Review: Pickpocket Countess by Bronwyn Scott
May 9, 2008
Sandy M’s review of Pickpocket Countess by Bronwyn Scott
Historical Romance published by Harlequin on 1 Mar 08
This book is so much fun. Not only do the hero and heroine of this story enjoy the witty repartee between themselves, but the reader does too. Plus the mystery of the heroine’s alter ego is an added twist. Then, toss in the hero’s dichotomy of desire between love and justice, blended with the romance that develops between two of the unlikeliest of people, and you end up with a smile in your heart.
Tags: 2008, Bronwyn Scott, Grade B, Harlequin, Historical, March 2008, Pickpocket Countess, Review, romance, Sandy MReview: Having Justin’s Baby by Pamela Bauer
May 8, 2008
Devon’s review of Having Justin’s Baby by Pamela Bauer
Contemporary Romance published by Harlequin SuperRomance 11 Mar 08
Despite the ridiculous title, I had to read this book as soon as I read the cover blurb, as it combined two of my favorite themes: accidental pregnancy and friends to lovers. Paige takes solace in the arms of long time best friend, Justin, the night her fiancé takes off for Vegas. Uh-oh! They are just barely getting back on their old footing when Paige realizes she’s pregnant. Double uh-oh! You know what Harlequin’s tagline should be?
Harlequin: Making Bad Decisions Romantic.
Tags: 2008, Contemporary, Devon, Harlequin, Harlequin SuperRomance, Having Justin's Baby, March 2008, Pamela Bauer, Review, romanceReview: Another Man’s Baby by Kay Stockham
May 4, 2008
Limecello’s review of Another Man’s Baby
by Kay Stockham
Contemporary Romance released by Harlequin SuperRomance 1 Mar 08
Proof that online promotions do work. I saw this book on blogs everywhere, and finally had to go and read it. I’m glad I did.
This is the first book in the Tulanes of Tennessee series (and it always made me think of the University in N’awlins…). I was a little skeptical starting the book, but it got me. We’re introduced to Darcy Rhodes minutes after her car has an unfriendly meeting with a guardrail on a mountain road. Luckily, Garret Tulane happens to come by.
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Review: Temptation of the Warrior by Margo Maguire
May 3, 2008
Gwen’s review of Temptation of the Warrior by Margo Maguire
Historical paranormal romance released by Avon 25 Mar 08
Holy smokes! This was a really fun book! Paranormal, regency historical, action, romance, time-travel. All of it between just two covers. It was like going to a really good Chinese buffet where you can eat anything you want.
Tags: 2008, Avon, Grade B, Gwen, Historical, March 2008, Margo Maguire, Paranormal, Review, romance, Temptation of the WarriorReview: Fortune’s Deception by Karen Erickson
May 1, 2008
Laura J’s review of Fortune’s Deception by Karen Erickson
Contemporary Romance Ebook released 4 March 2008 by Samhain Publishing
After winning a record jackpot in the lottery, Brittany Jones and her friends have hired financial planner Charles Manning to advise them. Unfortunately for him, Brittany is driving him crazy in more ways then one. She spends her money like it’s going out of style and he is worried that she’s not being responsible enough. But she also drives him crazy physically even though she’s not the type that he is usually attracted to. When Brittany comes to him for financial advice, he’s shocked to learn that there may be more to Brittany than what he originally thought.
Tags: 2008, Contemporary, eBook, Fortune's Deception, Grade B, Karen Erickson, Laura J, March 2008, Red Hot, Review, SamhainReview: Twisted by Andrea Kane
April 30, 2008
Wendy the Super Librarian’s review of Twisted by Andrea Kane
Romantic suspense released by William Morrow 25 Mar 08
While most romance readers spent their teen years cutting their teeth on Kathleen Woodiwiss, Julie Garwood and Jude Deveraux, I was reading suspense novels written by Patricia Cornwell, Sue Grafton and Mary Higgins Clark. Long-time romance readers can spot a contrived Big Misunderstanding plot ten miles off the way I can spot poorly executed suspense threads. Which is ultimately the biggest problem with Andrea Kane’s latest hard cover, Twisted.
Tags: 2008, Andrea Kane, Grade C, March 2008, Review, Romantic Suspense, Twisted, Wendy The Super Librarian, William MorrowReview: A Month From Miami by Barbara Meyers
April 25, 2008
Laura J’s review of A Month From Miami by Barbara Meyers
Contemporary Romance released by Samhain 4 Mar 08
In this light romantic comedy, Kaylee Walsh is headed to Miami for a new life. She is tired of being stuck in a small town, tired of her loser ex-boyfriend and ready for a change. Now she just has to get there, if only her car would cooperate. She’s still at least a day’s drive to Miami and her new life, when her car breaks down and won’t restart. After walking into a town very similar to one Kaylee is anxiously leaving she finds a garage and a handsome mechanic to hopefully help get her on her way. Unfortunately for Kaylee, the repairs are going put a major damper in the money she has saved for her move and those jewels she found in the gas tank, well they’re not hers and she would rather not know where they came from.
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Review: Killer Secrets (Tempting SEALs, Book 5) by Lora Leigh
April 25, 2008
Sandy M’s review of Killer Secrets (Tempting SEALs, Book 5) by Lora Leigh
Contemporary Romance released by St. Martin’s 4 Mar 08
This book is intense. No other word readily comes to mind when thinking back over this story. From the moment we meet Ian, vowing to his tortured and comatose best friend that he will avenge Nathan’s nightmare at the hands of two of the world’s most notorious and bloodthirsty drug lords, we are caught up in the intensity of his life. His need for revenge. His need to rid the world of these monsters. His lust for the one woman who can distract him from his mission, and his need of and love for that woman to keep him sane and assure him of a future.
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Review: First You Run (The Bullet Catchers, Book 4) by Roxanne St. Claire
April 18, 2008
Connie’s review of First You Run (The Bullet Catchers, Book 4) by Roxanne St. Claire
Romantic Suspense by Pocket Star 25 Mar 08
There are three other books already released in St. Claire’s Bullet Catchers series: Kill Me Twice (Book 1), Thrill Me to Death (Book 2), and Take me Tonight (Book 3). First you Run is the first novel I have read by Roxanne St. Claire. I am happy to say the novel stands alone and I hope to get a chance to read more by her.
Bullet Catcher Adrien Fletcher asks a favor of Lucy Sharpe, the operative in charge of the group, in order to get the go-ahead to find a ’shelia’ for a friend. This isn’t just any woman but one who was an illegally adopted baby.
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Review: Seeing Me by Elyssa Edwards
April 14, 2008
Laura J’s review of Seeing Me by Elyssa Edwards
Contemporary Erotic Romance eBook released by Ellora’s Cave 28 Mar 08
Newly published author C.J. Ellison, aka Cara Jo Ellison, is excited to have been asked to sit on a writer’s panel at science fiction-fantasy convention. She had only been an attendee at the same event two years prior and now she had her first published book and was sitting among other writers and Him, a famous actor who has appeared in movies that were based on another author’s books, also sitting on the panel.
Tags: 2008, eBook, Ellora's Cave, Elyssa Edwards, Erotic, Grade B, Laura J, March 2008, Review, romance, Seeing Me
