| Collaboration Series | Episode 8 | 2020
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
#BookTubers Recommend - Most Thankful Book I've Ever Read | @Stef_uncensored
I was invited to join in Episode 8 of Steph from Steph's Romance Book Talk's Collaboration Series and HERE IT IS! Check it out in the below video and if you want to pick the novels up that is listed below too.
Most Thankful Book I've Ever Read
| Collaboration Series | Episode 8 | 2020
by Steph's Romance Book Talk
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| Collaboration Series | Episode 8 | 2020
by Steph's Romance Book Talk
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
I Hope You'll Still Like Me After This Video - Book Haul #1 | #RomanceBooktuber #BookHaul
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Friday, December 27, 2019
Made the Grade: Hot Toy by Jennifer Crusie | #BookReview @JennyCrusie
- This was an ARC Read / Jess read this novella within an anthology novel called "It Must Be Christmas: Three Holiday Stories." -Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition
File Size: 1130 KB | Print Length: 83 Pages
Publication Date: October 13, 2015 | Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press : Paperbacks | ASIN: B012N98XPE
Main Genre(s): Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance, Quick Read/Short Story
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley
"Hot Toy" by Jennifer Crusie
Author's Book Description : Previously published in the anthology "Santa, Baby," "HOT TOY" is now available as a standalone e-story for the first time!
Mayhem ensues under the mistletoe as a determined shopper grabs the very last hot toy action figure off the shelf, only to find herself plunged into the middle of a real-life spy game and in the arms of a sexy secret agent...
My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! On Christmas Eve, Trudy is out at an older toy store in hopes of finding the “IT” toy for boys that year. But of course because of it BEING Christmas Eve she doesn’t find it. She only finds last year’s model, yet that throws her life into a chaos-filled adventure!This novella was not what I was expecting, yet I enjoyed its action-packed plot and Trudy’s quick wit.
Monday, April 9, 2018
ReRead-A-Thon 2018 Wrap Up | @crista_mchugh @MargoBondCollin @novelsbylia @SEPauthor @ReReadAThon2018 #ReReadAThon2018
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Great Escape
"The Great Escape" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Expected Publication Released Date: July 10, 2012
A Note About the Book from the Author:- Dear Readers,
I’m so glad you’ve come to visit. If you’ve read one of my books, you already know quite a bit about me, but here’s what I know about you... You have a great sense of humor. You believe life is stressful enough without having to read depressing novels. You love a good love story, but you want a little extra, too. A tear. A laugh. A sigh. A sense of recognition. You’ve come to the right place, and I hope you enjoy your visit.
As all of you who’ve read "Call Me Irresistible" know, Ted Beaudine’s bride, Lucy Jorik (from "First Lady") runs away from her wedding at the very beginning of the book. (No spoiler.) We never see her again and—I know that’s sort of rotten—but I had good intentions. I originally planned to include Lucy’s story as part of "Call Me Irresistible," but it quickly became evident that this was a woman who needed her very own book...and her very own man.
For better or worse, she has it!
On Sale in hardback
July 10, 2012
Meet the mysteriously sinister man named...Panda.
He had too long black hair that curled past his collar, cold blue eyes set above high cheekbones, and sadistic lips. After so many years of Secret Service protection, Lucy had grown used to taking her safety for granted, but she didn’t feel safe now, and the fact that she dimly recognized the biker as a guest at last night’s rehearsal dinner—one of Ted’s odd assortment of friends—didn’t exactly reassure her. Even semi-cleaned up in a dark suit that didn’t fit well, a rumpled white shirt open at the collar, and motorcycle boots that appeared to have received nothing more than a dusting, he didn’t look like anybody she wanted to meet in an alley. Exactly where she happened to be...
Happy reading, Susan
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
"Waiting On" Wednesday: Taking A Shot
"Taking A Shot" [Play-by-Play Series, Book 3] by Jaci Burton
Expected Publication Released Date: March 6, 2012
Author's Book Description:- If you want to score, you have to get in the game...
The last thing Jenna Riley needs is more sports in her life. While her brothers are off being athletic superstars, she's stuck running the family's sports bar, whether she likes it or not. Then in walks pro hockey stud Tyler Anderson. As much as Jenna would like to go to the boards with him, she's vowed to never fall for a jock—even one as hot as Ty.
