Not That Kind of Girl

Title:Not That Kind of Girl
Author:Susan Donovan
Genre:Contemporary Romance
Pages:338
Copyright:2010
Main Characters:Roxanne Bloom;Eli Gallagher
Supporting Characters:Lilith the dog; Josie & Rick; Ginger & Lucio; Bea; Raymond Sandburg; and of course Gloria Needleman



Not That Kind of Girl is the 3rd and final book in Susan Donovan's 'San Francisco Dog-Walking Group' series (The Night She Got Lucky Blog).  As I always say I'm a big fan of series and it's always a little sweet when one draws to an end. This is definitely true with this series. Ms. Donovan has brought these characters to life and what started as 4 lonely women who spent their free time walking their prized puppies, has turned into a huge group of friends, lovers, children, and yes still a dog or 2.


Not That Kind of Girl centers on man hating Roxie Bloom and her man hating pup Lilith. After Lilith takes a chunk out of Roxie's douchey ex she asks the dog whisperer Eli Gallagher for help. Every time Eli and Roxie have met in the past it's been electric and now that they are to spend time together working these 2 are likely to combust.  Between pregnancy hormones, gorgeous sunrises and blog readers with an angry side this book is sure to be loved by all and of course any fan of Ms. Donovan will absolutely love it.

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This Side of the Grave

Title:This Side of the Grave
Author:Jeaniene Frost
Genre:Paranormal Romance
Pages:357 (paperback)
Copyright:2011
Main Characters:Catherine (Cat) Crawfield;Bones
Supporting Characters:Vlad, Mencheres, Fabian, Don...etc etc etc to all of the other characters we love so much.

This Side of the Grave is the 5th installment of Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress Series and the 7th book in the 'Night Huntress World'. I started reading this series after picking up Death's Excellent Vacation, mainly to read Charlaine Harris' newest Sookie story, and finding 'One for the Money' a Cat & Bones short story taking place after the 4th book in the series, Destined for an Early Grave. Let's just say I was totally hooked.  I went back to buy the first 4 books and the 2 spin offs First Drop of Crimson and Eternal Kiss of Darkness. This was in January. Here's a little history on the series.


Cat and Bones met 7+ years ago when a younger Cat Crawfield was hunting Vampires. Bones is a Century++ old Master vampire who also happens to be a vampire bounty hunter.  When Cat kills Bones' target he kidnaps her for answers. Only after realizing that Cat herself is a half vamp does Bones offer to train her to suit both their needs. Soon Cat finds Bones irresistible, what with his chiseled cheek bones and the way his British accent purrs the word 'Kitten', who wouldn't.  The 2 are an unmatchable team but Cat decides leaving Bones is the only way to keep him safe...fast forward to book 2 and everything has changed. Cat now works for the government and Bones never stopped looking for her *sigh*. As to not give to much away I'll just say the next 3 books are a fast paced roller coaster ride of emotions (tears were shed) leading up to this new installment.


In This Side of the Grave, Cat and Bones are trying to prevent ANOTHER war from breaking out. I mean seriously this would be the 3rd. It seems the only way to do this is to once again enlist all of the friends we've met along the way, including Mencheres with recently turned Kira (Kiss of Eternal Darkness) Spade *sigh again* and his wife the Demon marked Denise (First Drop of Crimson) along with the glorious Vlad, hunky Tate, ghostly Fabian, Flesh Eater Dave and the ever fun Ian...to name a few. Although a group of Ghouls is hell-bent on using Cat as their starter fluid in this uprising she has decided that's just not gonna happen. With a little sneaky help from the famed ghoul Majestic (you'll have to read to believe), Cat just might beat the clock on her time limit...but just barely.

Expect a few tears, I always do, because Ms. Frost once again pulls on those heartstrings.  These books have fast become some of my favorites and I'd reccomend them to everyone who loves a great supernatural/paranormal story, in fact I already have. Read them you won't be dissapointed.

One last thing. Is it September yet?

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Catching Up!!

I've been sooooo behind on blogging my favorite books *shakes fists at the Holidays* so to play a little catch up I'll fill you in on what I've been reading.

First up Julia Quinn's Bridgerton Series.

 
This Historical Romance Series follows the 8 Briderton Siblings find love. It's spread throughout several years as Hyacinth, the baby of the family, hasn't even hit puberty when sister Daphne meets her Duke in book 1. I LOVED this series. Ms. Quinn takes you on the journey with the 4 Bridgerton boys and their 4 sisters. Anthony, Benedict, Collin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory and Hyacinth with all capture your heart and you'll find it hard to pick a favorite. But here's my secret, I love a book that makes me cry so I'm partial to 'When He Was Wicked' (featuring Francesca).

