Julianne MacLean’s The Color of a Promise begins with a promising first line: “It’s kind of embarrassing to come back from the dead and still not get it.” Having no idea about the story or its series, I was charmed by that first sentence. It was self-aware and suggested that our hero, Jack Peterson, was going to demonstrate personal growth and a sense of humor throughout the story, which is always compelling. Alas, while he … Continue reading The Color of a Promise by Julianne MacLean →
I picked this book mostly because it had a pretty title, which is the e-book variant on judging a book by its cover, I suppose! I don’t read in the Mainstream / Women’s Fiction genre much, and I like to use the RITAs to broaden my horizons. Usually, this makes books a little easier to review, because I am slightly less immersed in the experience, and can be more usefully critical. The Color of Promise … Continue reading The Color of a Promise by Julianne MacLean →
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the ads and features in the April 2006 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. Special and massive thanks to Shannon Stacey for sending me this issue! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but you … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: April 2006 Ads & Features →
USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean brings the popular Pembroke Palace Series to a passionate, satisfying conclusion… Sometimes the matchmaker finds a love of her own… Lady Charlotte Sinclair has long given up her dreams of happily ever after. Years ago, a tragic accident claimed the life of her beloved fiancé, but somehow she found the strength to go on—as an independent woman with a secret double life that has earned her millions. Lately, however, … Continue reading Seduced at Sunset →
The RITAs are officially over! Before we get to the winners and a brief livestream recap, I personally want to thank every single one of you who participated. This is the first year where we’ve reviewed all of the nominees! How awesome is that? Seriously, this Challenge wouldn’t be anything without this lovely, thoughtful community of readers. I can’t wait to do it all again next year. If you missed the livestream of either the Golden Heart … Continue reading Your 2017 RITA Award Winners! →
From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes the next instalment in her popular Color of Heaven Series, where people are affected by real life magic and miracles that change everything they once believed about life and love. Having spent a lifetime in competition with his older brother Aaron—who always seemed to get the girl—Jack Peterson leaves the U.S. to become a foreign correspondent in the Middle East. When a roadside bomb forces him to … Continue reading The Color of a Promise →
The Crown of Embers is book 2 in Rae Carson's series that began with The Girl of Fire and Thorns. It has really complimentary reviews behind it – including a 4.34 average on Goodreads. This book is currently on sale for $2.99. It has a cliffhanger ending, though, so be ye warned. In the sequel to the acclaimed The Girl of Fire and Thorns, a seventeen-year-old princess turned war queen faces sorcery, adventure, untold power, … Continue reading Books on Sale: Crowns of Ember, Rebellious Desires, and Three Box Sets →
I have a few ebook and paper book coupons and discounts, including a few older Loretta Chase ebooks, and some DVD sales, too! Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey * $2.99 * A | BN | K | S The Blades of the Rose bundle by Zoe Archer * 8.84-10.00 * A | BN | K | S My Lady's Guardian by Gayle Callen * $1.99 * A | BN | K | S … Continue reading A Few Sales and Coupons →
Romance readers buy books outside the genre, especially when they're on sale. The .25 books from Google Play's sale that were matched at other retailers drove some books to the top of our list this week that are definitely not romance novels. But for a quarter, why not, right? Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo | Moneyball by Michael Lewis | Amazon | …
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More books on sale! I'm buying more than I'm reading this week, how about you? Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison * $0.99 * A | BN | K | S The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater * $3.99 * A | BN | K | S Wild Cards I by George R R Martin * $2.99 * A | BN | K | S Midnight in Austenland by Shannon Hale * $3.99 * A … Continue reading A Few More Deals on eBooks →
Avon is having a March Madness™ sale – a whole bracket of ebooks for $1.99! Mistress of Scandal by Sara Bennett * $1.99 * A | BN | K | S My Lady's Guardian by Gayle Callen * $1.99 * A | BN | K | S Man at Work by Elaine Fox * $1.99 * A | BN | K | S The Mistress Diaries by Julianne MacLean * $1.99 * A … Continue reading Avon March Madness eBook Sale! →
