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Z-rated: Chocolate Flava 3
by Zane .
"The authors deliver sexual adventure and fantasy."
Posted September 30, 2012

Z-RATED: CHOCOLATE FLAVA 3 is an anthology of twenty six short stories of erotic fiction based on Featured Erotica section of her Zane's website, eroticanoir.com. As you might expect, the stories are hot and sexually explicit. I would not consider this a romance collection in that the Read more...

Blame It On Texas
by Christie Craig
"Contemporary romance at its best."
Posted September 30, 2012

Zoe Adams has put her quiet life in Alabama on hold to move to Texas and work as a waitress in a diner. Why? She's suspects she might be at the center a mystery and is trying to uncover the truth, if anyone will believe her. An episode of Read more...

The Red Diary
by Toni Blake
"An excellent choice for fans of contemporary romance."
Posted September 29, 2012

Lauren Ash may be wealthy and her best friend may be a sexually-free party girl but Lauren takes her personal and professional life seriously. She works for Ash Builders and prefers to reserve her bedroom activities for a committed relationship. It doesn't mean she doesn't think about Read more...

City Girl, Country Vet
by Cathy Woodman
"A pleasant story of life in the English countryside."
Posted September 29, 2012

Maz Harwood's life takes a sudden turn when her boyfriend dumps her for his ex and her best friend Emma needs someone to take over her veterinary clinic while she and her husband take a much needed vacation. Not quite sure how it happened, Maz finds herself leaving London Read more...

Powdered Peril
by Jessica Beck
"Donut selling amateur sleuth Suzanne Hart is back!"
Posted September 21, 2012

Donut selling amateur sleuth Suzanne Hart is back in POWDERED PERIL, the eighth book in the Donut Shop Mystery series. In this outing, Suzanne's best friend Grace breaks-up with her cheating boyfriend just hours before he is violently murdered. Not surprisingly Grace is a prime suspect, not to Read more...

Discretion
by Allison Leotta
"Fans of legal thrillers will love DISCRETION."
Posted September 21, 2012

Fans of legal thrillers will love DISCRETION by Allison Leotta. A former federal sex crimes prosecutor, Ms. Leotta uses her knowledge and experience to craft a story that is a suspenseful and believable who-done-it. In this latest outing (see Law of Attraction), Assistant U.S. Attorney Read more...

Return To Willow Lake
by Susan Wiggs
"All the emotional twists and turns that fans have come to expect from the Lakeshore Chronicles."
Posted September 8, 2012

Sonnet Romano is back in Avalon to serve as maid of honor at best friend Daisy's wedding. Growing up, all she could think about was getting out of this small town to see the world. Now she lives in New York, dates the campaign manager of her father's Read more...

Hold 'Em
by Katie Porter
"The intensity is ratcheted up all the way around."
Posted September 5, 2012

I've been a fan of the Vegas Top Guns series since reading book one, Double Down. Sexy and emotional with just the right amount of romantic tension, I have thoroughly enjoyed each story. With HOLD 'EM, the duo of authors behind Katie Porter seems to be hitting Read more...

Inside Bet
by Katie Porter
"Exciting, sexy, and just a bit kinky fun."
Posted September 3, 2012

The pilots of the 64th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base are back....hot, brave, and kinky as ever! Major Haverty made his match with role-play loving Cass in Double Down. Now it's Captain Jon "Tin-Tin" Carlisle's turn. He likes to be as Read more...

Nowhere To Hide
by Nancy Bush
"A tension inducing thriller with just the right element of romance."
Posted September 3, 2012

Detective September "Nine" Rafferty seems to be in the crosshairs of a serial killer who leaves a message on the victims' bodies. One of September's grade school art projects was sent to her with the same message scrawled across it in blood. How did the killer get it? What Read more...

Blaze of Winter
by Elisabeth Barrett
"A tender, emotional, and sexy romance."
Posted September 1, 2012

Theo Grayson has been struggling with writer's block and has returned home to Star Harbor looking for inspiration. He's likes being near his brothers, but sharing a houseboat with two of them is a little too much closeness. On the advice of Emma Bishop, he decides to take Read more...

Mating Season
by Alice Gaines
"Fun, sexy, and erotic."
Posted August 25, 2012

It's mating season for the elk of Northern California and Gayle Richards is headed for a cabin in the redwood forest to continue her research on their mating habits. This time, she's invited along her professional nemesis, Nolan Hersch. They have butted heads for years at professional conferences Read more...

Hostile Takeover
by Joey W. Hill
"Exactly what the cover implies and yet so much more."
Posted August 25, 2012

Exactly what the cover implies and yet so much more, HOSTILE TAKOVER is a D/s erotica containing a number or intense sexual encounters between a Dominant male and his submissive female. At times I found it a little too much for my personal taste and found myself skimming one Read more...

Forever And A Day
by Jill Shalvis
"Will more than satisfy fans of the Lucky Harbor series."
Posted August 23, 2012

Grace Brooks is enjoying her life in Lucky Harbor. She was stranded there on her way from New York to Seattle for a banking job that fell through. But this small town is starting to feel like home in spite of the fact that she knows it's only until Read more...

Relentless Pursuit
by Adrienne Giordano
"May just be the best one yet."
Posted August 21, 2012

Taylor Securities operative Billy Tripp is relentless and that's what makes him every woman's fantasy. Whether it's chasing down a ring of car thieves, protecting the woman he's seriously attracted to, or trying to get her to believe she's as beautiful as he thinks she Read more...

The Last Victim
by Karen Robards
"Unexpected, intriguing, surprising, and chilling."
Posted August 19, 2012

THE LAST VICTIM is one of those books that is difficult to review for fear of giving too much away. Unexpected, intriguing, surprising, and chilling are all words that came to mind as the story unfolded before me. Knowing too much would have spoiled the sense of discovery and appreciation Read more...

Call Me Wild
by Robin Kaye
"I'm wild about the Kincaid family and happy to see them back."
Posted August 19, 2012

I'm wild about the Kincaid family and happy to see them back in CALL ME WILD. Rugged, handsome, hot, and flirty Dr. Fisher Kincaid is working too hard and feeling an unusual lack of interest in the opposite sex. Maybe he's looking for more now that his twin Read more...

Can't Hurry Love
by Molly O'Keefe
"A passionate story that will tug at your heartstrings."
Posted August 16, 2012

Cowboy Eli Turnbull isn't thrilled to be working for Victoria Baker, the penniless widow of a financier who committed suicide after being caught running a Ponzi scheme. The only things she has left are her son and the Crooked Creek ranch, her birthright and last hope. Eli has worked Read more...

Light Me Up
by Isabel Sharpe
"I'm a fan of this fun and witty group of friends."
Posted August 16, 2012

The tenants of the Come to Your Senses Building are back in this follow up to Just One Kiss. In LIGHT ME UP we explore the sense of vision as photographer Jack Shea tries to find the woman from the park that has become his muse for an Read more...

Summer Nights
by Susan Mallery
"A lovely additional to the Fool's Gold series."
Posted August 15, 2012

Annabelle Weiss is Fool's Gold's rather reserved town librarian so getting up to dance on a bar is a bit out of character, even if it's simply to demonstrate the dance of the virgins. Unfortunately for her, newcomer and horses whisperer Shane Stryker sees her dance and 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.