Ty, intrigued by the beautiful bar owner, becomes a regular. He senses that Jenna wants to do something more with her life. And as he gains her trust, the passion between them grows, as does Ty's insistence that Jenna should start living for herself. With his encouragement, Jenna starts to believe it, too...
But first, Jenna has to figure out what she wants, what she needs, who she loves, and if she has the passion and pride to take a shot at having it all—including Ty...
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
"Waiting On" Wednesday: A Lady Never Surrenders
"A Lady Never Surrenders" [The Hellions of Halstead Hall Series, Book 5] by Sabrina Jeffries
Expected Publication Released Date: January 24, 2012
Amazon.com's Book Description:- New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries delights readers with the final novel in her sexy Regency Hellions of Hallstead Hall romance series, featuring Lady Celia Sharpe and the upstanding Bow Street runner, Pinter.
Lady Celia Sharpe has always been wary of marriage…but now her future depends on it.
With two months left to find a husband and fulfill her grandmother’s ultimatum, Celia sets her sights on three eligible bachelors. Becoming betrothed to one of these wealthy, high-ranking men will surely prove her capable of getting married, so hopefully the wedding itself won’t be necessary for Celia to receive her inheritance. Step two of her audacious plan is hiring the dark and dangerously compelling Bow Street Runner, Jackson Pinter, to investigate the three men she’s chosen.
With Lady Celia bedeviling Jackson’s days and nights, the last thing he wants is to help her find a husband. And when she recalls shadowed memories that lead his investigation into her parents’ mysterious deaths in a new direction, putting her in danger, Jackson realizes the only man he wants Celia to marry is himself!
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Feasted On: The Hellions of Halstead Hall Series, Book 4
- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 310; Kindle Edition - File Size: 5 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: November 22, 2011 | Publisher: Pocket Star Books | Obtained: Simon & Schuster's Galley Grab"To Wed a Wild Lord" [The Hellions of Halstead Hall Series, Book 4] by Sabrina Jeffries
My Book Summary : Seven years ago Gabriel's best friend died while he was racing him, that same man was also Virginia's older brother and they are both still dealing that death in different ways: Virginia is doing so by holding a grudge on Gabriel (and his family), who she believes caused her brother to die and plans to make him pay. Gabriel is doing so by living up to his reputation as the "Angel of Death," a nickname that came out right after Virginia's brother died, and taking on just about any race challenge that comes his way. Now Virginia decides to challenge Gabriel to race her on the very same course that killed her brother. However, instead of refusing her challenge Gabriel decides to make a counter offer --- a new race location and greater stakes (if she wins they'll race each other again on the course that she originally wanted and if he wins, he gets to court her).
Virginia believes she'll definitely beat Gabriel, so when she doesn't it comes as a surprise. However, after spending some time with Gabriel and getting to know him better it's not as "bad" a surprise as she once would have thought. Nevertheless, with her brother's death between them, her grandfather's hatred for Gabriel, and Gabriel's disregard for his own safety, would they be able to make it?? Even if Gabriel could prove that, he wasn't marrying Virginia just so he can get his inheritance. Virginia still wants to marry for love, will Gabriel fall in love with her and be able to prove it to her before fate comes in and makes it too late for them?
My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! "To Wed a Wild Lord" is a sweet, mysterious, and romantic novel about two families trying to get through some major tragedies the best way they can. Even though Amazon.com has recommended I read Sabrina Jeffries' books before this is the first time I have actually read one of her books, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised!! This novel and series has two plots the one that deals with the main character's hopes and dreams and another that deals with the past tragedy of losing parents and the mystery surrounding their deaths. Each plot in this novel was captivating and moving .... the love for those who were lost and how those who've past away have impacted the lives of those that are still around.
The characters in this novel were spectacular too!! The relationship between Gabriel and Virginia was something I could not get enough of, especially when their chemistry seemed to fly off of the page. Then I really liked the relationships each of them had with their own families---very sweet to read about. And then to top it off ... we have their grandparents whom could have probably had a short story of their own as they had soo much spunk!!
I would recommend this to fans of the series (of course) and to any Sabrina Jeffries, Loretta Chase, and/or Susan Elizabeth Phillips fans!
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Teaser #1
Her laugh made something tighten in his chest. "Are you mad? Pierce never rises until well after noon." She cast him a sly glance above the flowers. "I'm surprised you're here so early."
"I always rise early. Can't sleep late."
"Really? Why?"
A bellow sounded from the fence. "Are you coming, Sharpe, or not?"
