Preordered books for March

Here are my preordered books for March. This is going to be another great month with some awesome book!

Bound, Branded, & Brazen - Jaci Burton, 2nd of March

In the wilds of Oklahoma, three sisters have a date with destiny...

Bound: When Valerie left for the big city, she kissed her foreman husband goodbye-along with the best sex she ever had. Now, seeing him brings back sizzling memories.

Branded: Watching Gage wrangle untamed horses leaves Brea hot and bothered. But can she live out her fantasy with a man who may ask for more than she's willing to give?

Brazen: Ranch hand Walker Morgan can't afford to get too close to his new boss, Jolene, no matter how she tempts him. But Jolene's prepared to take the first step.

Something about you - Julie James, 2nd of March

Staying overnight in a luxury hotel, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron Lynde overhears a high-profile murder involving a U.S. Senator. Special Agent Jack Pallas is assigned to the investigation-the same Jack Pallas who still blames her for nearly ruining his career three years ago. Now the pair will have to put their rocky past behind them, focus on the case at hand-and smother the flame of their sizzling-hot sexual tension.

Delicious - Shayla Black, 2nd of March

The new contemporary erotica in the Wicked Lovers series

Luc's entire future is planned out-but there is one very sexy obstacle in his path: Alyssa, a strip club owner with whom Luc recently shared one night of wild abandon. It left Luc terrified by his loss of selfcontrol-and Alyssa desperate for more. But Luc is not the only man desperate to have Alyssa...and that's just one of her secrets-secrets as dark and mysterious and delicious as her fantasies.

Ghouls gone wild - Victoria Laurie, 2nd of March

Psychic M.J. Holliday finds herself in a witchy situation...

When M.J. and her friends travel to a small town near Edinburgh, Scotland, to film the first installment of their new cable TV show Ghoul Getters, they find plenty of spooky action in a series of supposedly haunted caverns. But when they discover the body of a maintenance worker, the cause of death is reminiscent of an old legend involving a witch's wrath...

Lois Lane tells all - Karen Hawkins, 30th of March

She thinks she’s Lois Lane . . .Susan Collins always wanted to be a hard-hitting reporter, but there’s not much call for her talents in sleepy Glory, North Carolina. Then the Murder Mystery Club—a trio of enterprising octogenarians—decides to open their own CSI lab at the assisted-living center. And when strange "accidents" begin to happen around town, Susan senses she could be on to the news story of her dreams.

He doesn’t want to be her Superman . . .Mark Tremayne has returned to Glory to take over as CFO of The Glory Examiner. His job is to keep the newspaper profitable, which means covering the annual Baptist Church Bake-Off and selling ads for the county fair—not allowing his too-sexy-for-her-own-good reporter to hare off after a wild story that could alienate some of the townspeople.Together . . . they’re Kryptonite.Mark’s and Susan’s viewpoints could be from different planets, but their mutual attraction is in total alignment. Despite their arguments, the indomitable redhead and the hot accountant are a sexual explosion waiting to happen. And when it does, Glory had better watch out!

Leaving unknwon - Kerry Reichs, 30th of March

I already read this book because it was published last year in the UK. The title of the UK version is "The good luck girl" and I like the British title and cover a lot more than the US ones. But the book is awesome so I want to share it with my US friends.

This is the synopsis for the UK version because the one for the US version is a bit weird and IMO misleading.

Maeve Connolly is tired of being labelled as irresponsible. Yes, she may spend unhealthy amounts of time on Facebook and watch marathon sessions of America's Next Top Model, but Maeve isn't a typical post-college slacker. Determined to change her life and make her own luck, Maeve impulsively decides on a grand adventure - driving cross country to LA. But en route, Maeve's car breaks down and she is stranded in Unknown, Arizona. It is here, alone and in the middle of nowhere, that Maeve finally faces up to the reality of her past. What Maeve has denied acknowledging, even to herself, is that she isn't running from bad luck, but from something much more complicated - something that made her feel as though the world would never turn again, and her heart would always remain closed. What begins as a hilarious and quirky coming-of-age tale soon deepens into a complex portrayal of survivorship and one woman's journey to a new beginning.

Fools Gold series by Susan Mallery

Here is some info about the new series by Susan Mallery. The books from the Fools Gold - series will be published in May, July and August.

