Publication Date: August 1, 2011
Series: Book 2 of Spikes and Spurs
Genre: Western Romance/ Contemporary Romance
Reviewed For: Sourcebooks
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
Red's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown
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Publication Date: August 1, 2011
Series: Book 2 of Spikes and Spurs
Genre: Western Romance/ Contemporary Romance
Reviewed For: Sourcebooks
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Publication Date: August 1, 2011
Series: Book 2 of Spikes and Spurs
Genre: Western Romance/ Contemporary Romance
Reviewed For: Sourcebooks
My Rating:
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Midnight Waltz By Jennifer Blake
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Publication Date: Reissue. Originally published in 1984
Genre: Historical Romance
Reviewed For: Sourcebooks
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Publication Date: Reissue. Originally published in 1984
Genre: Historical Romance
Reviewed For: Sourcebooks
My Rating:
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
I'm getting published!
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So, I had not announced this yet, but I thought I should since blogging will be a little slow. To those who follow me on twitter might know I was writing. It has been a dream of mine for a long time and always been a hobby. Well, I decided to get serious about it. I got a number of rejections and learned from it. Finally after several drafts of my novella, I got a contract. I am not sure yet what the release date is, but I wanted to share the news.
So, I had not announced this yet, but I thought I should since blogging will be a little slow. To those who follow me on twitter might know I was writing. It has been a dream of mine for a long time and always been a hobby. Well, I decided to get serious about it. I got a number of rejections and learned from it. Finally after several drafts of my novella, I got a contract. I am not sure yet what the release date is, but I wanted to share the news.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Giveaway Winner: Cynthia Selwyn book of choice
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Its time to announce the winner of this giveaway thanks to Breathless Press.
Winner will have their choice of e-book: In The Cards or Dog-Gone But Not Forgotten
The Winner is:
Holly Collins.
Congrats!
Its time to announce the winner of this giveaway thanks to Breathless Press.
Winner will have their choice of e-book: In The Cards or Dog-Gone But Not Forgotten
The Winner is:
Holly Collins.
Congrats!
Guest Post: Liz Crowe - The Great What If On What Inspires Her to Write
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Welcome Liz Crowe to the blog today. I for one and really loving this topic on what inspires you to write. I know my readers will too. Be sure to check out her book for a read that will leave you wanting to rush to the nearest pub!
What Inspires This Writer....
The Great What If:
. . .the man you keep making eye contact with across a crowded restaurant gave you a nod, and you got up, made your way to the back hall only to find him there waiting for you....
. . .the guy you just told "no" at the door, when he tried to get you to leave AT&T and rejoin the Comcast fold, the one with the most amazing deep blue eyes and husky voice stopped in your driveway while you watched his attractive rear view, turned, came back to the door and...
What Inspires This Writer....
The Great What If:
. . .the man you keep making eye contact with across a crowded restaurant gave you a nod, and you got up, made your way to the back hall only to find him there waiting for you....
. . .the guy you just told "no" at the door, when he tried to get you to leave AT&T and rejoin the Comcast fold, the one with the most amazing deep blue eyes and husky voice stopped in your driveway while you watched his attractive rear view, turned, came back to the door and...
Friday, August 12, 2011
DC Juris Guest Post: Magical Moments
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Welcome to Becks Book Picks, DC Juris. I am very happy to have you guesting here today. Readers sit back and read about Magical Moments
I hear people talking about magical moments all the time. Usually it involves grandiose events, like lavish parties or fabulous trips overseas. There are dazzling lights, tasty food, compelling and interesting people with fascinating conversation. The stories seem over the top, filled with fantastic things happening to wonderful people who find just the right words, and do just the right things at just the right time. Loud, audacious times, full of loud miracles.
But when I think about the magical moments in my life, they don't include any of those things. The most magical times, for me, have been simple times, with ordinary people, less than great food, and mediocre conversation about nothing important. Quiet times, full of quiet miracles.
