Laura C’s review of Vanity Fare by Megan Caldwell Women’s Fiction/Contemporary Romance published by William Morrow 26 Dec 12 This book is hard to classify. Although it uses many contemporary romance tropes—the destitute wife left for a younger woman, the two possible boyfriends, one of whom seems arrogant and aloof, the foodie theme—it’s really not [...]

Liviania’s review of Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor, Book 2) by Lisa Kleypas Contemporary romance published by St. Martin’s Griffin 28 Feb 12 I resisted reading Lisa Kleypas’s new series, despite loving her historicals and Texas-set contemporaries.  “Friday Harbor” sounded twee and the cover and title of Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor seemed overly sentimental.   But [...]

Laura C’s review of One More Summer by Liz Flaherty Contemporary Romance / Women’s Fiction published by Carina Press 02 Jan 12 Don’t be fooled by the cover. This is not the light-hearted contemporary romance you might expect from the artwork. There is a romance, it’s true, but the focus is far more on the [...]

Sandy M’s review of The Sinful Life of Lucy Burns by Elizabeth Leiknes Paranormal Chick Lit Women’s Fiction published by Bancroft Press 15 Jun 09 This isn’t the usual type of book I read, but when it was offered up by the publisher for review, and after reading the blurb, I thought why not. And [...]

Sandy M’s review of One September Morning by Rosalind Noonan Contemporary Women’s Fiction released by Kensington 1 Jan 09 I’ve not read any books of any sort about 9-11 or anything to do with its aftermath since that cloudless, sky-blue September day in 2001. I never wanted to. I never felt the need to. So [...]

Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Pictures Of Us by Amy Garvey Contemporary women’s fiction released by Harlequin SuperRomance 1 Jan 09 I bought Amy Garvey’s debut Harlequin SuperRomance strictly out of curiosity. She’s written a handful of books for Kensington Brava – fluffy, light contemporary affairs, some of which feature a hint of mystery. [...]

Barbara Samuel has moved to Bantam and will be writing as Barbara O’Neal. Her first book, THE LOST RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS, will be a Bantam Discovery title.  So you can purchase it in trade paperback or mass market on December 30th. I admit I have never read her and only know of her from the [...]

Connie’s Quick Quack review of A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick Contemporary women’s fiction released by Kensington 30 Oct 08 When Evelyn Dixon’s marriage ends abruptly she is at a loss until she takes a trip to a totally new town and finds the perfect (to her) spot to open her dream quilt shop. 

LauraD’s review of My Husband’s Sweethearts by Bridget Asher Women’s fiction hardcover released by Delacorte Press 19 Aug 08 It’s an interesting premise — a dying husband being nursed by not only his wife, but his many girlfriends as well. Bridget Asher takes a totally fresh idea and runs with it, resulting in a bittersweet [...]

LauraD’s review of Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella Chick Lit hardcover release by Dial Press 26 Feb 08 Trade Paperback release 28 Oct 08 What if one day you woke up and all those little daydreams had suddenly come true? You’d lost 20 pounds, your hair was fabulous, you had a better job, and instead [...]

LauraD’s review of The Best Day of Someone Else’s Life by Kerry Reichs Chick Lit released from Avon A 6 May 08 If the author’s name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve read one of her mother’s mystery novels. However, Kerry Reichs has written a sweet and funny novel about a young woman still trying [...]

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, [...]