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Welcome, Romance Lovers! Over the last 90 days i have read over 100 books. I am bringing you another few of the ones I thought were outstanding. Now, some of these books are novells or what is referred to as a "Quickie" (a short story).Others are full length novels. All are available as e-books.
I am reading books from a number of publishers and authors. Other book review days will bring you reviews and blurbs from many different publishing houses. I am working on my to-be-read stack as quickly as I can.
Better Late Than Never Book Review...
Reunited
by Sally Painter
2008 Ellora's Cave
Gotta love those Gargoyles! Ms. Painter creates a world of fantastic, wonderful beings and brings them beautifully to life with a fine touch as we are swept along into a fantasy of steamy hot action and sensuous romance!
Finely-paired lovers and wonderful secondary characters are brought together with scintillating heat and wry humor as the reader is drawn in and held spellbound until the last page. A definite winner!
~I gave this an 9.0 on the Richter Scale~
~115 degrees F~
Blurb:
Book 1 in the Gargoyles Seduced series.
Jen Ormand vowed never to return home. Traumatized by visions of demons only she could see, followed by a spell in a psychiatric hospital, she's determined to create a new life away from her hometown's dark past — until her parents die.
Now she's back and the demons are after her — again. Late one night they attack and sexy Garrett Dermonté saves her. When he sprouts wings and flies off into the night, Jen's sure she's suffering another psychotic break, especially since tall, dark and delicious makes her wet and hot for a lot more than rescuing.
Garrett has finally found the woman prophesied to reconcile his gargoyle clan. Jen is destined to lead them into battle against the demons, but can he convince her in time? Consumed by an uncontrollable lust for her, Garrett worries he's finally succumbed to the virus ravaging his species. Can he resist committing the unforgivable sin of making love to a human or will his hunger for Jen doom the world to demonic rule?
Another Better Late Than Never Review...
by Jan Scarbrough
2008 - Resplendence Publishing
Ms. Scarbrough has skillfully drawn her characters with a knowing, loving hand - combining well-written, historically correct narration with breathtaking passion. Her narrative is smooth and her knowledge of the subject time period is outstanding. Her ability to draw readers into the mood and hold them captive for the duration made this one a cannot-put-down read for me. A completely delightful read! Well done, Jan!
~Measures 8.9 on the Richter Scale.~
~110 degrees F~
Blurb:
Bran ap Madog, bastard son of a Welsh prince, has devoted his life to serving the English king. At Edward's behest, he nourishes his reputation for savagery, taking as his badge the raven, a scavenger bird that feeds off rotting spoils. He wants, as his reward for service, the hand of a wealthy wife, as well as the land and power she will bring to his bed.
When her father and twin brother are murdered, Lady Catrin Fitzalen sets out to learn the truth about the awful rumors. Were they killed by the king’s own champion, the vicious King’s Raven? She will do anything to protect her remaining family, including switching places with her cousin when the king forces the pious girl into marriage with his wicked champion.
Short But Sweet Book Review...
2009 Resplendence Publishing Inc.
Ms. Barron weaves a sensuous tale of magic and love that enthralls the reader and makes this a cannot-put-down read! Her tantalizing storytelling leads us through a labyrinth of hot, sexy fun that reaches out and grabs the reader, and refuses to let go. If you've never before met a Pleasure Djinni, now is the time to introduce yourself! Well-written and lushly detailed!
~A definite 8.9 on the Richter Scale~
~115 degree F~
Blurb:
A Desires of the Lamp tale...
Scientist Rhylie Dawson works hard, but when it comes to play she’s pretty reserved. Until her friends take her to The Cave of Pleasure in New York City. She’s there to celebrate her birthday, and maybe, just maybe, get lucky.
What Rhylie doesn’t know is The Cave of Pleasure is run by Djinn, and they’re eager to show her that there’s more to life than just work. On stage in front of a bevy of male dancers, Rhylie is told to choose one for her special birthday dance.
She picks the fireman, and quickly learns that where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and a great deal of desire.
Better Late Than Never...
by Tia Fanning
2008 Resplendence Publishing
Ms. Fanning's smoothly presented wartime romance is well-researched and beautifully written. Hot sensuality and a touch of sexy humor combine with well-drawn characters and a well-laid plot to draw the reader in and keep those pages turning! Another wonderful example of what that old word, assume, means...
~ This is a definite 8.9 on the Richter Scale!~
~110 degree F~
Blurb:
My captor tells me that I’m not a prisoner of war, but how else can I see myself? I was abducted and brought to an unknown location in the middle of the desert. I’m sequestered behind a locked door and bars cover my windows. I even have an armed guard who takes me for walks.
But he, the nameless captor responsible for my care, claims otherwise. He tells me that he’s not my enemy, that if he was, I’d already be dead. He promises to release me when the time is right. He says I’m safer now—with him—than I was before.
Despite his reassurances, I do not feel safe. Though he has treated me kindly, given me every comfort a prisoner could ever want or need, I have to find a way to leave—and soon. I don’t understand how it’s possible, but my captor knows me. He knows my past, he knows my secrets, knows just what to say to move me… and what to say to break me.
I have been taken by the enemy… and I must find a way to escape before I’m taken with him.
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Comments
Great reviews as usual! Thanks for all your research:-)
I loved Reunited and anxiously await a sequel!
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