These are probably Ms. Quinns most popular books/characters so look to her Website to view the second epilogues for these fan favorites. Enjoy!!


Next up is Michelle Rowen's
   Immortality Bites Series.

This Supernatural Romance series follows new vampire Sarah Dearly and friends battle all the wrongdoers and fang haters. With her older than dirt boyfriend/adoptive sire Thierry, 'I wanna be a vampire too' best friend, Slayer turned Vamp Quinn (Lady & the Vamp) and timid warewolf pet you'd think Sarah has enough to deal with. Unfortunately she's not that lucky...everyone seems to be after the sassy star of these books.

If you're looking for a fun little series that lacks a little spice in the *ahem* bedroom, this is one for you. I've actually really enjoyed all of Ms. Rowen's books I've read and I'm looking forward to reading her 'Living in Eden' series which the first 2 books are waiting for me on my bookshelf. 

If you're looking for more information on this series or any of Michelle Rowen's other series you can go to her website

Me, Myself and Why?

Title:Me, Myself and Why?
Author:Mary Janice Davidson
Genre:Romance (Chick-Lit)
Pages:302 (Hardback)
Copyright:2010
Main Characters:Cadence/Shiro/Adrienne Jones
Supporting Characters:Patrick;Cathie;George






In the first book of Mary Janice Davidson's new trilogy we meet Cadence Jones who is just your average FBI agent on the hunt for a serial killer dubbed 'ThreeFer'. OK so that's a total lie, in fact Cadence it just one part of the crazy that is the Jones 'sisters'. I use the term sisters loosely for the fact that they're actually all different personalities trapped in one body. Cadence (The almost sickly sweet one) experienced a major trauma while a toddler and developed Shiro (the karate chopping/deal with everything one) and Adrienne (The slightly scary/beat people to a pulp one) to help her deal. After living in an institution her entire adolescence she's recruited into the BOFFO, a branch of the FBI who hires people like her, her sociopath partner George and the likes. Now that the 3 realize the ThreeFer killer is reaching out to them specifically they'll have to work together to figure out exactly why.

As if dealing with her job isn't enough, her best friend Cathie's, (hotter then the oven he works with) brother Patrick comes to visit. Much to Cadences dismay, Patrick seems to have a thing for crazy and does his darnedest to date all 3 girls.  Hilarity ensues.

As you know I'm a huge MJ Davidson fan (Undead and Unfinished Blog) so deciding whether or not to read 'Me, Myself and Why?' wasn't even a question. After starting it I initially wondered what in the heck was going on, but once you get used to the jumping from character to character thing it's a brilliant read.  Getting into the mind of someone who doesn't feel like MPD is a handicap was refreshing and getting to know all 3 personalities made reading fun.  I'm excited for the next 2 installments. Even though they're totally lacking in the paranormal madness MJD is famous for, it's great fun for all.

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Ben & Fran

I've been waiting for these 2 books for quite a while, but first you need a little background.  Katie MacAlister first introduced Francesca Ghetti and Benedikt Czerny in 2005, writing under Katie Maxwell for a young adult audience.  Unfortunately after 2 books in the series she was forced to put Ben and Frans story on hold until now.  I hadn't read either of the original books but lucky for us, they were re-released together in Confessions of a Vampires Girlfriend.

Title:Confessions of a Vampires Girlfriend (Got Fangs? & Circus of the Darned)

Author:Katie MacAlister writing as Katie Maxwell

Genre:YA Paranormal

Pages:348

Copyright:2005 & 2006 (re-release 2010)

Main Characters: Francesca 'Fran' Ghetti and Benedikt 'Ben' Czerny

Supporting Characters:Imogen Sorik, Miranda Ghetti, Soren Sauber

Got Fangs...Fran is 16 and would love nothing more than to be a normal teenager, but normal was never in the cards for her.  She describes herself as 6ft tall and built like a linebacker and it doesn't help that she can read your  emotions with one touch.  Although she's quite 'special' you'd never notice because she travels with the GothFaire her Wiccan mother works for. Yep, when you're surrounded by Moravians, mind readers and magicians being tall is nothing. That is until her friend Imogen's brother comes for a visit.

