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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.
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Tag Archives: 2009 New Author Challenge
REVIEW – Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
Title: Line of Scrimmage Author: Marie Force Copyright: 2008 (Sourcebooks); 356 pgs. ISBN: 978-1-4022-1424-3 Series: N/A Sensuality: Warm Genre: Contemporary Romance (second chance) Spoiler-ish: I tried to be vague about a certain plot point, but if you’re good at ‘reading … Continue reading
2009 New Author Challenge Wrap-Up
What: New Author Challenge When: 1 January – 31 December 2009 Who: Jackie (Literary Escapism) Rules: To read as many new-to-you authors as you think you can in one year. Novels preferred, but anthologies are also acceptable. My goal is … Continue reading
REVIEW – Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
Title: Once Bitten, Twice Shy Author: Jennifer Rardin Copyright: 2007 (Orbit); 335 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-316-04354-0 Series: Jaz Parks #1 Sensuality: N/A Who: Jasmine “Jaz” Parks Where: Miami Summary: Jaz Parks works for the CIA. Her boss Vayl is a vampire … Continue reading
REVIEW – Lie to Me by Starr Ambrose
Title: Lie to Me Author: Starr Ambrose Copyright: 2008 (Pocket); 371 pgs. ISBN: 978-1-4165-8664-7 Series: N/A Sensuality: Warm Who: Eleanor “Ellie” Coggins and John “Jack” Payton Where: Michigan Eleanor Coggins is absolutely sure that her best friend, Janet Aims, was … Continue reading
Posted in 5 Stars, Christina's Top 10, Contemporary Romance, Reviews, Starr Ambrose
Tagged 2009 New Author Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009
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REVIEW – The Magnate’s Indecent Proposal by Ally Blake
Title: The Magnate’s Indecent Proposal Author: Ally Blake Copyright: 2008 (Harlequin); 185 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-373-12762-7 Series: Harlequin Presents #2762 Sensuality: Warm Who: Chelsea London and Damien Halliburton Where: Australia From the back: When Chelsea realized she’d accidentally swapped cell phones … Continue reading
Posted in 5 Stars, Ally Blake, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin Presents, Reviews
Tagged 2009 A to Z Challenge, 2009 New Author Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009news
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Review – Phenomenal Girl 5 by A. J. Menden
Title: Phenomenal Girl 5 Author: A. J. Menden Copyright: 2008 (Shomi); 305 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-505-52786-8 Series: Elite Hands of Justice #1 Sensuality: Warm *** Spoiler-ish *** Lainey Livingston is finally on her way to getting her dream job: becoming a … Continue reading
REVIEW – Countdown by Michelle Maddox
Title: Countdown Author: Michelle Maddox Copyright: 2008 (Shomi); 293 pgs. ISBN: 978-0-505-52755-4 Series: N/A Sensuality: Warm Who: Kira Jordan and Rogan Ellis From the Back: Kira Jordan wakes up in a pitch-black room handcuffed to a metal wall. She has … Continue reading
Posted in 1st Person POV, 4 Stars, Michelle Maddox, Psychics, Reviews, Sci-Fi Romance, Shomi
Tagged 2009 New Author Challenge, 2009 Themed Reading Challenge, The Year of Readers 2009
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REVIEW – Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep
Title: Karma Girl Author: Jennifer Estep Copyright: 2007 (Berkley); pgs. 360 ISBN: 978-0-425-22282-9 Series: 1st in the Bigtime series Sensuality: Warm I don’t remember which blog I first saw a review for one of Ms. Estep’s books (and I can’t … Continue reading
REVIEW – Shadow Game
Author: Christine Feehan Copyright: 2003 (Jove); pgs. 323 ISBN: 0-515-13596-8 Series: 1st in the GhostWalkers series Sensuality: Hot Who: Dr. Lily Whitney and Captain Ryland Miller Dr. Lily Whitney’s father, Dr. Peter Whitney, has asked her to consult on one … Continue reading
REVIEW – Ravenous
Author: Sharon Ashwood Copyright: 2009 (Signet); pgs. 334 ISBN: 978-0-451-22617-4 Series: 1st in the Dark Forgotten Sensuality: Warm From the Back: Holly Carver is a small-time witch who busts ghosts for tuition money, but she ends up wrangling a demon … Continue reading
