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Review – Her Singapore Fling by Kelly Hunter

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Christina

Title: Her Singapore Fling UK Title: Red-Hot Renegade Author: Kelly Hunter UK ISBN: 978-0-263-87743-4 UK Publisher: Mills & Boon UK Series: Modern Heat N. A. ISBN: 978-0-373-52807-3 N. A. Publisher: Harlequin Series: Harlequin Presents Extra #143; Bennett Family #5 Copyright: … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Stars, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin Presents, Kelly Hunter, Reviews | Tagged 2012, 2012 Harlequin Reading Challenge, 2012 Mount TBR Challenge, 2012 Off the Shelf Challenge, Reading the RITAs | 4 Comments

My Reading Year 2011 – Ratings

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Christina

The year’s not over with yet, but with the holidays coming up and a list of things I still want to do (top ten list, challenge wrap-ups, goals for 2012, etc.), I thought I’d post this now and do a … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Christina

Title: Tiger Eye Author: Marjorie M. Liu Copyright: 2005; 373 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-06-202015-4 Reissued: 2011 (Avon) Series: Dirk & Steele #1 Sensuality: Warm Genre: Paranormal Romance Delilah ‘Dela’ Reese is on vacation in Beijing. A mysterious old woman sells her … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Stars, Christina's Top 10, Feline, Marjorie M. Liu, Other Supernatural Beings, Paranormal Romance, Psychics, Reviews, Shape-Shifters | Tagged 2011, 2011 Countdown (Personal), Bingo (Good Reads), Romance | 2 Comments

REVIEW – Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Christina

Title: Visions of Heat Author: Nalini Singh Copyright: 2007 (Berkley); 332 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-425-21575-3 Series: Psy/Changeling #2 Sensuality: Hot Genre: Paranormal Romance From the Back: Used to cold silence, Faith NightStar is suddenly being tormented by dark visions of blood … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Stars, Feline, Nalini Singh, Paranormal Romance, Psychics, Reviews, Shape-Shifters | Tagged 2011, 2011 2nd in Series, 2011 Countdown (Personal), 2011 Off the Shelf, Bingo (Good Reads), Box Set, I Spy, Resolutions, Romance, Three Reasons Review | Leave a comment

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REVIEW – Unchained by Sharon Ashwood

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Christina

Title: Unchained Author: Sharon Ashwood Copyright: 2010 (Signet); 359 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-451-23073-7 Series: The Dark Forgotten #3 Sensuality: Warm Genre: Paranormal Romance Possible spoilers for the first two books! Previously, in Fairview…Ashe Carver — Holly’s older sister — came to … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Stars, Christina's Top 10, Demons, Other Supernatural Beings, Paranormal Romance, Reviews, Sharon Ashwood, Vampires | Tagged 2011, 2011 Countdown (Personal), 2011 Men in Uniform, A-Z (Good Reads), Read My Name (Personal), Resolutions, Romance, Toy Stories (Good Reads) | Leave a comment

REVIEW – Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil by Drew Karpyshyn

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Christina

Title: Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil Author: Drew Karpyshyn Copyright: 2010 (Del Rey); 306 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-345-51157-7 Series: Star Wars Expanded Universe Sensuality: None Genre: Science Fiction ERA: Sith/Republic – 1,020 years before the Battle of Yavin (Star Wars: A … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Stars, Drew Karpyshyn, Republic, Reviews, Science Fiction, Star Wars | Tagged 2011, 2011 Countdown (Personal), 2011 Off the Shelf, A-Z (Good Reads), Resolutions, Toy Stories (Good Reads)

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REVIEW – Buffalo West Wing by Julie Hyzy

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Christina

Title: Buffalo West Wing Author: Julie Hyzy Copyright: 2011 (Berkley); 275 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-425-23923-0 Series: White House Chef Mystery #4 Sensuality: NA Genre: Mystery SPOILERS! But NOT for the Mystery! It’s Inauguration Day, so things are busy for Ollie and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1st Person POV, 5 Stars, Christina's Top 10, Mystery, Reviews, White House Chef series | Tagged 2011, 2011 "Pub" Challenge, 2011 Countdown (Personal), 2011 Cruisin' thru the Cozies, 2011"Pub" Challenge (Personal), Box Set, Toy Stories (Good Reads) | 4 Comments

REVIEW – Winter Kiss by Deborah Cooke

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Christina

Title: Winter Kiss Author: Deborah Cooke Copyright: 2009 (Signet); 389 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-451-22843-7 Series: Dragonfire #4 Sensuality: Warm Genre: Paranormal Romance From the Back: The mysterious Dragon’s Blood Elixir gives immortality to Magnus, the Pyr’s greatest enemy, and his minions. … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Christina

Title: Magic Bleeds Author: Ilona Andrews Copyright: 2010 (Ace); 349 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-441-01852-9 Series: Kate Daniels # 4 Genre: Urban Fantasy **** SPOILERS **** From the back: Kate Daniels works for the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid, officially, as … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Christina

Title: Moon Called Author: Patricia Briggs Copyright: 2006 (Ace); 288 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-441-01381-4 Series: Mercy Thompson #1 Sensuality: N/A Genre: Urban Fantasy From the Back: Mercy Thompson’s sexy next-door neighbor is a werewolf. She’s tinkering with a VW bus at … Continue reading →