Myself and two friends went to the RWA Literacy Signing in Washington, DC and had the best time!!! I took some pictures:Sarah, Bridget and Me - pre-signing cocktails, very necessary:)While we were waiting in line, I kept noticing all these lovely gals with JR Ward "brother" shirts on! Darn, why didn't I think of that! I could have been decked out in a John Matthew shirt. Next year for sure! I thought it was so cool, and they graciously let me take pictures of them. Unfortunately it was a little Continue Reading
Archives for July 2009
Branded by Fire – Nalini Singh
(I think this is one of the better covers in this series.) Branded by Fire - Nalini SinghJuly 7, 2009Paperback, 368 pagesBerkleyParanormal RomanceRiley Kincaid is the Snowdancer's most senior lieutenant. He is calm, practical, but very dominant. He has spent most of his life raising his younger brother and sister after his parents died. His younger sister Brenna, who was the heroine in Caressed by Ice, was kidnapped by a Psy and almost killed before being rescued by himself and fellow shifters. Continue Reading
Book Blogger Appreciation Week
From Book Blogger Appreciation Week's site:Book Blogger Appreciation was started by Amy Riley of My Friend Amy in an effort to recognize the hard work and contribution of book bloggers to the promotion and preservation of a literate culture actively engaged in discussing books, authors, and a lifestyle of reading.The first Book Blogger Appreciation was observed in the fall of 2008 and occurs every September. The week spotlights and celebrates the work of active book bloggers through guest posts, Continue Reading
Tuesday Tidbits
A few odds and ends:The Book Smugglers are having a YA Appreciation Month. From July 19th through August 16th they are talking everything Young Adult, plus on August 15th you will be able to leave a link to your blog to talk about a Young Adult book or topic. Click on the link to read more.Max will be the next hero after Dev in Blaze of Memory, in Nalini Singh Psy/Changeling series. He was the police officer in Mine to Possess. You remember him, right (because I don't!!). I am a bad Nalini Continue Reading
Eve of Destruction – S.J. Day
Eve of Destruction - S.J. DayJune 2, 2009Paperback, 432 pagesTor BooksUrban FantasyWhile I enjoyed the first book in the series, Eve of Darkness, this second book in the series is where S.J. Day hits her stride.The book starts with Eve waking up after her terrifying ordeal at the end of book one. In summary, she fought an infernal dragon and lost. Thankfully, when you have Cain and Abel on your side, you get a second chance.Eve gets sent to a Mark boot camp so she can have official training with Continue Reading
I like ’em Hairy
Truth: I love a hairy man. Whether in real life or in my books. Now my real life husband (is that bad I need to identify my husband as my "real life") has the perfect amount of scruffiness about him. Don't get me wrong, when we first got married he was a bare faced man with lots of potential but nine years later he has perfected the look. Unfortunately, the same can't be said about the amount of chest hair he has. Am I sharing too much? LOL. He won't read this so there is no worry. Anyway, there Continue Reading
What Happens in London – Julia Quinn
(This cover is simple and sweet, just like the book)Sweetest. Book. Ever. Every once in a while a book comes along that just makes you smile. This book had me smiling and laughing and squeeing in romantic delight from page one until the end. And oh what a sweet ending it has. Harry Valentine is the ultimate beta hero. Smart, studious, loved school, loved to study, courteous and polite. He works for the War Office translating Russian documents and leases the house directly south of Lady Olivia Continue Reading
Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday hosted by the Printed Page!I just finished this, thoughts will be posted tomorrow, all I can say is you must buy this book!! I have never read such a charming book as this:) It rates right up there with my love for Revealed by Kate Noble. Beta heroes and I are starting to fall in love.I read a review of the upcoming second book in this series, however I can't remember where! It sounded really good so I got it off of Paperback Swap.I've been hearing so much about this book and Continue Reading
Hello From the Beasties, and I
SSHHH IT’S A TAKE OVER Greeting to you ladies… I have not had the chance to say hello yet – You have been hearing from the other member of the team….. alot.. I have been having a little go round to see how you all are fairing out with our girl and for those who have brightened up their place with the flower – Thank you…. Tomorrow the 04th July is the last day to get your questions in for Anne Cain – The cover artist.. Some of you guys have been great and dropping off a few Continue Reading
Friday Finds
Destined for an Early Grave Book TrailerDestined for an Early Grave, the fourth book in Jeanine Frost's Nighthuntress series comes out July 28th. She recently released the book trailer:Book trailers just don't do it for me. I wonder how many people are swayed to buy a book after watching a trailer. I don't like them because I have the characters physical appearance in my head, and I don't want to see another's version. This is why I stress about casting for books that are made into movies - Continue Reading