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No Roast for the Weary
by Cleo Coyle
"As one of the best Cozy Mystery authors out there, you really can’t go wrong with Cleo Coyle."
Posted April 13, 2025

Cleo Coyle is back with another amazing installment in the Coffeehouse Mystery series. In the most recent book, a lot has happened and Clare and the gang had a lot Read more...

High Tea and Misdemeanors
by Laura Childs
"HIGH TEA AND MISDEMEANORS receives high praise from me."
Posted February 28, 2025

Laura Childs shows no signs of stopping! With another hit in the Teashop Mystery series, HIGH TEA AND MISDEMEANORS is sure toRead more...

The Christmas Box
by Toni Blake
"THE CHRISTMAS BOX is sure to melt the hearts of all scrooges this winter season."
Posted February 28, 2025

I’m such a sucker for Toni Blake’s books. I love it even more when it’s a holiday-themed one! So, I had high hopes for this one. Toni Blake pens some of my favorite Contemporary Romances.
 
THE CHRISTMAS BOX captures Read more...

A Bloom in Winter
by J.R. Ward
"Apex and Callum's romance burns slowly but brightly."
Posted November 1, 2024

J.R. Ward really surprised me with A BLOOM IN WINTER. I had no idea that I would love this book so much. I guess it’s because it’s Read more...

The Knife Before Christmas
by Kate Carlisle
"THE KNIFE BEFORE CHRISTMAS is my favorite in this series."
Posted October 20, 2024

Nothing is better than a Christmas-themed cozy mystery from Kate Carlisle. I was very excited about this book since I love the holidays and this series. There’s just something special about the charm that Carlisle puts into her books and this book is no exception.

Demon's Bluff
by Kim Harrison
"DEMON’S BLUFF is sure to have something for everyone"
Posted October 20, 2024

It’s always a blast entering a world that Kim Harrison has created. As soon as I started reading Read more...

A Merry Little Murder Plot
by Jenn McKinlay
"Fans will definitely fall in love with A MERRY LITTLE MURDER PLOT."
Posted October 4, 2024

There’s nothing better than waking up early in the morning and starting your day with a Jenn McKinlay book. As a long-time fan of Jenn McKinlay, I have read both her romance books and cozy mysteries, but there’s something so cozy and serene about Read more...

The House at Watch Hill
by Karen Marie Moning
"THE HOUSE AT WATCH HILL blew me away."
Posted September 27, 2024

THE HOUSE AT WATCH HILL by Karen Marie Moning was my most anticipated book this year. As a fan for many years, I’ve been yearning for a new book from Moning. Thankfully, the long wait was worth it. This first book in Read more...

To Err is Cumin
by Leslie Budewitz
"TO ERR IS CUMIN is a great installment to the series."
Posted July 16, 2024

It’s been a long time since I’ve read a Leslie Budewitz book, but I was excited to jump back in. Pepper is still as independent and curious as ever, but that is what I enjoy about her.

With this installment, Pepper finds an Read more...

Half-Blood
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
"Armentrout weaves a spectacular world."
Posted June 22, 2024

Alexandria has experienced so much already when HALF BLOOD begins. Her mother is dead, she is looking for a new home, and Daimons are still out there searching for blood. After a close brush with death, Alex is brought to the Covenant, her home before her mother decides to Read more...

Winter Lost
by Patricia Briggs
"It’s so easy to get lost in a book when it’s penned by Patricia Briggs."
Posted June 16, 2024

Patricia Briggs is back with another Mercy Thompson novel set in the Tri-Cities of Washington. However, this time Read more...

Random in Death
by J.D. Robb
"J.D. Robb’s latest installment of the In Death series is the most thrilling one yet!"
Posted June 10, 2024

J.D. Robb’s latest installment of the In Death series is the most thrilling one yet! All of Robb’s books in this series have a mysterious and dark tone to them, but this one felt even Read more...

Fondant Fumble
by Jenn McKinlay
"FONDANT FUMBLE is a massive touchdown!"
Posted June 1, 2024

FONDANT FUMBLE is the latest installment to Jenn McKinlay’s Cupcake Bakery series and it’s definitely a Read more...

