Cry Wolf

I’m a bit late to the game, but I finally read Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs. I loved it. It probably helps to have read the novella “Alpha and Omega” in On the Prowl first, though I’m not sure it’s necessary.
This picks up directly after “Alpha and Omega”. Anna has had three very difficult years [...]

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All About Samhain

This week from Samhain:

A Ghost of a Chance Carolan Ivey. Novel. Paranormal romance.
Our Man Friday Claire Thompson. Novel. Contemporary romance. Red hot.
True Blue Love Melissa Lopez. Novel. Contemporary romance. Red hot.

Best sellers from My Bookstore and More:
1. Sweet Charity by Lauren Dane
2. Mistress Christmas by Lorelei James
3. Unraveled by Jaci Burton
Reviews:
Mrs. Giggles

About a Dragon by [...]

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Anachronistic

In Ariana Franklin’s Author’s Note at the end of Mistress of the Art of Death, she writes:
It is almost impossible to write a comprehensible story set in the twelfth century without being anachronistic, in part at least.
She then goes on to give some examples, such as using “doctor” when that term at that time only [...]

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CSI Meets The Canterbury Tales

“CSI meets The Canterbury Tales” is how Kirkus (in a starred review) described Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. The description made me laugh. I’ve seen a total of ten minutes of CSI in my life, and I haven’t read The Canterbury Tales, but still, it seems apt.
This is an excellent book. [...]

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Samhain survey!

From Angela James’s blog:
…at the beginning of 2009, Samhain will be publishing their 2008 bestseller list. But I wanted to make it a fun event, and do some other reader-driven lists, so I put together a quick (only five questions) survey for Samhain customers to choose their favorite books and covers. Please take a moment [...]

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All About Samhain

This week from Samhain:

Reaction Time Alannah Lynne. Novella. Contemporary romance.
Slade and Kally AE Rought. Novel. Contemporary romance.
Sleight of Hand Katrina Strauss. Short story. Gay paranormal romance.

Best sellers from My Bookstore and More:
1. Collision Course by K. A. Mitchell
2. Chasing Sunset by Sami Lee
3. Wolf Rain by Flesa Black

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Cool Yule Giveaway

Beyond the Veil is doing a giveaway. Check out the prizes, including one of my Joely Skye books.

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All About Samhain

This week from Samhain:

Chasing Sunset Sam Lee. Novella. Contemporary romance. Red hot.
Collision Course K. A. Mitchell. Novel. Gay romance. Red hot.
I Married a Demon Beverly Rae. Plus novel. Paranormal romance.
The Countess Lends a Hand Bonnie Dee. Category. Historical romance. Red hot.
Wolf Rain Flesa Black. Novella. Urban Fantasy. Red hot.

Best sellers from My Bookstore and More:
1. [...]

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Auction

There’s an auction being run now with lots of interesting and exciting things to bid on—books, critiques, mentoring opportunities and more. It’s being run for Jo Leigh.
Her story is here in full:
One of our own, author Jo Leigh (aka Jolie Kramer) lost her husband on June 13 after he courageously battled cancer… Unfortunately, Jo has [...]

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All About Samhain

This week from Samhain:

Black Aura Jaycee Clark. Category. Paranormal romance.
Bound by Love T. A. Chase. Novella. Gay romance.
Devils on Horseback – Zeke Beth Williamson. Novel. Historical western romance.
Dream Walk Meg Allison. Novel. Paranormal romance.
Seducing Jane Porter Dominique Adair. Short story. Contemporary romance.

Best sellers from My Bookstore and More:
1. By the Book by N. J. Walters
2. [...]

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