Disclaimer:
Every book reviewed here was purchased by me for my personal use (either new or used) or given to me as a gift by family members/friends. Exceptions to this will be noted.
I currently do not accept advanced reader copies.
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Monthly Archives: April 2008
BTT: Spring Reading
Do your reading habits change in the Spring? Do you read gardening books? Even if you don’t have a garden? More light fiction than during the Winter? Less? Travel books? Light paperbacks you can stick in a knapsack? Or do … Continue reading
April Lady
Author: Georgette Heyer Copyright: 1957 (original); 2005 (Harlequin); pgs. 347 Series: NA Sensuality: Kisses Who: Lady Helen “Nell” Irvine and Giles Merion, Earl of Cardross Summary: Despite the scandalous blemish on her family’s name, Lord Giles Cardross was convinced his … Continue reading
Aunt B Explains It All
After posting my review of Magic Burns, I saw this picture. I could not resist… “When a cat loves you, he’ll leave dead mice on your porch, because you’re a lousy hunter and he wants to take care of you.” … Continue reading
Magic Burns
Author: Ilona Andrews Copyright: 2008 (Ace); pgs. 260 Series: Kate Daniels #2 Sensuality: N/A In the second book of the series, Kate Daniels is holding down two jobs (her day job at the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid, plus … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008 "Pub" Challenge, 2008 A to Z Reading Challenge, 2008 TBR Challenge
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BTT: Vocabulary
Suggested by Nithin: I’ve always wondered what other people do when they come across a word/phrase that they’ve never heard before. I mean, do they jot it down on paper so they can look it up later, or do they … Continue reading
The Inconvenient Duchess
Author: Christine Merrill Copyright: 2006 (Harlequin); pgs. 292 Series: Historical #821 Sensuality: Warm Who: Miranda Grey and Marcus Radwell, Duke of Haughleigh Miranda Grey is sent off to Devon to make a respectable match. The daughter of an impoverished gentleman, … Continue reading
BTT: Writing Challenge
Pick up the nearest book. (I’m sure you must have one nearby.) Turn to page 123. What is the first sentence on the page? The last sentence on the page? Now . . . connect them together…. (And no, you … Continue reading