He gave her a bow and headed toward her grandfather. ~ within Chapter 10
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Feasted On: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 356 KB | Release Date: October 2009 | Publisher: HarperCollins | Obtained: Amazon.com"Lord of Scoundrels" by Loretta Chase
My Book Summary : Sebastian, the Marquess of Dain, (also known as Lucifer, the Devil's son, Beelzebub, Dain, and quite a few more names) likes his life of debauchery. However, he gets a complete surprise when Jessica (Jess) walks into his life with plans to try to save her brother, Bertie, from his debts and get Bertie out of association with Dain. Dain will not be one to be told what to do by a woman, let alone be told by a lady! So, he does everything in his power to hurt Jess, through using her brother, even more.
Jess won't back down though, and every bad move Dain makes she seems to get him back some way or another. Yet when these two hot-tempered people get in too close proximity, the sparks and chemistry between them seem to be combustible, making their irritation with each other turn into a passion that cannot be denied.
When there are people that are willing to do anything to trump up this pair, by doing whatever it takes to put them into a scandal or worse, will they let their pride get in the way of the facts and go after each other or will they be smart about the situations go after the ones at fault instead?
My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! Exciting and smartly written! I was interested in reading this book ever since I saw it listed as one of Susan Elizabeth Phillips' Favorite Historical Romances on her website, and I'm very happy to say that I completely agree with her in it being a new fave for me too!! Which is saying a lot, especially since I'm not always one for liking historical romances.
Dain has had a very tough life. Because of his past he is now a man who lets very few (if none) people see his true self, and if anyone or anything stands in his way or in front of what he wants he will blow them away with any means necessary. Plus, he's also smart enough to negotiate with the best of them, so usually everything just happens to work out his way. Jess is a hellion all on her own, at least for the time period, and even if she can't outwit Dain at times, she sure can keep him guessing. It is not hard to like this pair, their schemes (against and with each other), and the hot chemistry that they have together.
I definitely recommend this book if you are a fan of historical romances with characters with a LOT of pride on their side, and/or if you are a fan of Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
Book Teaser(s) :
Bertie approached, and in his playing-field confidential whisper asked, "Any idea what she said, Dain?"
"Yes."
"What was it?"
"Men are ignorant brutes."
"You sure?"
"Quite."
Bertie let out a sigh and turned to the female, who still appeared fascinated with the contents of the display case. "You promised you wouldn't insult my friends, Jess."
"I don't see how I could, when I haven't met any." ~ within Chapter 1
Miss Trent, in short, was not only going to make Lord Dain crawl, but she would have Herriard do the dirty work for her, and have it all done legally, with not a loophole for Dain to wriggle out of.
"There is no animal more invincible than a woman," Aristophanes had said, "nor fire either, nor any wildcat so ruthless."
Ruthless. Vicious. Fiendish.
"Oh, no, you don't," Dain muttered. "Not via go-betweens, you demon spawn." ~ within Chapter 8
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
2011 100+ Reading Challenge
Okay ... here is my 2011 reading list .... will I pass 100 books read like I did in 2010?? To see what I did read last year go to: 2010 100+ Reading Challenge
Alright ... here are the books for this year ...
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Alright ... here are the books for this year ...
