I fell in love with Dynama from its very first page, in which our heroine, TJ Gutierrez, a superhero, is interrupted — while removing a bi-pedal shark from her city's downtown district — by a phone call from her daughter's school nurse informing her that “Marisol is sitting in my office with a fever of 102. We'll need you to come pick her up”. TJ is a superhero who is also a single mom of … Continue reading The Superheroes Union: Dynama by Ruth Diaz - A Guest Review by CarrieS →
This review was written by Paige. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Series Suspense/Adventure category. The summary: Navy Commander Brady Hathaway is done with women. Since H.O.T. Watch is pretty much a 24/7 job, that leaves no time for female entanglements. Then he's appointed Eve Dupont's handler. Tan, leggy and blonde, the lethal-looking civilian chosen to take down a terrorist cell scares the hell out of him. Can he keep Eve safe … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Soldier’s Last Stand by Cindy Dees →
This review was written by Ashlea. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Single Title Romance category. The summary: The Larkin sisters are used to hearing whispers behind their backs. Being raised by hippie parents in the small resort town of Barringer’s Pass, Colorado, they were always considered oddballs, and for a while, they did everything they could to earn the name. But now, older and wiser, they're discovering that it's not so … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Silver Sparks by Starr Ambrose →
This review was written by Randee . This story was nominated in the Best Romantic Suspense category. The summary: Thrill seekers Zakary and Gideon Stark travel the globe in search of extreme adventure, but a trip to Venezuela to jump off the world’s highest falls catapults them into a perilous game of life or death—where they don’t know the rules. Kidnapped with a woman Zak knows nothing about, the brothers are held prisoner deep in … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: Hush by Cherry Adair →
This review was written by Lindlee. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Suspense/Adventure Romance category. The summary: Fresh on the heels of their disastrous date, Dr. Camille Lawson is none too pleased to find Dr. Wyatt Holladay darkening her doorstep. But a mystery ailment is claiming her patients – and just maybe the gorgeous doctor can help her get some answers. What should be a simple investigation of medical causes quickly reveals … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Doctor’s Deadly Affair by Stephanie Doyle →
This review was written by HarperGray. This story was nominated in the Best Regency Historical category. The summary:
Spindle Cove is the destination of choice for certain types of well-bred young ladies: the painfully shy, young wives disenchanted with matrimony, and young girls too enchanted with the wrong men. It is a haven for those who live there. Victor Bramwell, the new Earl of Rycliff, knows he doesn't belong here. So far as he … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare →
This review was written by Emily A. This story was nominated in the Best Inspirational Romance category. The summary:
Having completed his sentence for the unintentional crime that derailed his youthful plans for fame and fortune, Levi Grant looks to start over in the town of Spencer, Texas. Spencer needs a blacksmith, a trade he learned at his father's knee, and he needs a place where no one knows his past. But small … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer →
This review was written by Anne . This story was nominated in the Best Paranormal Romance category. The summary: My name is Amelia Gray. I'm a cemetery restorer who sees ghosts. In order to protect myself from the parasitic nature of the dead, I've always held fast to these rules passed down from my father…until now. Detective John Devlin needs my help to find a killer, but he is haunted by ghosts who shadow … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: The Restorer by Amanda Stevens →
This review was written by Lindlee. This story was nominated in the Best YA Romance and Best First Book category. The summary: “For the first time in my life, I didn't feel envy…” Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. And that's okay. Kristina is the sporty one, Tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. Until Kristina is diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly Tess is the center of … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: I’m Not Her by Janet Gurtler →
This review was written by Beth. This story was nominated in the Best Contemporary Inspirational Romance category. The summary: Unknown to her quaint town of Deep Haven, Isadora Presley is the star host of My Foolish Heart, a popular syndicated talk radio show. From her home studio, she gives listeners advice on romance . . . even though she’s never had a date. It’s not that she doesn’t want to, but since a tragic … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren →
Some people want scientific explanations for everything in fiction. I'm not one of them. Frankly, I prefer it if we never know why the zombies walk the earth, or how the Force works, but if the author feels he or she simply must try to explain the science of what's happening, I'll usually accept it and move on. You can get away with a lot of bad science and as long as the characters are … Continue reading The Last Night by Nico Rosso - a Guest Review from Carrie S →
