Housebroke is a perfectly charming romance that is lighter than air and that has very little active conflict. There is no reason for this couple not to begin registering for wedding gifts by, oh, say, Chapter Three. This is a lovely couple whose problems consist of one of them having too much money. In other words, a non-problem. For goodness sake, Hazel, open the dog shelter of your dreams and get on with the relationship … Continue reading Housebroke by Jaci Burton →
All Consuming was the sweet, hot, low-tension romance that I really needed this week. Kal and Hannah were a couple in high school, but broke up when Kal left for college. They reconnect at their ten year school reunion, and find that not only is the spark still there, but that time and experience have made them better able to love each other in the ways they both need. There isn’t a lot of conflict … Continue reading All Consuming by Jaci Burton →
Before I get into this romance, I want to state that I don’t really follow much of the Olympics. I get my Olympic news from my roommate and from Twitter, which means I can’t really comment on the accuracy of how the events are portrayed in this book. However, I did feel like reading a romance between two veteran Olympians would help me contribute to the Olympic spirit currently permeating every one of my personal … Continue reading Shot on Gold by Jaci Burton →
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren is $3.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched. The KDD today features Goodreads Choice Awards finalists and there are some pretty awesome selections, if you want to check out the sales! Many readers loved this memoir, but warn that the audio version is a little too dramatic.
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FINALLY! That is my reaction to this book. I have been sitting through three books to get to this story and it was totally worth it! The book follows Chelsea as she draws up the list for her perfect man and the characteristics that he will possess. None of them are physical traits – it’s more about lifestyle and personal beliefs that concern Chelsea. She doesn’t want someone with a crazy-ex, works nights or weekends, … Continue reading Love After All by Jaci Burton →
Maybe I shouldn’t have read the three books in this series that come before this book? But because I like to read series in order and the first book had been sitting on my bookshelf for months, I thought I would read the others before I read and reviewed this one. My main problems with this book are the same I had with the others in the series. But first let me tell you what … Continue reading Love After All by Jaci Burton →
Here is a text transcript of DBSA 90. An Interview with Jaci Burton. You can listen to the mp3 here, or you can read on! This podcast transcript was attentively crafted of hand sourced alphabet letters by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. Here are the books we discuss: [music] Sarah Wendell: Hello, and welcome to another DBSA podcast. I’m Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and with me today is author Jaci Burton. I am … Continue reading Podcast Transcript 90: An Interview with Jaci Burton →
Sarah sits down by listener request with Jaci Burton at Romantic Times 2014 to talk about publishing, changes in the industry over her career, and what she's working on now. We also talk about books she's enjoyed reading, and about why riding motorcycles is awesome. This podcast is brought to you by Putnam, publisher of THE COLLECTOR—the brand-new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. When professional house-sitter Lila Emerson witnesses a murder/suicide … Continue reading 90. An Interview with Jaci Burton →
I don’t normally read small-town romances like Hope Flames by Jaci Burton. I prefer steamy, urban contemporaries. I picked this up because I like Burton as an author and because PUPPIES! The hero of this book is a police officer with a police dog named Boomer. The heroine is a vet with a pit-bull puppy named Annie and a lab named Daisy. I love dogs. If you ask me to hold your baby, I will, … Continue reading Review: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton →
I really wanted to like this book. And there were moments when I was charmed by the heroine and laughed at her descriptions of people. But the book suffered because of an arrogant presumptuous hero, and a severe reliance on cliche. Jenna Riley runs the family sports bar, and says she hates sports. Well, she says she hates sports but then, a chapter or so later, says she doesn't – she only means that she … Continue reading Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton →
A millionaire and a woman who thinks he’s a house flipper are stuck living in a house together with a menagerie of rescue dogs as roommates, in this heartfelt romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. After her ex took all their money and bailed, Hazel Bristow is left broke and homeless. A kind friend whose home is on the market lets Hazel and her foster dogs stay there until it sells. It’s the … Continue reading Housebroke →