Benedikt just happens to be 300+ years old and has an appetite for blood. Fran knows he's a Vamp...ahem...Dark One...the moment they meet but she is surprised when she realizes they can read each others minds.  Ben is immediately aware that Fran is his Beloved (more on that later) but is willing to wait on Fran to grow up before they join.  The only thing Fran cares is that Ben is taller then her and she can touch him without passing out, that is until she finds out someone wants him dead.  With a not so little push from her mother, a new horse to take care of and a knee melting kiss, Fran decides to figure out who is stealing from the faire and who wants to stake her possible future at the same time.

Circus of the Darned...All Fran wants is to do is go on a date with her undead beau Ben. Too bad the fates have something else in mind.  Ben is keeping bloody secrets, Soren finds Tesla stolen and now the Valknut, Tibolt gave her for safe keeping has helped to inadvertently raise 12 long dead Vikings.  Vikings who expect "Goddess" Fran to get them to Valhalla... what's a girl to do. 

It takes several members of the Faire and a little mental shower scene to help Fran work out her problems, but in the end Ben still wants her, Tesla is home safe and sound and all her new bloodthirsty Viking friends have moved on.  She may have missed a first date opportunity but hey, she got some great advice and they have time....I mean Ben and Fran do have forever...right?

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Title:In the Company of Vampires

Author:Katie MacAlister

Genre:Paranormal Romance

Pages:334
Copyright:2010
Main Characters:Francesca 'Fran' Ghetti and Benedikt 'Ben' Czerny

Supporting Characters: Imogen, Naomi, David and the 3 coolest Vikings warriors to ever walk the earth...again...Eirik, Finnvid and Isleif.

In the Company of Vampires finds our friend Fran in Oregon, confused and living with a girl named Geoff...and did I mention she hasn't seen Ben in about 5 years. Yeah, how could anyone stay away from Ben that long, especially someone who's supposed to return his soul.  Fran thinks she's content in the life she's made for herself. She's finished college and is about to take a job with her dad in California when someone kidnaps Geoff right off their doorstep and 3 Vikings, she knows to have been sent on, show up with plenty of weasel gold to go around. If that's not enough Fran can't seem to get in touch with her mother, could it be the God Loki has finally sought revenge on her after all these years?  After catching the first flight she could to Germany, Fran, Eirik, Finnvid and Isleif show up at GothFaire to search out the whereabouts of her mom.  Unfortunately for her (fortunately for us) Ben is there as well.  Although she's the one who initiated the breakup, when Fran catches a topless Ben (all the girls stand up and cheer) in the bed of another woman, her heart is absolutely broken. After all he claimed to Fran I'd be irked too. 

Even though Fran swears up and down she's done with Ben, she practically melts when he shows up in her trailer trying to explain he's never betrayed her.  With everything worked out, and the newer more mature Fran giving Ben a blessing to continue seeing Naomi (it's all an act you see), The Virgin Goddess Fran and her Viking Warriors start looking for clues.  With her days filled with mommy searching, God summoning, and of course weapon shopping you'd think Fran would be to tired for Ben at night...you'd be wrong.  In fact I'd have to say this book has one of my favorite sex scenes...probably ever.

Ok moving on...at first Fran is still skeptical about the whole Beloved thing (you see a Beloved is the one woman who can redeem a Dark Ones missing soul after taking the 7 steps in joining) but after realizing she truly does love Ben and him her she has Ben break into a hotel so they can take the final steps(Finally right?).  With that done, they're off in search of the illargi who has Miranda and also for Fran to meet her long lost half sister.

I'm not going to lie, I loved both books and I now realize why the people who had read the originals were so excited for the next chapter in Ben and Frans Saga.  Ben is probably one of my favorite male characters in all of Katie MacAlisters book, and that's saying alot (can we say Adrian, Kristoff, Christain, Baltic, Gabe, Drake, Paen...oh the list goes on and on). All and all...you need to read every book she's ever written.

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Safe Haven

Title:Safe Haven
Author:Nicholas Sparks
Genre:Novel
Pages:340 (Hardback)
Copyright:2010
Main Characters:Katie, Alex, Kevin
Supporting Characters:Josh, Kristen, Jo







Katie is on the run from her past.  When she's lead to the town of Southport, North Carolina, she's afraid to settle down. She's constantly weary of her past(in the form of her husband) catching up with her.  Although she tries her hardest to blend in and keep to herself she can't help but be drawn to shop owner Alex and his children Josh and Kristen.

