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Everyone Loves A Hero
by Marie Force
"deft writing made the chemistry between Olivia and Cole instant and palpable."
Posted January 21, 2011

Olivia Robison works at an airport kiosk and lives at home with her loving father and agoraphobic mother in order to put herself through college. Though she is working on a business degree, she is happiest when drawing portraits of strangers during her breaks. Pilot Cole Langston enters her life Read more...

How Sweet It Is
by Sophie Gunn
"A charming story of love, forgiveness, and redemption."
Posted January 13, 2011

HOW SWEET IT IS, the debut novel of author Sophie Gunn, is a charming story of love, forgiveness, and redemption. Told from multiple points of views, the story captures the challenges we face when life doesn't turn out as expected, whether it be due to tragedy or simply an Read more...

Not That Kind Of Girl
by Susan Donovan
"Will keep you reading late in to the night and rooting for happy endings all around."
Posted January 8, 2011

NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL, the final book in Susan Donovan's Dog Walkers trilogy, brings back Roxanne Bloom and Eli Gallagher. She's transferred her man-hating ways to Lilith, her pit-bull-boxer. He is the dog whisperer who may be the last hope for preventing a death Read more...

Second Chances
by Lauren Dane
"A well-written, sexually charged erotica"
Posted January 8, 2011

Rori Simon left home shy, overweight, and lacking confidence. Now she's back having spent 10 years exploring the world and becoming a strong, confident, and beautiful woman. She's a successful romance author and plans to spend her time writing and reconnecting with her family. It's not long Read more...

Law Of Attraction
by Allison Leotta
"An exceptional debut novel... a thrilling and intriguing legal mystery with just a hint of romance"
Posted December 20, 2010

With her exceptional debut novel, LAW OF ATTRACTION, Allison Leotta has written a thrilling and intriguing legal mystery with just the right hint of romance. Anna Curtis, Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., makes up for her inexperience with a sharp legal mind and a powerful drive to Read more...

Whisper Falls
by Toni Blake
"She's looking for a life of joy and passion, he's a tender-hearted tattooed biker dude."
Posted December 18, 2010

WHISPER FALLS, the third book in the Destiny series, was my introduction to author Toni Blake. I so thoroughly enjoyed this contemporary romance that I have added the first two books to my must read list. I can't wait to find out how the stories of the people of Read more...

Sinister Sprinkles
by Jessica Beck
"Jessica Beck's well-developed characters and compelling mystery make for a great story."
Posted December 18, 2010

Donut shop owner and amateur sleuth Suzanne Hart is back in SINISTER SPRINKLES, the third installment in the Donut Shop Mystery series. Joining her are ex-husband Max, friends Emma and Grace, retired cop and donut lover George, boyfriend Jake, her mom, and the quirky inhabitants of April Springs North Read more...

Deadly Little Secrets
by Jeanne Adams
"A thrilling, action-packed romantic suspense."
Posted December 14, 2010

CIA Special Agent Ana Burton has been exiled to San Francisco after a botched operation in Rome resulted in the death of two agents. She quietly, but expertly, works cold cases as she waits for the results of an inquiry and tries to restore her equilibrium. She no longer has Read more...

Promises in the Dark
by Stephanie Tyler
"An action-packed adventure filled with complex emotions and deep passions"
Posted December 12, 2010

PROMISES IN THE DARK is the second book in Stephanie Tyler's Shadow Force series and brings back Dr. Olivia Stohm and Zane Scott who were introduced in Lie with Me. Zane has been obsessed with finding Olivia since he failed to rescue her when she was abducted Read more...

Love Me to Death
by Allison Brennan
"LOVE ME TO DEATH has all the qualities that have kept Ms. Brennan on my must read list."
Posted December 4, 2010

Though LOVE ME TO DEATH is the first book in Allison Brennan's new Lucy Kincaid series, it features the Kincaid family and the Rogan's of the Rogan-Caruso-Kincaid (RCK) Agency from her earlier series. I for one was thrilled to see them all back in action. I Read more...