The first one I can remember happened in my childhood. On the way to the bus stop, some neighborhood kids were throwing a little longhaired black kitten back and forth like a ball. My mom and I took her from them, and I convinced my mom to let me bring her home. Mom didn't know anything about rehabilitating kittens, so we stuck her in the rabbit hutch with our two rabbits and a bowl of milk. Mom said she probably wouldn't live and not to get my hopes up. I named her Inky and I checked on her every day before school, and after school I'd spend hours just looking at her. Inky never seemed to be getting any better, until one afternoon when I went to the cage. Inky was up, playing with the rabbits, jumping and rolling around with them.
The second one I can remember happened when I was in high school. My math class that year was Geometry, which I admittedly sucked at. Of course, part of the reason I sucked was that I just sucked, and the other part was that a certain male person of interest was in the class as well. I'd had a crush on him since junior high, so imagine my delight when I ended up in class with him, sitting behind him, no less. We started "going out" and without going into too much detail, I soon discovered that my knight in shining armor not only had some dents in his metal, but he also didn't know the first thing about chivalry. As the year went on and more and more things happened, and it was clear to anyone who paid attention that I was more than a little depressed. On the last day of the year, my Geometry teacher put her hand on my shoulder as I walked out the door, and said, "You are special."
The third one, and the last one I'll tell you about (though there have been tons more), came in 2002. Hubby, then just my boyfriend – we weren't even engaged yet – was critically ill in the ICU. They called and said I should get down there right away, because they didn't expect him to live. I called his family and we went to the hospital. By the time we got there, he had stabilized. The next day, when he was awake, everyone was allowed to see him. Most people, he had a hard time recognizing. These were people he'd grown up with – his family and friends – so my heart sank with the realization that he'd only know me for a little over a year. But my magical moment came when he turned his head, grinned, and held out his hand.
So keep your eyes open for magical moments every day. Remember, they don't have to be spectacular to be magical.
Welcome to Becks Book Picks, DC Juris. I am very happy to have you guesting here today. Readers sit back and read about Magical Moments
I hear people talking about magical moments all the time. Usually it involves grandiose events, like lavish parties or fabulous trips overseas. There are dazzling lights, tasty food, compelling and interesting people with fascinating conversation. The stories seem over the top, filled with fantastic things happening to wonderful people who find just the right words, and do just the right things at just the right time. Loud, audacious times, full of loud miracles.But when I think about the magical moments in my life, they don't include any of those things. The most magical times, for me, have been simple times, with ordinary people, less than great food, and mediocre conversation about nothing important. Quiet times, full of quiet miracles.
The first one I can remember happened in my childhood. On the way to the bus stop, some neighborhood kids were throwing a little longhaired black kitten back and forth like a ball. My mom and I took her from them, and I convinced my mom to let me bring her home. Mom didn't know anything about rehabilitating kittens, so we stuck her in the rabbit hutch with our two rabbits and a bowl of milk. Mom said she probably wouldn't live and not to get my hopes up. I named her Inky and I checked on her every day before school, and after school I'd spend hours just looking at her. Inky never seemed to be getting any better, until one afternoon when I went to the cage. Inky was up, playing with the rabbits, jumping and rolling around with them.
The second one I can remember happened when I was in high school. My math class that year was Geometry, which I admittedly sucked at. Of course, part of the reason I sucked was that I just sucked, and the other part was that a certain male person of interest was in the class as well. I'd had a crush on him since junior high, so imagine my delight when I ended up in class with him, sitting behind him, no less. We started "going out" and without going into too much detail, I soon discovered that my knight in shining armor not only had some dents in his metal, but he also didn't know the first thing about chivalry. As the year went on and more and more things happened, and it was clear to anyone who paid attention that I was more than a little depressed. On the last day of the year, my Geometry teacher put her hand on my shoulder as I walked out the door, and said, "You are special."
