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Guarding Jess
by Shannon Curtis
"Brimming with action-packed romantic suspense."
Posted June 24, 2012

Jessica Pennington has made a career out of teaching people the social niceties for personal and business success. She's poised to take her company to the next level with the publication of her book but one thing stands in her way... a vicious stalker. Someone hates Jessica and won Read more...

Improper Relations
by Juliana Ross
"A quick read that will please fans of erotic historical romance."
Posted June 24, 2012

Widowed Hannah Taylor Bell, serving as an unpaid companion to her aunt-by-marriage Lady Dorchester as she has nowhere else to go, finds refuge among the books in the library. Seeking a moment of solitude she instead finds Lady Dorchester's younger son, Lord Leo Wraxhall, debauch a maid Read more...

Heat Rises
by Alice Gaines
"I can't wait to see what's next!"
Posted June 24, 2012

When her car slides off the road, Laura Barber finds herself about to be stranded in the mountains by a snowstorm. It's bad enough that she's going to miss a job interview but things get worse when the man who can offer her shelter is Ethan Gould. She Read more...

Summer Days
by Susan Mallery
"A sweet and tender romance with just the right hint of passion and alpha male bravado."
Posted June 23, 2012

Heidi Simpson was raised by her grandfather and the people of the Carnival with whom he traveled and worked. Now Heidi wants nothing more than to set down roots and make a home. She thinks she's found what she's looking for when she buys a ranch and makes Read more...

Shades Of Desire
by Virna DePaul
"Intense, emotionally charged, and thrilling."
Posted June 23, 2012

Natalie Jones, famed photojournalist and thrill seeker, is coping with the biggest challenge of her life, adjusting to the loss of her vision to progressive retinal degeneration. After a sudden and dramatic decline in her remaining vision, Natalie manages by leading a quiet and structured life in quaint Plainville, California Read more...

The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service
by Beth Kendrick
"A heart-warming and humorous story of love and relationship."
Posted June 23, 2012

Whether you're a dog-person, a cat-person, or animal-neutral, you will love THE LUCKY DOG MATCHMAKING SERVICE. Beth Kendrick has once again crafted a heart-warming and humorous story of love and relationship; in this case the complex love between humans and dogs, mothers and daughters, friends Read more...

Illicit Intuitions
by Nikki Duncan
"A gritty, sexy romantic suspense that you won't be able to put down."
Posted June 17, 2012

Ava Malia, covert operative for the FBI Specialized Crime Unit, is out to infiltrate Dr. H's training for one purpose... protect him from the bastards at Whitestone who are out to kill him. Whitestone is after a pair of high tech contact lenses and have already shown they are Read more...

Crazy on You
by Rachel Gibson
"A fun, quick read that takes fans back to Lovett, Texas."
Posted June 3, 2012

Lily Darlington has given up her crazy ways. She's focused on raising her 10-year-old son Pip and running her salon and day spa. No more drinking. No more tattoos. No more driving her car into her ex-husband's front room. And absolutely no flirting and sex Read more...

Sunrise Point
by Robyn Carr
"A sweet story of love blooming among the apple trees."
Posted June 3, 2012

Nora Crane found herself stranded with no home, no money, and two small daughters. She was discovered by the folks of Virgin River, a squatter in an abandoned home with minimal protection from the elements. As we have come to expect, the people of Virgin River rallied around her and Read more...

Drop Dead Chocolate
by Jessica Beck
"Brings back a favorite amateur sleuth and her band of assistants."
Posted May 31, 2012

Suzanne Hart is back frying up donuts in April Springs, North Carolina. This time around Suzanne's mother, Dorothy, has had it with the corrupt Mayor and has decided to take a stand by running against him in the upcoming mayoral election. She has lots of support from the town Read more...

The Fireman Who Loved Me
by Jennifer Bernard
"A sweet, emotional, and slightly spicy story that will please fans of contemporary romance."
Posted May 31, 2012

News producer Melissa McGuire usually celebrates her grandmother Nelly's birthday at the buffet at the Bombay Deluxe so she's not sure why Nelly asked to meet at the San Gabriel Hilton. Melissa is also wondering what special event would attract so many women. Turns out it's a Read more...

His Secret Temptation
by Cat Schield
"A fun, heart-warming story that will more than please fans of contemporary romance."
Posted May 31, 2012

Wealthy wine-importer Simon Holcroft comes home to find a beautiful woman asleep in his bed. He quickly deduces that the young woman is the maid with whom he has been trading witty messages. Before Simon can give in to the temptation to kiss her, Caroline Sampson awakens mortified to Read more...