Synopsis book 1:

There is only one thing wrong with the charming community of Fool's Gold, California: the men don't stick around! This problem has to be fixed, fast, and Charity Jones may be just the city planner up to the challenge. Charity immediately falls in love with all the storybook town has to offer - except its sexy, famous world-class cyclist Josh Golden. With her long list of romantic disasters she's not about to take a chance on another bad boy - but it may just be what they both need!

Next books in the series are "Almost Perfect" and "Finding Perfect" (with Raoul from the Bakery Sisters "Sweet Spot"). As soon as I find the synopses for these two books I will post them.

Yeah - news on "Ted's book" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Yuhu, SEP posted some news about "Ted's book". Can't wait to read chapter 1 and 2, learn about the title and read the book in 2011.
Here's what Susan Elizabeth Phillips posted:

Dear Readers,

As many of you know, I’m finishing the book you’ve been demanding for years. Ted Beaudine’s book. That is “little Teddy,” the nine-year-old heartbreak kid from FANCY PANTS and “young Ted,” the hunky new college graduate in LADY BE GOOD.

Bad news first and please don’t yell at me. The book won’t be published until very early 2011. (I told you not to yell.) I’m not the fastest writer in the world, and that means I can only write a book about every two years. No, I’m not slacking off. I write every day, but writing the kind of book I want to write, without murders and serial killers to move the plot along, is hard!

“Ted’s Book” DOES have a title, which I’ll be announcing soon. I’ll also be posting the first TWO chapters soon, so keep checking back. (The first chapter is in the paperback edition of WHAT I DID FOR LOVE.)

I’ve been trying to write “Ted’s Book” for years, but I made a serious (and ultimately fortunate) miscalculation. I assumed Ted’s perfect match would be Lucy Jorik, from FIRST LADY. You all loved the idea as much as I did. The only thing was... I couldn’t write the book. They were both so mature, so smart, so completely together. And, ultimately, so boring. They each deserved something more than a humdrum match.

I set aside “Ted’s Book” to mull it over and began working on WHAT I DID FOR LOVE, and that was when it happened.

Meg Koranda exploded into the room like a frisky young greyhound who’d been kicked out of obedience school so many times that her owners had given up trying to train her. In this case, her owners were her adoring parents, screen legend Jake Koranda and Fleur Savagar, the Glitter Baby....

Meg was the little sister Georgie had always wanted, and Georgie loved her dearly, but that didn’t make her blind to Meg’s faults. Her friend was spoiled and impulsive, five-feet-ten-inches of good times, good intentions, good heart, and almost total irresponsibility in her quest to outrun her famous parents’ legacies....

Who better to drive Ted Beaudine crazy? Except...

What about our beloved Lucy Jorik? That’s when things got really interesting, but this letter has gone on long enough. Ted and Meg’s book is turning out to be everything I hoped it would be. Lucy will have her own book. (I already have about 70 pages written.) And you’re going to have to trust me when I tell you that I’ve made the right matches.

The title of “Ted’s Book” and a Sneak Peek at both Chapter One and Chapter Two will be coming soon. Thank you all for feeling so passionately about these characters and their stories. And now... Back to work.

SEP

2011 is so long away, but I'm already excited for this book.

Great cover and excerpt from the new book by Gemma Halliday

In August "THE PERFECT SHOT", book #2 of the Hollywood Headlines series, by Gemma Halliday will be published. I can't wait for the book because so far I enjoyed all of Gemma Halliday's books a lot. And the info I read about the book sounds awesome so I hope that August will be coming soon.

Here's the cover and the synopsis:

Cameron Dakota is the L.A. Informer's staff photographer and paparazzi extraordinaire. Her latest subject is Trace Brody, top-shelf actor and half of America's favorite Hollywood couple. Trace is about to get married in a blow-out wedding, and Cam is determined to get the first shots of the bride and groom. But when Cam takes pictures of what looks like Trace being threatened at gunpoint, she suddenly finds herself smack in the middle of a scandal more sensational than even she could invent. On the run, under fire, and in serious danger of falling in love with one leading man, Cam must get to the bottom of this story... before she becomes tomorrow's headline.

And here's the great first chapter:

“Come on, baby, just an inch to the left…” I shifted, feeling my feet go numb.

“That’s it,” I coaxed. “Right there, that’s the spot… yes!”