The third one, and the last one I'll tell you about (though there have been tons more), came in 2002. Hubby, then just my boyfriend – we weren't even engaged yet – was critically ill in the ICU. They called and said I should get down there right away, because they didn't expect him to live. I called his family and we went to the hospital. By the time we got there, he had stabilized. The next day, when he was awake, everyone was allowed to see him. Most people, he had a hard time recognizing. These were people he'd grown up with – his family and friends – so my heart sank with the realization that he'd only know me for a little over a year. But my magical moment came when he turned his head, grinned, and held out his hand.
So keep your eyes open for magical moments every day. Remember, they don't have to be spectacular to be magical.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Savor The Danger by Lori Foster
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Publication Date: June 28th, 2011
Series: Book 3 of Men Who Walk The Edge of Honor (stand alone)
Genre: Romance/ Contemporary Romance
Reviewed For: Publisher
Other reviews/interview of Lori Foster: Interview, Too Much Temptation, When You Dare (bk1), Trace of Fever (bk2)
My Rating:
Book Blurb: She may be aloof, and more pretty than gorgeous, but Alani Rivers is the kind of woman a hot-blooded mercenary can't forget, no matter how hard he tries. So when Jackson Savor wakes up next to the naked, sleeping beauty—with no memory of what happened— he knows he's been drugged…even if Alani doesn't.
After she was kidnapped, Alani vowed never to trust another man again. Still, something about this strong, sexy hero with the tender touch makes her want to believe him. As Jackson hunts down a mysterious intruder, he swears he'll move heaven and earth to keep Alani safe. But what really happened that night? And will the truth bring them closer than they ever thought possible—or put Alani squarely in harm's way again?
My Thoughts: Since I read the first two books in this series, I was itching to get to the end to read Alani and Jackson's story. They are those two characters who in the first two books are spinning circles around one another and as the reader you know they are hot for one another and you can't wait to read what happens between them. The romance and chemistry was there between these two. The mystery is slightly different in this book from the first two. There were many moments I found myself laughing at these two. And to give you a little thought to ponder, imagine Jackson being as built as a mercenary would be, and running out in the middle of the night, stark naked fighting a bad guy. I just cracked up a this and Lori did a fantastic job with describing such scenes as these.
If you have read the first two books, you will definitely want to get your hands on this one to complete the series and feel that tiny bit of pleasure knowing all is well for Dare, Trace, and Jackson. These men are now satisfied with the women they love.
Publication Date: June 28th, 2011
Series: Book 3 of Men Who Walk The Edge of Honor (stand alone)
Genre: Romance/ Contemporary Romance
Reviewed For: Publisher
Other reviews/interview of Lori Foster: Interview, Too Much Temptation, When You Dare (bk1), Trace of Fever (bk2)
My Rating:
Book Blurb: She may be aloof, and more pretty than gorgeous, but Alani Rivers is the kind of woman a hot-blooded mercenary can't forget, no matter how hard he tries. So when Jackson Savor wakes up next to the naked, sleeping beauty—with no memory of what happened— he knows he's been drugged…even if Alani doesn't.
After she was kidnapped, Alani vowed never to trust another man again. Still, something about this strong, sexy hero with the tender touch makes her want to believe him. As Jackson hunts down a mysterious intruder, he swears he'll move heaven and earth to keep Alani safe. But what really happened that night? And will the truth bring them closer than they ever thought possible—or put Alani squarely in harm's way again?
My Thoughts: Since I read the first two books in this series, I was itching to get to the end to read Alani and Jackson's story. They are those two characters who in the first two books are spinning circles around one another and as the reader you know they are hot for one another and you can't wait to read what happens between them. The romance and chemistry was there between these two. The mystery is slightly different in this book from the first two. There were many moments I found myself laughing at these two. And to give you a little thought to ponder, imagine Jackson being as built as a mercenary would be, and running out in the middle of the night, stark naked fighting a bad guy. I just cracked up a this and Lori did a fantastic job with describing such scenes as these.
If you have read the first two books, you will definitely want to get your hands on this one to complete the series and feel that tiny bit of pleasure knowing all is well for Dare, Trace, and Jackson. These men are now satisfied with the women they love.
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