Eyes of Justice
by Lis Wiehl
"Will have you sitting on the edge of your seat unsure what will happen next."
Posted May 31, 2012

Cassidy, a crime reporter, Nicole, an FBI agent, and Allison, a federal prosecutor, form the "Triple Threat Club." Coming from different angles, they all seek justice and often find themselves working on the same cases. They also support each other through their personal trials and tribulations. Above all else, they Read more...

Sweet Talk
by Julie Garwood
"Definitely a must read!"
Posted May 31, 2012

Olivia MacKenzie met the other Pips (Samantha, Jane, and Collins) when they were all children trying to make it through life in a hospital as they received experimental treatment for cancer. They relied on pranks and each other to get through today at a time when tomorrow was uncertain. Twelve Read more...

Grill Me, Baby
by Sophia Knightly
"A fun read for foodies who love romance."
Posted May 19, 2012

Michaela Willoughby has overcome a number of obstacles to become Flamingo Island's premiere spa chef. She tried hard to make her disapproving parents happy, even so far as making it through 3 years of law school before she walked away to pursue her own dream of becoming a chef Read more...

Party of Three
by Daire St. Denis
"A ménage erotica with a slightly gritty edge."
Posted May 16, 2012

Tina is throwing the best damn Halloween party (if she does say so herself) with her roommate Desi and looking to hook-up to end her sexual dry-spell. She is flirting with hot and muscular Kenton when Desi steps in and orders him to stay away. Des and her Read more...

Catch Me A Cowboy
by Katie Lane
"Chock-full of humor, wit, and Texas charm."
Posted May 16, 2012

As the wife of the owner of Dalton Oil, Shirlene Dalton lived in a mansion and enjoyed the finer things in life. Now a widow who used shopping to deal with her grief, Shirlene finds herself with no money and kicked out of her foreclosed home. Trying to save face Read more...

Just One Kiss
by Isabel Sharpe
"The start of an intriguing new series."
Posted May 5, 2012

Angela Loukas, owner of the bakery A Taste for All Pleasures, has big dreams. She wants her bakery to be about more than cupcakes and cookies; she wants to be known for decadent and unusual French pastries. She also wants to finally get over her cheating ex-husband. When Daniel Read more...

Barefoot Season
by Susan Mallery
"Alternately sad, sweet, funny, and heart-wrenching...a must read for fans of women's fiction."
Posted May 5, 2012

Michelle Sanderson is back on Blackberry Island after years in the Army. The Blackberry Island Inn was her home until a series of betrayals led her to join the Army to get away. Now, with the death of her mother, she is back to claim her inheritance and make the Read more...

The Proposal
by Mary Balogh
"Sure to please fans who have long awaited Gwen's book."
Posted May 4, 2012

Gwendoline, the widowed Lady Muir, is content with her life living with her mother in the dower house at Newbury Abbey surrounded by loving friends and family. She has no desire to marry again though she is increasingly aware of an underlying loneliness. While on a solitary walk to escape Read more...

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69 comments posted.

Re: Relentless Pursuit (8:48am August 20, 2012):

Blayne Thorpe in Beast Behaving Badly, the woman never quits.

Re: Only Mine (10:00am August 9, 2011):

Love the Fool's Gold series. Only Mine was a great story with the combination of romance and reality TV. I also liked each brother had his own story.

Re: The Lust Boat (3:12pm May 29, 2011):

No money for a vacation this year, house repairs among other things. I'll be doing lots of reading.

Re: Jump (7:55am May 27, 2011):

Fascinating premise. You really made the character come to life (no pun intended!). Thanks for letting us know about the wpbp.

Re: Mind Games (10:12am May 25, 2011):

Great list. I would add Shelley Laurenston.

Re: Already Home (8:13pm May 11, 2011):

Love Already Home! I'll have to get a look at those cookbooks.

Re: Blood Oath (4:51pm May 7, 2011):

This isn't a genre I'm usually drawn to but with this kind of fan love, I'll have to check it out. I shudder to think what our world would be like if the Vampires were part of the battle.

Re: Total Abandon (11:26am April 30, 2011):

I resisted the idea at first but now I love my Nook.

Re: Heartache Falls (10:36am April 28, 2011):

I am definitely a dog person. Angel is beautiful. I have 2 of your books and am eagerly anticipating the third.

Re: The Devil in Disguise (6:24pm April 23, 2011):

Congrats on the book! I look to read anecdotes of the author's life, and a sneak peak of what's coming next.

Re: The Beauty Chorus (2:00pm April 17, 2011):

It's wonderful to hear how much you love the story you told. It takes a special story to keep the magic after so many readings and edits.

Re: Rock Hard (8:19am April 4, 2011):

Thought Backstage Pass was great, can't wait to read Rock Hard.

