The World is a Stage by Tamara Morgan (Games of Love #2) June 5, 2012 Contemporary Romance Samhain Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “Proposition. Noun. A fancy way to tell a woman you want to see her honey pot.” Rachel is a talented actress currently working in a Shakespeare after dark theater (think skimpy outfits and added heat to some scenes) in Washington. She watches over her alcoholic (former famous stage actress) mother and gentle and weak younger sister instead of working Continue Reading
Review: Three Weddings and a Murder Anthology
Three Weddings and a Murder by Tessa Dare, Leigh Lavalle, Courtney Milan, and Carey Baldwin May 2012 Historical/Contemporary Self Published Reviewed by May So often anthologies feel like promotions for the authors other books, or just a teaser to get you interested in a current series. This anthology was a rare treat – all four stories within felt like complete stories, and stood alone beautifully. Each was a solid, well written story. The profits from this collection go to a great Continue Reading
Review: A Night Like This by Julia Quinn
A Night Like This by Julia Quinn (Smythe-Smith Quartet #2) Historical Romance May 29, 2012 Avon Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: Nothing said “home” to a Smythe-Smith male like badly played music. Once upon a time there was a sweet young foolish girl who made a bad choice. She was sent from her home, forced to live under an assumed identity, and could no longer see her family. She moved a few times, but was currently comfortable as a governess to a few nice young Continue Reading
Interview with Karen Hawkins
We are happy to have Karen Hawkins with us today, to celebrate her latest release, The Taming of the Scottish Princess. The opening scene of this book (The Taming of a Scottish Princess) did such an amazing job of setting up both our story, and perfectly showing us Jane and Michael on the cusp of a new romance. Between her practical gown that was unsuitable for the occasion and his whistling at her so she didn’t have to wonder where he was – I was hooked from the start. What was your Continue Reading
Review: The Taming of a Scottish Princess by Karen Hawkins
The Taming of a Scottish Princess by Karen Hawkins (Hurst Amulet #4) Historical Romance May 22, 2012 Pocket Reviewed by May Favorite quote: Jane’s brown eyes shimmered with mockery as she met his gaze. “I’m so disappointed not to meet the duke, but you know how it is.” “Fainthearted twit.” “Cravated grump.” “Saucy, foul wench.” “Ham-fisted curmudgeon.” “Shrill shrew—“ “Please!” Mary interjected. “Both of you!” Michael kept his gaze locked on Continue Reading
More Average, Less Gi in my Joe
By May I’m looking for a few average men. I don’t want a hero in a uniform, the ultimate alpha male, the billionaire sheik/vampire/Viking/angel either today. No, I just want a regular, ordinary, nothing special guy to read about in my romance novels. He could be average looking, or unremarkable in his own way. Standing in a room full of people, you would not notice him except that he is very common. He blends. Perhaps he is shy, perhaps he has super secret spy Continue Reading
Review: Coveted by Shawntelle Madison
Coveted by Shawntelle Madison (Coveted #1) April 24, 2012 Urban Fantasy Random House Reviewed by May Favorite quote: “Your little friends? Do you have an ornament vibrator in there? Now that would give me a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.” Five years ago, after her boyfriend left her, Nat had a major breakdown and her already shaky grasp on her issues crumbled. Now Natalya Stravinsky is an outcast from her pack and family. She’s a timid werewolf who always wears the Continue Reading
Review: Under Fire by Catherine Mann
Under Fire Catherine Mann (Elite Force #3) Romantic Suspense May 1, 2012 Reviewed by May Favorite Quote: “I’ve never heard a man admit to being afraid.” Liam pressed a lingering kiss onto her shoulder. “Then you’ve never heard a man be honest.” Liam McCabe met Rachel Flores in the Bahamas, as both worked tirelessly to rescue survivors in the aftermath of a major earthquake. He is a three-time divorced pararescueman (and the commander of his unit). She trains dogs for Continue Reading
Review: Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy
Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy (Killer Instincts #1) Romantic Suspense May 1, 2012 Reviewed by May “And what did you do, Abby?” Her eyelids opened. Meeting his gaze, she set her jaw and said, “I ripped his eye out.” The four men just stared at her, this woman whose voice had suddenly become toxic, whose words shocked them into silence. “You… ripped his eye out,” Ethan finally sputtered, looking stunned. “Right out of the socket.” She turned her head and pressed her cheek against Continue Reading
Review: Demon’s Bride by Zoe Archer
Demon’s Bride by Zoe Archer (The Hellraisers #2) Paranormal Historical Romance May 1, 2012 Reviewed by May “In my youth,” said Lady Byton, “we would have called such a man a ‘strapper’, and so he is. Mark me, child, you’ll have the devil’s own time in the bedchamber, but I warrant it will put more roses in your cheeks.” This is the second book in Zoe Archer’s trilogy about a group of hell raising friends who stumble upon a ruin one night, and make a deal with the devil. This book Continue Reading