This review was written by Rachel. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Series Suspense/Adventure Romance category. The summary: J.D. Cooper had left no stone unturned when investigating a cold case that hit much too close to home. Or so he'd thought. Thanks to small-town deputy Natalie Becker, new evidence had surfaced that might lead J.D. closer to the truth. But Natalie had a stake in this situation, too, and claimed that joining … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Cooper Vengeance by Paula Graves →
This review was written by Jen. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Series Suspense/Adventure Romance categories. The summary: To criminology professor Alicia Solano, serial killers aren't just academic. A very real one is stalking her now, possibly the same madman who brought Gabe Cooper to town. The sexy Southern lawman still blames himself for an unsolved murder and this time, he'll do anything to catch the killer—and keep Alicia alive. Not that … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Man from Gossamer Ridge by Paula Graves →
This RITA® Reader Challenge was written by Sabrina from Cheeky Reads. This novel finaled in the Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure category. Plot Summary: What was supposed to be a quiet vacation in scenic Wyoming turned deadly when Hannah Cooper became the target of a serial killer. Although she survived the attack, the ordeal was far from over. But she wasn’t alone. Not when Riley Patterson appointed himself her protector. Beneath Riley’s strapping, solemn exterior hid … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: Case File: Canyon Creek, Wyoming by Paula Graves →
I have been cleaning my office and finding all sorts of fun things, like pictures of me as a baby, books (duh), and old journals and lists – including a list of things to do that I wrote back in 1994. I tweeted about it this morning, and the responses were very funny and inspiring, so I wanted to share them with you. This isn't about romance novels, but I love how many people had … Continue reading Something Different on Sunday: You in 1994 →
by SB Sarah · Jul 29, 2012 at 12:04 am ·
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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 →
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 4:12 am ·
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Winner: The Moon That Night by Helen Brenna (Harlequin Superromance; Johanna Raisanen, editor) Finalists: ▪ The Baby’s Guardian by Delores Fossen (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor) ▪ Case File: Canyon Creek, Wyoming by Paula Graves (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor) ▪ To Catch a Killer by Kimberly Van Meter (Silhouette Romantic Suspense; Johanna Raisanen, editor) ▪ A Cop in Her Stocking by Ann Voss Peterson (Harlequin Intrigue; Allison Lyons, editor) ▪ Meltdown by Gail Barrett … Continue reading 2011 RITA Winner for Contemporary Series Romance: Suspense/Adventure →
A lot of people try to see all the Best Picture nominees before the Oscars ceremony- so let’s do that for the RITAs, shall we? I looked at the list of RITA® nominated books from the RWA and there were a lot of books I was curious about. I’m not going to be able to read every nominated book before the ceremony… but I can read one in each category – and I invite you … Continue reading The RITA Reading Challenge 2011 →
