My understanding of Harlequin’s new Next line is that the stories are about the “next” phase of a woman’s life and may or may not be romantic. Fans of Cheryl Reavis’s romances will be happy to know that while Blackberry Winter reads a bit more like women’s fiction, there’s still a nice little romance inserted…
Well, this is what an anthology is supposed to be! It’s been a while since I’ve checked into one of the seemingly endless supply of Bad Boy collections and, based on this one, that may have been a mistake. With each story centered around the theme of . . . well, Bayou Bad Boys, and…
A strong, confident heroine is a good thing – if, that is, she’s intelligent and sensible enough that the choices she makes with such conviction are sound. But there are few things more aggravating than a character who is just as confident and forthright when pursuing actions that are foolish, unthinking, and objectionable. That, in…
Deception is a Gothic-wannabe that gets some of the atmosphere right, but rarely succeeds in capturing the requisite tension and menace, Three years ago in India, Captain Foxton Tremayne was forced to take the fall for a mistake made by his superior officer which cost the lives of many of his men. Due to pressure…
Kat Martin was a favorite of mine during my first days of reading romance. Although her plots usually proved to be rather formulistic, her domineering heroes and acquiescent heroines appealed to me and I knew I could count on her for a pleasurable reading experience. However, my interest in her books has waned over the…
Is there a book titled Romantic Comedy Clichés 101? Because if there isn’t, Good Girls Do provides a perfect outline. To establish my humor creds, I’ll simply say when it comes to humor I like it all. I love verbal humor, I love subtle comedy, and I love slapstick too. I’m quick to laugh and…
Outside of politics and religion, few subjects seem as emotionally charged as weight and body size – especially for women. When my husband asked me the title of the book I was reading, and I told him it was Size 12 is Not Fat, his first response was, “Sure it is. If you were size…
I have to say one thing for Dead Reckoning – it was a fast read. I read it in one sitting. The pace moved along quickly, but after I finished the book, I realized I hadn’t enjoyed it that much. The characters didn’t engage me, and there were a couple of plot points that seemed…
With a second half considerably better than the first, The Prey marks a promising debut for new romantic suspense author Allison Brennan. Former FBI agent Rowan Smith is now a bestselling author of crime novels whose books are currently being made into movies. When a woman with the same name as one or her characters…
Penny Sue Got Lucky is a great title and fits the novel perfectly, which you’ll discover when you finish it. This book has a bit of mystery, a hero and heroine who are total opposites in personality, a large cast of secondary characters, and even a cute dog. It’s part of Beverly Barton’s long running…
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