Re: Mimosas, Mischief, and Murder (5:59pm March 31, 2011):

I've been in the same place for about 5 years, which is a new record for me since I began living on my own. Haven't livid anywhere exotic, but each place had it's own charm.

Re: Yukon Wedding (12:48pm March 28, 2011):

I made the mistake of watching several episodes of "A Haunting" yesterday and am trying not to think about what might be in my walls!

Re: Texas Blue (11:35am March 27, 2011):

I have enjoyed many of your books. I appreciate your insights regarding being a writer.

Re: Sink or Swim (10:59am March 25, 2011):

I'm a big fan of the reality shows- particularly the competition shows like Top Chef. I will definitely have to read your book since it includes my other favorite thing- suspense.

Re: A Lot Like Love (6:11pm March 24, 2011):

Loved this book! I like the slow burn. I like to pair a good book with getting under the covers and spending some quiet time in bed.

Re: Dead on Delivery (5:52pm March 16, 2011):

I can see why the police might have thought you were stalking or stealing. I get really pulled in by dialogue, but good world building is what makes a book special.

Re: Angel's Rest (10:48am March 12, 2011):

It's inspiration to hear how you took to time to find your new path (or let it find you!). I look forward to reading your series.

Re: What I Did For A Duke (6:24pm March 10, 2011):

Congratulations on the new release! Sounds like a great series, I'll need to look at some of the earlier books.

Re: A Lady's Wish (8:45pm March 7, 2011):

Can't wait to read some of these books. Very exciting news!

Re: Animal Magnetism (5:38pm March 5, 2011):

Have heard rave reviews about this book. Can't wait to read it.

Re: Bitten in the Bayou (8:28am February 20, 2011):

While You Were Sleeping is my favorite.

Re: True Colors (10:21am February 13, 2011):

Loved your True Colors and True Visions. When will Sam's story be out? I can watch that episode of Buffy over and over again. I also like Oz seeing Willow from afar and falling instantly in love, and how this built over several episodes until they finally met.

Re: Midnight Caller (10:12am February 5, 2011):

I'm really intrigued by the plot of your book. I agree that the hero/heroine need to contrast to make it interesting, as long as the attraction makes sense (however illogical that sense may be sometimes).

Re: The Mysterious Lady Law (1:21pm February 4, 2011):

I'm a little surprise to realize that when it comes to fiction I read almost exclusively women. My main concern is that the characters ring true.

Re: Wild Man Creek (1:56pm January 30, 2011):

Clay and Lily's story was a treat.

Re: Haunting Jasmine (1:54pm January 30, 2011):

Your new book sounds intriguing. I get interesting ideas from my dreams.

Re: Immortal Champion (8:07am January 27, 2011):

I love the thrill of living a different life, however vicariously, each time I read a romance.

Re: Stroke of Midnight (5:34pm January 24, 2011):

Sounds great. I love those hidden gems of humor.

Re: Mercy Blade (7:49pm January 23, 2011):

Wish all readying interviews were this interesting!

Re: The Paris Secret (8:21pm January 21, 2011):

Book librarian is Henry from The Time Traveler's Wife. TV librarian is Giles from Buffy.

Re: Highborn (12:02pm January 17, 2011):

Thanks for the great blog on the value of outlines. I'm a linear thinker, so I often think in outline (a skill that isn't always appreciated!).

Re: Real Wifeys (11:36am January 15, 2011):

I like humor, sass, and realism. You books sound great.

Re: Pleasure Me (10:38am January 14, 2011):

I love a book that has such a great story it almost hurts to have to put it down. The "happy ending" helps, too.

Re: Deadly Identity (12:30pm December 30, 2010):

Your class sounds awesome. Would love to find something like that in my area.

Re: Precious and Fragile Things (10:29am December 17, 2010):

Just finished your novella in Naughty and Nice and thought it was great.

Re: Like Clockwork (11:10am December 14, 2010):

I haven't read any steampunk but the description of your book has defiantly caught my attention. I may need to keep it a try.

Re: The Spy Who Saved Christmas (4:53pm December 12, 2010):

I would have to go with family gathered around the tree to open presents on Christmas morning. I guess that's three- family, tree, and presents. When we can, we make tamales, which are always a special occasion food because they are so time consuming to make (but worth the effort!). Your book sounds exciting.

Re: Unguarded (9:41am December 12, 2010):

DFW Tea Readers group and Readers 'n 'ritas have been a great source for discovering new authors. This year I was introduced to Louisa Edwards, Nikki Duncan, and Annette Blair, among others.

Re: Holiday Sparks (6:40pm November 24, 2010):

I just love good story telling.