Alex knows Katie is hiding something, years as an Army detective has taught him the signs, and although he knows Katie is unwilling to share he secrets, Alex informs her he's not going anywhere. When the truth finally comes out and Alex knows Katie isn't her name and she's hiding from a controlling husband, Alex stands by her side.

With a little push from Katie's neighbor, Jo, their relationship blossoms regardless of both of their pasts. Now they have to prove they can make it work forever, and weather any disaster that comes their way.

Although Nicholas Sparks is generally one of my favorite authors, I've found myself having to actually make myself read his past several novels.  After reading "At First Sight" a couple years ago I decided I needed a break. Nick Sparks has said himself that his books aren't actually romances, but tragedies, and I can't remember a single title of his I haven't cried at one point or another. "Safe Haven" is different, considering as soon as I read what the book was about I knew it was going to be different and a definite must read...quickly.  Though many of his books have encompassed the subject of loss, whether it be death, war or distance, "Safe Haven" breeches the subject of abuse as well. Mr. Sparks is an excellent story teller, and he writes characters that you can't help but love...or in this instance hate. He truly makes you feel a part of he story where you don't want to put the book down.

I can honestly say this is probably my favorite Nicholas Sparks book since "A Walk To Remember", and although my copy is tear stained I shut the cover smiling.

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Simply Irresistible

Title:Simply Irresistible

Author:Jill Shalvis

Genre:Contemporary Romance

Pages:311

Copyright:2010

Main Characters:Maddie Moore & Jax Cullen

Supporting Characters:Tara, Chloe, Ford, Sawyer



First book in Jill Shalvis' new Lucky Harbor series.




Maddie Moore is leaving the 'mousy' lifestyle behind. After losing a boyfriend and job in one fell swoop, Maddie packs up her Honda and heads to Lucky Harbor, Washington looking for a new start. Maddie along with her sisters Chloe and Tara have inherited their mothers seaside inn...unfortunately with it comes a whole heck of a lot of debt and even more problems. Maddie is willing to make a go of the place, now she has to convince her sisters it's worth the effort.

After having nearly been ran off the road by Maddie, Jax Cullen is immediately taken with her unruly hair and soft smile.  Kissing her on the pier was not his plan, but now that everyone in town knows, why shouldn't he do it again.  Although Jax is a retired lawyer and current mayor, he finds being a contractor the more enjoyable profession. When Maddie calls looking for a 'Master' he can't resist taking the job. Together they decide to make a go of the dilapidated business.

Much to Maddie's discomfort, there is much more then meets the eye with Jax...and we're not talking about the tattoos. Maddie has to decide whether she can leave the past behind and move to a future with her sisters and Jax, or if she's stuck being the timid mouse forever.

I always forget how much I love reading Ms. Shalvis' books until another one comes out. Her style is total contemporary and she hasn't written a character yet that I dislike.  If you read like I do you'll finish "Simply Irresistible" in a few hours, I couldn't put it down. Normally a new series first book takes a bit to get into, as the author has to introduce the plot and characters. This series, and most others by Jill Shalvis, don't have that problem. I don't think I stopped smiling the entire story. I can't wait until Tara's story "The Sweetest Thing" hits the shelves.

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Undead and Unfinished

Title:Undead and Unfinished
Author:MaryJanice Davidson

Genre:Paranormal Romance

Pages:296(hard cover)

Main Characters:Elizabeth 'Betsy' Taylor; Eric Sinclair; Laura

Supporting Characters:Jessica, Marc, Tina, the Ant, and Satan (yes you heard me)

Before I start rambling about 'Undead and Unfinished' I should let you know this post will have MAJOR SPOILERS! I can't help it! Also I'll start out with a quick recap of the last 8 books...stick with me!

...Where to begin? So Betsy Taylor is your average 30 year old ex-model/currently unemployed secretary who just happens to have a super rich best friend...and did I mention she wakes up a vampire. The last 8 books of this 'Undead' series were incredible, lets see if I can get everything across. Betsy is fired and then plowed down by a car on her 30th birthday (as if that's not bad enough already). Several days later she wakes up caked in makeup wearing a hideous suit and even worse shoes..thus begins the story. Since then she's found out the (a) she's the Vampire Queen fated to rule for 5000 years next to the hunka, hunka burning vampire, Eric Sinclair, who she initially hates to love. And (b) her hair will always look awesome. After her super rich bff Jessica buys a mansion on Summit Ave, Dread Queen Betsy, her King, his minion Tina, Jessica, and Mr. I almost jumped off a building Marc move in. Throughout the book we're visited by numerous ghosts, fiends, cops, werewolves and even a Zombie or 2. A couple books back...before her and Sink Lair get married but after the fiends kill Nostril...we meet Laura, she happens to be the daughter of the Devil and also Betsy's half sister (you'll have to read them all to really understand) and also see Betsy inherit a son/brother in BabyJon. Unfortunately over the course of 8 (did I mention awesome) books we see Betsy lose friends too, and here we are starting book 9. Betsy, Sinclair, Jessica and BabyJon are back from Cape Cod and we're (as in the devoted readers) ready to see what's in store for our favorite Vampire Queen....

