REVIEW: Untamed Cowboy by Pam Crooks

May 16, 2008

Book CoverShannon C.’s review of Untamed Cowboy by Pam Crooks
Western romance published by Harlequin Historicals 1 Jul 07

I really like westerns. Admittedly, I’ve not read many books in the genre, but I count LaVyrle Spencer’s The Endearment as one of the best romances I read when I first found the genre. For me, the appeal of the western romance is that it involves characters who have to be strong and tough and show what they’re made of. It is, in fact, the dirt that I love when it comes to westerns. Read more

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DUCK FLASH: Beth Williamson Ropes a Deal with Kensington

April 30, 2008

DuckFlashThis just in…

Now who to be happier for… Kate Duffy for signing such an awesome author? Beth Williamson for signing a 3 book deal with Kensington with Kate as her editor.

Or me… cuz this means more westerns… for you know… me.

hmmm yes I know!

Me ;) . LOL Congrats Beth.

The first book is going to be The Education of Madeline coming in 3/09

the second to be The Redemption of Micah coming in 7/09

Consider yourself flashed.

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EXCERPT: Springville Wife by Charlene Sands (from Western Weddings anthology)

April 30, 2008

Western Weddings Anthology Western Weddings is an anthology coming from Harlequin Historical in May. It features Rocky Mountain Bride by Jillian Hart, Shotgun Vows by Kate Bridges, and Springville Wife by Charlene Sands, from which we have the following sneak peek. Read on!Raining Excerpts

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Guest Author: Laura Drewry loves series. Do You?

April 21, 2008

The Devil's Daughter by Laura DrewryLaura Drewry is the author of the paranormal western, The Devil’s Daughter. ShannonC reviewed it and you can also check out an excerpt here.

Now, Ms Drewry joins us to discuss The Devil’s Daughter (and to give a copy away, winner will be announced Thurs 4/24/08 CST)thumb2-raining-books.jpg

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Review: One Real Cowboy by Janette Kenny

April 18, 2008

One Real Cowboy by Janette KennySandy M’s review of One Real Cowboy by Janette Kenny
Historical Western Romance published by Zebra 1 Mar 07

It’s such a treat to find a book that has the true flavor, the real feel of cowboys, their lives and surroundings. Cordell Tanner, the hero of this book, walks, talks, and acts just like a man of the west should, as do all the other characters he deals with throughout the story.

Of course, the exception to that is Trixie, an English transplant who has fallen in love with her home in Kansas and resorts to a little deceit to make sure she keeps it, and a few of her relatives who figure significantly in the storyline later in the book. You’d think they’d be like fish out of water, but they actually take to the ranching life quite easily.
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EXCERPT: The Devil’s Daughter by Laura Drewry

April 14, 2008

The Devil's Daughter by Laura DrewryThe Devil’s Daughter by Laura Drewry (released 8 Apr 08 by Love Spell) is something different — a paranormal Western. Read Shannon C’s review and read on for a peek at the first chapter…thumb2-raining-books.jpg

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Review: Cowgirl Up and Ride (Rough Riders, Book 3) by Lorelei James

April 10, 2008

Lorelei James Cowgirl Up And RideSandy M’s review of Cowgirl Up and Ride (Rough Riders, Book 3) by Lorelei James
Contemporary Western Romance released by Samhain on 18 Mar 08

I’ve read a couple of reviews (including our own Teddypig) of this book lately that criticize the fact that this story looks into the lives of other McKay family members and that detracts from the story of the hero and heroine. I beg to differ with ya’ll. This is a series about the McKay family and when tragedy strikes a family, it affects the entire family. So having parts of each book about that family is certainly fine by me. The few parts of this book that do delve into the other family members’ lives aren’t that many and aren’t that lengthy at all anyhow.

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EXCERPT: Give Me a Texan: Amarillo By Morning by Jodi Thomas

April 7, 2008

GIVE ME A TEXAN GIVE ME A TEXAN by Linda L. Broday, Dewanna Pace, Phyliss Miranda, and Jodi Thomas
Historical romance anthology released by Zebra (Kensington) 1 Feb 08

Last excerpt of this anthology to rain on you…Raining Excerpts

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EXCERPT: Give Me a Texan: A Shade of Sunrise by DeWanna Pace

April 7, 2008

GIVE ME A TEXAN GIVE ME A TEXAN by Linda L. Broday, Dewanna Pace, Phyliss Miranda, and Jodi Thomas
Historical romance anthology released by Zebra (Kensington) 1 Feb 08

Last excerpt of this book to rain on you…Raining Excerpts

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EXCERPT: Give Me a Texan: No Time for Love by Phyliss Miranda

April 7, 2008

GIVE ME A TEXAN GIVE ME A TEXAN by Linda L. Broday, Dewanna Pace, Phyliss Miranda, and Jodi Thomas
Historical romance anthology released by Zebra (Kensington) 1 Feb 08

Yes - we have yet another excerpt to rain on you…Raining Excerpts

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