My finger hit the shutter, and I popped off five shots in rapid succession before my subject ducked back behind the curtain of magnolia trees shading his property. I lifted myself up onto my elbows, checking the digital window to see my handiwork. Hot. I’d caught Trace Brody shirtless, a beer in hand. I was too far away, even with my telephoto lens, to make out the label on the bottle, but I knew he always drank beer when the temp rose above 90. He was too manly for those fruity wines, not pretentious enough to drink the trendy martinis his other Malibu neighbors enjoyed.

I’d been watching Trace for weeks now, ever since his publicist had finally confirmed rumors that the hot young actor was engaged to American’s sweetheart, Jamie Lee Lancaster. Think Angelina and Brad… without the tattoos and horde of kids. You’d be close. Then imagine if they suddenly announced they were going to have a big blowout wedding on a cliff above the Malibu coastline. The press about peed their collective pants. My boss, Felix Dunn, editor in chief of the L.A. Informer, included. He’d pulled me from Britney watch and immediately put me to work documenting Trace’s every move between now and the big day.

Not that I minded. I’m much rather spend my days laid out on the hillside above Trace’s multi-million dollar spread in Richie-Rich-ville than chasing Britt on her latest Starbucks run. At least here I got the shirtless view.

New author: Misa Ramirez

I just recently discovered Misa Ramirez through another book blog and I enjoyed her book "Living the vida Lola" a lot.

The story is very light and humorous and I'm especially fond of the heroine of the book. Lola is working as a PI and I enjoyed that she is doing her job because she always wanted to be a PI and not because she somehow stumbled into it. Lola is a modern young woman and to read how she handles her job, her family and her new man is a lot of fun. The case Lola is investigating is not too dark so even a pansy like I am could enjoy it.

The book is easy and fun to read and that's why today I ordered the second book in the series "Hasta La Vista, Lola!". The Lola Cruz Mystery has definitely a lot of potential to develop into something great and I will let you know how the second book in the series is.

Sooo jealous

Ok, I know that jealousy is not nice but right now I can't help my feelings. On monday morning I read that there are already ARCs of "Savour the moment" out. I know of one person (she doesn't even review romances but still get's them) who received it last week and already read it. 

Isn't life unfair? 

But hey, in about 60 days I will also be able to read "Savour the Moment". So, I just have to relax and stop being jealous about things I can't change (even though I have been thinking about taking a flight to the USA to get the ARC).  I definitely have to do some deep breathing and more yoga to stay cool. 

When the postman rings the bell ...

I received these four books yesterday and today. I ordered all of them through amazon.

Fantasy in Death is finally coming to the USA

It's finally time for the publication of "Fantasy in Death" in the USA.

I'm so happy for all my American friends who had to wait one more month than I had to (thank god for early UK publication dates!!!). So tomorrow it's finally time for a new adventure with Eve and Roarke.

Check out the review I wrote about "Fantasy in Death", here's the link

http://www.norarobertsismyqueen.com/2010/01/fantasy-in-death-jd-robb.html

Hope that you will enjoy the book.

Do you stalk books? I do!

Let's talk about going crazy over books that are not even published.

Right now I'm book-stalking "Savo(u)r the Moment" by Nora Roberts. Every day I check on amazon if the publication date has changed or if there is some more info out. Ever since I finished "Bed of Roses" I have been so excited for the next book in the bride quartet series. Laurel and Del are two of my fav characters ever and I also love the friendship between Laurel, Parker, Em and Mac. So I guess it's no wonder that I'm going crazy over "Savour the Moment".

Every day I update my countdown and whenever 10 more days of waiting are over I'm so happy and relieved. But still it's more than two months until the official publication date and somehow I have to get through this time.
So I will continue to search for new info and with every day I will get more excited to finally read "Savour the Moment".

So let's be honest, do you stalk books, too?

"Vision in White" hidden object game

Check out this link to learn more about the "Vision in White" hidden object game:

http://gamecenter.oberon-media.com/images/promos/iplaygc/hub/noraroberts/

I love how the website is designed, they really took some time to create a beautiful surrounding.

The game will be published February 25th 2010 and I will definitely give it a try!

Here are two pics that were created for the game

So beautiful!!!

Two new books by Carly Phillips in 2010!

