Book Lovers Inc.
Romance Novel Reviews, Author Interviews, Commentary
Review: Mistress by Marriage by Maggie Robinson
Format read: eARC provided by author
Series: Book #3 in the Courtesan Court series
Release Date: 30 August 2011
Number of pages: 352 pages
Publisher: Kensington Brava
Formats available: ebook, paperback
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Book Depository
Blurb:
Too late for cold feet
Baron Edward Christie prided himself on his reputation for even temperament and reserve. That was before he met Caroline Parker. Wedding a scandalous beauty by special license days after they met did not inspire respect for his sangfroid. Moving her to a notorious lovebirds’ nest as punishment for her flighty nature was perhaps also a blow. And of course talk has gotten out of his irresistible clandestine visits. Christie must put his wife aside—if only he can get her out of his blood first.
Too hot to refuse. . .
Caroline Parker was prepared to hear the worst: that her husband had determined to divorce her, spare them both the torture of passion they …
3 1/2 Stars,Maggie Robinson,Review,The Latin Lover 
27 Sep 2011
Comments Off on Review: Mistress by Marriage by Maggie Robinson
Interview with Maggie Robinson + Giveaway
Today we would like to welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Maggie Robinson who is here to celebrate the release of Mistress by Marriage, Book #3 in her Courtesan Court steamy historical romance series! (You can read my review of the novel here.)
Hi Maggie, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Maggie: I’m a big homebody and live on a lake in Maine. We’ve got four grown kids, three grandchildren and one on the way! My family has been hugely supportive of letting me stay in my nightgown until late morning writing away. When I get out (and get dressed), I love to garden and sit on the dock to read. Of course, that’s hard to do during a Maine winter.
Stella: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?
Maggie:Oh, pantser, pantser, pantser. Am awful at planning. I …
Giveaways,Interview,Maggie Robinson,The Latin Lover 27 Sep 2011
34 comments
ARC Review: Flawless by Carrie Lofty
Format Read: ARC provided by S&S
Number of pages: 416 pages
Release Date: September 27h 2011
Formats available: Paperback, eBook
Publisher: Pocket
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Amazon, Book Depository (UK), Author’s website
Book Blurb:
Sir William Christie, ruthless tycoon and notorious ladies’ man, is dead. Now his four grown children have gathered for the reading of his will. What lies in store for stepsiblings Vivienne, Alexander, and twins Gareth and Gwyneth? Stunning challenges that will test their fortitude across a royal empire . . . and lead them to the marvelously passionate adventures of their lives.
Lady Vivienne Bancroft fled England for New York, hoping to shed the confines of her arranged marriage to unrepentant rogue Miles Durham, Viscount Bancroft—though she never forgot the fiery desire he unleashed with his slightest touch. And when the gambling man arrives on her doorstep for a little sensual revenge …
Carrie Lofty,Review,The HEA Lover 26 Sep 2011
6 comments
Review: Chosen By Fate, by Virna DePaul
Format Read: e-ARC provided by Author for review
Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Length: 320 Pages
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Series: Para-Ops Book II
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Formats Available: Paperback, Nook
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Powell’s, Books-A-Million, Chapters, Goodreads, Nook
Book Blurb:
Although he keeps company with a vampire and a were, human Shaman Caleb O’Flare can definitely hold his own. But neither his psychic ability nor his healing powers can help his sexy-as-hell teammate, Wraith-a ghost with no memory of her human existence, who cannot experience touch without pain.
No wraith has managed to exist past its tenth year, so her time is about to run out. She wants only two things before accepting her fate: to learn her human identity, and experience one night with Caleb…
My Thoughts:
In Virna DePaul’s Para-Ops world wraiths are an enigma. They are …
5 Stars,Review,The Danger Lover,Virna DePaul 23 Sep 2011
11 comments
Author Interview: Virna DePaul + Giveaway
BLI is delighted to welcome back Virna DePaul today who is here to celebrate the upcoming release of Chosen By Fate the second novel in her Para-Ops series. Virna is a former prosecutor who writes about flawed individuals who find redemption through courage and love. Chosen By Blood, the first novel in her Para-Ops series was released to rave reviews on May 3, 2011. Chosen By Fate will hit the stands on October 4, 2011. The Para-Ops series is published by Berkley Sensation. Virna has been a very busy lady this year and in addition to her Berkley Publications her stellar Harlequin Romantic Suspense novel Dangerous to Her was published on August 23, 2011.
Lea: Virna! Welcome back to BLI, so delighted you are able to join us again. 😉
Virna: It’s always a pleasure to hang out …
Giveaways,Interview,The Danger Lover,Virna DePaul 23 Sep 2011
36 comments
Review: Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl
Format read: ebook provided through netgalleyRelease Date: 27 September 2011Publisher: HQN BooksLength: 384 pagesFormats available: ebook, paperbackSeries: Donovan Brothers Brewery #2 (Book 1: Good Girls Don’t)Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Book Depository (US), Book Depository (UK)
Book Blurb:
Olivia Bishop is no fun. That’s what her ex-husband said. And that’s what her smart bob and glasses imply. So with her trademark determination, Olivia sets out to remake her life. She’s going to spend time with her girlfriends and not throw it all away for some man. But when an outing with her book club leads her to a brewery taproom, the dark-haired beauty realizes that trouble—in the form of sexy Jamie Donovan—may be too tempting to avoid.