Off to the Races
by Elsie Silver
"OFF TO THE RACES is a simple and easy read."
Posted June 1, 2024

OFF TO THE RACES is my first book by Elsie Silver. I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about this author and so I wanted to try them out for myself to see how I would like it. Since I do Read more...

Archangel's Lineage
by Nalini Singh
"For a guaranteed good read, you don’t want to miss out on ARCHANGEL’S LINEAGE."
Posted April 21, 2024

With the sixteenth book in the Guild Hunter series, Nalini Singh brings the series back to its original focus as Elena and Raphael become the main couple of Read more...

The Wedding Box
by Toni Blake
"THE WEDDING BOX offers something different for her readers."
Posted April 14, 2024

After a long absence, Toni Blake has returned with a new contemporary romance novel called THE WEDDING BOX. Life’s experiences have certainly impacted Blake’s writing style. Known for her sexy and angsty books, THE WEDDING BOX offers something different for her readers.

Lighter Read more...

Only Hard Problems
by Jennifer Estep
"ONLY HARD PROBLEMS is an action-packed space opera that I think a lot of sci fi fans will enjoy!"
Posted March 27, 2024

Jennifer Estep is one of my favorite authors when it comes to Urban Fantasy, but the Galactic Bonds series is a hybrid series that blends science fiction and magical fantasy elements with a touch of historical romance. Upon hearing about this new series, I was intrigued, to say the Read more...

Murder in the Tea Leaves
by Laura Childs
"Laura Childs’ Tea Shop Mysteries series is a definite must-read!"
Posted March 3, 2024

In the latest installment of the Tea Shop Mystery series, Theodosia finds herself on the set of a movie called, Dark Fortunes. Reading the tea leaves is her Read more...

Three Kinds of Lucky
by Kim Harrison
"The Shadow Age series just might be the best new series of 2024!"
Posted March 1, 2024

Kim Harrison has a new series coming out? Cue me screaming! THREE KINDS OF LUCKY is the first book in the new contemporary fantasy series.

As a Read more...

The Lady in Glass and Other Stories
by Anne Bishop
"A definite recommended read for all people who love fantasy and Anne Bishop!"
Posted February 24, 2024

THE LADY IN THE GLASS AND OTHER STORIES is an anthology of Anne Bishop’s short stories. I was excited about this because it features stories from her best-selling series as well as some never-before-released stories.
 
Anthologies are great for loyal readers Read more...

Annie Tegelan

Annie Tegelan is an avid reader and writer. She writes New Adult Dystopian and Contemporary Romance under the pen name Ana Jolene. Please visit her website www.anajolene.com for more details about her books! Her go- to genre is Romance, anything from Paranormal Romance, Erotic, Contemporary, Suspense and Historical. She also enjoys Science Fiction and Fantasy, Urban Fantasy and Teens and YA.

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6 comments posted.

Re: It Happened One Midnight (3:22pm July 3, 2013):

Sounds fab! I cannot wait to read it!

Re: Lord Of Darkness (10:37am March 4, 2013):

I absolutely adore Historical Romances and find that Hoyt's way of incorporating action in the Ghost of St. Giles theme to be smart and unique!

Re: Fever (2:01pm January 25, 2012):

Great post Joan and lovely interview with Cindy! I love her Black Ops series. I just discovered them earlier this month and just love the balance of suspense and romance in the novels. I wonder, is maintaining this balance churning in the back of your head as your write?

Re: Ecstasy Untamed (4:02pm October 26, 2011):

Most imaginative movie? Maybe the Harry Potter movies or Avatar. Those ones definitely made me think, wow! Where do people come up with this?

Re: The Lady Of The Storm (5:19pm August 4, 2011):

Wow, this is a new to me author! Would love the chance to win and read her work! Cover and blurb look and sound amazing!

Re: Too Hot To Touch (5:18pm August 4, 2011):

First crush for me was my neighbour in kindergarden! is that too young? *bites nails* I got the lead as Mary for the Xmas play and he was Joseph. I put his arm around me and I was in heaven. Literally. We made baby Jesus, LOL!!