I don’t read category romances these days, but they hold a special place in my heart. Back in the day, Mom and I would head out to Crown Books to stock up on the newest Loveswepts, Silhouettes, and Harlequins. She’d be curled up in the corner of the loveseat with coffee and a cigarette, and I’d be on the sofa with a Diet Pepsi, while Dad and the bros did their man things. This was … Continue reading Carter Bravo’s Christmas Bride by Christine Rimmer →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Susan. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Short Contemporary Series Romance category. The summary: Look out, ladies: there's another Traub bachelor in town! Jason “Jace” Traub is every bit as gorgeous as his sexy twin brother, but rumor has it he is even more marriage-shy. There's not a woman alive who could make this restless rancher settle down….Yet insiders whisper that Jace … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Last Single Maverick by Christine Rimmer →
This review was written by Carrie S. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Series Romance category. The summary: The first time, it was a tumble down a mountain that threatened Donovan McRae's very survival. And though he had once been the Man Who Had Everything, at that point he thought he had nothing left to lose. Until Abilene Bravo walked into his life—and he realized he was wrong. Because though he thought … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Donovan’s Child by Christine Rimmer →
This review was written by Anne. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Series Romance category. The summary: Travis Bravo was sick of his meddling mother and her matchmaking ways. So what better way to stop her than to bring a fiancée home for the holidays? One catch—he wasn't even dating anyone. But that was where his rough-and-tumble oil-rig friend, Samantha Jaworski, came in. An unpolished tomboy, Sam was game for anything for … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: A Bravo Homecoming by Christine Rimmer →
This review was written by Crysta. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Series Romance category. The summary: Travis Bravo was sick of his meddling mother and her matchmaking ways. So what better way to stop her than to bring a fiancée home for the holidays? One catch—he wasn't even dating anyone. But that was where his rough-and-tumble oil-rig friend, Samantha Jaworski, came in. An unpolished tomboy, Sam was game for anything for … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: A Bravo Homecoming by Christine Rimmer →
First up, a reminder! I'm moderating a chat with the RITA®-nominated authors in the Short Contemporary Series category tomororw, May 23, at 8:00 pm ET. Please note: you are welcome to join in the discussion, but you have to register, as space is limited. More details: Short Contemporary Series Romance May 23, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT Authors participating: Jessica Hart, Day Leclaire, Susan Meier, Sarah Morgan, Robin Perini, Christine Rimmer, and Loreth Anne White … Continue reading Reminders, Links, and Fun Stuff →
Reminder! The Sizzling Book Club Chat for the April pick, Family Man by Marie Sexton and Heidi Cullinan, is this Thursday at 9pm ET! I cannot wait to chat with you about this book. I've noticed a few folks talking about how surprised they were by it. I hope you can join us! … Many, many thanks to Leah V. for this link: Researcher: Men in kilts swing free, have happier sperm. You might credit the legendary … Continue reading Book Club Chat, RT, RWA, Links and Other Reminders →
The RITA for Best Contemporary Series Romance goes to: A Bravo Homecoming by Christine Rimmer (Harlequin Special Edition; Gail Chasan, editor) Donovan's Child by Christine Rimmer (Harlequin Special Edition; Gail Chasan, editor) Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan (Harlequin Presents; Lucy Gilmour, editor) How a Cowboy Stole Her Heart by Donna Alward (Harlequin Romance; Sally Williamson, editor) I'll Catch You by Farrah Rochon (Harlequin Kimani Romance; Glenda Howard, editor) A Mother's Homecoming by Tanya Michaels (Harlequin … Continue reading RITA for Contemporary Series Romance →
The RITA® and Golden Heart nominations have been announced! Congratulations to the nominated authors and editors! Ready to rustle up some reader reviews? Last year, I set up a public spreadsheet of all the RITA® nominees, and we reviewed every single one by the time the RITA® winners were announced in July .I would love to do it again – and I hope you're up for reading and reviewing a book! Now that the nominees … Continue reading 2012 Rita Reader Challenge →
by SB Sarah · Mar 15, 2011 at 11:49 am ·
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I had a request for the runners up in the reader nominations for the DABWAHA, so here are the top ten books, with the finalist and the nine runners up as nominated by readers in each category. An asterisk denotes a tie. YA 1. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (Finalist) 2. Matched by Ally Condie 3. Linger by Maggie Stiefvater 4. The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong 5. The Duff by Kody Keplinger 6. Revolution by Jennifer … Continue reading Reader Nomination Runners Up →
Last night on the Twitter feed I had a ripping good conversation with so many people about their favorite Harlequin lines and which authors are absolute never-fail for them. So many people mentioned the Harlequin Presents line, while I’m partial to the Silhouette Desire line. Authors that make the autobuy list of many on Twitter last night included Sarah Mayberry, Cheryl St.John and Karen Templeton (from Sybil), Sharon Kendrick, Anne McAllister, India Grey, Day LeClaire, … Continue reading Harlequin Books That Hooked You →
