After putting down several books out of disinterest, I can proudly say that Mister Hockey was the one to break that pattern. It was funny and sexy and I really enjoyed both main characters. However, what kept the book from really knocking it out of the park was the narrative’s aversion to really getting down and dirty with the serious issues the hero and heroine were facing. Briana “Breezy” Angel is a children’s librarian and … Continue reading Mister Hockey by Lia Riley →
Upside Down by Lia Riley is $3.99 in the US, and $2.99 in Australia and New Zealand right now. This is book 1 of a New Adult trilogy featuring a heroine who struggles with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (as in, if she doesn’t complete one of many rituals correctly, like tapping the counter in a specific rhythm, she believes completely that someone in her family will die). She decides to study abroad in Australia, and meets a surly surfer dude who fascinates her.
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For two stubborn people… Corporate mogul Shane Donovan sees the ultra-cool, collected Cecilia Riley as an ice queen–even if he can’t deny that, on the surface, she’s a work of perfection his body can’t ignore. Forced to spend two weeks in the same house for his sister’s upcoming wedding, Shane senses that deep down Cecilia mirrors his need. And he’s determined to draw her into a sexy game that will melt away her reserve. . … Continue reading The Winner Takes It All →
This Rec Leagues comes from our wonderful comments section on the site. Big thank you to Cerulean for the suggestion: The Amy Andrews “Playing by Her Rules” is very good, as is the next book in the series (focusing on a different couple): Playing it Cool. I actually like the second book better, but both are great. I really like reading books set outside the US and Georgian/Victorian England. I’ve enjoyed books from authors from/books … Continue reading The Rec League: Australian & New Zealand Romances →
It’s time for Cover Snark, where we take a look at some unsettling covers in an effort to make your Mondays a little better! From Delight: I don’t know if this particular…oddity, has been featured before but I received it in a newsletter and I just couldn’t deal. I couldn’t. His face is green. He looks like he tried a weird shade of foundation that he failed to blend. And why is he looking at … Continue reading Cover Snark: The Next Marvel Superhero →
Bitchery, are you ready? Because you better buckle in for this amazingly generous giveaway from Avon! It’s going to be great to fill up your bookshelf or e-reader to either avoid socializing with family or to fill in the gaps with books you didn’t receive as gifts. So I ask you again…ARE YOU READY?! Avon is providing two winners with VISA gift cards and a bundle of holiday-themed books! One (1) grand prize winner will … Continue reading Giveaway: Avon Holiday Shopping Spree →
When a snowstorm pummels the western half of the country, three couples find once off-limits love just in time for Christmas. An unforgettable holiday anthology from bestselling authors Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, and Lia Riley. Close to Perfect: A Montana Men Novella by Jennifer Ryan At sixteen, Abigail gave Dex the gift of a lifetime, but the cost of it was more than he ever knew. Now she’s back in town with a secret that … Continue reading Snowbound at Christmas →
I’m moderating a live Q&A with Jill Shalvis, Lia Riley, Debbie Mason and Elizabeth Hoyt tonight at 7:00pm ET. It’ll be hosted on the Audible Facebook page, and you can ask questions and get live and I suspect hilarious answers there. I’ll be moderating, which means my comments will appear as if I myself am Audible’s Romance, though it’s only a temporary state of being. Facebook is magical like that. I hope if you’re online you’ll … Continue reading Audible LoveFest Live Chat Tonight! →
I’m moderating a live Q&A with Jill Shalvis, Lia Riley, Debbie Mason and Elizabeth Hoyt on Wednesday, May 20! It’ll be hosted on the Audible Facebook page, and you can ask questions and get live and I suspect hilarious answers there.
True love turns your soul… INSIDE OUT The Off the Map series comes to a stunning conclusion. Lia Riley made New Adult readers fall in love with her breakout debut, Upside Down. Sideswiped, the second of her series, made readers clamor for more. Now, with INSIDE OUT, the evocative Off the Map series comes to a stunning conclusion. When Talia first moved from California to Australia to study abroad, she never dreamed she’d find the love … Continue reading Inside Out →