Woho, in 2010 two new books by Carly Phillips will be published. I have enjoyed her books so far and I will definitely buy the two new ones. All I know so far are the book titles and I like them a lot. "Kiss me if you can" (coming August 2010) and "Love me if you dare" (coming September 2010) - doesn't that sound promising?!? As soon as I find a synopsis and the covers I will share them with you. The books are part of Most Eligible Bachelor - series and here is some general info about them:

When a blogger begins spotlighting the most eligible bachelors (and heroes) in NY, they have no choice but to go along for the ride. Will they meet the woman of their dreams?

I'm also (still) searching for a synopsis of the new book by Rachel Gibson. "Nothing but trouble" will be published on 27th of April (like "Savour the Moment"!!!) and so far there is no info out about the book and that sucks. Publishers, it's time to share some content info and the cover.

It's done! Unfriending feels great!

Just a quick update.
It's done! After even more political propaganda posts I unfriended (is that even a word?) an author. I joined her fan page where she only talks about her books (thank god). For a long time her private page was also her fan page so that's the reason why I never searched for a special fan page before.
It's a really good feeling to get negativity out of life so now I'm in a great mood and ready to finish "Doom with a view" by Victorie Laurie (she is definitely not the author from my fb issues). The book is by the way so much better than many reviews on amazon indicate!

Jane Austen was brilliant (no suprise, I know)

I found this "quote" by Jane Austen in the following very interesting article about the romance genre "In defense of romance: Proving the stereotypes wrong" - just follow the link to read the whole article http://yaleherald.com/arts/in-defense-of-romance-proving-the-stereotypes-wrong/

Austen poked fun at the critics of the time, who were dismissive of popular novels, by basically saying,

‘You’re right, these books only deal with the most thorough knowledge of human nature, the liveliest expressions of wit and humor, and the polished nuances of language. Oh, how trite.’

It's no wonder that I love her books!

Yipieh, a new book by Julie James

Here is some info about the new book by Julie James. "Something about you" will be available in March and I'm very excited for it because I enjoyed the first two books by Julie James a lot.

To read an excerpt just go to http://authorjuliejames.wordpress.com/ and here's the synopsis for it:

SOMETHING ABOUT YOU

Available March 2, 2010

FATE HAS THROWN TWO SWORN ENEMIES. . .

Of all the hotel rooms rented by all the adulterous politicians in Chicago, female Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron Lynde had to choose the one next to 1308, where some hot-and-heavy lovemaking ends in bloodshed. And of all the FBI agents in Illinois, it had to be Special Agent Jack Pallas who gets assigned to this high-profile homicide. The same Jack Pallas who still blames Cameron for a botched crackdown three years ago—and nearly ruining his career…

. . .INTO EACH OTHER’S ARMS

Work with Cameron Lynde? Are they kidding? Maybe, Jack thinks, this is some kind of welcome-back prank after his stint away from Chicago. But it’s no joke: the pair is going to have to put their rocky past behind them and focus on the case at hand. That is, if they can cut back on the razor-sharp jibes—and smother the flame of their sizzling-hot sexual tension…

Annoying

Just a short post about something that bothers me a lot.

There's this one author which writes great books but lately I have more and more trouble enjoying them. The reason is that this author is so plain about her political position and uses her facebook page to promote it. I'm a friend (like about 4000 other fans) of her on facebook and her daily propaganda posts are really annoying. The political articles she posts are mostly on a very low level and so onesided and it's making me crazy. I'm even thinking about stopping to be her friend on fb even though I love to get news about her books and like to read her "normal" posts. Because if this goes on any longer I will have to stop reading her books so it's time for some action.

I know that it's a bit sensitive of me to let her political simpleness taint her books but that's just the way I am. I tend to take my books and authors a bit too serious and that's not going to change (it's even getting worse).

So please authors use your facebook fan pages to promote you and your books but not misuse them constantly for political propaganda. I have no trouble with some politically motivated posts from time to time but not every day and on such a low level.

2010 - the year of the wedding planer heroine

I just realized that this year four of the books I'm most excited for have one thing in common: heroines that work as wedding planers. I really love this theme so I'm going to share with you the books.

"Savo(u)r the moment", book 3 in the bride quartet by Nora Roberts, will be published in April and I'm alreday counting the days until I will receive it (71 days to go).