Re: Highland Hellcat (3:48pm October 15, 2010):

I drink water throughout the day, and keep Diet Rite on hand.

Re: Sinful in Satin (6:00pm October 1, 2010):

Now that I understand it's just stress, my teeth falling out dream doesn't bother me. But I must admit, the first thing I do when I wake up is check my teeth.

Re: Sinful in Satin (1:06pm October 1, 2010):

I remember at least part of my dream on most mornings. My dreams are very story-like, probably from I'll the books I've read. My recurrent stress dream is all my teeth falling out. Which reminds me, I need to make a dentist appointment.

Re: When Wicked Craves (6:33pm September 29, 2010):

Your new story sounds really intriguing.

Re: The Bride's Necklace (9:53am September 27, 2010):

Love the covers on the new series. Can't wait to read it.

Re: One Touch of Scandal (8:10am September 26, 2010):

I make the oatmeal cookies and promise myself I'll buy the bike tomorrow.

Re: Burning Up (10:00am September 15, 2010):

I am a life long fan or romance or books with romantic elements, going back to "The Witch of Blackbird Pond", "My Sister Mike", and Meg and Calvin in "A Wrinkle in Time"

Re: Desperate Deeds (8:18am September 8, 2010):

Your reading journey sounds a lot like mine. Love romance and suspense. I'm so excited to talked to you at the October DFWTea book club.

Re: Atlantis Betrayed (8:08am September 1, 2010):

Good luck on the move. Hope all goes smoothly.

Re: Dark Warrior Untamed (1:06pm August 27, 2010):

Vane from Sherrilyn Kenyon's Night Play

Re: Deadly Fear (7:07pm August 26, 2010):

I have a much harder time with human monsters. The right (wrong?) movie or book can keep me up at night and it's never been a vampire or werewolf.

Re: Don't Cry (12:10pm August 22, 2010):

My TBR pile grows everyday. Not sure what the trick is to actually get everything read.

Re: The 1st Wife (10:02am August 11, 2010):

I agree, the FF group is awesome.

Re: Suck It, Wonder Woman! (1:54pm July 18, 2010):

I'm sure you helped the time pass quickly for these guys.

Re: Dark Flame (11:14am June 27, 2010):

What a great description. I feel like I was there.

Re: Hidden Wives (5:41pm June 26, 2010):

I feel like I'm in a reading funk now. You give a great description of how it feels. Maybe I'll see if Zoe Archer can get me out of it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Re: Hidden Wives (8:39pm June 12, 2010):

Really enjoyed meeting the authors at the Boa and Tiaras Tea today. I'm looking forward to reading the book.

Re: Blown Away (12:57pm June 6, 2010):

Hi. I am not good a keeping track of what I read. I just pick up a book. I'm guessing I read 8-12 books in May- lots of Shelly Laurenston and Susuan Wiggs.

Re: A Thread So Thin (12:06pm May 16, 2010):

When I'm too tired or stressed to deal with a new book, I pull out my old favorites for comfort and (imaginary) friendship. Going way back- Jo Beverly, Loretta Chase, Evelyn Crowe, Jennifer Cruise. More recent favorites are Robyn Carr and Shelly Laurensten.

Re: Silent Truth (8:40am May 15, 2010):

Had a great time at the last Readers and Ritas and am looking forward to going again this year. You can't beat a day talking about books and meeting authors.

Re: Take Me If You Dare (8:46pm February 23, 2010):

Great picks. What do you think of having 10 best picture nominees?

Re: Fantasy in Death (6:14pm February 13, 2010):

Dallas, Peabody, and Peaches. What a team!!

Re: Finger Lickin' Fifteen (11:49am October 17, 2009):

I pay attention to the background description if it helps define the characters and/or move the story forward. Too much description and I start skimming.

Re: Table Manners (8:58am September 6, 2009):

I'll be reading The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews.

Re: The Fixer Upper (8:59am August 23, 2009):

Hi. I definitely think many people think of romance as empty calories. It drives me crazy. Good writing is good writing regardless of genre.

Re: Bad Moon Rising (11:42am August 9, 2009):

My first signing was Suzanne Brockmann in Knoxville, TN. She was lovely and told some great stories.

Re: The Perfect Couple (11:40am August 9, 2009):

Hi. I'm behind on reading Novak and Anderson, I'll have to catch-up. I was enjoying Laurien Berenson's dog show mysteries and was sad to see she won't be writing any more.
Maria

Re: Lord of Scoundrels (6:49pm December 7, 2008):

Reading journal?? Now I'm feeling inadequate. I would say Succubus Dreams by Richelle Meade.