Amanda and I (and a not insignificant stash of alcohol) went to Fifty Shades of Grey so you don’t have to. We take our jobs seriously here at the Pink Palace of Bitchery. We will also turn your attention to the $50 Not 50 Shades campaign, which is aimed at raising money for battered women. Shelters in your area would be delighted with any money or items like tampons and maxipads, toothpaste, baby food, and … Continue reading Fifty Shades of Grey →
So I started reading this because someone who shall remain nameless but who’s name rhymes with D-Ellie posted the original cover art, which involves titty-fucking basically and I had to read it. What better way to get back into the Old School Groove than to read me some crazysauce Lindsey? Spoiler: there’s no actual titty-fucking in this book. So we start with the introduction of Slade Holt, who’s been living with the Apache since his … Continue reading Tender is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey →
I know why I started reading this book. I have a really scary pile of ARCs and this was one I wanted to read and then send it out in to the world. I like Henley and her habit of slathering on crazysauce sprinkles on top of the crazy sauce fondant covering the crazy sauce cake (Remember that time where the villain got choked to death by leeches? That was awesome). What I don’t know … Continue reading Lord Rakehell by Virginia Henley →
This RITA® Reader Challenge 2014 review was written by Caty B. This story was nominated for the RITA® in the Historical Romance category. The summary: IT TAKES A LADY Brilliant scholar Genevieve Barrett's secret identity as the author of her father's articles is her greatest deception-until her father's handsome new student arrives on their doorstep. Genevieve recognizes him as the masked intruder who earlier tried to steal a priceless gem from their home. Keeping the … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge: A Rake’s Midnight Kiss by Anna Campbell →
I didn’t really like Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren, but honestly, I don’t think it was ever the right book for me. The Beautiful Bastard in question is Bennett Ryan, a young executive poised to take over his family’s media empire. Bennett is young, ridiculously attractive, and a giant dickbag. He’s a hardass who has a reputation for treating his employees badly. Not like North Korean prison camp badly, but he expects everyone to devote … Continue reading Review: Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren →
I would like you to know that I hate each and every one of you. And I really hate who ever it was that put this book in my path, because I KNOW it was RHG bait and you KNOW I can’t resist that so… Oh my god, the pain. He’s a fucking WERE HEDGEHOG. LIKE. AS IN. A SMALL SOMEWHAT PRICKLY THING THAT WUFFLES AROUND IN HEDGES. ONLY A WERE. I can’t even. As … Continue reading Hedging His Bets by Mina Carter and Celia Kyle →
Steph tried out this inspirational romance for the RITA® Reader Challenge, but alas, it was not meant to be. Here is the plot summary: What happens when an idealistic student nurse encounters an embittered army doctor in a stagecoach accident? How will she react when she learns her training didn’t prepare her for tragic reality? How will he, an army deserter, respond to needs when he vowed to never touch another patient? Can these two … Continue reading RITA Reader Challenge Review: Doctor in Petticoats, by Mary Connealy →
Once, long ago, I had a guy friend ask me out to dinner. Now, we were pretty much “just friends”, but I thought he was sweet and cute and I enjoyed his company, so I happily agreed to what sounded rather date-like (especially since he told me to dress “nice”). Off we went, with him telling me that where we were going was a “surprise”. Then we pulled up in front of a church. I … Continue reading Shameless by Tori Carrington: A Guest Review by Test Driver Tina →
I read this book because not one but two different people emailed me and said, to wit, “OMG you have to read this it is HILARIOUS. Like Pregnesia Hilarious.” One reader said, “I just had to draw your attention to a stunning read. It’s so bad, it transcends the line between bad and good and becomes rather excellent…. I can highly recommend Kendrick’s latest. Honestly, she’s usually one of the authors that I like – … Continue reading The Playboy Sheikh’s Virgin Stable Girl by Sharon Kendrick →
(Warning: Massive spoilers for this book lie under the fold, as well as a link to a LOLPORN photo. Read on at your own peril.) … Reading Decadent deafened me. Have you ever had that experience before? You finish reading a book and you feel just a bit numb. Your brain is ringing the way your ears do when leaving a venue with a terrible sound system, after watching a band that’s far too fond … Continue reading Decadent by Shayla Black →
I’m currently at page 216 of a book that I had to talk about to someone. I first tried to talk with my husband about it, but he doesn’t read romances and can’t really get into a conversation about the merits (or lack there of) of one. So I emailed Candy and Sarah to see if they’d read it. Neither of them has, but Sarah thought that my take on it might be of interest, … Continue reading Devil’s Embrace by Catherine Coulter →
