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RITA Reader Challenge Review

RITA Reader Challenge: Soldier’s Last Stand by Cindy Dees

RITA Reader Challenge: Soldier’s Last Stand by Cindy Dees

This review was written by Paige. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Series Suspense/Adventure category. The summary:      Navy Commander Brady Hathaway is done with women. Since H.O.T. Watch is pretty much a 24/7 job, that leaves no time for female entanglements. Then he's appointed Eve Dupont's handler. Tan, leggy and blonde, the lethal-looking civilian chosen to take down a terrorist cell scares the hell out of him. Can he keep Eve safe … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Soldier’s Last Stand by Cindy Dees

Book Review

Medusa’s Master by Cindy Dees: A Test Driver Review by John C. Bunnell

Medusa’s Master by Cindy Dees: A Test Driver Review by John C. Bunnell

I didn’t realize at first that *Medusa’s Master* was part of a series -quite an extensive series at that.  Nonetheless, one of the best things I can say about the novel is that it’s admirably self-contained, and retains focus and pacing even when a platoon of guest stars invades the book in later chapters. Although labeled as a “H.O.T. Watch” novel, Dees’ introduction and the text make clear that the book is also seventh in … Continue reading Medusa’s Master by Cindy Dees: A Test Driver Review by John C. Bunnell

RITA for Contemporary Series Romance Suspense/Adventure

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The RITA for Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure goes to:  Cooper Vengeance by Paula Graves (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor) The Man from Gossamer Ridge by Paula Graves (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor) Nothing But the Truth by Kara Lennox (Harlequin Superromance; Johanna Raisanen, editor) Soldier's Last Stand by Cindy Dees (Harlequin Romantic Suspense; Patience Bloom, editor) Stranded with Her Ex by Jill Sorenson (Harlequin Romantic Suspense; Stacy Boyd, editor) Taken to the Edge by Kara … Continue reading RITA for Contemporary Series Romance Suspense/Adventure

2012 Rita Reader Challenge

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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

RITA and GH Finalists Announced at RWA National

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The list is up, for the RITA and Golden Heart. I’ll be honest, and I’m not sure if this is a reflection of me, of something else, or just the way it played out this year but I have not been near or even in the same room as some of the books nominated for a RITA. I’ve never heard of some of them. But I am very pleased to see Elizabeth Hoyt, Anna Campbell … Continue reading RITA and GH Finalists Announced at RWA National