REVIEW: Never Deceive a Duke by Liz Carlyle

Liviania's review of Never Deceive a Duke (Neville Family Trilogy, Book Two) by Liz Carlyle
Historical romance released by Pocket Star 24 Jul 07

In Never Lie to a Lady, Gareth acted the runner-up.  He loved the heroine and offered her a good marriage, but Xanthia just didn't feel for him like she did Lord Nash.  Liz Carlyle guides him from being second best to the hero quite well.  She starts by making him a Duke, through an inconvenient death of a man who lacked children.  Of course, he didn't lack a young and beautiful wife.  Carlyle endears herself to me by not making Antonia a twice-married virgin.  Read more

Tags: 2008, Grade C, Historical Romance, July 2007, Liviania, Liz Carlyle, Never Deceive a Duke, Neville Family series, Pocket Star, Review

Review: Demons Are Forever by Julie Kenner

Liviania's review of Demon's are Forever (Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom, Book 3) by Julie Kenner
Paranormal romance released by Berkley 3 Jul 07

A couple of years ago, Julie Kenner's Carpe Demon caught my eye in the bookstore due to its cute tagline and cover. I enjoyed the novel and I have continued reading the series. Demons Are Forever is her third novel to feature demon-hunting soccer mom Kate Connor.

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Tags: Berkley Trade, Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series, Demons are Forever, Grade B, Julie Kenner, July 2007, Liviania, Paranormal, Review

Review: Dark Thirst by Sara Reinke

Shannon C.'s review of Dark Thirst by Sara Reinke
Paranormal romance published by Zebra 3 July 07

I've been wanting to read a Sara Reinke book for years, ever since I saw her promoting one of her books on an ebook promotion yahoo group I used to be on, so I was excited when I got my hands on this first volume of her Brethren series. What was even better was that Ms. Reinke made the tired old vampire genre her own. Read more

Tags: 2008, Dark Thirst, Grade B, July 2007, Paranormal Romance, Review, Sara Reinke, ShannonC, The Brethren series, Zebra

REVIEW: Immortals: The Awakening by Joy Nash

Sandy M's review of Immortals: The Awakening (Immortals, Book 3) by Joy Nash Contemporary Paranormal Romance released by Love Spell 31 Jul 07Three books down in this series, one to go before we get all new stories about these sexy Immortals. The first book, Immortals: The Redeeming, of the new installments will be out in September and I have a feeling it's the one you've been waiting for just like I have, and I'm on pace to bring you reviews right up to the new release dates. But let's talk about Awakening first.

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Tags: 2008, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Grade B, Immortals series, Joy Nash, July 2007, Love Spell, Paranormal, Review, Romance, Sandy M, The Awakening

REVIEW: Untamed Cowboy by Pam Crooks

Shannon C.'s review of Untamed Cowboy by Pam Crooks
Western romance published by Harlequin Historicals 1 Jul 07

I really like westerns. Admittedly, I've not read many books in the genre, but I count LaVyrle Spencer's The Endearment as one of the best romances I read when I first found the genre. For me, the appeal of the western romance is that it involves characters who have to be strong and tough and show what they're made of. It is, in fact, the dirt that I love when it comes to westerns. Read more

Tags: 2008, Grade B, Harlequin Historical, Historical, July 2007, Pam Crooks, Review, Romance, ShannonC, Untamed Cowboy, Western

Review: She Did a Bad, Bad Thing by Stephanie Bond

Nikki's review of She Did a Bad, Bad Thing by Stephanie Bond
Contemporary romance published 1 Jul 07 by Harlequin Blaze

Jane is a professional in the area of make-up and dress but she doesn't use her skills on herself. She considers herself plain and feels like she's making a fool of herself if she tries to pretend otherwise. She dresses so as to not draw attention to herself and focuses on making others beautiful.

Then the condo next door is bought by the very handsome Perry. His ultra-sexy self is hard enough to deal with. Add in his ultra-sexy "friend", obviously "with benefits"... benefits she has to listen to twice through the wall... who parked in her spot and Jane has had enough. Even a Plain Jane should be able to go home after work and watch her favorite TV show. But after confronting this pair of beautiful people she overhears some nasty comments they make and is devastated. Read more

Tags: 2008, Grade B, Harlequin Blaze, Harlequin February Spotlight, July 2007, Nikki, Review, She Did a Bad Bad Thing, Stephanie Bond

Review: Ghosts and Roses (The Sexth Sense, Book 2) by Kelley St. John

Sandy M's review of Ghosts and Roses (The Sexth Sense, Book 2) by Kelley St. John
Contemporary paranormal romance released 1 Jul 07 by Harlequin Blaze

It's been a long since I've read a Blaze, mostly because the ones I read didn't do much for me, but I actually liked this book. The characters were all very likeable, the plot was good with some mystery mixed in along with the paranormal aspect of it all, and the hero is one of those really sensitive, sexy guys we'd all love to have in our lives. Read more

Tags: 2008, Contemporary, Ghosts and Roses, Grade B, Harlequin Blaze, July 2007, Kelley St. John, Paranormal, Review, Sandy M, The Sexth Sense

Review: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann

Alicia's review of Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
Romantic Suspense published hardcover by Ballantine 15 Aug 06 & mass market 31 July 07

I got so behind reading Brockmann's books. I wasn't crazy about Breaking Point so I put off reading Into the Storm way too long. This book felt just like old times.

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Tags: 2007, Alicia Thomas, August 2006, Ballantine, Grade B, Into the Storm, July 2007, Review, Romance, Suspense, Suzanne Brockmann

REVIEW: In the Midnight Hour by Patti O’Shea

Gwen's review of In the Midnight Hour (Light Warriors, Book 1) by Patti O'Shea
Paranormal romance published 31 July 2007 by Tor

Yes yes.  I know I'm late with this.  What can I say - too many books, so little time.

Patti O'Shea is one of my favorite action romance writers.  Her book The Power of Two (2176 Series, Book 4) , is one of the best science fiction/action romance titles I've ever read.  So I was seriously stoked when this title came out.  I was not disappointed.

Doesn't this cover go beautifully with Sybil's blog?  Read more

Tags: 2007, Grade B, Gwen, In the Midnight Hour, July 2007, Light Warriors series, Paranormal Romance, Patti O'Shea, Review, Tor

Review: Wired by Liz Maverick

Alicia's review of Wired by Liz Maverick
Urban Fantasy/SciFi romance released 3 Jul 07 by Dorchester Shomi

This is the first book in Dorchester's new line, Shomi. Since I'm always looking for serious SciFi Romance, I have kept tabs on their website from the day I heard about it. Read more

Tags: 2007, Alicia Thomas, Dorchester, Grade B, July 2007, Liz Maverick, Review, Sci-Fi, Shomi, Urban Fantasy, Wired

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