REVIEW: Sleep Softly by Gwen Hunter
July 16, 2008
Wendy the Super Librarian's review of Sleep Softly by Gwen Hunter
Romantic suspense released by Mira 01 February 2008
When my older sister was pregnant with my nephew she went through a phase where she couldn't read about "anything bad happening to children." This coming from a woman who used to read early Stephen King horror novels in my parents' basement, in the middle of the night. Even factoring in her pregnancy hormones, I suspect this is what will keep a lot of readers away from Gwen Hunter's latest, despite the fact that it's not a terribly gory read. Sometimes the mere suggestion and an active imagination are too much to overcome.
Tags: February 2008, Grade B, Gwen Hunter, Mira, Review, Romantic Suspense, Sleep Softly, Wendy The Super LibrarianREVIEW: Below the Surface by Karen Harper
July 16, 2008
Gwen's review of Below the Surface by Karen Harper
Contemporary romantic suspense released by Mira 1 Feb 08
This romantic suspense book appears to be either loved or hated by readers. I didn't like it. Read on to find out what underwhelmed me. Read more
Tags: 2008, Below The Surface, Contemporary, February 2008, Grade D, Gwen, Karen Harper, Mira, Review, Romantic SuspenseREVIEW: Dark Matter by Cameron Cruise
July 3, 2008
Connie's review of Dark Matter by Cameron Cruise (no author site avbl)
Romantic suspense released by Mira 1 Jul 08
One by one the Indigo children are disappearing and turning up dead. Seven and his partner Erica are to work with the FBI to try to stop a set of psychic twins before they can kill more. Seven must now work with a psychic from another case and her daughter Stella who is picking up her own "ghost." Read more
Tags: Cameron Cruise, Connie, Dark Matter, Grade D, July 2008, Mira, Review, Romantic SuspenseReview: Sister’s Choice by Emilie Richards
July 2, 2008
LauraD's review of Sister's Choice by Emilie Richards
Women's Fiction released by Mira 1 Jul 08
Emilie Richards is a prolific author of what is frequently referred to as "women's fiction". Along with others such as Maeve Binchy and Anne Rivers Siddons, she writes novels that usually revolve around a family drama of some kind, and frequently are centered around a very strong sense of location. In this case, the Shenandoah Valley - Sister's Choice is actually book 6 in Ms. Richards' Shenandoah Album series. I was testing it as a standalone, as I'd never read Ms. Richards before. Read more
Tags: Emilie Richards, Grade C, July 2008, LauraD, Mira, Review, Sister's Choice, Women's FictionREVIEW: The Night Cafe by Taylor Smith
June 5, 2008
Connie's review of The Night Cafe by Taylor Smith
Thriller released from MIRA 1 Jun 08
Gun for hire Hannah Nicks agrees to take a job for her sister's longtime friend. All Hannah needs to do is deliver a painting to a gun runner in Puerto Vallerta. This simple, well paying job goes bad when Hannah reaches the gun runners estate and finds everyone dead. Hannah hides the painting and returns to her home only to find her sister's friend has been murdered.
Tags: Connie, Grade B, June 2008, Mira, Review, Taylor Smith, The Night Cafe, Thriller, TWRVolIDUCK FLASH: A Tearjerker?
June 5, 2008
This just in...
I received Diane Chamberlain's newsletter yesterday and the cover of her new book caught my eye. The very brief paragraph that described the storyline of Before the Storm caught my attention.
Tags: 2008, Before the Storm, Diane Chamberlain, Duck Flash, MiraREVIEW: The Angel by Carla Neggers
May 27, 2008
Connie's review of The Angel by Carla Neggers
Romantic Suspense released by Mira Books (Hardcover edition) 29 Apr 08
While in Ireland, searching for a mythic stone angel, Keira becomes trapped in a ruin. Keira's uncle is a Boston homicide detective and is worried, so he asks Simon Cahill, who does search and rescue work, to find her. Since he's recently been working on the take down of a major criminal network, Simon figures now would be a good time to get away for a while, and agrees to help. Read more
Tags: 2008, April 2008, Carla Neggers, Connie, Grade D, Hardcover, Harlequin, Mira, Review, Romantic Suspense, The AngelDUCK FLASH: Wishing with Debbie Macomber
April 23, 2008
This just in...
Debbie Macomber and her publisher, MIRA, are announcing the Make Your Wish Come True Contest, inspired by Debbie's new book, Twenty Wishes (Book 4 in her Blossom Street series), which will be released 29 Apr 08.
- Debbie and MIRA invite readers to enter a special contest to make their most-desired wish come true.
- Like Debbie's characters in Twenty Wishes, simply writing down your wishes can change your life and make it better. Just tell Debbie, in 50 words or less, about the wish you would like to come true.
- They will then choose one lucky winner to receive a $10,000 cash award to help make that one, most-hoped-for dream happen in their life.
- Read all about it here!
Consider yourself flashed.
Tags: April 2008, Blossom Street, Debbie Macomber, Duck Flash, Mira, Twenty WishesReview: Trapped by Chris Jordan
April 19, 2008
Connie's review of Trapped by Chris Jordan
Suspense Thriller from MIRA 1 Nov 07
Jane Hartley's 16 year old daughter fought and beat leukemia when she was a young child. And since she beat it, Kelly has been fighting her mother's desire for her to 'take it easy'. This all comes about in the first chapter as Jane is 'tsk, tsk'ing a young, tattooed woman, who is too stupid to have on a helmet, while holding onto her boyfriend (with one hand!) as he recklessly drives his motorcycle on the freeway.
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Review: Guarded Heart by Jennifer Blake
February 20, 2008
Alicia's review of Guarded Heart (Masters at Arms) by Jennifer Blake
Historical romance released 1 Feb 08 by Mira
I read this book for a few reasons. First, I read Clay a couple of years ago and loved it. I wanted to read the rest of the Louisiana Gentleman series but it never happened for one reason or another. Bad TBR management for the most part. So, when I saw an ARC was available from her I had to check it out.
It sounded good. A woman learning from a sword master. Very cool. And a historical set in New Orleans. I couldn't wait. Then it came in the mail from Sybil and I started reading it.
[Ed.: Author has a site with nothing on it but a couple of links so-so book videos. Bad author! No bonbons for you!]
Tags: 2008, Alicia Thomas, February 2008, Grade C, Guarded Heart, Jennifer Blake, Masters at Arms series, Mira, Review