Synopsis:

Childhood friends Mackensie, Parker, Laurel and Emmaline have formed a very successful wedding-planning business together but, despite helping thousands of happy couples organise the biggest day of their lives, all four women are unlucky in love. Chef Laurel McBane has worked hard all her life to secure her dream to be an award-winning baker. Now, her wedding cakes are as close as anyone can get to edible perfection stunning creations that complement Mac's beautiful photographs and Emmaline's floral bouquets. Because Laurel has worked so hard to overcome her tough upbringing, she is wary about letting anything, or anyone, get in the way of her work. But a slowly simmering chemistry with Parker's brother Del has suddenly become too hot to ignore ...

This sounds totally awesome especially because I have been rooting for Laurel and Del since book 1 in the series. The bride quartet is already one of my favourite series by Nora Roberts and I'm sure that I will love books 3 and 4 just as I did 1 and 2.

Ok, let's move forward to August when "Hot Finish" by Erin McCarthy and "Veil of Night" by Linda Howard will be published.

The cover for "Hot Finish" is already up at the members only area on Erin McCarthy's site and it's smoking hot, so just go to the site and check it out.

Here's the synopsis:

Not all marriages last forever!

Suzanne Jefferson is broke, which is why she’s given up charity work for wedding planning. Fortunately, she has a high-profile client,and best of all, he’s paid in advance. There are just two teensy problems: The bride is a bona fide bridezilla, and Suzanne’s ex-husband is the best man. At least she thought he was her ex-husband!

But this one might…

Two years after their marriage fell apart, stock car race driver Ryder Jefferson still can’t stop thinking about Suzanne. Which is why he isn’t too upset that, due to a glitch, the two are still technically married. Now he’s imagining easing Suzanne’s woes by satisfying her needs in the bedroom. After all, that’s the one room they never argued in. Besides, with wedding bells ringing all around them, Ryder is wondering if,even though they’d quit the race a few laps too early,they can still come on strong with a big, romantic finish!

Sounds awesome. Suz is a great character and I can't wai't to read how Ryder and she will get back together.

Moving on to "Veil of night" by Linda Howard.

Here are the covers (UK and US) for it. I like both of them and still have to decide which one to buy.

And here's the synopsis for it:

Jaclyn Wilde is a wedding planner who loves her job - until the bride whose wedding she's organising is brutally killed, with everyone involved pointing fingers at everyone else. Jaclyn, at least, isn't a suspect, but only because she has an alibi. The others, from the cake-maker to the florist to the wedding-gown seller, are practically dancing in the streets because Carrie Edwards, a bridezilla of mythic nastiness, has met her end. Jacob Wilder is the detective assigned to the case. There's too much evidence implicating too many people and compounding his problems is Jaclyn Wilde who keeps interfering with him, distracting him and somehow fouling up everything. To top things off, somehow she becomes the focus of the killer, and he finds himself with a completely different problem.

I'm really hoping that I will like "Veil of night" because I love most of Linda Howard's books but had some trouble with her last ones. But the synopsis sounds great so I guess there is a good chance that I will love the book.

And last but not least December brings another highlight by Nora Roberts. "Happy ever after" (perfect title!) is the fourth and final part of the bride quartet and I'm so excited to read this book and see how Parker and Mal (the mechanic and poker buddy) will find their HEA. There's no cover yet but here's a small synopsis:

Childhood friends Mackensie, Parker, Laurel and Emmeline have formed a very successful wedding planning business together but, despite helping thousands of happy couples to organise the biggest day of their lives, all four women have struggled to find love. But now, with her three best friends happily settled in relationships, only workaholic Parker remains single. Her business is her life and she devotes all her energies to it. But someone is about to divert her focus...

I hope that you will enjoy this four books. You can be sure to hear more details about them in the future.

Eye candy

Wow, is all I'm going to say about this cover.

The book that comes with this breathtaking cover is "Insatiable" by Lauren Dane. It's going to be published July 5th 2010 and is book 3 in the Federation Chronicles. The genre is futuristic, romatic romance and I can really recommend the series. Book 1 and 2 were awesome and if you want to know more about "Insatiable" just read the synopsis I included or go to www.laurendane.com/blog to read an excerpt.

Synopsis

Desire is the most dangerous sensation of all.