Jamie Donovan doesn’t mean to be bad. Sure, the wild streak in his wicked green eyes has lured the ladies …
5 Stars,Review,The Geeky Lover,Victoria Dahl 22 Sep 2011
2 comments
Review: Island Idyll by Jess Dee
Format Read: e-ARC provided for Review
Length: Novella – 90 pages
Series: Bandicoot Cove, Book 4
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance, Ménage a trois
Release Date: September 20, 2011
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Formats Available: eBook, Kindle, Nook
Purchasing Info: Publisher, Author’s Website, Goodreads, Kindle, Nook
Book Blurb:
Adolescent fantasies can grow into very adult realities.
Sienna James has come to Bandicoot Cove to mourn the end of her eight-year relationship with Ben Cowley. The last person she expects to meet is the star of every one of her high school fantasies.
Joshua Lye is not only as appealing as he was in high school, he reveals she was the main feature in his adolescent wet dreams. As kids they never got it together. But they’re adults now, and there’s nothing keeping them apart.
When Ben arrives at the resort determined to win Sienna back, finding …
1 1/2 Star,Jess Dee,Review,The Danger Lover 21 Sep 2011
Comments Off on Review: Island Idyll by Jess Dee
Review: Tempted by His Target by Jill Sorenson
Format Read: won ARC copyLength: 224 PagesRelease Date: September 20, 2011Publisher: HarlequinGenre: Romantic SuspenseFormats Available: Paperback, eBookPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Amazon.com, Book Depository (US), Book Depository (UK)Book Blurb:
Wanted for the murder of a Mexican drug lord’s son, party girl Isabel Sanborn fled to Oaxaca. Now she owes her life to Brandon Knox, a passing tourist who just saved her from a hit man.
But Knox is no accidental hero—he’s an undercover U.S. marshal assigned to bring Isabel to justice. Instead, wanting to protect her, he joins her on the lam…with cartel goons and corrupt police in hot pursuit! And as the danger escalates, sexual tension sizzles. For the first time in his career, Brandon considers jeopardizing his mission to safeguard his target. And though Isabel can elude the authorities,she can’t escape her feelings….
My Thoughts:
I’m a huge Sorenson …
Jill Sorenson,Review,The Geeky Lover 20 Sep 2011
4 comments
Review: "Lucky Girl" by Cate Lord
Format Read: e-ARC submitted by publisher for review
Length: 268 Pages
Release Date: September 6, 2011
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Formats Available: Trade Paperback, Kindle, Nook, eBook
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Publisher, Goodreads, Amazon.com, BooksOnBoard, Powell’s Books, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, Nook
Book Blurb:
Jessica Devlin isn’t looking for love. Heartbroken after being dumped by her unfaithful ex-fiancé, she’s determined to have a fabulous time during her vacation in England where she’ll be maid-of-honor at her cousin’s wedding. After working overtime as beauty editor of Orlando’s O Tart magazine, avoiding dating, and putting on ten pounds, Jess is ready to toss her past like an empty lipstick tube and party like a single gal.
But when she steps into the church on her cousin’s wedding day, she sees the one man who could sabotage her plan—James-Bond-gorgeous Nick Mondinello. …
Cate Lord,Review,The Danger Lover 19 Sep 2011
7 comments
Cate Lord Lucky Girl Interview + Giveaway
Please join us in welcoming Cate Lord to Book Lovers Inc. today! Cate is here for the next stop of her Entangled Publishing Blog Tour in celebration of the release of her contemporary romance, Lucky Girl, which was released from Entangled Publishing on September 6, 2011. Cate also writes as Catherine Kean and is a multi-award-winning author of historical romance. Her novels have garnered numerous accolades, including two Reviewer’s Choice Awards and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Her books also finaled in the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the 2008 National Readers’ Choice Awards. Lucky Girl is her first contemporary romance writing as Cate Lord.
Lea: Cate! Welcome to Book Lovers, it’s such a pleasure to be able to chat with you about Lucky Girl! 😀
Cate: Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to be here to …
Cate Lord,Giveaways,Interview,The Danger Lover 19 Sep 2011
14 comments
Unfortunately Google Friend Connect will stop working for non Blogger blogs at the start of March.
To stay up-to-date use one of the other options above to subscribe to the newest Book Lovers Inc. action.Thank you!
| |||||||||
| 5 Stars: Perfect! I Love It! | |||||||||
| 4 Stars: Awesome Book! | |||||||||
| 3 Stars: I Liked It! | |||||||||
| 2 Stars: Not bad, but maybe not for me. | |||||||||
| 1 Star: Didn't like it! Did Not Finish it. | |||||||||
 | | | | | |||||
Blog RSS Feed
Follow Me on Twitter
My Facebook
