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Review: Ready to Reel
2008-03-31 13:38:00 Ready to Reel by Lainey BancroftWhen Suzette Michaud reels into the arms of a man she wouldn’t ordinarily look twice at, she reexamines her priorities. Fed up with the social limitations her parents and her French boarding school background impressed upon her, she decides it’s time to take a walk on the wild side. Handlebar Hank and his Honky Tonk are just the distraction she needs. She doesn’t count on falling in love with the rough around the edges man, especially when he insists on treating her—a forty-six year old divorcee—like some blushing virgin. And she certainly doesn’t suspect that his big body, heart and sense of humor hide a bigger hurt than she ever could have imagined. Can a wounded bar owner and a bitter French debutante/divorcee make each other feel whole again, or are they just reeling into more heartbreak? This sweet short story won my heart! Suzette and Hank are a charming, if unlikely couple. At first, her conservative, uptight personality seems to h... More About: Review , Ready
Review: Welcome To Texas
2008-03-31 01:04:00 Welcome to Texas by Sally FarleyAfter moving from Minnesota to Texas, Kacey Newton must adapt to the strangeness of The Lone Star State. To Kacey, the accents are undecipherable, the heat is unbearable, the neighbors are inconsiderate and the hunky police chief’s uniform of choice is a tank top, baggy shorts and flip-flops.The only thing Chief Jack Boudreaux likes as much as a sexy woman is steak. Thick, juicy steak. Now if he could just find a sexy woman who actually eats steak, and not just salad, he’d be in hog heaven. It’s just a matter of time before Jack attempts to seduce Kacey with a pitcher of ice cold margaritas, some spicy, hot fajitas and his dazzling Texas charm. What a hoot this story was! I was just tickled from beginning to end. This author writes one smooth, funny story that was quick and easy to read. I loved everything about it (except maybe Cheryl, but that’s to be expected).Poor Kacey, moving to slow, amicable Texas from high-strung, less friendly Minneso... More About: Review
Review: Cupid's Dilemma
2008-03-31 00:31:00 Cupid’s Dilemma by Mia RomanoPreston Heartgrove took his job as Cupid seriously. He made sure everyone who was supposed to fall in love on Valentine’s Day couldn’t resist each other. But when he’s required to find his own love of a lifetime, he doesn’t know where to start. Would he succeed without using magic, or die trying?This was such an entertaining read! I had an absolute blast reading it. Mia Romano has written a fun, witty story that kept me grinning and laughing through the whole book.Preston is just a hottie, and could possibly be the perfect man! The man is a logger most of the year… and Cupid for the other part of it. He’s got it all… romance, personality, a hot body and a cat. Okay, it’s a talking cat, but it is a cat! The problem? If he can’t get Miki to fall in love with him, he’ll lose more than just his wings. And this cupid knows just what to do for everyone else but his own love life has him stumped.Miki Newton is clueless when it comes to Pres... More About: Review
Review: Lady Iona's Rebellion
2008-03-29 22:43:00 Lady Iona’s Rebellion by Dorothy Mc FallsWhen pressured into accepting a husband of her father's choosing, Lady Iona seeks out the notorious rake Lord Nathan Wynter for his help in learning how to stand up for herself.While Iona is looking for adventure, Lord Nathan is doing his honest best to reform his ways in order to repair his reputation and his disastrous relationship with his family. Winning the very proper Lady Iona for a wife would go a long way to achieving that end.However, the more he tries to protect Lady Iona from running headlong into disgrace, the more he grows to admire her daring spirit and unpredictable antics. Instead of returning her to the obedient world in which she was raised, he encourages her blossoming passions. Such a move is surely going to lead them both to ruin. But for love he is willing to risk everything.Lady Iona would make a perfect wife: well-mannered, obedient, with perfect taste and poise--except she doesn’t want a husband, and when her fat... More About: Review , Lady
Review: One Love For Liv