With tensions between the Federation and Imperial ‘Verses rising, one woman may hold the key to victory. The dangerous mission to smuggle her out of Imperial Territory falls to Daniel Haws and his team, the ultra secret Phantom Corps. This elite squad of the Federation Military is the only one trusted and skilled enough to remove her from under the watchful eye of her father, the Supreme Commander of the Imperial ‘Verses.

Carina is used to wearing a mask. Her father and his men think her little more than a pretty prize to be won by a man more ruthless than the rest. When he announces his intention to marry her to one of his henchmen, a man known for his cruelty, Carina knows she has to move as soon as possible to get out. But getting secret information to the Federation has served her well for years and she appeals to them for help.

She expected rescue from a man who’d been her enemy. But she wasn’t prepared for just how intense her attraction to Daniel Haws would be. Born as adversaries into different ranks, and on the run for their lives, they now need each other to survive–by holding on to the only thing they have in common: a growing desire that is dangerous, irresistible, and insatiable…

Ah, such good news by Maya Banks!

Here's something that makes me really happy. Posted by Maya Banks on her blog:

Book news!

February 3rd, 2010

I posted to the Writeminded Readers Group earlier today that I would be writing two sequels to Colters’ Woman. The first, Colters’ Lady, will release in ebook this June from Samhain Publishing. I don’t have a firm release date for the second, Colters’ Daughter, but it’s my hope to have it out as soon as humanly possible.

This is largely due to the emails I’ve received over the last four years of readers who wrote to tell me how much they enjoyed Colters’ Woman and would I please pretty please write a sequel. Well, it’s because of you all that I’ll be publishing those sequels :)

So lots of love to those of you who bought that first book and took the time to write to me. I do listen! (most of the time hehehe)

*smooch*

Isn't that great!!!

I love "Colters' Woman" so I couldn't be happier that there are more books coming about the Colters.

New authors: Victoria Laurie and Lilli Feisty

So, this week I'm reading books by two authors that are new to me and I'm having such a great time with their books!

The first author is Victoria Laurie and I'm now in the third book of her

"A psychic eye" - mysteries. So far I love the characters and stories and can't wait to finish

"A vision of murder" and to read the next three books of the series.

Victoria Laurie writes crime romances with a psychic heroine.

Her website: http://victorialaurie.com/

The second author I discovered is Lilli Feisty. I bought her book "Dare to surrender" after I read a recommendation by Eden Bradley (she posted about it on her blog) and I started with it today. So far I love it and I already ordered another book by her on amazon.

Lilli Feisty writes erotic romances , the perfect books for this cold days.

Her website: http://www.lillianfeisty.com/

So even though the weather sucks and I have a lot of studying to do I'm happy that there are two new great authors in my book life.

First hint on what "Indulgence in Death" will be about

Here's what Nora said about "Indulgence in Death" (coming November 2010). This will be number 32 in the series and I'm already excited for it.

Indulgence has Eve and the gang investigating what appear to be a series of random, unrelated murders, tied together only by the victims' connection to various top-of-the-line services.

Sounds great. I will post details about the book as soon as I know more.

New excerpt from "Delicious" by Shayla Black

Shalya Black posted a new DELICIOUS excerpt and all I can so is wow! Can't wait to get and read the book. I already preordered my copy.

Wicked Lovers, Book 3
Publisher: Berkley HEAT
Genre: Erotic Romance
Release Date: March 2, 2010

Excerpt

Alyssa was a stripper, for fuck’s sake. Not the sort of woman who went without sex for two years. He’d been an idiot to believe that when she’d whispered the trembling lie as he’d tumbled her into bed three months ago. She was in the business of leading men around by their dicks. And she was good at it. He couldn’t be angry with her for being herself; she’d never pretended to be anything different. But he could—and should—be furious with himself for caring.

Despite the lot being completely empty, he’d parked three spots from her. As he pressed his key fob to unlock the driver’s door, he watched her do the same with her black sports car. Luc fisted his hands. She’d go home now, lose that little black skirt, white tank, red bra, and fuck-me shoes. Even though she played no part in the future he craved, he itched to follow her home . . . help her out of every garment, sink down into that perfect, tight body.

He swallowed. Keep your dick in your pants. Cook, shut up, and get the hell out of Lafayette. Seven days. Think you can find some self-control?

