Congrats to Momof1DD....she wins a copy of HARD AND FAST!!!!!!!!!!
Momof1DD, please email me at pattifischer@yahoo.com with your mailing info.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
A Perfect 10: RED'S HOT HONKY-TONK BAR by Pamela Morsi
RED’S HOT HONKY-TONK BAR – Pamela Morsi
A Perfect 10
Mira
ISBN: 978-0-7783-2729-5
July 2009
Women’s Fiction
San Antonio, Texas – Present Day
Forty six year old Red Cullens owns Red’s Hot Honky-Tonk Bar, a fun place for patrons to hang out, drink beer, and listen to music. Red enjoys her life, especially now that she is having a fling with Cam, who plays the fiddle. So what if he is fifteen years younger? It is a shock to get a phone call from her daughter, Bridge, serving in the military. Bridge’s ex-mother-in-law had a stroke, and Bridge needs Red to take care of her two children until she can make other arrangements. Red panics. What does she know about caring for children? But there is no one else, so Red picks up nine-year-old Olivia and six-year-old Daniel and squeezes them into her tiny apartment located over the bar. Red hardly recognizes the children -– she is not close to her daughter or grandkids. Although she tries to push Cam aside (now that he knows she is old enough to be a grandmother), he cares about her and sticks around.
Olivia and Daniel like Cam but treat Red like a pariah. Red is uncomfortable and doesn’t know how to interact with children. Cam invites her to use his house while she has the children because it is in a good neighborhood with a school nearby. As secrets are revealed, Red and Cam draw closer, and Red begins to realize her blessings.
In Pamela Morsi’s usual manner, she writes a fabulous novel to tear at your heartstrings or to make you laugh. It takes a while to peel the layers from Red to find the woman beneath the beautiful red hair and the unkind words she uses to protect herself, to find a good person. Cam is a wonderful guy who is always there for her, is wonderful with children, and an all-around great fellow (almost too good!). The children are captivating secondary characters. Olivia is so protective of her little brother; Daniel curls into himself and speaks Spanish when he is in an uncomfortable situation.
I really hated to turn the last page of this heartfelt novel. What a wonderful story, beautifully written, with characters whom you will feel you know intimately by the end of the book. And if you shed a few tears, it will only be because your heart has been touched by this poignant tale. What else could I do but give it a Perfect 10 -– it is the best book I have read so far this year.
Marilyn Heyman
A Perfect 10
Mira
ISBN: 978-0-7783-2729-5
July 2009
Women’s Fiction
San Antonio, Texas – Present Day
Forty six year old Red Cullens owns Red’s Hot Honky-Tonk Bar, a fun place for patrons to hang out, drink beer, and listen to music. Red enjoys her life, especially now that she is having a fling with Cam, who plays the fiddle. So what if he is fifteen years younger? It is a shock to get a phone call from her daughter, Bridge, serving in the military. Bridge’s ex-mother-in-law had a stroke, and Bridge needs Red to take care of her two children until she can make other arrangements. Red panics. What does she know about caring for children? But there is no one else, so Red picks up nine-year-old Olivia and six-year-old Daniel and squeezes them into her tiny apartment located over the bar. Red hardly recognizes the children -– she is not close to her daughter or grandkids. Although she tries to push Cam aside (now that he knows she is old enough to be a grandmother), he cares about her and sticks around.
Olivia and Daniel like Cam but treat Red like a pariah. Red is uncomfortable and doesn’t know how to interact with children. Cam invites her to use his house while she has the children because it is in a good neighborhood with a school nearby. As secrets are revealed, Red and Cam draw closer, and Red begins to realize her blessings.
In Pamela Morsi’s usual manner, she writes a fabulous novel to tear at your heartstrings or to make you laugh. It takes a while to peel the layers from Red to find the woman beneath the beautiful red hair and the unkind words she uses to protect herself, to find a good person. Cam is a wonderful guy who is always there for her, is wonderful with children, and an all-around great fellow (almost too good!). The children are captivating secondary characters. Olivia is so protective of her little brother; Daniel curls into himself and speaks Spanish when he is in an uncomfortable situation.
I really hated to turn the last page of this heartfelt novel. What a wonderful story, beautifully written, with characters whom you will feel you know intimately by the end of the book. And if you shed a few tears, it will only be because your heart has been touched by this poignant tale. What else could I do but give it a Perfect 10 -– it is the best book I have read so far this year.