2008-03-29 22:38:00 One Love For Livby Marianne ArkinsLiv is out to prove her high society fiancé is cheating on her. Can she do it without breaking a nail—or falling in love with Mike the mechanic?Olivia “Liv” Leigh, wealthy socialite and spa owner, suspects her fiancé of cheating on her. Drastic steps are required to discover whether appearances are deceiving. And if those steps require a bit of stalking, a change of appearance, a hippo-sized dog named Spike, and sacrificing her manicure to clean house for a sexy-but-sloppy man whose neighbor is determined to break several of the strangest Guinness world records, why should that be a problem?Mike, a happily single auto mechanic, is more than content sharing his bachelor pad with piles of laundry, dirty dishes, and a sneaky ferret. But when a half-crazed woman in a bad wig shows up on his doorstep, what’s a nice guy to do?Why, invite her in, unknowingly help her in her search for the truth and, in the process, fall head over heels for a woma... More About: Review
Review: Queen of Trees
2008-03-28 22:37:00 Queen of Trees by Lynn LoweryMordavia lies in peaceful slumber as it has for centuries. Lana the Tree Warder uses her powers of nature in World Wood, guarding and protecting the trees and cares little for the outside world. Then the day comes when she meets prince Kail Mageking and everything changes. On a quest against the darkest of evils she soon discovers she is on a journey that could cost her more than her life. It could cost Lana her heart."Queen of Trees" takes us to the environmentally friendly world of Mordavia. I enjoy how the author added subtle touches of conservaton throughout the book, but in no way lectures the reader. Lana, the Tree Warder, protects the trees from harm. She is bright, courageous, and easy to like and admire. Kail is the Prince of Mordavia, who while handsome and sweet, could have played a stronger role in winning back the kingdom.I have many favorite moments in the book, like the exciting fight where Lana shows her prowess with a bow. Then there is t... More About: Review , Queen
Review: Come Back, My Love
2008-03-28 22:32:00 Come Back , My Love by Sylvia RochesterWhen an antique locket turns a Civil War reenactment into reality, Olivia Montgomery disappears into the past, leaving Joseph Underwood a suspect in her murder. She finds herself in the arms of Prentice Angelle, a Confederate surgeon. Amid the fervor and uncertainty of this tumultuous era, they fall in love. Happiness turns to disaster when a spurned riverboat captain attempts to kidnap Olivia. His action triggers her return to the present. Can true love overcome the barrier of time?"Come back, My Love" by Sylvia Rochester is one of those hard to define romances that is both contemporary and historical, paranormal yet still completely plausible.Oliva Montgomery, in the midst of a reenactment, suffers a momentary magic and falls out of time. She lands in the era of the Civil War, only to discover her own true love.While this may sound like the classic time travel romance, it really is one step beyond. While lovely heroine Olivia Montgomery struggl... More About: Review
Review: Blood On the Tartan
2008-03-27 19:48:00 Blood On the Tartan by Chris HolmesA Woman Fighting a Cause…Catherine Ross rallies her neighbors to openly resist the mass evictions, which empty the glens of her homeland of people and replace them with sheep.On the Other Side of the Law…Constable Ian MacGregor, sworn to uphold the law, finds duty conflicts with love. There's only one woman for him - Catherine. However, he is torn by that love and his sense of honor.The Coming Storm…Ian must decide: to protect his beloved or obey his orders. Will Catherine's truest love become her greatest adversary, or will they both perish in the coming conflict – the Highland Clearances.Holmes' new historical and very Scottish romance, Blood On the Tartan, is the classic tale of capitalist landowners against a community roused by a single brave underdog. The tale begins with a gripping and extremely visual prologue, where each side is personified, but in a rather black and white, good-versus-evil way. This gives the reader a strong sen... More About: Review , Blood
Review: A Hero For Jessica
2008-03-27 09:03:00 A Hero for Jessica by Pamela S. ThibodeauxAnthony Paul Seville is known as the 'most eligible bachelor' in New Orleans, possibly even the entire state of Louisiana, but finds himself alone—completely and explicitly alone. Jessica Aucoin is a writer on her way to fame and fortune, but is haunted by a man from her past. Will the "champion" lawyer and the author of romantic suspense find love written in their cards?When Attorney Paul Seville agrees to teach a Friday night seminar rather than take advantage of the night, he has no idea it would lead to finding the love of his life. Novelist Jessica Aucoin has a problem, and she needs the help of an aggressive lawyer. Paul Seville seems the perfect man to ride in on his white horse and save her. But will he be able to see past the mistakes from her past which continue to haunt her and truly be the hero she so desires?I enjoyed this short story, and especially the scintillating descriptions author, Pamela Thibodeaux employed in it. The... More About: Review