± means that I reread this book within this same year
- "Trinity" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 1] by Lauren Dane ±
- "Revelation" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 2] by Lauren Dane ±
- "DARK LOVER" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 1] by J. R. Ward
- "Moon Called" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 1] by Patricia Briggs
- "Having the Frenchman's Baby" [The Brides of Bella Lucia Series, Book 1] by Rebecca Winters
- "Full-Time Father" by Susan Mallery
- "Impetuous" by Lori Foster
- "Kiss of Midnight" [The Midnight Breed Series, Book 1] by Lara Adrian
- "A Hunger Like No Other" [Immortals After Dark Series, Book 1] by Kresley Cole
- "Call Me Irresistible" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- "LOVER ETERNAL" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 2] by J. R. Ward
- "Walk on the Wild Side" [The Others Series, Book 5] by Christine Warren
- "Strange Bedpersons" by Jennifer Crusie
- "Some Girls Bite" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 1] by Chloe Neill
- "Demon from the Dark" [Immortals After Dark Series, Book 8] by Kresley Cole
- "The Iron Queen" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 3] by Julie Kagawa
- "Noble Blood" [The Gray Court Series, Book 2] by Dana Marie Bell
- "Slave to Sensation" [Psy-Changelings Series, Book 1] by Nalini Singh
- "Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor" by Lisa Kleypas
- "A Table for Three" [New York Series, Book 1] by Lainey Reese ±
- "Friday Night Bites" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 2] by Chloe Neill
- "Twice Bitten" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 3] by Chloe Neill
- "Blood Bound" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 2] by Patricia Briggs
- "Moon Dance" [Vampire for Hire Series, Book 1] by J. R. Rain
- "Come Fly With Me" [Forrester Square Series, Book 10] by Jill Shalvis
- "Tyger, Tyger Burning Bryght" [Orion Series, Book 1] by Cathryn Cade
- "The Perfect Play" [Play-by-Play Series, Book 1] by Jaci Burton
- "On the Edge" [The Edge Series, Book 1] by Ilona Andrews
- "Invincible" [Benedict Brothers Series, Book 1] by Joan Johnston
- "Shadowfever" [Fever Series, Book 5] by Karen Marie Moning
- "Shadow Fall" [Shadow Series, Book 2] by Erin Kellison
- "Dad By Choice" [Maitland Maternity Series, Book 1] by Marie Ferrarella
- "Iron Kissed" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 3] by Patricia Briggs
- "Bone Crossed" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 4] by Patricia Briggs
- "Silver Borne" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 5] by Patricia Briggs
- "A Midsummer Day's Dream" by Linda Lael Miller
- "Slow Heat" by Jill Shalvis
- "Baby Bombshell" by Lisa Ruff
- "Finding Perfect" [Fools Gold Series, Book 3] by Susan Mallery
- "Master of Smoke" [The Mageverse Series, Book 10] by Angela Knight
- "All Over You" by Sarah Mayberry
- "Married By Morning" [Hathaway Series, Book 4] by Lisa Kleypas
- "Peak Performance" [NASCAR Series, Book 1] by Helen Brenna
- "Racing Outside the Line" [Love Stories at 190 mph Series, Book 1] by Kimberly Montague
- "River Marked" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 6] by Patricia Briggs
- "Love in the Afternoon" [Hathaway Series, Book 5] by Lisa Kleypas
- "How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire" [Love at Stake Series, Book 1] by Kerrelyn Sparks
- "The Undead Next Door" [Love at Stake Series, Book 4] by Kerrelyn Sparks
- "My One and Only" by Kristan Higgins
- "Arctic Winds" [Alpine Woods Shifters Series, Book 1] by Sondrae Bennett
- "Vampires' Consort" [Magical Menages Series, Book 2] by Bonnie Dee
- "Stormchild" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 1] by Vivian Arend
- "Stormy Seduction" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 2] by Vivian Arend
- "Running With The Pack" [Cannon Pack Series, Book 3] by Beverly Rae
- "Yours, Mine and Howls" [Werewolves in Love Series, Book 2] by Kinsey W. Holley
- "Bear Necessities" [Halle Shifters Series, Book 1] by Dana Marie Bell
- "To Taste The Wine" by Fern Michaels
- "City of Fallen Angels" [Mortal Instruments Series, Book 4] by Cassandra Clare
- "Fireside" [Lakeshore Chronicles Series, Book 5] by Susan Wiggs
- "Having Tanner Bravo's Baby" by Christine Rimmer
- "Total Control" [NASCAR Series, Book 5] by Pamela Britton
- "The Millionaire Boss's Baby" by Maggie Cox
