Veena’s review of Ten Reasons to Stay (School for Heiresses, Book 3) by Sabrina Jefferies Historical Romance ebook novella reissued by Pocket Star 06 May 13 So what does an heiress, who is also a horse thief, have in common with an earl, who is half Indian? Regardless of how many reasons one can offer, [...]

Veena’s review of Lord of Wicked Intentions (Lost Lords of Penbrooke, Book 3)  by Lorraine Heath Historical Romance published by Avon 30 Sep 13 I have not read the previous two books in the series, but I find this story of love and redemption adorable. I subsequently heard from my good friend and fellow Duckie Sandy that Rafe’s book [...]

Veena’s review of Ours to Love (A Wicked Lovers Novel) by Shayla Black Contemporary Erotic Romance published by Berkley 07 May 13 I’ve enjoyed reading Shayla Black’s spicy stories about wicked lovers and the women who tame them. This book has all the ingredients that take a story from good to great. Two sexy, dominant billionaires [...]

Veena’s review of Jennifer: An O’Malley Love Story by Dee Henderson Inspirational Romance short story published by Bethany House Publishers 01 May 13 Every so often you run across stories that touch your heart. It all started when I accidentally stumbled across Danger in the Shadows by this author. I know the deeply religious element [...]

Veena’s review of Against the Edge (The Raines of Wind Canyon, Book Eight) by Kat Martin Romantic Suspense published by Harlequin Mira 30 Apr 13 This is a wonderful series that started off with the Raines of Wind Canyon and then morphed into the Atlas Security Alpha operatives series with each ex-military gorgeous operative from [...]

Veena’s review of The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards by Kristopher Jansma Adult Fiction published by Viking Adult 21 Mar 13 This novel reminds me of the stardust and tinsel of a Hollywood set which masks the fear, sweat, and tears that hide beneath the glamor. Hundreds of stories play behind the big screen that most [...]

Veena’s review of Devil’s Heart (Chattan Curse, Book 3) by Cathy Maxwell Historical Romance published by Avon 30 Apr 13 Centuries ago a Chattan male fell in love with a Macnachtan woman, only to abandon his lady love and mother-to-be of his child in the pursuit of wealth and ambition. Unable to face her ruin, [...]

Veena’s review of The Honey Thief by Najaf Mazari and Robert Hillman Contemporary Fiction published by Viking Adult 18 Apr 13 Afghanistan is a landlocked country strategically located high in the Hindu Kush mountains of Asia. It’s in a part of the world that has been a virtual powder keg and most of us are [...]

Veena’s review of Lush (Delicious Series, Book 3) by Lauren Dane Erotic Romance published by Berkley Trade 02 Apr 13 We first met Mary Whaley when Gillian Forster met and fell in love with famous rock star Adrian Brown. Since then most of the Delicious group have found love and are content in their new [...]

Veena’s review of Love Irrestibly (FBI/US Attorney Series, Book 4)  by Julie James Contemporary Romance published by Berkley 02 Apr 13 I believe I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating : Julie James is one of the best contemporary authors that I have read. I love the depth of her characters and relate to [...]

Veena’s review of Dangerous Refuge by Elizabeth Lowell Contemporary Western Romance published by Harper Collins 09 April 13 With Dangerous Refuge Elizabeth Lowell mixes in the suspense of a chilling murder mystery with her roots writing western contemporaries. Tanner Davis is a burned-out homicide cop in Los Angeles, who has come to his uncle’s ranch to [...]

Veena’s review of And Then She Fell (Cynster Sisters Duo, Book 1) by Stephanie Laurens Historical Romance published by Avon 26 Mar 13 For years Cynster males defined Regency heroes for me. Those brave, strong, silent warrior males who recognized what they wanted instantly and then spent the rest of the book winning their lady [...]

Veena’s review of Angelopolis (Angel Trilogy, Book 2) by Danielle Trussoni Fantasy published by Viking Adult 26 Mar 13 I was offered this book to read specifically to write a review. I wasn’t familiar with the author’s work and had not read the first book in the trilogy. I picked it up thinking it was [...]

Veena’s review of The Heart of a Hero (Spellbound Falls, Book 4) by Janet Chapman Fantasy Romance published by Jove 05 Mar 13 Those of you who visit this blog and have chanced to read one of my earlier reviews on the Spellbound series know that I have Sandy M to thank for my discovery [...]

Veena’s review of Wild Invitation, A Psy Changeling Anthology by Nalini Singh Paranormal Romance published by Berkley 05 Mar 13 When this book was announced, I was a bit disappointed thinking that I would be buying only two short stories for the price of a full book. But I have to admit that I’m pleasantly [...]