Review: Water Goddess
2008-03-26 21:06:00 Water Goddess by Crystal InmanEvery woman is a Goddess. Some simply don’t realize it yet. That’s when a Guardian arrives. She guides and protects. But most of all…she comes to set a woman’s inner goddess free. Because in a mortal’s strength is a Guardian’s salvation.Erin Sanders is a school teacher with a past that has scarred her very soul. She is close to no one until a chance encounter turns her world upside down.Daniel Rodriguez is a man who knows what he wants. He’s a serene soul who feels drawn to Erin through a brief meeting and vows to find out more about her.But Erin has secrets that tear at her world.Daniel doesn’t heed Erin’s words or warnings. He vows to gently open her eyes to a world she didn’t know existed. A world where a man will give anything to be in her heart.Kendra is one of four sisters, Guardians who must each “save” a mortal in order to move up to the next level of power in their world. When Kendra, the Water Goddess, chooses Erin Sande... More About: Review , Water
Review: The Last Promise
2008-03-26 21:04:00 The Last Promise by Mallary MitchellAndersonville escapee, Captain Josh Elliott, is willing to do anything to get home to his wife. A Georgia boy in Union blue, he dwells on all the empty promises he made his young bride and wishes to make things right.All she once had has been lost to her. Pregnant and alone, Nora’s only hope is that her husband will make his way home to her. Can love restore what war has taken away?Escaping from the horrors of the Confederate prison camp, Andersonville, Captain Joshua Elliot is barely alive. But the belief that his wife needs him desperately keeps him going against all odds.This little story did a real number on my emotions. Don’t think because it’s about a married couple that it will be a boring read. It’s not. It’s a powerful statement about the strength of true love, and the honor of a man’s word. I can’t say a whole lot without giving away the ending of the story, but be sure to read all the way to the end. The plot twists were we... More About: Review
Review: Anna's Secret
2008-03-25 19:34:00 Anna’s Secret by Jude AtkinsWhen a firebomb intended for Kelly McWinter kills his wife, he quits the Fort Worth police force and isolates himself in the tiny community of Indian Creek. Eventually, Kelly settles into a quiet routine of daily chats with the fishermen at Bubba's Bait House, and Saturday night barbecues at Cam Belsher's Hideaway Bar.Then Kelly and his dog Jake find the body of Anna Davis inside the local flea market. Determined to remain uninvolved, Kelly keeps a low profile. But when Cam Belsher is singled out as the sheriff's number one suspect, Kelly realizes he must put his ghosts aside and find the killer.Kelly is drawn to Anna's daughter, Krystal. When Krystal shares some family secrets, Kelly's investigation turns upside down. A family reunion awakens a long dead memory where Kelly is confronted with an uncomfortable truth. And just when everything starts to make sense another murder is committed, and Kelly uncovers the killer's shocking secret.Kelly McWin... More About: Review
Review: The Fourth Time's A Charm
2008-03-25 17:34:00 The Fourth times a Charm by Lily Rose MoonRowena, the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter, is a young witch whose spells have a tendency to go awry. She is determined to find a successful invisibility spell to regain her self-respect and get back into the good graces of her local Counsel of the Craft, but when the spell goes awry for the third time, she accidentally turns her neighbor’s cat invisible. When her neighbor Michael comes looking for his cat an attraction flares between the two. Rowena is powerfully attracted to him but not overly optimistic about it; she hasn’t had much luck with relationships. When her reversal spell goes awry, things go from bad to worse. If Rowena finally fixes this situation (and she's not so sure she can), will Michael still want to be with her?It's magical, it's funny, it's enchanting, light and very sweet. On a dreary day, take a cup of time and read this. My heart lightened and I felt so much better after reading this book.A witch with ... More About: Review
