The first few chapters of Homeplace had me laughing out loud, and I settled myself in for a fun read. Unfortunately, it gradually lost steam – the quality of writing became more uneven, and the characters less interesting. It had some humorous moments, but by the end it was only a shadow of what it…
Before I get started, I wanted to let you know right off that this is not a romance. It is a book stuffed full of relationships, both good and bad, but nary a romantic moment in sight. Lots of implied sex, none of the L-word. Despite these drawbacks to a romance fan, especially one who…
Cloud Nine is a beautifully written book. It’s also horribly, horribly depressing. It has a tender romance, but no happily-ever-after. If you are a big fan of the multi-hanky read, you may enjoy this tearjerker. If you’re not, then don’t walk, run, in the opposite direction. Sarah Talbot has just come through chemotherapy for a…
One of the most important elements in a futuristic romance is believability. Unfortunately, The White Sun is lacking in this department. The science is far too much fiction than science. Additionally, the heroine’s behavior doesn’t seem to fit her background. Finally, books in a series should stand on their own – this one doesn’t. I…
When a romance novel features intrigue as a subplot, sometimes the relationship between the hero and heroine can get lost in all the mystery. In Whisper His Name, author Elizabeth Thornton just manages to keep the romance from getting lost, creating a tense, interesting story. While shopping in Paris for new stock for her bookstore,…
I’ve enjoyed the first two books in Nora Roberts Chesapeake Bay trilogy, and Inner Harbor makes a nice ending to it. All the secrets concerning Seth’s parentage are revealed and we get to see more of his trashy mother, Gloria, and the swath of destruction she leaves in her path. Dr. Sybill Griffin arrives in…
Wow! In the conclusion of Nora Roberts’ Chesapeake Bay trilogy, Nora very nearly hits one out of the park. Those of us wondering how the parentage of Seth Quinn would be resolved will be totally taken by surprise. Those of us who have come to love Seth, Cam, Anna, Ethan, Grace, and Phillip will delight…
Untamed Heart has an intriguing premise. Gabby Wade and Tyler Ashburn are running against each other for the position of mayor in a small Wyoming town in 1887. Who would you think would be the obvious winner? Maureen McKade turns convention on its ear – Gabby runs the only gaming hall/saloon in the town and…
I’ve been on a category roll of late, and I’ve come across a few gems that are worthy of review. This book comes from the Daddy Knows Last series and was my first exposure to Jennifer Mikels. I’m happy to say that this was a noteworthy book, even if it wasn’t an absolute keeper. Valerie…
I’ve never had my palm read or called the Psychic Friends Network, and I always side with Scully on the X-Files, even though Mulder always ends up being right. So I wondered how I was going to react to Rainbow Moonglow, the psychic heroine of Sue Civil-Brown’s novel, Chasing Rainbow. I ended up liking Rainbow…
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