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Lust In The Library
by Amelia Fayer
"Books and sex...readers will swoon!"
Posted April 21, 2012

The novella LUST IN THE LIBRARY is actually two related stories of sexual adventures in a college library. Books and sex...readers will swoon! Sara and Veronica, co-workers at a University library, are in lust. Sara is seriously hot for the Brit, William Hammond, who has been making regular Read more...

Silenced
by Allison Brennan
"An excellent addition to the Lucy Kincaid series."
Posted April 17, 2012

Lucy Kincaid is keeping busy as she anticipates the realization of her next and biggest professional goal... becoming an FBI agent. While waiting to enroll at the FBI Academy she's working as an analyst for the FBI alongside her training agent, Noah Armstrong. They are called in to investigate Read more...

Twisted
by Laura Griffin
"Fascinating and compelling...kept me guessing until the very end."
Posted April 7, 2012

Rookie detective Allison Doyle, one of only a handful of women on the police force in this small Texas town, is out to prove herself. So, she fears it doesn't bode well for her future as a detective when she fails to catch all the clues of a robbery Read more...

Born To Darkness
by Suzanne Brockmann
"Remains true to Suzanne Brockmann's roots in military romantic suspense."
Posted April 7, 2012

It's the mid-twenty-first century and Michelle "Mac" Mackenzie has a set of specialized skills that she uses as an employee of Obermeyer Institute (OI) to help those in trouble. The OI trains humans with the right potential to integrate their brain function to unleash the brain's Read more...

Hot Under Pressure
by Louisa Edwards
"Brings this cooking competition to a satisfying conclusion."
Posted April 1, 2012

Henry Beck isn't much of a talker but he can cook. He also has the friendship and loyalties of the staff at Lunden's Tavern. Their team has been making its way up the ranks in the Rising Star Chef Competition (see Some Like It Hot and Read more...

Wicked Weekend
by Gillian Archer
"An excellent choice if you're looking for a quick, sexy read."
Posted April 1, 2012

Lauren Vaughn is suffering through her sister's coed bachelorette party. Crystal is marrying the man Lauren was crazy about, then Lauren made the mistake of introducing them. Lauren is in the bar for some liquid courage when a sexy stranger enters the bar with a black handkerchief in his Read more...

Her Lucky Catch
by Amie Denman
"Brings to life a small town full of quirky characters."
Posted April 1, 2012

Jazz Shepherd took a job teaching kindergarten at St. Peter Catholic Elementary in the lakeside town of Bluegill as a way to start-over after divorcing her cheating husband. She lives with her cousin, the female impersonator, and supplements her teaching salary by working part-time in the office at Read more...

I Want Candy
by Susan Donovan
"A wonderful story, equally funny and heartwarming."
Posted March 31, 2012

Candace "Candy" Carmichael and her best friend Cheri Newberry were living the high life in Tampa, FL making money hand over first in real estate. When the market collapsed just as they sunk everything into a multimillion dollar deal they were left with nothing. Cheri moved back home to Bigler Read more...

Forbidden Fantasies
by Jodie Griffin
"A timely glimpse into adventurous sex in the suburbs."
Posted March 23, 2012

Jessica Meyers's trip to a bookstore changed her life, and not necessarily for the better. She caught a glimpse of an erotic novel with light bondage. Now her collection of erotica is growing and she finds herself overwhelmed by fantasies she doesn't feel she can share with Alex Read more...

Believe It or Not
by Tawna Fenske
"Charming, funny, and just a little bit sexy."
Posted March 22, 2012

Violet McGinn has moved as far away as possible from her mother, both in terms of geography and philosophy. Violet left Portland, Oregon for Portland, Maine where she works as an account; very practical and logical. Now she's back to care for her New Age loving psychic mother who Read more...

Taking A Shot
by Jaci Burton
"I loved everything about this story!"
Posted March 21, 2012

I've been eagerly anticipating the latest installment of Jaci Burton's Play-By-Play series since sparks flew between Jenna Riley and Tyler Anderson in Changing the Game. TAKING A SHOT was well worth the wait. I loved everything about this story! Since the attraction between Jenna Read more...

Redwood Bend
by Robyn Carr
"All the elements that make Robyn Carr such a popular romance author."
Posted March 19, 2012

Katie Malone and her twin boys had to leave Sacramento in the middle of the night and move across the country due to a danger that destroyed the family business and threatened their lives. Now that the danger has passed, Katie is ready to move back to California. Before she Read more...

Somebody To Love
by Kristan Higgins
"My favorite Higgins book so far."
Posted March 19, 2012

SOMEBODY TO LOVE brings back characters from two of Kristan Higgins' earlier books. Heiress Parker Wells, the best friend and ex-girlfriend introduced in The Next Best Thing, discovers that her father has lost the family fortune due to his insider-trading scheme. Parker, who has been rather Read more...

If You Know Her
by Shiloh Walker
"An absolutely must read for fans of romantic suspense."
Posted March 14, 2012

IF YOU KNOW HER is the exciting conclusion to Shiloh Walker's ASH trilogy. One story spread across three books (If You Hear Her and If You See Her are the first two books), I have no doubt that fans will think the conclusion was worth Read more...

Kiss Me, I'm Irish
by Jill Shalvis, Roxanne St. Claire, Maureen Child
"Spend St. Patrick's Day with a trio of hot guys."
Posted March 11, 2012

If you are hoping to spend St. Patrick's Day with a hot guy, or in this case a trio of hot guys, then give KISS ME, I'M IRISH a look. This anthology, containing reprints of three contemporary romances from some of your favorite authors, features three handsome Irish Read more...

How To Dance With A Duke
by Manda Collins
"An appealing blend of history, mystery, and romance."
Posted March 11, 2012

Cecily Hurston is committed to the study and exploration of the antiquities of Egypt. Though she has inherited her passion from her parents, her father has been determined for years to keep her away from studies of the mind and make sure she has the interests of a proper lady Read more...

Catch Me
by Lisa Gardner
"A must-read addition to the D.D. Warren series."
Posted March 9, 2012

Detective D.D. Warren and her team have a possible serial killer on their hands. Someone is shooting and killing pedophiles. While some might argue they got what they deserved, to D.D. they are victims of homicides that require investigation. While at one of the crime scenes, D. D Read more...

Bond Girl
by Erin Duffy
"BOND GIRL will keep you chuckling and turning pages until the end."
Posted March 9, 2012

It's 6:00am Monday morning and Alex Garrett must face the day with a hangover and sheet-wrinkle marks on her face. Determined to make a name for herself in the male-dominated world of Wall Street bond trading, Alex is "low girlie on the totem pole" at Cromwell Read more...

The Night Is Mine
by M.L. Buchman
"Equal parts romance and military adventure, NIGHT IS MINE is a compelling and exciting read."
Posted February 28, 2012

NIGHT IS MINE is the first book in an exciting military romantic suspense series by M. L. Buchman. I'm generally not a big fan of military romance, and definitely like more romance than military in those I do read. Buchman has managed to make me re-think my preferences Read more...

Breakaway
by Deirdre Martin
"Fans of the Blades series will thoroughly enjoy the latest installment in the series."
Posted February 27, 2012

In BREAKAWAY the action of the players on the New York Blades hockey team moves to Ballycraig, Ireland. Rory Brady grew up in Ballycraig until he and his family moved to the United States where he discovered hockey. Now, the first Irish player in the NHL loves living in New 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.