I really wanted to like this book – the premise is fabulous. Aspiring Realtorâ„¢ working in the Neiman’s shoe department hooks up with some women who crash parties just about every night, mixing and mingling with Atlanta society, eating their body weight in Beluga and scamming their way into and out of haute couture, which they purchase from Neiman’s and return the next day. But aspiring Realtor’sâ„¢ boyfriend had gone missing along with her car, … Continue reading Party Crashers by Stephanie Bond →
This book passed the “I have to take it out of my purse and read it at home” test – a sure bet that it’s a good story. Regina Metcalf, the heroine, is a book editor in Boston with roots in North Carolina, a place where roots go down to deeper levels than she would prefer, who lives a very plain-yogurt life. Plain yogurt, as Hubby once said, is even blander than vanilla yogurt. Regina … Continue reading I Think I Love You, by Stephanie Bond →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Molly This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Best Romance Novella category. The summary: Historian Ashlynn Scott is seeking the fabled castle of Sleeping Beauty. But with just one kiss, she finds herself tangled up—and tangled in the sheets!—with a rogue adventurer. She might never want to wake up! And here is Molly's review: I so wanted to love this novella. As a former … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Sleeping with A Beauty by Leslie Kelly →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2013 review was written by Phyllis. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Best Romance Novella categories. The summary: He sought a sleeping beautyHistorian Ashlynn Scott is seeking the fabled castle of Sleeping Beauty. But with just one kiss, she finds herself tangled up—and tangled in the sheets!—with a rogue adventurer. She might never want to wake up! And here is Phyllis' review: A handsome, hot guy (named … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: “Sleeping With a Beauty” by Leslie Kelly →
The following sales alerts are for Australia and New Zealand readers only- g'day, y'all! Hope it's a lovely morning for you. Kobo has been giving me the heads up about sales for you guys at their online store. American readers, these are not for us – I can't see half of them from where I am, even using an Australian proxy to pretend I'm in Australia (Mmm. Pretend Timtams). These books are on sale through … Continue reading Romance Sales at Kobo for Australian and New Zealand Readers →
Links! News! Things people write online – and some sales and coupons! Oh, the excitement, it might knock your flip flops off, unless you're in the southern hemisphere, where it's fall, and you're probably not wearing flip flops. PN Elrod sent me a link to Mother Jones' timeline of sexual treatment for hysteria, and it's fascinating. I especially like the idea that vibrators and massagers were used for health reasons. Yes, indeed! Meanwhile, I am over … Continue reading Links and Sales! →
Via Tina C comes this link about Little Free Libraries popping up around the world. Have you seen one? Is there one in your town? March 14-18, an assortment of romances, including some Stephanie Bond contemporary tiles and some paranormal romances as well, will be free as a St. Patrick's Day promotion. See anything you might want to try? Staples has a speed-reading test online that compares your results with the average battery life of … Continue reading Links and Deals and Other Stuff →
Time for this week's top ten bestsellers from DA and SBTB. Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo Angelfall by Susan Ee | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo Sprig Muslin by Georgette Heyer | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer | Amazon | BN | Sony | Kobo | HQN To Love a Thief by Julie Anne Long | Amazon | …
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I have a really fun giveaway today, so set fire to your pants, it’s Blaze Trilogy time! This Valentine’s Day, Harlequin put together a trade-sized 3-in-1 of brand new Blaze romances: The Blaze Collection. It includes three new novels: Her Sexy Valentine by Stephanie Bond, Play with Me by Leslie Kelly, and The Charmer by Kate Hoffmann. Note: I’ve read Play With Me and liked it a lot – very light and quite hot. So … Continue reading Blazing Trilogy Giveaway →