- "Just Breathe" by Susan Wiggs
- "Anchor" [a Northern Shifters novel] by Jorrie Spencer
- "The Mane Squeeze" [Pride Series, Book 4] by Shelly Laurenston
- "Dark Symphony" [Dark series, Book 9] by Christine Feehan
- "The Grand Finale" by Janet Evanovich
- "Silent Storm" [Pacific Passion Series, Book 3] by Vivian Arend
- "Dragon Bound" [The Elder Races Series, Book 1] by Thea Harrison
- "Ascension" [Guardians of Ascension Series, Book 1] by Caris Roane
- "Between the Lines" by Tammara Webber
- "His Eyes" by Renee Carter
- "Maid for Love" [The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series, Book 1] by Marie Force
- "Hero" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 6] by Cheryl Brooks
- "LOVER AWAKENED" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 3] by J. R. Ward
- "Blood Magic" [Wing Slayer Hunters Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lyon
- "Hard Bitten" [Chicagoland Vampires Series, Book 4] by Chloe Neill
- "Storm Born" [Dark Swan Series, Book 1] by Richelle Mead
- "Primal Bonds" [Shifters Unbound Series, Book 2] by Jennifer Ashley
- "Awakened" [House of Night Series, Book 8] by P. C. Cast & Kristin Cast
- "His Purrfect Mate" [Mating Heat Series, Book 2] by Laurann Dohner
- "Pitcher Perfect" by Devina Douglas
- "Pack Alpha" [Were Chronicles Series, Book 1] by Crissy Smith
- "Home" [Alpha Series, Book 3] by Treva Harte
- "Hale" [Circe's Recruits Series, Book 4] by Marie Harte
- "The Pregnancy Test" [NY Girlfriends Series, Book 1] by Erin McCarthy
- "Slippery When Wet" by Kimberly Raye
- "Flat-Out Sexy" [Fast Track Series, Book 1] by Erin McCarthy
- "Goals for a Sinner" by Lynn Shurr
- "Beautiful Disaster" by Jamie McGuire
- "Flat-Out Love" by Jessica Park
- "Hybrid Misfit" by Eve Langlais
- "Breathe" by Abbi Glines
- "The Stillburrow Crush" by Linda Kage
- "What Happened to Goodbye" by Sarah Dessen
- "The Boyfriend Thief" by Shana Norris
- "Wanting Something More" [Stepp Sisters Trilogy, Book 3] by Kathy Love
- "Black Ties and Lullabies" by Jane Graves
- "Ecstatic Evil" [Tova Gallagher Series, First Entry] by Amanda McNeil
- "Fierce Dawn" [ParaRealm Series, Book 1] by Amber Scott
- "Claiming Their Mate" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 1] by Stacey Espino
- "Marked" [Eternal Guardians Series, Book 1] by Elisabeth Naughton
- "Blood" [The Mercian Trilogy, Book 1] by K.J. Wignall
- "Learning Curves" by Elyse Mady
- "Epic Fail" by Claire LaZebnik
- "Only Mine" [Fools Gold Series, Book 4] by Susan Mallery
- "Lord of the Vampires" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 1] by Gena Showalter
- "The Game of Love" by Jeanette Murray
- "Mate of the Wolf" by Mandy Rosko
- "The Juliet Spell" by Douglas Rees
- "Dark Obsession" [Immortal Realms Series, Book 2] by Suzanne Rock
- "Only Yours" [Fools Gold Series, Book 5] by Susan Mallery
- "Call of the Sea" [Call of the Lycan Series, Book 1] by Michelle M. Pillow
- "Fall For Me" by Melanie Marks
- "Freya's Mates" [Pack Seduction Series, Book 2] by Stacey Espino
- "Just a Little White Lie" by Lynnette Hallberg
- "Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins
- "Glimmer" [Nina Decker Series, Book 1] by Vivi Anna
- "Eternal Guardian" [Children of the Goddess Series, Book 4.5] by R. G. Alexander
- "Outcast" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 4] by Cheryl Brooks
- "Wolf Signs" [Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1] by Vivian Arend
- "Lord of the Wolfyn" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 3] by Jessica Andersen
- "Dreaming of the Wolf" [Werewolf Series, Book 8] by Terry Spear
- "Only His" [Fools Gold Series, Book 6] by Susan Mallery
- "Lord of Scoundrels" by Loretta Chase
- "We'll Always Have Summer" [A Summer Novel, Book 3] by Jenny Han
- "Falke's Captive" [Puma Nights Series, Book 2] by Madison Layle & Anna Leigh Keaton
- "The Iron Knight" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 4] by Julie Kagawa
- "The Vampire’s Seduction" by Cynthia Cooke
- "To Wed a Wild Lord" [The Hellions of Halstead Hall Series, Book 4] by Sabrina Jeffries
- "Raised By Wolves" [Raised by Wolves Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
- "Trail By Fire" [Raised by Wolves Series, Book 2] by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
- "Kelsey's Song" [The Wilder Books, Book 1] by Lanie Kincaid
- "Wish Upon A Star" by Sarah Morgan
- "Bossman’s Baby Scandal" by Catherine Mann