Marilyn Heyman
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Romance Reviews Today presents…RITA Picks Contest!
On July 18th in Washington, DC, the winners of various RITA categories will be announced by the Romance Writers of America® (RWA). Here is your chance to pick the winners and win a $25 gift card from your choice of Amazon, BN, or Fictionwise. Winner to be announced no later than Monday July 20th.
Here are the rules:
Find the list of nominees by going to this address:
http://rwanational.org/cs/2009RITA_Finalists
Follow the format below by copying and pasting into an email, along with your picks for that category and one number.
State both title of book and the author. This is because an author might have two books up in the same category. Again, TITLE of which book you are picking and the AUTHOR.
After completing, email the entry to: Luv2RdBks@aol.com
You are allowed to enter no more than twice.
Clearly state your name and return email address.
Your entry must be received no later than 6:00 PM Eastern Time on July 18th, 2009. Any received after that will be voided.
I will send out an acknowledgement within 48 hours that I received your entry, but will not confirm whether it is a valid entry. This is to ensure that the spam filter doesn’t “eat” your email entry.
Because of there being a chance of a tie, I will pick the winner who comes closest to a number picked using Random Number Org.
If you miss a category, that is considered a miss and counts against you. Remember, the winner will have the most right answers out of the categories.
Winner will be contacted by email and pick what egiftcard they want from either Amazon, BN, or Fictionwise.
If you have any questions, send an email to Luv2RdBks@aol.com
Good luck!
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Here is the entry form:
Name:
Email Address:
Best First Book
Contemporary Series Romance
Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure
Contemporary Single Title
Historical Romance
Inspirational Romance
Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
Paranormal Romance
Regency Historical Romance
Romance Novella
Romantic Suspense
Young Adult Romance
In case of a tie, pick one number between one and ninety-nine. Random Org will choose the number among any of those who tie with the most winning picks. Your number is:
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Monday, July 06, 2009
A Perfect 10: MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE by Carolyn Jewel
MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE - Carolyn Jewel
A Perfect 10
Grand Central's Forever
ISBN-10: 0446178241
ISBN-13: 978-0446178242
June 2009
Paranormal Romance
San Francisco, California – Present Day
Alexandrine Marit's life has just been turned upside down. Harsh, the brother she believed to be dead for the past ten years, shows up at her apartment door. He tells Alexandrine that she is in danger and that the only one who can keep her alive is Xia, a man too sexy for his own good.
Xia hates witches and would love nothing more than to kill Alexandrine instead of protect her. However, he is the one chosen to keep her safe from their enemies, so that is what he is going to do. This doesn't mean that he has to be nice to Alexandrine or hide the fact that he hates everything she stands for.
Alexandrine doesn't believe for one minute that someone wants to kill her and doesn't hesitate to tell Harsh that she can take care of herself. Before night falls, Alexandrine is forced to eat those words. She is attacked by people intent on killing her. But these are not your average humans...instead, they are monsters. Xia is able to protect her because underneath his human exterior, Xia is entirely UN-human!
All I can say is WOW! Ms. Jewel has truly penned a jewel with MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE. It has all of the features expected by true lovers of paranormal romances. The hero is a Harley riding, sexy bad boy who just so happens to be a demon. He hates Alexandrine with a passion that doesn't prove to be as strong as his attraction to her. Xia plays by no man's rules and doesn't care whom he has to kill to prove that he's not the type to play around with. Alexandrine is a gorgeous witch who doesn't know anything about the world Xia introduces her to. She realizes that Xia hates her, but this doesn't stop her from thinking that he is just her type.
Naturally, these instant enemies try hard to fight their attraction to each other. The pages of MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE fairly light up as Xia and Alexandrine's chemistry builds. I was so caught up in the story that I admit to actually blushing when Xia begins to pursue Alexandrine. Although he is a man of few words, he somehow knows just what to say and exactly how to say it! My heart melted when Xia finally realized the extent of his feelings for Alexandrine. There is just something about seeing such a tough character reformed by love.
Xia's 'friends' are all gorgeous and dangerous. Kynan Aijan is one of his friends, and he just made me shiver with dread. He is such a messed up character who is on the side of good, but still motivated by evil. Rasmus Kessler is absolutely evil, and is determined to track down Xia and Alexandrine for all of the wrong reasons. Carson Philips is another important character who doesn't actually make an appearance in MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE, but is mentioned quite a bit. Her story is told in MY WICKED ENEMY (August 2008), which is the first book in the series. I didn't read MY WICKED ENEMY, but I was able to easily follow MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE. However, I was so impressed with MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE that I am running to find a copy of MY WICKED ENEMY!
MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE is a true Perfect 10. The action is non-stop, and the characters, as well as their internal struggles, are entirely believable and engrossing. I didn't want the book to end because I was totally caught up in the world of fiends, mages, magehelds and demonhelds. Ms. Jewel's imagination has unleashed a paranormal novel with entirely fresh concepts and possibilities. MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE is a novel that I highly recommend.
Anthonette Dotson
A Perfect 10
Grand Central's Forever
ISBN-10: 0446178241
ISBN-13: 978-0446178242
June 2009
Paranormal Romance
San Francisco, California – Present Day
Alexandrine Marit's life has just been turned upside down. Harsh, the brother she believed to be dead for the past ten years, shows up at her apartment door. He tells Alexandrine that she is in danger and that the only one who can keep her alive is Xia, a man too sexy for his own good.
Xia hates witches and would love nothing more than to kill Alexandrine instead of protect her. However, he is the one chosen to keep her safe from their enemies, so that is what he is going to do. This doesn't mean that he has to be nice to Alexandrine or hide the fact that he hates everything she stands for.
Alexandrine doesn't believe for one minute that someone wants to kill her and doesn't hesitate to tell Harsh that she can take care of herself. Before night falls, Alexandrine is forced to eat those words. She is attacked by people intent on killing her. But these are not your average humans...instead, they are monsters. Xia is able to protect her because underneath his human exterior, Xia is entirely UN-human!
All I can say is WOW! Ms. Jewel has truly penned a jewel with MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE. It has all of the features expected by true lovers of paranormal romances. The hero is a Harley riding, sexy bad boy who just so happens to be a demon. He hates Alexandrine with a passion that doesn't prove to be as strong as his attraction to her. Xia plays by no man's rules and doesn't care whom he has to kill to prove that he's not the type to play around with. Alexandrine is a gorgeous witch who doesn't know anything about the world Xia introduces her to. She realizes that Xia hates her, but this doesn't stop her from thinking that he is just her type.
Naturally, these instant enemies try hard to fight their attraction to each other. The pages of MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE fairly light up as Xia and Alexandrine's chemistry builds. I was so caught up in the story that I admit to actually blushing when Xia begins to pursue Alexandrine. Although he is a man of few words, he somehow knows just what to say and exactly how to say it! My heart melted when Xia finally realized the extent of his feelings for Alexandrine. There is just something about seeing such a tough character reformed by love.
Xia's 'friends' are all gorgeous and dangerous. Kynan Aijan is one of his friends, and he just made me shiver with dread. He is such a messed up character who is on the side of good, but still motivated by evil. Rasmus Kessler is absolutely evil, and is determined to track down Xia and Alexandrine for all of the wrong reasons. Carson Philips is another important character who doesn't actually make an appearance in MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE, but is mentioned quite a bit. Her story is told in MY WICKED ENEMY (August 2008), which is the first book in the series. I didn't read MY WICKED ENEMY, but I was able to easily follow MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE. However, I was so impressed with MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE that I am running to find a copy of MY WICKED ENEMY!
MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE is a true Perfect 10. The action is non-stop, and the characters, as well as their internal struggles, are entirely believable and engrossing. I didn't want the book to end because I was totally caught up in the world of fiends, mages, magehelds and demonhelds. Ms. Jewel's imagination has unleashed a paranormal novel with entirely fresh concepts and possibilities. MY FORBIDDEN DESIRE is a novel that I highly recommend.
Anthonette Dotson
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Book Giveaway: HARD AND FAST by Erin McCarthy
Gotta love the cover... isn't that chest gorgeous and yummy??? How about winning him.... The book I mean. :)
HARD AND FAST by Erin McCarthy
Out now!
Here's the blurb:
An experiment in romance…
New to Charlotte, stock car racing country, graduate student Imogen Wilson meets Ty McCordle, a driver who inexplicably has her pulse racing. After an encounter at the track with a woman whose main goal in life is to marry a driver, Imogen realizes she’s hit on the perfect thesis for her Sociology degree. If she follows The Rules on how to get a man, can she steer her way to into the hearts of the drivers and establish their dating—and mating—patterns?
That’s testing the limits of passion.
