I don’t normally read straight romance, but the cover of this book captured me. Then the writing and characters did. Professional wedding planner Anne Hawthorne may be 35 and single, but she’s built a life that she loves. Everything’s going well until a client walks in and she feels attracted to him. The only problem is the attraction is mutual. …
Gingham Mountain Interview and Review
I was thrilled to receive my copy of Mary Connealy‘s latest book last week. I adore her Petticoat Ranch and Calico Canyon, and had high hopes for Gingham Mountain. These sassy westerns are filled with romance, heart, and characters that leave you in stitches. Gingham Mountain is a wonderful addition to the series. A young woman’s need to protectA cowboy’s …
Giveaway and Review: For Men and For Women Only
I really enjoy these books. They contain great insight on the way men and women think. Let’s face it, we’re a mystery to each other. As I skimmed For Men Only, I found myself nodding. The insights really do apply to women. Not only do I read them to better understand my husband and myself. They’re great resources for writers. …
Rerview and Interview: Cry in the Night
With her latest book, Colleen Coble takes her readers back to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and into Bree Nichols Matthew’s life. If you’ve read the earlier books, then you will be thrilled to walk the streets of Rock Harbor, wave at the friendly faces you remember, and hunker down for another page-turning suspense. If this is your first venture …
Review: Against All Odds
This will be a week of reviews: I’ve read some great romantic suspense and other books that are perfect for a week that celebrates love and Valentine’s Day. We kick the week off with Against All Odds. Irene Hannon’s latest book has a stellar endorsement on the front cover. “I’ve finally found someone who writes romantic suspense better than I …
Review: The Rose Conspiracy
Murder at the Smithsonian over an obscure document implicates ravishing and accomplished artist Vinnie Archmont. Her lawyer, guilt–burdened criminal–law professor J.D. Blackstone, ends up uncovering the Mystic Freemasons’ most guarded secret. Powerful, occult–obsessed enemies force Blackstone to employ all his cunning…and to choose between counterfeit and truth, guilt and forgiveness. The Rose Conspiracy is the first of Craig Parshall’s legal …
Ready to Get Fit? Giveaway
I mentioned the hard cover version of this book this summer. Now the book is in soft cover, and better yet, there’s a Personal Fitness Trainer workbook. I’ve been using the workbook and loving it. It’s a great tool to take random ideas and help you implement them in easy steps. Leave a comment for an opportunity to receive both …
Interview with Denise Hunter and Review of Sweetwater Gap
Sweetwater Gap, Women of Faith Series #18 By Denise Hunter / Thomas Nelson When Josephine’s family insists she come home to help with the harvest, the timing works. But her return isn’t simple benevolence-she plans to persuade the family to sell the failing orchard. The new manager’s presence is making it difficult. Grady MacKenzie takes an immediate disliking to Josephine …
Kiss: review
I enjoyed some of Dekker’s early books like Blink. Then he slid into what I’ll call horror, and I stopped reading them. Kiss intrigued me. One, because it was co-authored, and two, the title piqued my interest. Kiss had the threads of Dekker novels I enjoy: suspense, a sci-fi/supernatural twist, without the elements I shy away from. Shauna McAllister awakes …
Engaging Father Christmas
Today I want to mention a book that I read this week that is a delightful novella. Usually, I stay away from novellas because it’s hard to imagine a story that short that has depth and meaning. However, last year I read Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn and thoroughly enjoyed it. This week I picked up Engaging Father …