- "The Ruby Kiss" [The Magic Knot Series, Book 3] by Helen Scott Taylor
- "Maybe My Baby" [Baby Times Three Series, Book 2] by Victoria Pade
- "That Voodoo You Do" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 1] by Jodi Redford
- "Bound By Blood" [Bound Series, Book 2] by Amanda Ashley (aka Madeline Baker)
- "The Naughty List" by Jodi Redford
- "Cinderella's Secret Diary (Book 1: Lost)" by Ron Vitale
- "Scent and Shadow" [An Aether Vitalis novel] by Mercy Loomis
- "Only Us: A Fool’s Gold Holiday" [Fools Gold Series, E-novella 2] by Susan Mallery
- "BECOME" [Desolation Series, Book 1] by Ali Cross
- "Sabine" [...and the Beast Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)
- "Small Town Christmas" by Jill Shalvis, Hope Ramsay, & Katie Lane
- "Demon Bait" [Children of the Undying Series, Book 1] by Moira Rogers (aka Bree & Donna)
- "North of Need" [Hearts of the Anemoi Series, Book 1] by Laura Kaye
- "You Against Me" by Jenny Downham
- "Soul Search" by Amber Scott
- "A Vampire for Christmas" by Laurie London, Michele Hauf, Caridad Piñeiro, & Alexis Morgan
- "Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh
- "Diamonds and Toads: A Modern Fairy Tale" by K.E. Saxon
- "Demons Like It Hot" [Demons Unleashed Series, Book 2] by Sidney Ayers
- "See You In My Dreams" [Speed Series, Book 1] by Jess Dee
- "My Captor, My Love" by Leah Matheny
- "How to Worship a Goddess" [Forgotten Goddess Series, Book 2] by Stephanie Julian
- "One Perfect Night" by Rachael Johns
- "The Demon Lover" [Fairwick Chronicles, Book 1] by Juliet Dark (aka Carol Goodman)
- "Sneaks" by B. Button
- "Maximum Witch" [That Old Black Magic Series, Book 3] by Jodi Redford
- "On a Dark Wing" by Jordan Dane
- "One Last Night" [The Sabbatini Brothers Series, Book 2] by Melanie Milburne
- "A Love Soul Deep" [Mystique Antiques Series, Novella 1] by Amber Scott
- "Kiss of Twilight" [Dark Bonds Series, Book 2] by Loribelle Hunt
- "First Date" by Krista McGee
- "King of Darkness" [Chronicles of Yavn, Book 1] by Elisabeth Staab
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Saturday, January 8, 2011
End of the year 2010 Update
Okay ... I know this is really belated and I apologize about that .... but since my vacation trip during the Thanksgiving week I haven't really been interested in reviewing. Mostly I've just been reading one book after another like crazy! So, here is my 2010 reading wrap-up ... these are the books that I read in December 2010, and I might review a few of them later:
2010 was a great year for books .... even the older ones that I read! To see my complete list of the books I've read in 2010, then please click here!!
Now onto 2011 .... I hope that I'll get back into my reviewing craze but you're going to have to be patient with me especially since I'm at 23 wks preggo and I'm due in the beginning of May. But I'll still say this ... I'm NOT giving up .. I'm just a little slower then before. =0)
Thank you to everyone who has friended/followed me recently! ♥
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- THIS BOOK WAS A REREAD:: "Kiss An Angel" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips -- Then: 4 out of 5 stars | Now: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- "The Best of Friends" by Susan Mallery -- 2.5 out of 5 stars
- "His Daddy's Eyes" by Debra Salonen -- 4 out of 5 stars
- "Last Sacrifice" [Vampire Academy Series, Book 6] by Richelle Mead -- 5 out of 5 stars
- "True Confessions" by Rachel Gibson -- 3 out of 5 stars
- "Just the Sexiest Man Alive" by Julie James -- 4 out of 5 stars
- "Love at First Flight" by Marie Force -- 5 out of 5 stars
- "Marriage: To Claim His Twins" [Needed: The World's Most Eligible Series, Book 3] by Penny Jordan -- 3 out of 5 stars
- "Having the Frenchman's Baby" [The Brides of Bella Lucia Series, Book 1] by Rebecca Winters -- 3.5 out of 5 stars
- "SEALed With A Ring" [SEALed Series, Book 3] by Mary Margret Daughtridge -- 3 out of 5 stars
- "Romeo, Romeo" by Robin Kaye -- 2 out of 5 stars
- "Slave" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 1] by Cheryl Brooks -- 4.5 out of 5 stars
- "A Taste Of Magic" [Magic Series, Book 1] by Tracy Madison -- 3 out of 5 stars
- "Aphrodite's Kiss" [Superhero Central Series, Book 1] by Julie Kenner -- 3 out of 5 stars
2010 was a great year for books .... even the older ones that I read! To see my complete list of the books I've read in 2010, then please click here!!