Book 9, 'Undead and Unfinished', sees Betsy and Laura in The Mall of America...again. But we don't get to stay there long. After Betsy gets in a huge fight with Sinclair, she decides traveling to Hell with Laura beats staying in the house. After arriving and finding the Ant as Satan's right hand lady, the Devil herself (yes she's a chick) tells Laura she wants to retire and hand over the reins to Laura, but first Laura has to master time travel. With Betsy's help, Laura first pulls the duo back in time to the Salem Witch Trials and at that point I knew this wasn't going to be your average Betsy book. After Salem they visit 5 more spaces in time, where Betsy learns quite a bit more about her husband, Tina and most of all herself.

I don't want to give too much away, but lets just say that when Betsy gets home quite a few things have changed...one thing I LOVE is detective Nick being back and being nice!! Yippee! Another is the fact that Tina and Eric can finally be open about everything they know with Betsy. 

Although I had a hard time really getting into the book initially once the time travel started I could scarcely put it down. I feel, as a devoted reader, that's it's about time we fully understand Tina and Eric's past, as well as how they knew so much about Betsy before she really did. I loved how MJD did that. One thing I did not love...the epilogue. As soon as I shut the book I took off running for the computer. I'm not ashamed to say I pulled up other people reactions and several of them matched mine...freaked the heck out! My first thought was dear goodness don't tell me this is it, but after finding a post from MaryJanice herself I'm quite relieved. She says no this isn't the last book, not even close. She hopes to write several more that help clear up the hazy future we see in 'Undead and Unfinished' (I cry in relief). So now it's not a question of "what the heck was that ending?" but "How on earth can I wait for the next one?".



Tempted All Night/Wicked All Day

I'm quite a bit behind on my blogs, lets see if I can catch up.

Title:Tempted All Night
Author:Liz Carlyle
Genre:Regency Romance
Pages:438
Copyright:2009
Main Characters:Lady Phaedra Northhampton; Tristan Talbot




Well I have changed my mind, I'm a woman, it is allowed. I am growing quite fond of time period pieces, and I have a feeling Liz Carlyle is going to be one of my favorites.

'Tempted All Night' tells the story of Phae Northhampton, whom we met in 2007's 'Never Lie to a Lady'.  She's quite the proper lady on the outside, but lucky for Tristan (you can't help loving a bad boy), she's quite the opposite of proper on the inside.  Rogue Tristan "Don't call me Lord Avoncliffe" Talbot, is immediately taken with Phae, and although he hates the thought of "taking" a Lady he can't seem to help himself. To Tristan's surprise, and I'd say pleasure, Phaedra isn't quite the Lady she likes to have everyone believe.

When Lady Phae lets him in on why she can't seem to stay away from a particular brothel, the one his father asks him to investigate, Tristan can't seem to resist helping. With a little help from friends and Phae's brothers clothes the duo discovers exactly what's going on behind closed doors. Now the only question is, can the 2 of them keep what's between them hidden. Phaedra thinks so, but lucky for her Tristan has another idea. Warning: this story contains shackles.

Title:Wicked All Day
Author:Liz Carlyle
Genre:Regency Romance
Pages:421
Copyright:2009
Main Characters:Zoe Armstrong; Stuart "Mercer" Rowland; Robert Rowland




'Wicked All Day' follows shortly after the epilogue of 'Tempted All Day'. Miss Zoe Armstrong, the motherless daughter of a Marquess, refuses to marry. I understand her point, although she's gorgeous most men only want her for her wealth. Robert "Robin" and Stuart (Marquess of Mercer) Rowland have known and watched out for Zoe since they were children, but when Robin is caught with Zoe literally on his lap Mercer forces them into an engagement he hopes saves Zoe's reputation.

