Review: Byte Marks by Mardi Ballou
May 12, 2008
Laura J’s review of Byte Marks by Mardi Ballou
Contemporary paranormal romance eBook novella released by Samhain Publishing 13 May 08
I like paranormal romances but I prefer that they are on the lighter side. I love Mary Janice Davidson and Kimberly Raye’s vampires and even though Charlaine Harris’ Southern Vampires are a little darker and more suspenseful, I still find the humor and mystery outweighs the suspense you find in most paranormals. This book was definitely for book for those who are like me, the ones who want sexy vampire heroes, some good vampire loving and a good storyline to go along with that.
Tags: 2008, Byte Marks, Contemporary Romance, eBook, Erotic, Grade C, Laura J, Mardi Ballou, May 2008, Novella, Review, romance, Samhain PublishingReview: Stay With Me by Maya Banks
May 11, 2008
Limecello’s review of Stay With Me by Maya Banks
Contemporary erotic romance released by Samhain Publishing 6 May 08
Maybe it’s my mood, or my brain has melted, but this book just didn’t do it for me. I’m one of those readers that always wants more, more, more emotion. I wouldn’t mind if 90% of a book was just the characters developing their relationship. In fact, I prefer it. It’s why I read romance. I don’t need a sub-plot, no thriller or mystery, precocious child or serial killer. (Yes, an interesting list there.) While this book is all about Catherine’s angst and her relationship with her husbands - it didn’t grip me. The first 21 pages just said the same thing. A lot. Catherine is sad. She’s pregnant. She’s lonely.
Tags: 2008, Contemporary, Erotic, Grade C, limecello, May 2008, Maya Banks, Review, romance, Samhain Publishing, Stay With MeReview: Eyes of Fire by C.J. England
May 9, 2008
Shannon C.’s review of Eyes of Fire (Mylari Chronicles, Book 1) by C.J. England
Fantasy romance eBook released by Samhain Publishing 2 May 08
I love a good fantasy romance. And I have mentioned elsewhere that I like the trope of chick from our world wanders into fairyland. So I was fully expecting to enjoy the first book in the Mylari series. Unfortunately, while the external plot was interesting enough to me that I am almost tempted to follow this series, the romance left me really cold.
Tags: 2008, CJ England, eBook, Eyes of Fire, Fantasy, Grade D, May 2008, Mylari Chronicles series, Review, romance, Samhain Publishing, ShannonCReview: Life on the Move by Megan Reilly
May 8, 2008
Shannon C.’s review of Life on the Move by Megan Reilly
Contemporary young adult fiction released by Samhain 29 Apr 07
I love it when a book packs the kind of emotional wallop that leaves me sitting in my chair well after I’m done, stunned into speechlessness. When that book is only about 150 pages long, I consider that amazing. A quick word of warning–this is a young adult novel, and it’s not an easy story to read, so people expecting a traditional HEA will be disappointed, but if that doesn’t matter so much to you, this is definitely worth a try.
Tags: 2008, April 2008, Fiction, Grade A, Life On the Move, Megan Reilly, Review, Samhain, Samhain Publishing, ShannonC, young adultReview: Take a Stranger No More by Beth Kery
May 2, 2008
Shannon C.’s review of Take a Stranger No More by Beth Kery
Historical erotic romance eBook published by Samhain 29 Apr 08
My fellow duckie, Sandy M., has raved about Beth Kery, so when her latest came up for review, I used my mad ninja powers of sneakiness to request it before she could. The premise looked interesting in a this-could-only-happen-in-erotic-romance kind of way, and even though it’s short, I figured it would be a nice change. Unfortunately, I can’t review this book without spoiling a couple of things, so if you really want to read this book and don’t want to be spoiled, go read something else.
Tags: 2008, April 2008, Beth Kery, eBook, Erotic, Grade C, Historical, Review, romance, Samhain Publishing, ShannonC, Take a Stranger No MoreReview: She Blinded Me With Science Fiction by Kally Jo Surbeck
April 30, 2008
Laura J’s review of She Blinded Me With Science Fiction (Vegas Ventures, Book 1) by Kally Jo Surbeck
Contemporary Romantic Comedy released by Samhain Publishing 4 Apr 08
I love romantic comedies. It’s what I want to read. So I decided to read this one thinking, based on the blurb, that it would be pretty funny. I’ve heard about Trekkie Conventions and know that these people take their roll playing seriously and after reading this book I thought Ms. Surbeck’s research for this book must have been interesting.
Tags: 2008, April 2008, Contemporary, eBook, Grade C, Kally Jo Surbeck, Laura J, Review, romantic comedy, Samhain Publishing, She Blinded Me With Science... Fiction, Vegas Ventures seriesReview: 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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