Every now and then I’ll take a chance on a Kindle special – this book was on sale for $1.99 a few weeks ago and I decided to buy it even though I don’t usually read mysteries.  It was definitely worth reading, but I’m not sure I’ll read the sequels – for one thing, they’re… Continue reading Dog On It by Spencer Quinn

I’ve enjoyed several books by Sarah Mayberry, although I sometimes think she’s constrained by the Harlequin requirements for certain series lines.  I’m happy to see her writing something a bit different. Suddenly You by Sarah Mayberry(2012, Contemporary Series)  11/4/12Grade: 4 When Pippa was dating his best mate, Harry had always liked Pippa, but he’d never… Continue reading Suddeny You by Sarah Mayberry

This is the second book I’ve read by Carolyn Jewel, and both books shared the same flaw – a book that is great for the first two thirds, and then something unbelievable and inconsistent happens at the last minute, leaving me wondering, “what happened?”  I keep buying her books because they always start with such… Continue reading Not Wicked Enough by Carolyn Jewel

I’m always looking for good series books – but maybe I’m just too picky.  It’s been a long time since I was able to read a series book without finding problems… One Final Step by Stephanie Doyle(2012, Contemporary Series)  10/27/12Grade: 3.5 Michael Langdon wants to publicize his electric car, and he has hired the best… Continue reading One Final Step by Stephanie Doyle

Why isn’t this available as an e-book?  A few of Joan Wolf’s books have been converted to electronic form, but more of them really deserve to find a new audience.  (I had to buy this one used from PBS.) Golden Girl by Joan Wolf(1999, Regency Historical)  10/23/12Grade: 4 After his father’s death, Anthony, the Duke… Continue reading Golden Girl by Joan Wolf

I definitely do my part to support the book industry – I’m pretty sure I bought this book TWICE in paper form and once in e-book form.  I will try not to think about how much I spent when I rate it.  (I also bought a hardback that was pretty much a wallbanger – at… Continue reading Lie to Me by Starr Ambrose

Still reading the J.D. Robb In Death series… Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb(2012, Futuristic)  10/15/12Grade: 4 Eve and Roarke struggle to solve a terrorist-style attack, where the victims are drugged to attack each other.  With dozens of victims, it’s difficult to determine who was the real target of the attack, and who was just… Continue reading Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb

I had to break my rule about not buying any more paperback books for this one!  Thankfully it worked well since I brought it to the hospital with me. The Gamble by Joan Wolf(1998, Regency Historical)  10/12/12Grade: 3.5 After her father’s death, Georgie discovers that he was blackmailing several  gentlemen for cheating at gambling.  She… Continue reading The Gamble by Joan Wolf

I’ve read several books by Julia Ross (aka Jean Ross Ewing) but none of them have been keepers.  Still, she had a unique voice – it doesn’t seem like she’s still writing, which is too bad. My Dark Prince by Julia Ross(2000, Regency Historical)  9/30/12Grade: 4 When Nicholas, prince of Glarien, arrives in her small… Continue reading My Dark Prince by Julia Ross

Another book from my TBR – I enjoyed some of Candice Proctor’s other books, but this one left me a bit cold. Whispers of Heaven by Candice Proctor(2000, Victorian Australia)  9/22/12Grade: 3.5 After studying in England, Jesmond Corbett has returned to her family home in Tasmania.  She is supposed to marry her neighbor, Harrison, but… Continue reading Whispers of Heaven by Candice Proctor