Robin and Mercer's Mother and Step Father invite Zoe and family to Mercer's country estate, and although Robin and Zoe are now betrothed Mercer finds himself realizing that he's been in love with her...probably forever.  With Robin annoying everyone and treating his supposed bff Zoe like garbage, she turns to Mercer. When she realizes it's always been him she turns to, Zoe knows she has to make a decision. Follow her fathers wishes, or follow her heart.

All in all the 2 books together were fabulously fun and not too difficult to get through. Plus, we learn that a mistress can be a wife, who woulda thunk it.

You Don't Know Jack

Title:You Don't Know Jack
Author:Erin McCarthy
Genre:Contemporary Romance
Pages:272
Copyright:2006
Main Characters:Jamie Peters; Jonathan "Jack" Davidson
Supporting Characters: Jamie's Friends, Caroline, Mandy, Allison; Jack's Grandfather, 'Pops'


I bought this book from, what I consider the best store in the history of stores, Half-Price books quite a while ago. I've always enjoyed Ms. McCarthy's books and was excited to read "You Don't Know Jack", especially since I had previously read "The Pregnancy Test" which introduced us to Jamie and her group of friends/roomies.  When I finally pulled it off my bookshelf to read I couldn't help but love what the previous owner had written on the first page...thankfully in pencil. She wrote, and I quote "Well written story all though I could have done with a much shorter sex scene!! It was 36 pages long!!! A good story though, I liked the cute twist at the end." I laughed then dove right in.

Jamie Peters loves a good psychic and the story starts several months before when her cross dressing, ex drug addict friend tells her how she'll meet the man who touches her soul. The first several chapters revolve around meeting that guy. Jack is a retired millionaire just barely over 30 (can we say, I wish!!), but when he meets Jamie he pretends otherwise. Knowing she's not a born New Yorker but a Kentucky girl living her dream in the city, Jack decides she doesn't need to know quite yet. When new age hippie Jamie, finds out Jack's a big fat lying scumbag (not really!! You just can't seem to be mad at this guy) she decides they're better off just friends. Too bad Jack won't let that happen, and while Jamie is off trying to save the world...one ex-criminal at a time...Jack is trying to prove to Jamie that maybe she's the one who needs saving.

My book fairy was right. It is a super cute story, and while the numerous..*cough*..you know..scenes are super steamy, I didn't find them over bearing. The different players we meet throughout made me smile and wish Ms. McCarthy would decide to write a story for Allison and maybe a followup for Caroline as well. It's just about the right length for a quick read and although it doesn't have too much depth, I think it had just enough. Enjoy!

Some Like It Scot

Title:Some Like It Scot

Author:Donna Kauffman

Genre:Contemporary Romance

Pages:310

Copyright:2010

Main Characters:Katie McAuley;Graham McLeod

Supporting Characters:Roan; Shay; Blaine

Who doesn't love a man with an accent, especially a Scottish accent. In 'Some Like It Scot', Donna Kauffman does an excellent job bringing her kilt wearing hero to life. I shouldn't have been surprised, she's done it before and I'm sure she'll do it again.

We start the story in Kinloch, with Graham arguing with his 2 best friends Shay and Roan about the McLeod/McAuley marriage pact, which pretty much says one has to marry the other in order to stay in the position on Clan leader....confusing eh? Graham has 5 weeks to take a bride to stay in the position he's been holding since his grandfather passed. He takes his only available option and jumps on a plane to Maryland to track down a McAuley.

Katie is said McAuley and happens to be standing in her wedding dress in the prayer garden behind the chapel when she meets Graham. He doesn't initially know it's her he's looking for and spills the story of the pact. The stars a line and fireworks burst and angels sing when Graham stands up to stop the wedding, a wedding Katie doesn't want anyways...a wedding to her best friend...he best friend who doesn't have feeling for her that way...in fact he doesn't have feelings for any woman, just his best man! Graham sweeps Katie off her feet, literally, and carries her to the waiting limo and they start their journey back to Scotland.

In the 2 plus day trip Katie and Graham get to know each other, in more ways then one. Whether it's drooling on one another's shoulders or sharing an erotic daydream?....well I guess that's what you'd call it. By the time they reach the island they both know they cannot join just because some 300 year old law says so. Luckily by now the feelings they have for each other quite a bit deeper.