Review: Periwinkle Way
2008-03-24 20:32:00 Periwinkle Wayby Nancy A. Lindley-GauthierWhen teenager Robyn looks up from snorkeling, she thinks she can see dolphins leaping in the distance. It is a beautiful place, a little beach just off beautiful Captiva Island, Florida. There are shells and wildlife. A swim across this natural, untamed beach is her one goal, the one plan she held on to through her whole, week-long vacation. It will be a wonderful, never-to-be forgotten experience, she is sure. And, Robyn's younger sister Rue is, like always, spoiling everything.In a perfect piece of bad timing, a motorboat chugs up the beach, with a more than averagely cute guy preparing for a swim. Will his arrival makes things better or worse? Jump right in - the water is fine!The descriptions of the setting in this story are downright delicious. It makes you feel as if you were right there on the sugar sand feeling a faint breeze ruffling your hair, seeing the blue sky, peering into the water, watching living things dart around as they ... More About: Review
Review: The Madness of Celia Summers
2008-03-24 11:00:00 The Madness of Celia Summers by Charlotte ChalmersCelia Summers, intrepid mother of two, loves her work as an art therapist. She’s proud that she gives her elderly independents something to look forward to each day, even if her partner, Martin, is disparaging of her efforts. But then Martin has a secret agenda Celia knows nothing about. Meanwhile she defends her geriatric charges, fights to secure gallery space for their artwork, and fights to keep The Harbour, a home the residents can truly call home, from being closed. She takes on the might of the town council; to the point of leaping from a church steeple to bring attention to the plight of her independents, no matter that she might fall and end up splattered all over the pavement. When she does fall, however, it’s much more painfully. Police Constable Alex Burrows, the son of long time Harbour resident, Colonel Burrows, whose sense of humour has made her laugh, whose tragic personal circumstances have made her cry, whose sm... More About: Review
Review: A Dangerous Dream
2008-03-23 21:54:00 A DANGEROUS DREAMby Mary PaineMelissa’s dream has come true with a job at an exclusive Connecticut horse farm that trains Grand Prix show jumpers. She is determined to succeed in this world where vast wealth is coupled with intense ambition.A sizzling attraction springs to life between Melissa and David, a handsome, talented trainer, but her future is threatened when an attempted murder takes place at the farm. She must decide who she can trust and if her long-held dream is worth the risk of her life…A DANGEROUS DREAM gives the reader suspense, mystery, and a fabulous setting to enjoy as love weaves its way into the lives of Melissa and David.At the elite Deer Creek Farm the reader sees behind the scenes of the glamour and glitz of horse shows like the Grand Prix to the hard work, skill, and talent that makes grand equestrian shows possible.Melissa’s life is forever changed when she goes to Deer Creek Farm as an assistant barn manager. Early on the reader senses something is u... More About: Review , Dream , Dangerous
Review: The Summer Deal
2008-03-23 20:33:00 The Summer Deal by Aleka NakisSamantha Mallone is a smart, beautiful redhead who is oblivious of the magnetic affect she has on her charismatic boss.International billionaires don’t lie to get a woman, but Demosthenis Lakis does just that to lure his assistant to Greece.Unaware of her employer’s true motivations, Samantha eagerly prepares for a summer in the Mediterranean when her psychotic-ex calls and threatens her, prompting Mr. Lakis to arrange for her to leave New York immediately.Abroad, Mr. Lakis changes the ground rules: They’re in Greece where formalities are foreign. Samantha becomes Sammy, and Mr. Lakis becomes Demo. Sexual tension burns as the big-eyed Sammy tours the ancient ruins on Demo’s arm and discovers his intent to show her there is more to their relationship than business.Proving to be unlike other men from Sammy’s past, Demo puts their passionate summer deal to the test of a lifetime…Demosthenis “Demo” Lakis, has had a rough day. He is looking to... More About: Review
Review: Cat O'Nine Tales
