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Rule Of Three
by Kelly Jamieson
"A beautifully written modern love story."
Posted February 19, 2012

Kassidy and Chris are deeply in love and living together. Kassidy is eager to meet Chris's best friend Dag who moved to San Francisco years ago and is now back in Chicago for a visit and to explore new business opportunities. It's clear from the beginning that Dag Read more...

A Little Bit of Blackmail
by RC Bonitz
"A well-written story with a timely premise."
Posted February 19, 2012

Diane Wetherell is intent on A LITTLE BIT OF BLACKMAIL to try to protect her sister Jessie from Brad Smith, the man who took compromising photos of Jessie and posted them on his blog. Diane plans to turn the tables by getting Smith into a compromising position and taking pictures Read more...

Sticks and Stones
by K.J. Larsen
"A must read for fans of comedic detective stories."
Posted February 18, 2012

Catarina "Cat" DeLuca found her calling after discovering her husband with another woman two months into their marriage. Now Cat is a Private Investigator and proud owner of the Pants on Fire Detective Agency specializing in catching cheating spouses in the act. Nothing brings the true state of your marriage Read more...

Collateral Damage
by J.L. Saint
"A non-stop action adventure."
Posted February 12, 2012

COLLATERAL DAMAGE, the first book of the Silent Warrior series by J.L. Saint (aka Jennifer St. Giles and Jennifer Saints), finds Jack Hunter AWOL from his Delta Force Team while recovering from a serious injury. A terrorist missile killed and injured his team and left him with partial memory Read more...

Bear Meets Girl
by Shelly Laurenston
"The lions and tigers and bears are back!! And I couldn't be more thrilled."
Posted February 12, 2012

The lions and tigers and bears are back!! And I couldn't be more thrilled. If you read my review of Big Bad Beast you know I'm a big fan of Shelly Laurenston and her clan (pack? pride?) of shifters. The latest book in the Pride series Read more...

Undeniably Yours
by Shannon Stacey
"This book has everything I look for in a great story."
Posted January 16, 2012

Bar owner Kevin Kowalski steps in to protect a woman from a lecherous date, only to find out the man was her boss and she's fired. Needless to say, Beth Hansen is not grateful for his interference. Beth prefers to take care of herself and didn't need his Read more...

Stuck With You
by Trish Jensen
"A wonderfully engaging romance."
Posted January 16, 2012

Paige Hart and Ross Bennett are adversaries in the courtroom. He's a snake (aka divorce attorney) and she's a tax attorney moonlighting as any type of attorney need by her large extended family. Paige, representing her cousin, and Ross, representing the soon to be ex-cousin-in-law Read more...

If You See Her
by Shiloh Walker
"Romantic suspense at its best!"
Posted January 14, 2012

IF YOU SEE HER continues the story started by Shiloh Walker in If You Hear Her. The second book in the trilogy brings to the forefront Hope Carson and Remy Jennings. Hope came to Ash, Kentucky at the request of her best friend Law Reilly. After escaping an Read more...

One Perfect Night
by Rachael Johns
"An engaging story that is warm, sweet, and sexy."
Posted January 7, 2012

Peppa Grant, vocal talent for Lyrique Recordings, loves kids and is enjoying the last minute invitation to dress as a fairy to entertain the children at the annual office Christmas party. Unfortunately, she also has to confess to their new CEO Cameron McCormac (aka Mr. McSexy) that she hit his Read more...

Wild Thing
by Robin Kaye
"A can't-put-it-down romantic adventure."
Posted January 7, 2012

New Yorker and goth chick Toni Russo, the manager of Action Models, is not happy to find herself in the mountains of Idaho coordinating a photo shoot. Toni is not a fan of the outdoors (and for good reason!) and planned to supervise from her office chair in the big Read more...

Scrumptious
by Amanda Usen
"I loved everything about this debut novel!"
Posted January 7, 2012

Marly Bennet is fully dedicated to the success of Chameleon, the restaurant owned by her best friend Olivia and the family that took Marly in and helped her become a chef, even though she finds herself hiding out in the bakeshop as Olivia's talentless husband Keith runs the line Read more...

Lightning People
by Christopher Bollen
"A beautifully crafted story full of intriguing characters and unpredictable plot twists."
Posted January 7, 2012

LIGHTNING PEOPLE is a compelling story of the complexities of life in the big city; the alienation, uncertainty, and sacrifices inherent in trying to survive in an impersonal yet captivating world...the kind of world that would lead you to stand at the top of a tall building in a Read more...

Any Given Christmas
by Candis Terry
"A must read for fans of contemporary romance."
Posted December 28, 2011

In ANY GIVEN CHRISTMAS, the second book in Candis Terry's Sugar Shack series, Dean Silverthorne is the second sibling to receive special treatment from their deceased mother who haunts her old Cadillac and won't go into the white light until she is sure all her children are happy Read more...

Killer Crullers
by Jessica Beck
"An entertaining addition to this cozy mystery series."
Posted December 13, 2011

The crullers featured in KILLLER CRULLERS are more threatening than deadly. When a man buys the last dozen over-iced crullers from donut shop owner Suzanne Hart, she expects that they are going to be eaten. Turns out Desmond Ray is throwing them at the front window of Gabby Williams Read more...

Sweet Reward
by Christy Reece
"A fitting end to an exceptional series."
Posted December 11, 2011

SWEET REWARD, the ninth in Christy Reece's Last Chance Rescue series, is a fitting end to an exceptional series. We briefly revisit many of the characters we rooted for in the earlier books in the series. The main characters, Mia Ryker and Jared Livingston, are the strong and dedicated Read more...

Unnatural Calamities
by Summer Devon
"An engaging story full of romantic and family complications."
Posted December 5, 2011

UNNATURAL CALAMITIES is an engaging story full of romantic and family complications. Janey and Christopher confront many unexpected and entertaining obstacles along the way to their happily ever after. I need to point out that the cover and synopsis had me expecting some kind of hipster romantic comedy, things which Read more...

Raylene
by Lori Wilde
"A wonderful story, heartwarming and tender."
Posted December 4, 2011

RAYLENE, the second book in Lori Wilde's trilogy of holiday novellas (The Christmas Cookie Chronicles), takes us back to Twilight, Texas and the Sweetheart Park fountain. The legend says if you throw a penny into the fountain you will be reunited with your high school sweetheart and live happily Read more...

Pulled Long
by Christine d'Abo
"Erotic and tender and heartbreaking and hopeful and, lest we forget, hot."
Posted December 4, 2011

PULLED LONG continues the story of the family-owned Long Shot coffee shop and the neighboring Mavericks, a members-only sex club. Ian Long knows his sisters have frequented Mavericks, but he's been too busy running the coffee shop. Plus he's single and can't stomach the thought Read more...

Holiday Kisses
by Jaci Burton, Shannon Stacey, HelenKay Dimon, Alison Kent
"Alternately tender, sweet, sexy, and funny."
Posted December 3, 2011

I was excited to read HOLIDAY KISSES as it contains a quartet of holiday stories from authors I have added to my must-read list over the last year or so. I am happy to report I was not disappointed. The stories are alternately tender, sweet, sexy, and funny. If Read more...

Carrie
by Lori Wilde
"A sweet romance good for reading any day of the year."
Posted December 3, 2011

CARRIE, the first book in Lori Wilde's trilogy of holiday novellas (The Christmas Cookie Chronicles), takes us back to Twilight, Texas and the Sweetheart Park fountain. The legend says if you throw a penny into the fountain you will be reunited with your high school sweetheart and live happily 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.