Ms. Kauffman is an excellent story teller, and an even better writer. I sometimes find her books a bit wordy and hard to get through but didn't have a problem with this one. I even found myself speaking in a Scottish Brogue when I'd finished...whoops. 'Some Like it Scot' is an enjoyable adventure and I hope Ms. Kauffman continues with the stories of the other men of Kinloch!

Sex Love and Online Dating Series

Title:Sex, Lies & Online Dating

Author:Rachel Gibson

Genre:Contemporary Romance

Pages:384

Copyright:2006

Main Characters:Lucy Rothschild; Quinn McIntyre

Supporting Characters:Clare;Maddie;Adele

The first book in this "series", Sex, Lies & Online Dating introduces us to a group of 4 ladies who became friends because of their occupation, writing.

Lucy Rothschild is a mystery writer who is researching her newest novel, by posing as an Internet dater. After several coffee dates with the type of men she kills of in her book, she meets up with Quinn, 'hardluvinman', knowing she needs one more character to..ahem...write off.

Unfortunately for Lucy, Quinn is actually an undercover detective, looking for an actual serial killer and Lucy is one of his prime suspects. They're immediately attracted...this is a romance after all...even though Lucy believes Quinn is a plumber and Quinn knows Lucy's true identity. The first half of the book is their internal battle on whether or not you can fall in love via the Internet and the last half is the external battle to find the true killer before they find Lucy!

Title:I'm in No Mood For Love

Author:Rachel Gibson

Genre:Contemporary Romance

Pages:384

Copyright:2006

Main Characters:Clare Wingate; Sebastian Vaughan

Supporting Characters:Lucy, Quinn, Maddie, Adele

Clare Wingate is a romantic who thinks she found the perfect man who will give her the perfect marriage, just like in the romance books she writes. Her dream goes up in smoke when she finds said boyfriend on the kitchen floor with the repairman. Clare the proceeds to try and drown her sorrows in the bottle at Lucy and Quinns wedding reception. Clare wakes up the next morning, minus her pink bridesmaid dress, in a hotel room. Whats worse is she's not alone.

Sebastian Vaughan hasn't seen Clare in many, many years but that didn't stop him from spending the night with her. Although Clare believes they did more then just catch up, he knows it was a completely platonic night...well except for when drunken Clare strips down to her panties and cuddles up next to him. Sebastian didn't plan on trying to rekindle a relationship with the girl he grew up trying to get dirty, but he can't help but want to get...well dirty. Clare needs someone to show her romance can exists out of her books, and he just might be the perfect guy.

Title:Tangled Up In You

Author:Rachel Gibson

Genre:Contemp Romance

Pages:384 (at least she's consistent)

Copyright:2007

Main Characters: Maddie Dupree; Mick Hennessy

Supporting Characters:Lucy, Quinn, Clare, Sebastian, Adele

*This book takes place in Truly, ID and we get to check up on characters we met in "Truly Madly Yours"

Maddie Dupree, has bought a house in Truly, Idaho and is searching out a story for her next book. No one but her and her 3 friends back in Boise know this story is her story, the story of her mothers murder 20 plus years ago. She immediately seeks out the current Hennessy, who owns the bar her mother was killed in, while hiding the fact that she is a True Crime writer who pens under the name Madeline Smith.

If Mick Hennessy only knew that Maddie Smith was searching out the story that entwines both her mother and his parents and one fatal affair, he never would have fallen for her. He'd rather the gruesome tale that haunted his and his sisters childhood would just stay hidden, but he can't help but make sure the lady, he can't get out of his mind, has the right information and also makes it into his bed! Yippee for pillow talk! Rachel Gibson 'truly' delivers once again.

Title:Not Another Bad Date

Author:Rachel Gibson

Genre:Contemp Romance

Pages:(Guess) 384

Copyright:2008

Main Characters:Adele Harris;Zach Zemaitis

Supporting Characters:Lucy, Clare, Maddie;Sherilyn

'Not Another Bad Date' is my favorite of this foursome. Not only is Adele a Sci-Fi writer (nerd alert) but it's set in the great state of Texas!! Adele met Zach in college, he was big man on campus, being quarterback for the football team, and she was the quiet girl with the big curly hair he had to have, ultimately leaving his cheerleader girlfriend for. Said girlfriend wouldn't let Zach go though, and with her being pregnant Zach is forced to marry her and heartbroken Adele runs up north to get away from the boy she thought she could love

Now 14 years later their paths cross again...when Adele leaves Idaho for Texas, coming to help her pregnant sister out. Zach is now a widower ex pro footballer with a 14 year old daughter he doesn't always understand. When they get a little alone time the sparks that were between them so many years ago have ignited to a full fledge fire of passion...how's that for a setup.

