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Romance Novel Reviews, Author Interviews, Commentary
Interview with Jus Accardo + Giveaway
Happy Monday, ladies and gents! We here at BLI are ready to start this new week off right with a visit from Jus Accardo, author of YA paranormal romance and urban fantasy.
We’re fortunate that Jus was gracious enough to answer our barrage of questions about her writerly life and her acclaimed YA series, Denizen. Oh yeah, and some about her love of gaming and comic lore (which by itself already makes her freakin’ badass, in our book.) Please give her a warm welcome (and don’t forget to check out the end of the interview, for more giveaway goodness)!
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Amanda: Jus can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Jus: I’m a World of Warcraft addict that drinks entirely too much coffee and spends 90% of her time hanging with people who don’t exist.
Amanda: Describe a typical day of writing? Are …
Review: My Fair Concubine by Jeannie Lin
Format read: ebook provided by publisher through NetGalley
Series: Book #3 in the Tang Dynasty series, but the novels are standalone stories
Release Date: 22 May 2012
Number of pages: 280 pages
Publisher: Harlequin
Formats available: ebook, paperback
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Book Depository
Blurb:
The Nobleman Who Turned a Tea Girl Into a Princess…
Yan Ling tries hard to be servile—it’s what’s expected of a girl of her class. Being intelligent and strong-minded, she finds it a constant battle.
Proud Fei Long is unimpressed by her spirit—until he realizes she’s the answer to his problems. He has to deliver the emperor a “princess.” In two months can he train a tea girl to pass as a noblewoman?
Yet it’s hard to teach good etiquette when all Fei Long wants to do is break it, by taking this tea girl for …
5 Stars,featured,Jeannie Lin,Review,The Latin Lover 
15 Jun 2012
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Author Interview with Jeannie Lin + Giveaway
I’ll tell you a secret: besides being the Latin Lover and a big fan of Latin culture, I’ve been fascinated by the rich history and culture of China ever since my pre-teens. For my graduation gift I asked for a 2week trip to visit the imperial cities of China from my parents and since then my interest for it has grown.
So when I heard about My Fair Concubine, a historical romance set in Ancient China (!!) which was a retelling of My Fair Lady, I couldn’t say “Yes!” fast enough! 😀 Since then I devoured My Fair Concubine and discovered a new favourite author in Jeannie Lin. (You can read my review here.) So it is my great pleasure to welcome her to Book Lovers Inc. today and tell you all about her novels and all the research and secret that goes into writing …
featured,Giveaways,Interview,Jeannie Lin,The Latin Lover 15 Jun 2012
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Review: Taste by Kate Evangelista
Format Read: e-book provided by the author
Number of Pages: 259 pages
Release Date: April 30th 2012
Publisher: Crescent Moon Press
Formats Available: Paperback, Kindle
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Kindle, B&N, Book Depository
Book Blurb:
At Barinkoff Academy, there’s only one rule: no students on campus after curfew. Phoenix McKay soon finds out why when she is left behind at sunset. A group calling themselves night students threaten to taste her flesh until she is saved by a mysterious, alluring boy. With his pale skin, dark eyes, and mesmerizing voice, Demitri is both irresistible and impenetrable. He warns her to stay away from his dangerous world of flesh eaters. Unfortunately, the gorgeous and playful Luka has other plans.
When Phoenix is caught between her physical and her emotional attraction, she becomes the keeper of a deadly secret that will rock the foundations of an ancient civilization living beneath Barinkoff …
5 Stars,featured,Kate Evangelista,Review,The Coffee Lover 14 Jun 2012
9 comments
Interview with Kate Evangelista + Giveaway
Today I’m really excited to welcome author Kate Evangelista to Book Lovers, a YA author, who mark my words, is bound to do great things in the future! Her debut novel, Taste, is one of the best YA novels I read this year and certainly the most impressing one. The freshness of Kate’s voice and the way she presents her stories, are indicating a great story teller, at least in my opinion 🙂
So, let’s welcome Kate and let her describe in her own words her book. And don’t forget to check at the end of the post for a giveaway of Taste!
Anna: Kate, can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Kate: I’m a full time writer who enjoys watching TV. I believe there’s a lot to learn about writing by watching shows like The Vampire Diaries, Sons of Anarchy, White Collar, the list goes on and on. 🙂 I …
Romance and Me: Science Fiction Romance
Since I started blogging I’ve become much more adventurous when it comes to reading. I’m more open to taking chances and discovering some new genres/subgenres I previously never would have read. Two of my most recent discoveries were the fantasy and sci-fi subgenres.
