For our American readers and AAR folks, yesterday was Independence Day and many of us are enjoying the day off today. As always around this time of year, I find myself thinking about Revolutionary War history and realizing that I haven’t read much fiction set during this time period. For such a time of new…
As I began preparing our table of eagerly awaited August releases, I noticed something I’d been seeing over the past several months. There have lots of books getting AAR staffers excited lately. And some of them are drawing attention from almost all of us. Considering that the various reviewers at AAR have vastly different tastes,…
This evening, at the YWCA of the City of New York’s 6th Annual Summer Soiree, Harlequin Publisher and CEO Donna Hayes will be presented with the “W” Award. This award is presented by the YWCA to women and companies that they see as embodying the mission of the organization to empower women, and Ms. Hayes…
– The big news around the web this week has been the launch of Carina Press. They launched Monday and their books are now available in a number of places, including at their own site, where they’re offering a 20% discount. I bought a couple of the new releases this Monday, and compared to what…
Okay. I know small town romances can get a bad rap online sometimes. And it’s not totally without reason. After all, we’ve all read more than one (probably WAY more than one) book about the spunky gal who fled the evils of big city living, sought refuge in the wholesome world of Toadsuck, where she…
First things first: I don’t hate the Regency. If you check my old reviews, you’ll find some Regency historicals out there that I’ve liked or even loved. Julia Quinn, Tessa Dare and Carla Kelly are all autobuys of mine. However, the Regency is like cake to me. I may like it occasionally, but I really…
Congratulations to the winners of our Tessa Dare giveaway. They are JB Hunt, Jenny, Amber E. Collie, Alicet, Rossi, Carina Sommers, Laurel, Susan B, and Stacy S. Hope you enjoy One Dance With a Duke! Thank you also to Tessa Dare and to the wonderful crew at Random House for making this interview and giveaway…
This week is extra special because we’re doing a double feature of Books with Buzz! As many of you know, Tessa Dare burst onto the scene last year with Goddess of the Hunt, and was our readers’ pick for Best Debut Author. I enjoyed reading that book as a reviewer, and readers have been thrilled…
AAR Staff again weighs in with which coming June books we really want to try. June is looking like a promising month! Title and Author Reviewer The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne Rike, Lynn, Sandy, Jean, Lee, Emma Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn Blythe, Rike, Lee, Andi, Lynn, Jane His at…
Not too long ago, Sandy Coleman blogged about romance cliches she would love to see die. That got me to thinking about the plotlines and features I just love in a romance. I’m sick of small-town sheriffs and I never really went for the obligatory baby-studded epilogues, but there are some recurring plot features(and at…
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