Deadly Identity
by Lindsay McKenna
"A tender romance with a slow-paced suspense element."
Posted November 30, 2010

DEADLY IDENTITY is the second book in Lindsay McKenna's Jackson Hole, Wyoming series that started with Shadow from the Past. Rachel Carson entered the witness protection program after testifying against the drug dealing husband who beat her and killed the child she was carrying. When her ex Read more...

Deadlier Than The Male
by Colleen Thompson, Sharon Sala
"These stories will convince you that the female of the species can in fact be deadlier than the male"
Posted November 24, 2010

The romantic suspense story duo in DEADLIER THAN THE MALE convinced me that, as demonstrated by the black widow, the female of the species can in fact be deadlier than the male. Authors Sharon Sala and Colleen Thompson have each written a story that perfectly balances romance and suspense, and Read more...

Talk Dirty to Me
by Ginny Glass, Inez Kelley
"A lovely novella that beautifully balances the contrast between erotic and sweet"
Posted October 30, 2010

Biologist and doctoral student Nora MacGregor finds herself torn between two men. Jarod Reed, an English professor, is a tender man who touches her soul and makes her toes tingle. James, a mysterious voice on the phone, brings her sexual fantasies to life, leaving her satisfied and wanting more. What Read more...

No One Lives Twice
by Julie Moffett
"A strong female lead faces off with some mysterious and sexy men"
Posted October 26, 2010

Lexi Charmichael is a computer geek for the National Security Agency. She spends her days sitting at a computer going head-to-head with hackers. Field work was not on her resume, until the mysterious disappearance of her best friend, Basia, forces her on a mission of her own. Lexi Read more...

The Kiss Test
by Shannon McKelden
"Will a love of Elvis lead Margo to the love of her life?"
Posted October 23, 2010

Life in New York is perfect for country music DJ Margo Gentry: the perfect job, a live-in boyfriend, great friends, and enough money to quench her thirst for Elvis memorabilia. Being named the nation's best Country DJ is just icing on the cake. That is, until her life Read more...

Coming Clean
by Inez Kelley
"A lovely erotic story that is both tender and sexy"
Posted October 15, 2010

Grant and Vivi have a happy marriage characterized by a deep love, trust, and passion. Cade has been Grant's best friend since they were boys, and Vivi's friend and favorite dance partner (due to Grant's two left feet) since she came into their lives. Grant and Vivi Read more...

Three Over Par
by Cathryn Brunet
"Where do life's regrets really come from?"
Posted October 13, 2010

Nurse Lucy Seymour is challenged to live a life free of regret after the death of one of her elderly patients. Seizing the moment, she begins a no-holds-barred sexual relationship with Robbie, her pro-golf instructor. When the greenkeeper, Daniel, spots them in the woods and joins in Read more...

Trash Course
by Penny Drake
"A little snarky, a lot smart, and seriously kickass...What more do you need in a heroine?"
Posted October 12, 2010

I want to be best friends with Terry Faye, the heroine of TRASH COURSE by Penny Drake. I want to drink coffee and eat cheesecake with her as she tells me about her latest case. I want her to teach me martial arts so I can sneak my way into Read more...

Backstage Pass
by Olivia Cunning
"An entertaining and erotic foray into the behind the scenes world of a heavy metal band"
Posted September 18, 2010

Sex, Alcohol, and Rock N Roll!! Oh, and did I mention, sex? BACKSTAGE PASS is an erotic foray into the behind the scenes world of a heavy metal band. Myrna Evans, professor of psychology specializing in human sexuality, stumbles upon the members of Sinners, drunk and not quite disorderly, in Read more...

Just One Taste
by Louisa Edwards
"Big Bang Theory meets Kitchen Confidential in this enjoyable addition to the Recipe for Love series"
Posted September 11, 2010

The Big Bang Theory meets Kitchen Confidential in JUST ONE TASTE which brings together wannabe chef (and ex-conman) Wes Murphy, and food chemist and ubergeek Dr. Rosemary Wilkins. When Rosemary walks into class as a last minute replacement for the food chemistry teacher at the Academy of Culinary Arts Read more...

Maria Munoz

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.