Judith James interview – and giveaway!

For me, the best thing about reviewing books is the chance discovery of an author whose writing blows me away and turns me into a gushing fan-girl. That’s what happened last summer when I was asked to read Libertine’s Kiss by Judith James (you can read my review here). I honestly struggled to express how… Continue reading Judith James interview – and giveaway!

Interview with Rose Lerner – and giveaway!

Historical romance novelist Rose Lerner debuted last year with IN FOR A PENNY, and immediately won my forever-fanhood with her brilliant prose and unique characters. She solidified my adoration with her September release, A LILY AMONG THORNS, which I had the pleasure of reading early for review. If you love thoughtful-yet-sensuous stories populated with intricately… Continue reading Interview with Rose Lerner – and giveaway!

Review: A Lily Among Thorns by Rose Lerner

Rose Lerner’s stunning prose and keen eye for detail come together to create a unique, spellbinding novel Five years after Solomon Hathaway gave his quarterly allowance to a prostitute, he walks back into her life to ask a favor. Serena recognizes Solomon immediately. She used his money to buy her way up in the underworld,… Continue reading Review: A Lily Among Thorns by Rose Lerner

Interview with Louisa Edwards – and giveaway!

Louisa Edwards is one of my all-time favorite  contemporary romance novelists. Her debut, Can’t Stand the Heat, was released just two years ago, but her sexy chefs and sassy heroines immediately catapulted her to the top of my auto-buy list. Louisa joins me today as part of my Hearts and Minds giveaway – where you… Continue reading Interview with Louisa Edwards – and giveaway!

Keeping it in the family: when a heroine dates brothers

My husband’s the youngest of four boys. If I were a romance novel heroine, that would mean I’d have plenty of dating opportunities if anything awful happened to my husband. As a real woman, that thought fills me with the ickies. Dating two people in one family is a common theme in contemporary romance. Kristin… Continue reading Keeping it in the family: when a heroine dates brothers