Over the years, I have read three Barbara Freethy books, the first of which, Golden Lies, came back into my life after a decade of searching because the Bitchery solved my HABO a few years ago. That book is still among my favorites. Unfortunately, I don’t think I will ever be able to say that about Tender Is the Night. While it isn’t a bad book, it also isn’t a good book. If there was … Continue reading Tender Is the Night by Barbara Freethy →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Elizabeth G. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Best Contemporary Single Title category. The summary: Ex-Marine Gabe Ryder is fulfilling the last request of his best friend, Rob, who was killed in a firefight during their final days of service. He promised to help Rob’s family— especially Rob’s twin sister, Alicia—with their struggling river rafting business. Gabe has a hidden past with … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Way Back Home by Barbara Freethy →
This review was written by Andrea. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Single Title category. The summary: Isabella’s drive to Angel’s Bay would have ended in tragedy when her car slid off a cliff if she hadn’t been rescued by Nick Hartley. As he helps her to safety, she realizes he is the man who has haunted her dreams. Nick, however, is committed to reconnecting with his estranged teenage daughter, refusing to … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: At Hidden Falls by Barbara Freethy →
This review was written by Carrie S. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Single Title category. The summary: Isabella’s drive to Angel’s Bay would have ended in tragedy when her car slid off a cliff if she hadn’t been rescued by Nick Hartley. As he helps her to safety, she realizes he is the man who has haunted her dreams. Nick, however, is committed to reconnecting with his estranged teenage daughter, refusing … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: At Hidden Falls by Barbara Freethy →
The RITAs are officially over! Before we get to the winners and a brief livestream recap, I personally want to thank every single one of you who participated. This is the first year where we’ve reviewed all of the nominees! How awesome is that? Seriously, this Challenge wouldn’t be anything without this lovely, thoughtful community of readers. I can’t wait to do it all again next year. If you missed the livestream of either the Golden Heart … Continue reading Your 2017 RITA Award Winners! →
Barbara Freethy’s NYT Bestselling Series THE CALLAWAYS continues with another romantic, page-turning and heart-warming novel about love, loyalty and risking it all. FBI agent Kate Callaway is on her way to San Francisco for a family wedding when her boss asks her to make a side trip to deliver an important message to a rogue ex-agent. Devin Scott wanted FBI resources to find a serial killer who is believed to be dead. Instead, he gets … Continue reading Tender is the Night →
Meet the Brannigan brothers—seven sexy brothers who bring the heart and the heat! From bestselling authors Barbara Freethy, Ruth Cardello, Melody Anne, Christie Ridgway, Lynn Raye Harris, Roxanne St. Claire and JoAnn Ross comes a brand new contemporary romance family series: 7 Brides for 7 Brothers. You won’t want to miss a single one! LUKE – Barbara Freethy Luke Brannigan lives for the adrenaline rush, which makes his job as a filmmaker of extreme sporting … Continue reading Luke →
Get three stories in one boxed set from #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy (Includes 1 Novella & 2 Novels) Fans of Nora Roberts, Susan Mallery and Kristin Hannah will enjoy these emotionally compelling and romantic stories about wishes and the power of love. A Secret Wish One night in San Francisco, three women make a birthday. Liz is turning thirty. A successful nurse, she has a good career, but no man to share … Continue reading The Wish Series Boxed Set →
COUPON ALERT! First, heads up: there's a 50% coupon code at Kobo for a selection of books, including books by Courtney Milan, Melissa Foster, Barbara Freethy, and Bella Andre. The coupon code is SAVE50, and it should be usable outside the US (but I'm having a hard time testing that, so if it doesn't work for you, let me know?. You can see the complete collection of eligible books at the Kobo site. RECOMMENDED … Continue reading Books on Sale: Kobo Coupons, Rainbow Rowell on Sale, Plus Shiloh Walker’s Grimm Series →
What a long strange month it's been. There were romances at .13 and .31, box sets of all sizes, and books that rarely get discounted priced at less than a dollar. Here are this month's most popular deals, all of which are, as of right now, still available! Bitch in a Bonnet: Reclaiming Jane Austen from the Stiffs, the Snobs, the Simps and the Saps by Robert Rodi is .99c at Amazon and … Continue reading Books on Sale: Recapping May’s Most Popular Deals →
Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts is $2.99 right now. This is one of Roberts' older Silhouette novels, originally published in 1993 – or possibly earlier. This is a contemporary romance about a temperamental pastry chef named Summer who is a culinary artist, and a hotel tycoon who wants her for his hotel restaurant. This book was part of the Language of Love series, and it has a 3.58-star average on GR. I love Roberts' straight … Continue reading Books on Sale: Two Nora Roberts Contemporaries, Plus A Boxed Set Reminder →
