that [...]

LynneC’s review of Once A Ferarra Wife by Sarah Morgan Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin Presents 24 Jan 12 Sarah Morgan is a great Mills and Boon writer. Her books contain real characters and fresh takes on the standard Mills and Boon tropes. I know I’m in for a good read when I pick up [...]

Sandy M’s review of Sins of the Highlander by Connie Mason with Mia Marlowe Historical Romance published by Sourcebooks Casablance 1 Jan 12 What historical romance reader hasn’t daydreamed of a braw Scottish Highlander abducting her from the altar and a future of boring days on end, racing across the countryside with her in his [...]

Laura C’s review of The Professor by Cathy Perkins Romantic Suspense published by Carina Press 23 Jan 12 Meg Connelly just wants to get through her complicated life as a grad student, student advisor, and waitress. She has a hard enough time with the rich, spoiled kids in the sorority she oversees, she doesn’t need [...]