The Very Best in Romance Novels

The Romance Writers of America conference was held last week, and they closed the event by honoring the best in published and unpublished romance novels with the RITA and Golden Heart Awards. Find out which authors won awards here.
In the past, a few of you have asked me why I read romance novels–and if I [...]

Aargh.

As I mentioned yesterday, I’m swamped with deadlines. Thus, I must postpone my review of The Fetch until next Fiction Friday. For today, I will include my current TBR list:

American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote
How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto
Little Children by Tom Perrotta
Romancing Rebecca by Amber Polo
A [...]

Need Reading Challenge Help

I was reviewing my progress on the 666 Reading Challenge over  the weekend, and I need some book recommendations to help me flesh out some of the categories.
I’m kicking butt on vampires, werewolves/shapeshifters, and demons. I need recommendations for:

Ghosts/Poltergeists,
Witches/Warlocks,
Horror Creatures/Monsters,
Paranormal Creatures/Events, and
Killers/Stalkers.

Check back this Friday for a review of The Fetch by Laura Whitcomb. It [...]

And the Winner Is…

texasheartland has won the Free copy of Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers. Congratulations!
I’ve sent an email message to find out what format she would like to receive the ebook in. She has until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, to get back to me. [Updated: She has claimed her prize. Now, I'm hoping she'll do a [...]

Win a FREE Copy of Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers

****The contest is now closed. To find out who won, please visit this post.****
I’m so excited to bring you a glimpse of two very fun ladies, Bree and Donna. As Moira Rogers, they write books about “things that go bump & grind in the night.” In addition to telling us a bit about themselves, their [...]

Supernatural Roundup on Vampire Wire

Turns out I don’t have to do a wrap-up because author Marta Acosta did a great one on her Vampire Wire blog. Read it here.
If you haven’t heard of Marta Acosta, check out her Casa Dracula series. They are way more fun and much less angsty than the average vampire book.

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Book Review: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward

J.R. Ward, I wish I knew how to quit you.
I love the Black Dagger Brotherhood books, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why. The heroes have become alpha male caricatures. The stories jump back and forth so much it is almost impossible to keep things straight. And the product placement. Oh [...]

Book Review: The Forest of Hands and Teeth

[digg=http://digg.com/arts_culture/Book_Review_The_Forest_of_Hands_and_Teeth]I hate post-apocalyptic books and movies with a passion. I wince when Mr. Pop Culture Curmudgeon wants to watch Mad Max or The Road Warrior. The thought of being forced to watch or read The Postman gives me shivers. The only book I didn’t finish in my comparative literature class in college was Riddley Walker.
I [...]

Book Recommendation: One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[digg=http://digg.com/arts_culture/Review_Sherrilyn_Kenyon_s_One_Silent_Night]It makes sad to say this, but I fear that the Dark Hunter series has jumped the shark. It should have ended with Acheron. But here we are reading Stryker’s story in One Silent Night.
The book is well-written, and Kenyon seems to be enjoying the changes to the rules of her world that Acheron [...]

Book Review: Demonica Books 1-3

[digg=http://digg.com/arts_culture/Book_Review_Demonica_Books_1_3_by_Larissa_Ione] Yup, it’s another three-book review for the price of one.
Here, I review Pleasure Unbound, Desire Unchained, and Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione.
As a whole, the books are a lot of fun, and full of lots of good hot sex, gorgeous demon men, and fun, feisty women. I enjoyed them wholeheartedly.
Pleasure Unbound introduces us to [...]