The way I discovered sci-fi romance was quite accidental: I never set out to venture into science fiction land and read some “weird alien book” (what old, ignorant Stella would have said), it was not a conscious decision on my part.
I simply stumbled upon Gini Koch’s debut novel Touched by an Alien and loved its cover so much that after some internal debating and torturous dilemma (because in spite of the gorgeous knee-weakening cover I feared that as a sci-fi book I wouldn’t enjoy it) I gave in (hail to the inner cover whores 😉 ) and I was …
Review: The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine by Jayne Fresina
Format Read: ebook from NetGalley
Number of Pages: 384 p.
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Regency Romance
Formats Available: Mass market paperback, ebook
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Author’s Website, Publisher’s Website, Book Depository
Book Blurb:
“Wanted: one husband, not too particular. Small dowry, several books, sundry furnishings, and elderly aunt included. Idlers, time-wasters, and gentlemen with other attachments need not apply.”
Scarred in a childhood accident, Sophia Valentine doesn’t expect any takers on her ad for a husband in the Farmer’s Gazette, until the mysterious Lazarus Kane shows up at her door. To Sophia, he is an exciting, enigmatic stranger. But Lazarus has known Sophia for years and has come a long way to find her. Things are about to get complicated for the mischievous Miss Valentine.
My Thoughts:
Once upon a time, Miss Sophie Valentine did something very, very improper. She and her fiancé, the …
2 Stars,featured,Jayne Fresina,Review,The Rocket Lover 13 Jun 2012
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Interview with Diane Alberts + Giveaway
It is my absolute pleasure to welcome author Diane Alberts to BLI today! Diane has been taking over book sales charts with her recent romance releases, including On One Condition, Divinely Ruined, and her most recent effort, Try Me.
Some things that Diane is all about? Awesome characters (including yummy tortured heroes), clever story concepts, and a wealth of writerly passion and inspiration. She talks to us about all of these in the interview below, even sharing some tidbits about her book Divinely Ruined (check out the synopsis and BLI review here). So stay tuned (and give Diane a warm BLI welcome)!
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Alisha: Welcome to BLI, Diane!
Diane: Thank you so much for having me here, today!
Alisha: Can you describe Divinely Ruined for us–Twitter style (140 characters or less)? ^_^
Diane: Rebecca doesn’t want love or a family. Yet Tony tempts her to give it all up for a chance at just that–even if …
Diane Alberts,featured,Giveaways,Interview,The Needy Lover 13 Jun 2012
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Review: Alien Revealed by Lilly Cain
Format read: ebook provided by publisher through NetGalley
Series: Book #1 in the Confederacy Treaty series
Release Date: 26 May 2010
Number of pages: 108 pages
Publisher: Carina Press
Formats available: ebook
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Carina Press
Blurb:
Inarrii agent Alinna Gaerrii was tasked with observing the Starforce base on Earth. Crash landing her observation pod onto the base was not part of her mission briefing. Neither was making “m’ittar”–mind contact–with Major David Brown, the human who discovered her amongst the wreckage.
David thinks she’s a psychologist sent to evaluate his Special Forces team, and Alinna goes along with his misconception, seizing the opportunity to observe humans up close. But their daily contact has unexpected side effects, and Alinna soon invades David’s dreams. Through their intimate mental connection she allows him to express his forbidden physical desires.
Alinna delights in the sensory exploration …
4 Stars,featured,Lilly Cain,Review,The Latin Lover 12 Jun 2012
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Author Interview with Jess Haines + Giveaway
I am very happy to introduce you today one of the friendliest authors I know, the wonderful Jess Haines, who pens the H&W Investigations urban fantasy series! Jess is celebrating the release of the 4th book, Stalking the Others with a mega blog tour and she was kind enough to stop by BLI today to answer all my burning questions. So read on to get to know Jess Haines and discover her unique UF series!
Stella: Hi Jess, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Jess: Thank you so much for having me!
I’m a tremendous dork. I love roleplaying games, computer games, and watching really bad movies. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and lately, I’ve used that passion to write an urban fantasy series like authors I admire, such as Jim …
featured,Giveaways,Interview,Jess Haines,The Latin Lover 12 Jun 2012
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