In her latest book author Margot Early tackles
the very timely subject of dog fighting. I believe for many
this is a touchy subject, and one that while we might not
want in our romances is one that people need to become more
aware of. Bearing that thought in mind Read more...
With the mania of the holiday season nearly upon us, is
there a better way to de-stress than sitting down with a
great book, and a favorite beverage? For many of us that
great book is bound to be KINDRED IN DEATH by J.D. Robb.
It is my Read more...
THE PERFECT MURDER by Brenda Novak is the final installment
of The Last Stand Series.
The Last Stand has a new associate who is eager to prove
that she can handle
the job, so when Gloria Rickman came to victim advocate,
Jane Burke she
didn't think twice about offering Read more...
When I sat down to read the last book in
the Izzy McNeil trilogy I was both excited
and saddened. I was sure I was going to be in for another
good read, and sad to see a series I had enjoyed coming to a
close.
Unfortunately, I had trouble Read more...
Laura Caldwell is an author that I discovered many years ago
when she wrote
The Year of Living Famously. I loved the chick lit
genre, and couldn't put this
title down. It was with a bit of apprehension that I
therefore picked up her
book RED HOT Read more...
RED BLOODED MURDER by Laura Caldwell is the second book in
the Izzy McNeil
trilogy.
As it opens Izzy is trying to get her life back on track.
She is in need of a new job, but without leaving Chicago and
her ex-fiance
Sam there's not much chance Read more...
Sandra Brown's latest romantic suspense, SMASH CUT features
the murder of prominent Atlanta citizen Paul Wheeler. The
daring daytime crime leaves the police with several
witnesses, but little if any evidence as to who committed
the murder and why. Is it possible that finally the perfect
murder has been Read more...
When I sit down with a new book from author Carla Cassidy, I
know that I will be in for an entertaining suspenseful read,
and therefore was looking forward to reading her newest book
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.
Jordan Sampson thought that when she finished high school,
and moved on Read more...
Luanne Rice takes a peek into the inner workings of a family
in her newest book, THE DEEP BLUE SEA FOR BEGINNERS.
As I read the story of Pell and Lucy Davis I couldn't help
but feel a pull on my heartstrings. At a young age they
were separated Read more...
As anyone who has a family knows it only takes a moment for
something awful to happen. We can only hope and pray that
when tragedy strikes we come out the other end if not one
hundred percent safe and sound, at least on the road to it.
Roxanne Rustand Read more...
Ivy Peterman has a potentially life-threatening secret, one
she must protect not only for herself...but also for her
children's future. With her resources depleted, Ivy's landed
in the small New England town of New Bern, Connecticut.
Ivy has no intention to stay longer than necessary, but Read more...
Valentine, Oklahoma is a small town that I think many of us
would for sure
want to visit, and possibly live in. The people there all
care for one another,
and look out for each other, and when a young family is in
trouble they pitch
in to help without Read more...
When I sat down with ALL THAT LOVE IS Is by Ginger Chambers I
knew I would get a happy ending, but was totally clueless
about the journey that would take me to the happy ending.
Due to the fact that it has the Everlasting
Love Flag on it, I Read more...
This summer it's time to sit back, relax, enjoy a cup of
something cool, and lose yourself in the pages of LAST KISS,
the newest book from perennial favorite, Luanne Rice.
Nell Kilvert, who appeared as a young girl in a previous
book by Rice, Beach Girls, is now Read more...
In her latest book THE PENNY PINCHER'S CLUB, Sarah
Strohmeyer shows us how life can change in a moment,
and how we often see only what we want to see and what
might not be necessarily the truth.
Kat Griffiths has come across emails on her husband's
computer Read more...
With her newest book, WEDDINGS IN THE FAMILY author Tessa
McDermid takes readers into the private relationship
between a husband and his wife. Ms. McDermid tells the
majority of the story from Caroline's point of view, but
never fails to be sure that readers know and understand her
husband Read more...
When I sat down to read THE HOUSE OF SECRETS by Elizabeth
Blackwell I was confident I would be reading something I
would totally enjoy. What was unexpected was to find a
book that had a nice blend of contemporary romance and
historical flashbacks.
Alissa Franklin is in a dying Read more...
Spring brings many wonderful new things to the world. The
trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, baby animals
are being born, and many of my favorite, and I hope your
favorite authors as well are releasing new titles.
What better way to reward yourself for the spring cleaning
of Read more...
Anyone who knows me knows that I was and still am a fan of
the Everlasting Love tag that Harlequin puts on one
SuperRomance a month. For the month of February this tag
went on WHAT FAMILY MEANS by Geri Krotow.
When I sit down with an Everlasting Love book Read more...
The new year has brought author Victoria Dahl to a new path
in her writing
career. After several historical novels she has penned a
contemporary story,
TALK ME DOWN. I'm sure that her fans and others who might
not have yet
discovered her, but who are die-hard historical Read more...
Sandi Shilhanek
Sandi Shilhanek has an undergrad degree
in Elementary Education, and
spent many years trying to influence
children's reading choices. Now
she's lucky enough to be a member of
the DFW Tea Reader's
Group, and
gets to help spread the joy of reading
to adults. Sandi lives in
Garland and works in the Irving, Texas
area This long commute has
introduced her to the wonderful world
of audio books...gotta make the
most of every reading opportunity. She
has two sons, one husband,
and a loving dog.