Although sexy and reckless Ty is the ideal test subject, she knows she can’t pursue him for the sake of science. Yet he’s the one who’s chasing after her, and Imogen realizes that she actually wants to be caught. A southern gentleman like Ty won’t fail to disappoint, will satisfy all her curiosity—and make all the risks worthwhile…
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How do you enter? I have a question for you... Are you influenced by the cover when buying a book?
Contest winner will be announced Thursday night
Saturday, July 04, 2009
New Reviews Posted at RRTErotic!
RRTErotic - Issue 32, Volume 1 – July 2009
In this issue, we have 24 new reviews for your enjoyment. (Quick List of new reviews)
Naughty Nibbles (less than 50 pages)
NIBBLES
Ellora’s Cave
SWEET SATISFACTION – Alexis Canto – Sweet Series – Jennifer – ParanormalLoose Id
FIRST TASTE – Lyra Marlowe – Fling Series – Jennifer - Contemporary
Single Titles (101 plus pages) - Short Stories (50 to 100 pages)
Anthology Reviews
FIRST TASTE – Lyra Marlowe – Fling Series – Jennifer - Contemporary
Single Titles (101 plus pages) - Short Stories (50 to 100 pages)
Anthology Reviews
FORBIDDEN FANTASIES – Lynn LaFleur – Jennifer – Contemporary Romance
MUTUAL DESIRE – Donna Grant – Ariel – Historical Romance
Contemporary Reviews
MUTUAL DESIRE – Donna Grant – Ariel – Historical Romance
Contemporary Reviews
A FINE SPECIMEN – Lisa Marie Rice – CeCe
ANNA IN THE MIDDLE – Barbara Elsborg – Jennifer
FAIR GAME – Jasmine Hayes – Holly
FINDING HER RHYTHM – Ciana Stone – Sexplorations, Book 4 – Jennifer – Short
MANEATER – Caitlyn Willows – Holly
MATING GAME – Janice Maynard – Holly
PLEASURES OF THE FORBIDDEN VALLEY – Diana Mercury – Mel
RUNNING BARE – Lacey Thorn – Bare Love, Book 5 – Jennifer –Short
SUGAR AND SPICE – Mari Carr – Jennifer – Short
THE NEW RAKES – Nikki Magennis – Allegra
Gay/Lesbian Reviews
ANNA IN THE MIDDLE – Barbara Elsborg – Jennifer
FAIR GAME – Jasmine Hayes – Holly
FINDING HER RHYTHM – Ciana Stone – Sexplorations, Book 4 – Jennifer – Short
MANEATER – Caitlyn Willows – Holly
MATING GAME – Janice Maynard – Holly
PLEASURES OF THE FORBIDDEN VALLEY – Diana Mercury – Mel
RUNNING BARE – Lacey Thorn – Bare Love, Book 5 – Jennifer –Short
SUGAR AND SPICE – Mari Carr – Jennifer – Short
THE NEW RAKES – Nikki Magennis – Allegra
Gay/Lesbian Reviews
HAPPY ENDING – L.B. Gregg – Men of Smithfield, Book 2 – Kate
Paranormal Reviews
Paranormal Reviews
DRAGON MATE – Jory Strong – Supernatural Bonds, Book 5 – Lori
ENDANGERED – Kathleen Dante – En Series, Book 3 –Kate –Suspense
ROWDY – Amarinda Jones – Jennifer
SEDUCING SERENA – Gabriella Bradley and Bonnie Rose Leigh – Shifting Passions, Book 1 – Ariel
ENDANGERED – Kathleen Dante – En Series, Book 3 –Kate –Suspense
ROWDY – Amarinda Jones – Jennifer
SEDUCING SERENA – Gabriella Bradley and Bonnie Rose Leigh – Shifting Passions, Book 1 – Ariel
TOOTH AND CLAW – Annmarie McKenna – Lori – Short
WHISPERING – Nathalie Gray – Ariel
WITCHING WELL – Ann Cory – Torrid Tarot: Nine of Wands – Jennifer
Romantic Suspense
WHISPERING – Nathalie Gray – Ariel
WITCHING WELL – Ann Cory – Torrid Tarot: Nine of Wands – Jennifer
Romantic Suspense
BE WITH ME – Maya Banks – Jennifer
Science Fiction Reviews
CAPTIVE – Trista Ann Michaels – Entwined Fates – Jennifer
Science Fiction Reviews
CAPTIVE – Trista Ann Michaels – Entwined Fates – Jennifer
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