I love this book!! it's quirky and heartfelt just like the other 3, but it's also funny as all get out with the side story that shows you why Adele had had so many bad dates and just what happened to Zach's cheerleader wife after she gets hit by a garbage truck...yep garbage truck.

If you read one, you must read them all!! So you better get to reading!

The Naked Viscount

Title: The Naked Viscount
Author: Sally MacKenzie
Genre: Historical Romance
Pages: 325
Copyright: 2010
Main Characters: Lady Jane Parker-Roth; Viscount-Edmund Smyth
Supporting Characters: Mrs. Cecilia Parker-Roth; Stephen Parker-Roth; Aunts Gertrude, Cordelia, Winifred, Dorothea and Louisa Smyth.

*Though this is the 7th book the author has written for the ‘Naked’ series, it should be read BEFORE the ‘The Naked Gentleman’.

You will rarely see me write about a historical romance, as a rarely read them myself, but the ‘Naked’ series is an exception. Thanks to a suggestion from my Momma (you’re the best!!) I read the first 4 full length books, The Naked Duke; The Naked Marquis; The Naked Earl; The Naked Gentleman, in early 2010. I did not read her 5th full length book as it was written later but based several years prior to ‘The Naked Gentleman’.

“The Naked Viscount” depicts the story of Lady Jane Parker-Roth, sister of John Parker-Roth from ‘The Naked Gentleman’, and Lord Edmund Smyth, Viscount of Motton. Jane is spending her 8th season in London, being chaperoned to the many Ton balls and society parties by her mother while staying in the town home next door to Lord Motton’s estate. Jane finds Edmund in the homes library and sparks fly. Sexy, Sneaky Edmund is searching for pieces of a puzzle and Jane just happens to be the perfect person to help him solve it, all the while hiding their blooming feelings (duh) for each other from Edmunds over bearing Aunts, who can’t wait to see him married and producing an heir.

So far this book is my favorite in the series, I was skeptical as I already knew, from ‘The Naked Gentleman’, how this story will pan out. Jane and Edmund are both very strong characters and they balance each other out perfectly, and hearing about them search for well endowed statues of Pan all over London is a riot. Especially when Jane happens upon a very strong aphrodisiac, while her and Edmund are crashing an orgy. As you can probably guess we get a happy ending, which honestly never gets old, and a set-up for the next one. Now if only I can wait until 2011 for “The Naked King” to come out. I love me some Stephen!! You’ll see, if you get to reading.

The Night She Got Lucky

Title:The Night She Got Lucky

Author:Susan Donovan

Genre:Contemporary Romance

Pages:326

Copyright:2010

Main Characters: Ginger Garrison; Lucio 'Lucky' Montevez

Supporting Characters:Joshua & Jason Garrison; Rick & Josie Rousseau; Bea Latimer; Roxanne Bloom...and a bunch of dogs...yes dogs!

*This is book 2 in the 'Dog Walker Series'

WoooooWeeeeee! Well I've been waiting for this one. I'm a big Susan Donovan fan, having read several of her previous books. "The Night She Got Lucky" is the followup to Donovans "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" where Ms. Donovan introduces us to a group of 4 very different women, who share one thing in common, they love their dogs. The book starts with Genevieve "Ginger" Garrison speaking with a slightly creepy woman named Gloria Needleman at her friend Josie's wedding to Rick Rousseau, in which she's a bridesmaid. Mrs. Needleman (who I always think of as using a sort of Darth Vader voice...hmm) tells Ginger that 'He's' out there, just in time for Ginger to pass out in the arms of sexy Spaniard Lucky Montevez(There's your title!).

OK that's the PG version....now I read alot of romances but I'm not really into the super smutty. I like it fun, with a good story that keeps me drawn in. Now while this book had that, it was also rather...well dirty. Seriously it used 4 and 5 letter words I don't even like saying in my head...and it used them alot. Ginger actually uses the term 'Sexual Panther' to describe Lucio several times, and I couldn't help but laugh. Other then that it's a great read. Full of laughs, questions, great sex, and a ton of Gilligan's Island references. Twin 15 year old boys, who enjoy calling each other awesomely ridiculous names like 'tardvark'. Plus who doesn't love a character that's a photographer who likes telling stories about eating a live octopus in some random country! I'm pretty sure it'll leave you happy...so get to reading!