A feminine shriek zipped across the lot, shattering his thoughts. Alyssa.

Luc’s heart stuttered, and he nearly leapt over his car as he rushed across the asphalt. She backed away—right into his chest. He steadied her, palms cupping her bare shoulders.

“What is it?” he demanded.

Alyssa drew in a shuddering breath. “Bastards!”

Click on "read more" to continue

J.D. Robb talks about "Fantasy in Death"

Check out this link to hear an short interview with my Queen about "Fantasy in Death".

http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m2P2P2ND2HCBJJ

You shouldn't miss how Nora calls Roarke "the sexiest geek ever born" (and of course she is so right about it!).

Review: Moon Craving - Lucy Monroe

The new book in the "Children if the Moon" - series by Lucy Monroe is a great read and one of my favourite romances of the last months.

When Talorc, laird of the Sinclairs and leader of a powerful werewolf pack, is forced to marry English Abigail he is not interested in doing more than his duty. But soon after meeting innocent and strong-willed Abigail he realizes that she is the one woman whom he could love.

Abigail is also forced to marry and is afraid what the future holds for her. But she is fascinated by Talorc from the first moment and soon after their wedding Abigail couldn't be happier because she loves Talorc and her new home.

But both have secrets they don't want the other to know. Talorc that he is a werewolf and Abigail that she is deaf (she is great at lipreading so she can fool Talorc and his clan for some time). When first Abigail's secret and then Talorc's are exposed both have to overcome their distrust and disappointment to continue their relationship and have a chance for a happy end.

"Moon Craving" is one of the books that I couldn't lay out of my hands once I started reading it. The characters are great and the love story between Talorc and Abigail is truly wonderful and heartwarming.

Abigail is an amazing heroine. How she handles life although she is deaf is great and to read how she grows stronger and stronger throughout the book is wonderful. Talorc is just as great as Abigail. The way he cares for her even when he thinks that she has betrayed him is awesome. It's also very fascinating to read how Talorc and his wolf fall in love with Abigail.

There is a second love story in the book that is also beautiful and special. I'm not going to tell you who is involved in it, but let's just say that I was positivly suprised by the open-minded way Lucy Monroe wrote it (hint: same-sex couple).

I also enjoyed reading about the Sinclair clan, how they welcomed Abigail and especially how they admired her after they realized that she is deaf.

It was also very nice to meet Emily and Lachlan from "Moon Awakening" again.

Although there are paranormal (werewolves) elements in the book it's mainly a love story. So even if you are normally not a fan of these kinds of stories you should give "Moon Craving" a try.

So all in all "Moon Craving" is amazing and one of the best books by Lucy Monroe so far. I'm already excited for the next books by this great author.

Review: To tame a dangerous lord - Nicole Jordan

Rayne Kenyon, Earl of Haviland, may not be interested in love but he still has to marry and produce a heir. When he meets Madeline Ellis, the daughter of an old friend who once saved his life, he aids her out of a delicate situation. When his search for a bride isn't successful he decides to make Madeline an offer she can't refuse. She will be his bride, give him a heir and in return will have everything money can buy.

Madeline loves Rayne and accepts his proposal even though she knows that he isn't looking for love. But with the help of some new friends she does her best to make him change his mind about loving her.

Nicole Jordan is one of my favourite authors of historical romances and "To tame a dangerous lord" is so far one of her best books.

Rayne and especially Madeline are two extraordinary characters and I enjoyed reading about them and their relationship.

Madeline is a special heroine. She is no classic beauty but has other qualities like intelligence, loyalty, quick-wittedness and a good heart. So Rayne has no chance but to fall in love with her. I especially like that Madeline takes the action in her own hands and tries to seduce Rayne. She is no passive heroine that needs a man to lead her through life.

Rayne may be arrogant but he noticed right from the start that Madeline is special. His spy background adds a lot to his character and the story. And even though Rayne is a bit slow in realizing that Madeline is perfect for him overall he is a great hero.

I also loved meeting the Loring sisters and Fanny again, they are so sweet to Madeline and willing to help her in seducing Rayne.

So if you are a fan of historical romances with great characters, lots of lovely and sexy scenes then this book will be perfect for you. I'm already excited to read the next book by Nicole Jordan. "To desire a wicked duke" will centre on Tess Blanchard, a teacher at the Loring academy.