Beast Warrior - Eva GordonHistorical Paranormal RomanceJuly 31, 2009Paperback, 280 pagesVanilla Heart PublishingBefore we get into the book, I first have to comment on the cover. Seriously, what is going on? Am I missing something? Is there something symbolic that is just going over my head? Or do we have a truly bad cover? This book is about werewolves, and romance in the viking era - and I enjoyed it. Would I have picked it up (or bought it in e-book form) on my own. I honestly don't know. So Continue Reading
Goddess of the Hunt – Tessa Dare
(Oh look, they chose my house to put on the cover)Goddess of the Hunt - Tessa DareHistorical RomanceJuly 28, 2009Paperback, 384 pagesBallantine BooksThis is a debut novel by Tessa Dare that I have seen garner much praise in the land of romance blogs. I must say, all of the praise is well deserved. Romance fans, this one is a must read! I was watching Sarah, from Smart Bitches Trashy Books on her video introduction of Tessa Dare recently on the Borders True Romance Blog. Sarah read a quote from Continue Reading
I Like Hairy Chests – Part Two
(Dare I say Tom Selleck is smexy?)If you are familiar with Smexy, you know I like a hairy chest! Yesterday, Sue Grimshaw from Borders True Romance Blog posed the question - do you like hairy chests on cover models. You know what my answer was. I then got into a very hairy chest mood and decided to add some delicious pictures to my sidebar - Hello Hugh and Jakeypoo. (if you know of any other pics that belong on that sidebar, email me!)Speaking of delicious, how do we like the hairy chest Continue Reading
Fade to Black – Leslie Parrish Review
(Watch out! I see a scary man in the shadows)Fade to Black - Leslie ParrishJuly 7, 2009Romantic suspensePaperback, 368 pagesSignetI love it when someone feels passionately about a book they have just read because I get the same way. You read an amazing book and you just have to give it praise and recommend it to everyone you know. This is how I came across Fade to Black. Stacy from Stacy's Place on Earth raved about this book and the others in the series. After reading her reviews and seeing all Continue Reading
Coming up in 2010
I know it is only September, but there have been so many tempting covers recently for books coming out next year. So let's take a little look at what I am anticipating:January:Tairen Soul - C.L. Wilson - The fifth and final book in her Tairen Soul series. Greatly anticipating this book. C.L. Wilson has stated she is going to start a new series, but will come back to write Bel and Galen's books!! I don't read a lot of fantasy, but I adore this series. The second book, Lady of Light and Shadow is Continue Reading
Shadowlight – Lynn Viehl Review
(I like the blue - but we have seen tattooed torsos so many times before)Shadowlight - Lynn ViehlOctober 6, 2009Paranormal Romance336 pages, paperbackOnyxJessa runs her own firm doing background checks for large companies. She is successful because when she touches someone, she can see their darkest, deepest most evil secret. When this happens she goes into shadowlight. When she emerges back to reality, she is back in sunlight. Because of this she is alone in the world. Never dates because as Continue Reading
Crimson Dawn Volume One – Hallowed Echoes
Crimson Dawn Volume 1 - Hallowed Echoes - MrysticaMay 5, 2009M/M Paranormal Romancee-book, novel lengthDarkroast PressThe prologue starts great with Thomas Hampton, a very old vampire who is seeking Arina, an evil vampire who has escaped and is causing havoc in the world. The Dimensional Guild does not get along with Thomas - they fear he will become too powerful and refuse him membership. More out of spite they leave it up to him to bring Arina back to justice.From here though the book goes a Continue Reading
Covet Winner!!!!
Drum Roll:The winner of Covet - J.R. Ward, chose by random.org is.......................ChristinaChristina, I have emailed you with the details. Thanks to everyone who entered...you guys gave some really great blog recommendations!Now - if you name is not Christina, there is still a chance to win. I help run J.R. Ward's facebook page, and we are giving away TWO copies of Covet. The contest ends tomorrow..so hurry up over there. Go HERE to enter. J.R. Ward has just announced she wants to make it Continue Reading
I’m No Longer a North & South Virgin
I have experienced the mini-series that is North & South and I am in love. A while ago, Kate aka Katiebabs, put a clip of the last four minutes of the movie on Twitter. After watching it, I knew I had to see this movie. John Thornton, played by Richard Armitage, is definitely going on my boyfriend list ;)From Amazon: North & South is a splendid, four-hour adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's 19th century novel about an unlikely, and somewhat star-crossed, love between a middle-class young Continue Reading
I’ve been tagged with a meme
I have been tagged by ChiaPop. So let's go:Available or single? Available only to my fictional boyfriends (and Brandon Flowers - I kid!!)Best Friend? My husband who puts up with me (see above)Cake or Pie? Pie - cherry.Drink of choice? 6am-8am - coffee. 8am-5pm - Cherry Coke Zero. 5pm-6am - Red wineEssential item for every day use? a toilet (snort)Favorite Color? Yellow - hello sun.Google? I am a Google whoreHometown? Suburb of BaltimoreIndulgences? Mini-Snickers. Because they are bite size they Continue Reading