2008-03-22 20:29:00 Cat O'Nine Tales by Deborah MacGillivrayNine tales of Romance under the watchful eye of some very special pussycats. These are not your ordinary run of the mill kitties, mind, but highly-developed felines who have a firm hold of helping romance happen when people seem to be having trouble finding each other. Hmm, matchmakers in fur suits!There is Auggie Moggie, Jack, Basil, Cyril, Sinnjinn, Elvis, Edward, Bubba---and we mustn't forget Simon. Simon is a very special cat, indeed, as his owner is about to find out.A collection of Deborah Macgillivray's award-winning short stories and novellas, plus a new novella entitled 'A Very Special Man', now presented for the first time as a set in this Collector's Edition.MacGillivray's Cat O'Nine Tales is a collection of hot couples, wayward critters and unpredictable happenings - although all of the different short stories are united with a certain, shall we say, touch of plaid to them. (and if you hadn't guessed... there's a continuin... More About: Review
Review: Mandi's Lucky Day
2008-03-22 08:30:00 Mandi's Lucky Dayby Beth MorrowWhen it comes to finding the perfect man, Mandi needs all the help she can get— including a pair of lucky earrings with a reputed history of matchmaking powers.So when one of the antique emeralds comes up missing, should Mandi hold tight to the belief that the earring will return, and with it a fresh, new love? Or is just wishful thinking on the part of a romantic girl in a corporate world?I like the way that Mandi is waiting for true love. She’s not falling into the peer pressure of having to date many men or sleep around to find the right guy. She is such the hopeless romantic, and believes completely that her earrings bring her good luck in relationships. She was a completely believeable character, and I loved reading about her.Her friend, Kayla, adds to the temptation to just give in and start dating random guys in hopes of finding the one. I thoroughly enjoyed the dynamic between these two opposite characters.Mandi’s crush on co-worker, Ale... More About: Review
Review: The Barefoot Queen
2008-03-21 21:23:00 The Barefoot Queen by Jean HarringtonDesperate Times Call for Desperate MeasuresFollowing in the footsteps of her pirate great-grandmother, Grace O'Malley takes matters into her own hands, risking her love…her life.Owen O'Donnell views the 'Deer Stalker' as a Robin Hood to the starving villagers. Only, Lord Rushmount has vowed to stop the poacher one way or another. As suspicions grow, Owen fears he won't be able to keep Grace from harm's way.Grace knows the perils facing them all, but cannot pull back in this most dangerous game…maddening one man…thrilling another.“The Barefoot Queen” is the story of Grace O'Malley, the daughter of an Irish tenant farmer and the great-granddaughter of a female pirate. She is fiercely loyal, passionate and outspoken, all qualities that are a bit unusual for a young peasant lass in 1665. When her father is wrongfully punished for trying to provide food for the oppressed people of Ballybanree, Grace takes over his cause but with dire ... More About: Review
Review: My Dearest Friend
2008-03-21 21:19:00 My Dearest Friend by Hazel StrathamDevastated and wracked with guilt by the death of his younger brother, Stefan, in the Peninsular War, Robert Blake, Duke of Lear, readily agrees to aid Jane Chandler to bring her seriously wounded brother back from Portugal.Much against Jane’s wishes, he decides to accompany her and together they embark on the hazardous mission to retrieve the young soldier. However, the journey holds many revelations, not least of all the abiding friendship and growing love between the two travelers.That special love is put severely to the test by the treachery that awaits them upon their return to England, when a tenant of Jane’s former home invades their lives, maliciously creating jealousy and misunderstandings for his own nefarious reasons.Can their friendship and love conquer the emotions that threaten to tear them asunder?My Dearest Friend is an historic romance in an unusual but undoubtedly moving style.Ms. Stratham indulges in the gushingly dramatic at ... More About: Review
Review: All That Glitters
