Review: Hoping For Love by Marie Force

The Particulars: Contemporary romance, self-published, available as e-book and in print The Source: SmashwordsThe Grade: BThe Blurb:All her life, Grace Ryan was the “fat girl.” Taunted and teased and ignored by her peers, she tried every diet ever invented to no avail. Desperate to change her life as her twenties slipped away, she decided it […]

On my to be read list: December

Mikaela’s bookshelf: to-read Collared by L.A. Kornetsky tagged: to-read Angels of Darkness by Ilona Andrews tagged: to-read Glashuset by Rachel Caine tagged: library-books and to-read Stolen by Shiloh Walker tagged: to-read Blood Winter by Diana Pharaoh Francis tagged: to-read Wayfinder by C.E. Murphy tagged: to-read Enchanted Ever After by Robin D. Owens tagged: to-read The […]

Thanksgiving Bargains: Coupon bonanza

I know, I know. It is one day early 🙂 Both Books on Board and Kobo has been very generous with coupon codes. Books on board offers two coupon codes: Thanksbob (42% off+8% rewards)  and wishbone ( 40% off + 6% rewards) Kobo offersgettingtoknowyou ( 30% off non-Agency) Bargainmoose40 (40% off non-Agency, MULTIPLE USES) Save40UK (40% off […]

Five things I am thankful for

Since it is Thanksgiving in the US this week I thought I would list 5 book related things I am thankful for.  Publishers and Authors that accept my Arc requests I am very picky when it comes to requesting ARCs. I rarely requests ARCs from authors I haven’t read before.  But I get a warm […]

Cover reveal: Rocky Mountain Rebel by Vivian Arend

Vicki Hansol made different choices than her less-than-reputable mom and sister, yet her fiery temper has left her branded with the same town-bad-girl label. When she desperately needs a change of scenery, her get-out-of-town-free ticket arrives—and requires she face down one of her deepest fears.Easygoing Joel Coleman has nothing to complain about, but he’s never […]

A sample of what I have read in November:

 I had forgotten how much fun this book is.  It pokes fun at the traditional Sword and Sorcery novels, ( f.e Dragonlance).  But it isn’t just funny. It is also a lesson in courage. Yes. Jig is a coward, but he also has a lot of courage. I plan to re-read the other books in […]

Review: The Trouble With Magic by Patricia Rice

The Particulars: Historical Paranormal Romance, Sourcebooks, available as e-book and in print The Source: All Romance The Grade: B- The blurb: Is Her Magic a Gift or a Curse…? All the Malcolms have some magic, but Lady Felicity’s ability to read people’s emotions simply by touching them or their possessions overwhelms her. She’s reached a […]

Monday news: Fictionwise is closing

Dear Fictionwise Customer, As you may know, in March of 2009, Fictionwise (comprised of several eBook retail websites, including Fictionwise.com, eReader.com and eBookwise.com) was acquired by Barnes & Noble. Fictionwise is in the process of winding down its operations. The Fictionwise sites will end sales on December 4, 2012 and you will not be able […]