Interview with Joanne Kennedy – & giveaway!

Last year I made a resolution to read all of the novels that had been nominated for a RITA in the contemporary romance category, and I discovered a few new favorite authors. Joanne Kennedy was one. Her stories of ranch life in Wyoming are full of heartbreak and joy, laughter and tears – exactly what… Continue reading Interview with Joanne Kennedy – & giveaway!

Contemporaries to covet in June – and giveaway!

Happy Memorial Day to my U.S. readers! And happy Pentecost Monday to European readers! Yes, today’s a holiday in many countries, including the Netherlands, and I’m about to celebrate the end of a bad head cold by snoozing among the ducklings in our local park. Anyhoo…It’s that time of the month again! Time to gab… Continue reading Contemporaries to covet in June – and giveaway!

Review: Cowboy Crazy by Joanne Kennedy

Cowboy Crazy by Joanne Kennedy My rating: 4 of 5 stars An emotional read about the dangers of hiding the person you really are Sarah Landon escaped from tiny Two Shot, Wyoming, to go to an Ivy League school. But her sister’s hard times have brought her back – well, to a small city an… Continue reading Review: Cowboy Crazy by Joanne Kennedy

Eleven romance authors I “discovered” in 2011 – & giveaway!

This post is part of the Mistletoe Madness blog hop. If you’re here for the first time, welcome! I blog about contemporary and historical romance, and I have weekly giveaways. (This one is an added bonus.) I hope you’ll consider subscribing and visiting again sometime. I’ve heard some lovely stories about parents who mark their… Continue reading Eleven romance authors I “discovered” in 2011 – & giveaway!

Who will win the RITA for best contemporary romance?

Since the Romance Writers of America announced the finalists for the RITA award back in March, I’ve been reading all of the nominated novels in my favorite category: contemporary single-title romance. Some of the authors are old favorites of mine, and some were new to me. The winners will be announced on July 1, and… Continue reading Who will win the RITA for best contemporary romance?