2008-03-21 18:31:00 All That Glittersby Heather AmesGeologist, Crystal Penney loses her job and has to turn her inherited half of an Arizona ghost town into a money-making venture. She envisions a unique and refined tourist destination, but as soon as she finds itinerate prospector, miner and old flame, Cody Blye and his sullen mutt, Jackson already in residence, she knows her efforts to turn lemons into lemonade will sour faster than a gallon of milk left out in the noon day sun.Crystal thought she’d never have to face Cody again after he took off into the Superstition Mountains and left her heartbroken. But thanks to the terms of their deceased uncles’ wills, he owns the other half of Cactus Station, and Crystal has to call him her partner, regardless of how she feels. She rebuffs Cody’s attempts to rekindle a friendship and keeps him at arm’s length while she tries to convince herself that she’s not going to fall in love with him all over again.Cody has been involved in get-rich-quick sche... More About: Review
Review: The Scent of Scandal
2008-03-20 23:31:00 The Scent of Scandal by Carole MatthewsSeeking a refuge from the trials of urban London and memories of her ex-lover, Hugh, Rose sets up housekeeping and her business as an aromatherapist in a small country village, but she soon discovers that her eccentric neighbors have become convinced that she is running a bordello.The Scent of Scandal is a story about average everyday people doing the right thing for the wrong reasons or doing the wrong things for the right reasons. There is humor, real emotion, character growth and an entertaining cast of secondary characters that flavor the story to perfection.Rose had a successful aromatherapy practice in a large city and made some wonderful business decisions, but on the personal front, her choices have left her feeling at a loss. Her beau turns out to be a snake - a very mated snake and that put her in the position of the "other woman" - a title that she is emotionally waffling over. She uproots everything and in a brave or cowardly move, l... More About: Review
Review: You Belong To Me
2008-03-20 21:24:00 You Belong to Meby Kimberly NeeA marriage of convenience, to a man she’d only just met, was the only way to protect Brenna McIntyre from the cruel viscount determined to have her no matter what. The only problem was a most unwilling groom.The last thing Tony Radcliffe wanted, or needed, was a wife – even if their marriage was in name only. Left without a choice, he relented, but remained determined to keep Brenna at arm’s length.The journey from Ireland to America sparks a desire neither had expected, and one too powerful to ignore, even as the shadow of Brenna's past threatens the peace she’s found in Tony's arms.Brenna McIntyre, beautifully clothed in silken gowns is nonetheless detested and abused in her home. Yet she carries on, ever the lady. Far from being horrified at the idea of an arranged marriage, she hopes for one; to escape the household where she lives. A marriage will be an improvement she is sure, until she meets the unfathonable gaze of Viscount Halstead. ... More About: Review
Review: Victory's Gate
2008-03-20 05:13:00 Victory’s Gate by Leanne TylerLeft standing at the altar, Victoria Hamill decides to spend her honeymoon trip in Bury, Lancashire alone. However, when she finds a hidden gateway in the garden she’s transported in time to war torn Antebellum Charleston, SC. Going against convention and her assumed families wishes, Tori nurses an injured Union Captain back to health and finds her heart nurtured as well. Unsure of how she’d gotten there or when she’d return to present day, Tori decides to live for the moment and follow her heart on this path to new love.This short tale is a sweet time travel romance. After being left at the altar, Victoria “Tori” Hamill travels to an English cottage to spend her honeymoon…alone. But when she gets tipsy on champagne and steps through the garden gate in the back yard, she travels back through time and trades places with her namesake in 1865 Charleston.While the Civil War Victoria is wandering puzzled through 2007 England, Tori is falling in ... More About: Review
Review: Shadow of the Hawk
2008-03-19 05:28:00 Shadow of the Hawk by Judith RochelleHawk Riley’s life was in a downward spiral until his truck fell on him and he met Maggie Devereaux. And Maggie had problems. Lots of them. A stranger was out to destroy her. She was on the verge of losing her famous cutting horse ranch, Mercy Creek. And she needed help to prepare for the Wayback Grand Rodeo, her make-it-or-break-it moment. Pursued by a red tailed hawk and haunted by a persistent nightmare, could Hawk help Maggie save Mercy Creek and in doing so save himself?Judith Rochelle's 'Shadow of the Hawk' is part of the 'Wayback, Texas' series. This romance shares the "Wayback' location with others in the series. Tough, hard working Maggie Devereaux runs her ranch, without little help, and in spite of actual antipathy from her neighbors. Her ex is against her- at times, it feels like everyone is against her. Out-of-luck, consummate cowboy Hawk Riley is equally hard up... his best ideas, like trying to apply for a job at the ranch, a... More About: Review , Shadow
