When the list of RITA-nominated books came out, I signed up to review Where the Horses Run, well, because “horses.” I am a horsewoman and have sought out horse stories since I started reading. When I first looked the book up, I thought it was a contemporary Western from its cover. I could handle that. I’ve read and enjoyed a number of cowboy contemporaries lately since finding the genre. I don’t remember many millionaires or … Continue reading Where the Horses Run by Kaki Warner →
This review was written by Phyllis. This story was nominated in the Historical Romance category. The summary: Edwina Ladoux hoped becoming a mail-order bride would be her way to a better life, but as soon as she arrives in Breakheart, Colorado, and meets Declan Brodie and his four rambunctious children, she realizes she's made a mistake. Luckily, Edwina and Declan agreed on a three- month courtship period, which should give them time to get … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner →
Ev’s RITA® Reader Challenge is for this novel, which finaled in the Best First Book category. Plot Summary: On a stagecoach traveling through New Mexico Territory, Jessica Thornton is a long way from the cool mists and lush gardens of her native England. An authoress and milliner, she carries the weight of a scandalous secret-a horrible shame that has brought her to the West on a desperate search for the only family she can trust: … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: Pieces of Sky by Kaki Warner →
ReadinginAK read this for the RITA® Reader Challenge reviews. There was an earlier review for this book, but ReadinginAK’s review echoed it in such a way that I wanted to include it as well. Plot Summary: Molly McFarlane is as desperate as a woman can get. Forced to flee with her late sister’s children, she must provide for her wards while outrunning the relentless tracker the children’s vicious stepfather has set on their trail. Out … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: Open Country by Kaki Warner →
Yes, yes, there was a word-count limit to the RITA® Reader Challenge reviews, but sometimes they’re so funny I have to include the whole thing. Behold, K. Smith’s review of Kaki Warner’s Open Country. I’m not a very discriminating reader. I average 6 romances a week, and my reaction to pretty much all of them is ‘Lovely. Next?’ But I adore the reviews on this site, which have led me to a great many fantastic … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: Open Country by Kaki Warner →
Award-winning author Kaki Warner gives fans a reason to celebrate with the first in a brand-new Western trilogy set in Heartbreak, Colorado, starring an advance man for the railroad—and the woman whose trust (and heart) he longs to win. For fans of Linda Lael Miller and Jodi Thomas… Hoping to escape his past, Ethan Hardesty left a career as an architect and went to work for the railroad. Only two things impede his desire to … Continue reading Behind His Blue Eyes →
by SB Sarah · Jul 28, 2012 at 11:58 pm ·
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The RITA for Best Historical Romance goes to: Always a Temptress by Eileen Dreyer (Grand Central Publishing Forever; Amy Pierpont, editor) The Black Hawk by Joanna Bourne (Berkley Publishing Group; Wendy McCurdy, editor) The Danger of Desire by Elizabeth Essex (Kensington Brava; Megan Records, editor) Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner (Berkley Publishing Group Sensation; Wendy McCurdy, editor) Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase (Avon Books; May Chen, editor) Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt (Grand … Continue reading RITA for Best Historical Romance →
This review was written by Turophile . This story was nominated in the Best Historical Romance category. The summary: Edwina Ladoux hoped becoming a mail-order bride would be her way to a better life, but as soon as she arrives in Breakheart, Colorado, and meets Declan Brodie and his four rambunctious children, she realizes she's made a mistake. Luckily, Edwina and Declan agreed on a three- month courtship period, which should give them time to … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Heartbreak Creek by Kiki Warner →
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 · Jul 2, 2011 at 4:36 am ·
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Winner: Pieces of Sky by Kaki Warner (Berkley Sensation; Wendy McCurdy, editor) Finalists: ▪ Enemy Within by Marcella Burnard (Berkley; Leis Pederson, editor) ▪ Firestorm by Kelly Ann Riley (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense; Tina James, editor) ▪ I Now Pronounce You Someone Else by Erin McCahan (Scholastic; Cheryl Klein, editor) ▪ The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (Harlequin Teen; Natashya Wilson, editor) ▪ Pieces of Sky by Kaki Warner (Berkley Sensation; Wendy McCurdy, editor) … Continue reading 2011 RITA Winner for Best First Book →
by SB Sarah · Jul 2, 2011 at 3:52 am ·
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Winner: His at Night by Sherry Thomas (Bantam Books; Caitlin Alexander, editor) Finalists: ▪ Countess of Scandal by Laurel McKee (Forever; Alex Logan, editor) ▪ The Forbidden Rose by Joanne Bourne (Berkley Trade; Wendy McCurdy, editor) ▪ His at Night by Sherry Thomas (Bantam Books; Caitlin Alexander, editor) ▪ A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James (Avon Books; Carrie Feron, editor) ▪ Last Night’s Scandal by Loretta Chase (Avon; May Chen, editor) ▪ A Little … Continue reading 2011 RITA Winner for Historical Romance →