Now onto 2011 .... I hope that I'll get back into my reviewing craze but you're going to have to be patient with me especially since I'm at 23 wks preggo and I'm due in the beginning of May. But I'll still say this ... I'm NOT giving up .. I'm just a little slower then before. =0)
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Author Video Letter from Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Dec 2010
As you may know by looking at most of my reviews I am a HUGE Susan Elizabeth Phillips fan!! I have read all of her books (except one) and I plan to keep on reading them until she decides to stop probably. *hehee*
Soon she will have a new book available on January 18th 2011, called "Call Me Irresistible"!!!! This book brings together characters from "Fancy Pants" & "Glitter Baby"!!! It also has characters from "First Lady" (the one book I have yet to read from SEP)!! I just cannot wait for it to come out!
So .... here is Susan Elizabeth Phillips' video letter:
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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Ain't She Sweet | What I Did for Love | Nobody's Baby But Mine | Honey Moon | Dream a Little Dream | Lady Be Good | Just Imagine | Hot Shot
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Soon she will have a new book available on January 18th 2011, called "Call Me Irresistible"!!!! This book brings together characters from "Fancy Pants" & "Glitter Baby"!!! It also has characters from "First Lady" (the one book I have yet to read from SEP)!! I just cannot wait for it to come out!
So .... here is Susan Elizabeth Phillips' video letter:
If you can't see/watch the above video then click here to watch it.
My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Ain't She Sweet | What I Did for Love | Nobody's Baby But Mine | Honey Moon | Dream a Little Dream | Lady Be Good | Just Imagine | Hot Shot
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Interview with Sandra Edwards
Sandra is an award-winning romance author. She has eclectic tastes, penning tales in a variety of genres such as paranormal (mostly time travel and reincarnation), contemporary, and romantic suspense. Her books often push the envelope and step outside the boundaries of conventional romance. She lives in the U.S. (west coast) with her husband, two kids, four dogs and one very temperamental feline. [Find out more about Sandra & her books HERE!]My Q&A with Sandra Edwards :
Jess : When and why did you being writing?
Sandy : I discovered writing when I was about thirteen, after an English assignment to write a short story. My classmates’ stories were maybe half a page and most of them had fairly large penmanship on that assignment. My story, on the other hand, was five pages long. It was then that I discovered writing and how much I loved it. All through high school I acquainted myself with the craft by entertaining my friends with short stories.
Jess : Do you have a specific writing style?
Sandy : No, at least I don’t think so. My style depends on the story I'm currently telling. I always adjust as needed.
Jess : What appeals to you, when writing a ‘paranormal’ book?
Sandy : Time travel, ghosts and reincarnation are my favorite paranormal elements to write about. I love exploring past lives and the idea of “what if you could go back in time?”. It’s always interesting to me to ponder thoughts on what an individual might do given the chance to change the past.
Jess : Do you have a favorite character that you’ve written? If so, in which book and why?
Sandy : A favorite character? That’d be like choosing a favorite child. My favorite character is always the hero and/or heroine that I’m currently writing.
Jess : What sparked the idea for your novel, Incredible Dreams?Sandy : A fascination with ghost stories and time travel. Ghost stories where people have died tragically (and weren’t murdered) always leave me feeling sentimental. After fusing a couple of these tragic tales together with my other fascination: the 1940s, I came up with the idea for Incredible Dreams.
Jess : Is it fun to write from two different view points?
Sandy : I love writing in multiple view points. When it comes to romance I don’t feel like I’m getting the whole story if I don’t get to experience both the hero and the heroine’s POV. Likewise, if it’s a suspense, part of the story is missing if I don’t get a peak at what’s inside the “bad guy’s” head.
Jess : Which usually comes first for you, the character(s) story or the idea for the novel?Sandy : The first book I wrote was a combination of a character/story idea. The idea for the book was sparked by a song, but it was curiosity over how the songwriter had gotten himself in this situation that began to take shape in the form of Crazy For You.
Jess : Did you put any of your personal experiences into your books? If so, which book and why?
Sandy : No, my books are all completely fiction.
