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Romance Novel Reviews, Author Interviews, Commentary
New Releases: January 7-13, 2013
Title: Just One Day (Just One Day, #1)
Author: Gayle Forman
Genre: contemporary, new adult
Release date: January 8, 2013 by Dutton Juvenile
Description:
A breathtaking journey toward self-discovery and true love, from the author of If I Stay, Just One Day is the first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels!
When sheltered American good girl Allyson “LuLu” Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, there’s an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of …
Interview with Katie Porter + Giveaway
Today I’m really excited to welcome back author Katie Porter (a.k.a. Carrie Lofty and Lorelei Brown) here at Book Lovers Inc in celebration of their newest release, Lead and Follow. Today is the release day of their book and I couldn’t be happier to have them stopping by here for a nice long talk about hot Russian dancers and writing sexy scenes! Lead and Follow is one of the best erotica titles out there that I really enjoyed reading and believe me when I say that you’re in for a big treat with Dima. He’s one deliciously sexy man! But let’s leave Katie talk about all that and don’t forget to check at the end of the post for the details of our giveaway!
Anna: Hello Katie, and welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Can you tell us a few things about your newest release Lead and Follow?
Lorelie: Lead and Follow launches …
The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first 2013 edition of The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me? Now that 2012 is behind us it’s time to take a look at what 2013 has in store for us. We’ve decided to begin with the PNR/Fantasy/UF genre and what a spread we have for you!
So grab a drink, step in the Delorean get ready for our journey through 2013!
Susi: I’m currently on the first Night Prince novel and I really can’t wait to get my fingers on this one. i do like how he looks even though it is a bit tacky. His stubble is awesome. *g* Love the man boobs.
Caro: I haven’t read this series yet but it’s on my TBR pile. I admit this is absolutely not how I pictured Vlad but oh well. This cover is more ‘ kitsch’ than the first one. I could have done …
7 Jan 2013 
Comments Off on Review: Quid Pro Quo by Aleksandr Voinov & L.A. Witt Review: Quid Pro Quo by Aleksandr Voinov & L.A. Witt
Format Read: ebook provided by the publisher through NetGalley
Number of Pages: 35 pages
Series: Meat Garden #1
Release Date: January 7, 2013
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Genre: M/M Contemporary Erotica
Formats Available: ebook – Print
Purchasing Info: Amazon | Aleksandr Voinov’s Website | L.A. Witt’s Website | Publisher’s Website | Goodreads
Book Blurb:
For the past six months, Jared’s been selling sex at Market Garden, a London club that caters to the better-off. But business is slow in the run-up to Christmas, when businessmen and bankers are too busy bickering over bonuses to rent themselves a little high-class action.
Though Jared’s wallet finds the downtime unnerving, the rest of him rather enjoys the opportunity it gives him to admire Tristan, an old hand in the club whose reputation usually sees him well-booked. Jared has been crushing on Tristan for months—he’s no more immune to Tristan’s cockiness and confidence than the …
Sunday Cravings
Happy New Year Book Lovers! And this is officially my first post for the year, so I hope you are all well! Now, onto business! The first week of 2013 isn’t really heavy on new publications but still ,there are quite a few to make us want to spend whatever money we managed to save over the holidays (if we did!). So, let’s start exploring our first Sunday Cravings for 2013!
Stella: The Officer Breaks The Rules by Jeanette Murray
Captain Jeremy Phillips believes in doing his duty…both as a son and as a friend. This means that he should obey the “friend code” and stay away from his best friend’s little sister. Too bad Madison O’Shay doesn’t believe in his code and is ready to break all of the rules
As a Navy nurse, Madison is finally stationed next to the man she’s been dreaming about …
First Winner Post in 2013!
Hey Everyone!
I hope you have all successfully survived the first week of 2013, it was quite torturous getting back to the office (and getting up so early…) after such a long time spent away due to the holidays 🙁 But thankfully we only had to work 3 days and the weekend is here 😀 With my enthusiasm lately for pies I have received pie beads from my sister, so I’ll have to put them to use and whip up something delicious, any suggestions?
I’ll leave you to enjoy the rest of your Sunday and congrats to the first winners of 2013!!
Congratulations to
the lucky winner of an ebook copy of Taming Her Forbidden Earl by Catherine Hemmerling is:
Christan Chittenden
the lucky winner of an ebook copy of The Billionaire’s Christmas Baby by Victoria James is:
Pam B
the lucky winners of an ebook copy of A Cinderella Christmas Carol by Hope Tarr is:
Lily
the lucky …
5 Jan 2013 Comments Off on The International Giveaways Café (75) The International Giveaways Café (75)
Happy Saturday morning all and welcome to the best place on the web to find bookish giveaways of worldwide proportions 😉 We’ve got a whole new year ahead of us with lots of chances to win great prizes BUT here’s what I want to know today: what were all of your stats for 2012? How many giveaways did you enter? How many did you win? What was the best prize pack you’d seen or won? A best guess answer would do. I had to stop entering things on the off chance that I won before my big move but now I’m ready to get back into business 🙂 Have a great, book-filled weekend all!
And, remember to let us know if you’ve won anything recently; the Book Lovers would love to hear! At Book Lovers Inc., it’s our pleasure to share the bookish love! Good …
Around the Bookish World: Week-In-Review
Welcome to this week’s news post! For this week’s issue there is news from Patricia Briggs’ upcoming anthology which will focus on the side characters from the Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series, the BBC who will be teaming up with a well known children’s authors for a new Doctor Who e-serial and more author news and snippets.
I think this news item made my week! The BBC announced this week that they will be working with well known children’s author and the current rumours are strongly hinting that it could be J.K Rowling, although there are other authors are in the running such as Philip Pullman, Alan Garner as well as others. Because this year will herald the 50th anniversary of the Time Lord’s adventures in space and time this venture will part of the commorative celebration of Doctor Who. There will be eleven e shorts, with each …
Review: ACT of Redemption by Jenna Bennett
Format read: ebook copy provided by the author for review
Release Date: 17 October 2012
Series: Book #1 in the Art Crime Team Mystery series
Number of pages: 206 pages
Formats available: ebook, paperback
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s website, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Smashwords
Blurb:
A shy librarian and a dashing FBI agent must work together to catch a killer and recover a priceless silver treasure in this light and sweetly romantic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Do It Yourself Home Renovation mysteries and the Cutthroat Business mysteries.
On the island of roses and ruins, love awaits and danger lurks.
When Annika Holst’s father dies, it’s up to the young librarian to carry out his last will: to take his ashes back to his hometown, medieval Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea.
But no sooner does the plane touch down in …
Interview with Barbara Wallace + Giveaway
Hi there, book lovers! I am happy to welcome back to BLI romance author Barbara Wallace, whose previous novel Weekend Agreement you might remember that I loved! Barbara stops by today to answer my questions and tell you about her latest release The Billionaire’s Fair Lady, a modern Cinderella/My Fair Lady romance, doesn’t it sound wonderful? So read on, you could even win a copy! 😉
Stella: Hi Barbara, welcome back to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
Barbara: Not much to tell. I think my characters live far more exciting lives. I live in New England with my romantic hero – my husband of 23 years. We have one son. He’s currently a freshman studying Criminal Justice and Nutrition at the University of Rhode Island (Go Rhody Rams.) He recently also announced he’s signing up for ROTC, and committing himself to a …
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