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  • Death Angel by Linda Howard

    Earlier this year, there was a lively discussion about Death Angel, my favorite book for 2008, on our books forum. When I recently realized there was no AAR review, I felt both compelled and eager to share my fascination with this book. It is difficult to give many plot details as I don’t want to…

  • Heartsick by Chelsea Cain

    Archie Sheridan is a tortured hero. Literally. Two years ago, female serial killer Gretchen Lowell kidnapped Archie, tortured him, removed his spleen, and them turned herself in. Oh, and she also carved a heart on his chest. It should go without saying that Heartsick is not for the squeamish. Also, while there are twisted relationships…

  • A Regency Christmas II

    I picked up A Regency Christmas II because it contains one of my favorite Christmas stories of all time: Sunshine for Christmas. I reread it, delighted in it, and then read on. I realized this collection also includes excellent stories by Carla Kelly and Mary Balogh, and even the other two, by authors less well-known…

  • Home Another Way

    I started reading inspirational fiction and romance as a teenager and, while I have discovered some wonderful books, I find myself sticking primarily to secular fiction and romance because so many of the characters in inspirationals, particularly in contemporary inspies, seem too goody-goody to be true – or likable. In Home Another Way, debut author…

  • Wicked Is the Night

    I’ll have to admit I didn’t ask to review this book since I wasn’t in the mood for romantic suspense with a paranormal twist. Add to that a former racecar driver as hero, and it really didn’t seem to match my interests. Fortunately, my editor encouraged me to review it. And guess what? I loved…

  • Untamed by Pamela Clare

    A Colonial American setting allows for strong, rugged heroes; nasty villains; situations fraught with danger; and any type of heroine one could imagine. Pamela Clare has taken advantage of this little-used time period to create a powerful story about two people who discover love despite war and betrayal. Amalie Chauvenet is the half Native American…

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