Review: Almost Guilty
2008-03-19 02:27:00 Almost Guilty by Isabel MereShe cannot run far enough. Accused of a heinous crime, Jacie Fielding flees to London. Denied access to the profession she hungers for, she is hunted by those who want her silenced..and unwillingly is drawn to the very man who can expose her. He has searched too long. In ruthless pursuit of the truth behind his friends' murders, Gabriel Rayne is determined to prove Jacie's involvement in the crime. And battle losing his heart to the very woman he must accuse. They are. Each other's adversary.and salvation. A tale of love and intrigue by the author of Almost Taken Isabel Mere’s skill with words and the turn of a phrase makes ALMOST GUILTY a joy to read. Her characters reach out and pull the reader into the trials, tribulations, simple pleasures, and sensual joy that they enjoy.Jacie, a single-minded woman who is determined to one day be a doctor, works toward realizing her goal in life despite The Tragedy that forced her to flee her home and go to Lond... More About: Review
Review: Forbidden Touch (book 3)
2008-03-18 05:21:00 Forbidden Touch by Paula GravesOne touch was all it took for the gorgeous stranger to penetrate his soul.He was a hardened former Marine with a guarded past…until one touch from Iris Browning became his undoing. Thanks to the raven-haired beauty, reclusive millionaire Maddox Heller found himself back in the line of fire, chasing down an elusive killer who’d made Iris his next target. She claimed not to know why, and every instinct told Maddox to believe her. Still, trusting this virtual stranger seemed risky, especially as their relationship grew increasingly personal. Now, as ghosts from the past threatened to destroy the present, would one forbidden touch bring pleasure…or pain?Woo! This was the best book in the “Forbidden” series by Paula Graves. I was a little apprehensive after feeling a little let down by the second book, and actually put off reading this book for a while. I wish I hadn’t.I admit to a particular affinity for the paranormal gift of empathy. It fascin... More About: Review , Book
Review: A Soldier's Family
2008-03-18 02:29:00 A Soldier’s Family By Cheryl WyattOn A Crash Course With LoveShe was the woman of pararescue jumper Manny Pena's dreams. But he'd stuck his foot in his mouth the last time he met Celia Munoz. Now, grounded after a parachuting accident, he was desperate to make amends with the beautiful widow.But Celia wasn't having it. The last thing she needed was another man with a dangerous job—even if he had given his life to God.Yet Manny's growing commitment to her and her troubled son began to convince her that perhaps she should take her own leap of faith.Cheryl Wyatt’s second book in her Wings of Refuge series is powerful, emotional and intense. It is a gritty, honest look into the pain and suffering of a physical disability.When Airman Manny Pena is grounded after a severe parachuting accident, he struggles with his new faith to trust God with his future. He fights his fears and the temptations of his past with a realness that is as heartbreaking as it is refreshing. His strength ... More About: Review
Review: The Playboy's Plain Jane
More articles from this author:2008-03-18 00:29:00 The Playboy's Plain Jane by Cara ColterThe playboyGood-looking and confident, sports hero Dylan McKinnon simply has that indefinable thing that makes him irresistible to the opposite sex.His plain JaneFlorist Katie Pritchard knows all about Dylan's effect on women—he's her best customer! And the wary divorcée is captivated by his charm, in spite of herself.A perfect partnership?They seem an unlikely couple. They are. But Katie realizes there's more to this playboy than meets the eye.I have to admit to disliking the whole "plain jane" gimmick, where a woman hides her great beauty by wearing ugly clothes and I almost didn't choose this book. Truthfully, I didn't chooose it, my very young daughter did and I am indebted to her. This was one of the most emotionally charged romances I've read in a very long time.Both Katie and Dylan have been hurt by love, in very different ways. They respond to the pain differently, as well. Katie withdraws from the world, hides herself away in ... More About: Review 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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