Lynne Connolly’s review of The Nanny Solution by Teresa Hill
Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Feb 09

Another misleading title – there isn’t a nanny in this book, neither is the heroine ever employed on nanny duties. There isn’t even a baby, although there is a five year old (the heroine isn’t her [...]

Holly’s review of A Fortune Wedding by Kristin Hardy
Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 June 2009
I really tried to like this book. Two things marred my enjoyment: 1) the fact that I hadn’t read any of the previous books and 2) the heroine. There were many things that were referenced in this [...]

Holly’s review of The Doctor’s Surprise Family by Mary J. Forbes
Contemporary romance released by Silhouette 1 May 09
I generally like the ‘reunited lovers’ plot line. Especially if the lovers in question were high school sweethearts. This is the third book in Forbes’ Home to Firewood Island series. I read the first two books and enjoyed [...]

Holly’s review of The Bravo Bachelor by Christine Rimmer
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Apr 09
I really love these “pregnant widow” stories. I don’t know why, exactly, since they often leave me feeling frustrated and annoyed (depending on the heroine’s feelings for her dead husband), but there you have it. Luckily this one [...]

Holly’s review of Runaway Bride Returns! by Christie Ridgway
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 May 09
I’ve read several of Christie Ridgway’s full length novels and was curious about her categories as well. Although I was bothered by a few things, overall I enjoyed this just as much as the other novels I’ve read [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian’s review of A Texan On Her Doorstep by Stella Bagwell
Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Mar 09
Ever begin reading a book and you’re immediately sucked into it? It’s emotional, it’s got a competent heroine, the hero is yummy beyond words, and the conflict is compelling and heartbreaking. [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian’s review of The Texan’s Tennessee Romance by Gina Wilkins
Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Feb 09
I fully admit that I tend to impulse buy category romance. With the shorter format, and a quicker turnaround reading time, I find it an excellent way to discover new-to-me-authors. Like [...]

As mentioned in the January 2009 Scoop column, the website celebrating Harlequin’s 60th birthday went live yesterday!  And to celebrate, Harlequin is offering sixteen titles for free!  Books can be downloaded in pdf, epub, lit or ereader.  And though it doesn’t seem o be up yet, soon the books will be available for the iPhone [...]

2009 looks to be a good one for Harlequin (and for Harlequin readers).  Lots of interesting upcoming releases, and free goodies too!  We begin with a 60th Anniversary Update:
Rich, powerful heroes… Scandalous family sagas… Powerful and provocative storylines…

Better late than never, I say.  Here is the first in a new series of columns.  All the latest and best news from Harlequin!  Read on to get the scoop….

Wendy the Super Librarian’s review of Reining in the Rancher by Karen Templeton
Contemporary romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Jan 09
One of the things I appreciate about Karen Templeton’s books is that they feature characters who could be real people, with real problems. There’s no flighty, over-the-top conflict. It’s all pretty [...]

Sandy M’s review of In Love With the Bronc Rider (The Texas Homecoming, Book 2) by Judy Duarte
Contemporary Romance published by Silhouette Special Edition 1 Jun 08
While this book isn’t a keeper for me, it is one of those tender and sweet stories that Harlequin/Silhouette authors do so well.  Both hero and heroine have issues [...]

Limecello’s review of Heart of Stone by Diana Palmer
Contemporary romance published by Silhouette on 1 Sep 08

The newest installment in the seemingly endless Long, Tall, Texan series, Heart of Stone doesn’t really stand out from the rest. If you’ve never read one of Diana Palmer’s books before, I’d encourage reading one of her other [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian’s review of A Mother’s Wish by Karen Templeton
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Special Edition (#1916) 1 Aug 08
Every year I always manage to discover at least one new-to-me author. Sometimes it’s from picking up a book that’s been languishing in my To Be Read pile, but often times it [...]

Sandy M’s review of Her Miracle Man by Karen Sandler
Contemporary Romance released by Silhouette Special Edition 1 May 08
Usually a book that revolves around two people for nearly the entire book can get boring and lose itself very quickly. I’m mildly surprised that doesn’t happen with this one. The author does a good job of [...]