Jess : How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
Sandy : I’ve completed six books, and I have a plethora of WIPs (works in progress). As with characters, my favorite book is always the one I’m currently working on.
Jess : Do you have any other projects in the works? If so, can you share a little of your current work with us?Sandy : I’m in the process of wrapping up the second book in the Soul Searchers series titled Vegas, Baby. In this book, without giving away too much of Broken Wings’ plot (the first book in the series), let me just say that while Broken Wings was about Rio learning about her previous life, this book is about Rio and “her” life.
I’m also working on a book titled Forever For You, which reunites the cast of Crazy For You and throws them smack-dab into the middle of a murder mystery.
Jess : What book are you reading now? How do you like it so far?
Sandy : I’m currently reading Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (something I became interested in after my husband talked me into watching the mini-series). It’s a very entertaining read even though, for me, the pacing seems to read a bit slow at times.
My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Incredible Dreams
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Feasted On: Hot Shot by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 636 KB | Release Date: January 2010 | Publisher: eBooks"Hot Shot" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
My Book Summary : Susannah (Suzie or Suze) grew up with her grandmother after her mother left her there. The only problem was is that her grandmother was crazy, throwing strict rules at her that no one would ever be able to live up to, so when she got into trouble her usual punishment was to be locked into a stuffy closet where the dusty fur coats were held. Which always made her more skittish and scared then really helped her, making her get into trouble for other things that her grandmother might not have liked. So, when a guy finds her one day inside the closet, takes her out of there and her grandmother's house, tells her that he is her mother's husband and that she should call him father, she feels like he is her knight-in-shining-armor and plans to be the best daughter she could be. Over the years though being the best daughter has made her father love her more then his biological child, has made her younger sister resent her, and made her take up the role of coordinating the mansion and her father's schedule for him when her mother doesn't make the effort to do so.
Now, at the age of 25, she is planning on getting married to a guy that her father approves of and is feeling more trapped in her life (and her perfect daughter role) more then ever. Therefore, when Sam steps into her life trying to get a meeting with her father about his brilliant idea he'd like to sell him, she starts to realize that there might be a better life out there for her if only she would let it. However, when she decides to follow her heart, she finds herself cut off from the only family she's known and the only parent that has ever loved her. Then when she gets more involved in Sam and his partner's brilliant idea she realizes she's a women in a man's world, and she is going to have to fight her way to be seen as more then Sam's girl, especially when there are people who seem to want to knock her down every step of the way.
My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars! Okay .... originally this book, in it's hardcover/paperback formats, was written in 1991 so most of the book is based in the 70's and 80's which is when women were just coming into the work force (more so then before) and taking on bigger roles that others might not have been ready for them to do. Plus, this book (based on what the author writes in her 'author's note') is based prominently on fiction, about the IBM's and Apple's of that time period (how they all got started -- etc.) while set in her non-fiction world. It kept me captivated! In addition, I LOVED the relationship Susannah had with Sam, Yank, & Mitch!! However, I will admit throughout this book there are twists that I really didn't expect to see, and I wish I had some tissues with me when they did come around.
My only problem with the book was that even though I loved the relationships that were written between all of the characters, I think there should have been a bit more about Susannah and the man she is with towards the end. Since the story gets them together but you really don't get to see their relationship bloom more so then what is provided already in the book. *shrug* But that could be just me.
Anyway .... I recommend this book for those who like fiction and non-fiction type of books mixed together, along with those whom have read the other books of Susan Elizabeth Phillips before since this one is one of her first books, and is GREAT right along with the rest!!
My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Ain't She Sweet | What I Did for Love | Nobody's Baby But Mine | Honey Moon | Dream a Little Dream | Lady Be Good | Just Imagine
Book Teaser(s) :
She leaned into him just like always and moaned softly against his mouth. Reluctantly, he drew away.
She sighed and looked over at the boxes of parts. "You're going to put me to work now, aren't you?"
"I promise you can take a coffee break sometime next week."
She laughed, and then, together, they settled down to begin the laborious process of assembling forty single-board computers.
The task involved "stuffing" every one of the printed circuit boards by hand. ~ within Chapter 11
"Be honest with me," he said, as he stretched out his legs. "Do you think I'm stuffy?"
"You? Perish the thought."
"I'm not joking. I want to know."
"You're serious?"
He nodded.
"Yes. You're definitely stuffy."
"Well, thank you. Thank you so very much." He glared at her, a picture of offended dignity. ~ within Chapter 21
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