22 February 2012
18 February 2012
Romance Week: Let's Talk Series, Part 3 of 3.
Let's Talk Series: Part Three: Series I Have Been Meaning to Start.
Today I am going to talk about a series I have been meaning to start: The Bachelor Chronicles by Elizabeth Boyle.
Last year, I read two of her books in another series, and I absolutely loved them. I loved the humor, and the easy read of the author's style. Not to mention the interesting plot twists and amusing, lovable characters. So naturally, I have been wanting to read more of her books. But I just can't seem to make room for them yet. Which is why I have been meaning to start this next series written by her. I'm a little intimidated by the number of books there are already: EIGHT! But I'm also glad that there are so many. It gives me plenty of time to read through them if another book comes out in this series, and I won't have to wait to find out what happens next.
Last year, I read two of her books in another series, and I absolutely loved them. I loved the humor, and the easy read of the author's style. Not to mention the interesting plot twists and amusing, lovable characters. So naturally, I have been wanting to read more of her books. But I just can't seem to make room for them yet. Which is why I have been meaning to start this next series written by her. I'm a little intimidated by the number of books there are already: EIGHT! But I'm also glad that there are so many. It gives me plenty of time to read through them if another book comes out in this series, and I won't have to wait to find out what happens next.
17 February 2012
Romance Week: Let's Talk Series, Part 2 of 3.
Let's Talk Series: Part Two: Favorite New Series.
Today I am going to talk about a newly discovered favorite series. I'm only two and a half books in, but I am already so addicted. I have talked about the first two books already this week, but I have lots more to say about the series and characters themselves. :)
The series I am talking about, is Jennifer Ashley's Highland Pleasures series.
The series I am talking about, is Jennifer Ashley's Highland Pleasures series.
The Nine Lives of Christmas. (Short Review)
Genre: Contemporary Romance.
Source: Library Book.
Rating: 2 out of 5.
Synopsis from Goodreads.com:
When a guy is in trouble, he starts making deals with his Creator…and Ambrose the cat is no exception. In danger of losing his ninth and final life, Ambrose makes a desperate plea to the universe. He’ll do anything—anything!—if he can just survive and enjoy a nice long, final life. His prayer is answered when a stranger comes along and saves him—and now it looks like he has to hold up his end of the bargain.
The stranger turns out to be a firefighter named Zach, who’s in need of some serious romantic help. If Ambrose can just bring Zach together with Merilee, the nice lady who works at Pet Palace, it’s bound to earn him a healthy ninth life. Unfortunately for Ambrose, his mission is a lot harder than he ever thought. Merriliee is way too shy to make the first move on a ladies man like Zach, and Zach thinks he’s all wrong for a nice girl like Merrilee. Now it’s going to take all of Ambrose’s feline wiles—and maybe even a good old fashioned Christmas miracle—to make them both realize that what they’re looking for is right in front of their eyes.
My Review:
To be honest, I'm not much of a contemporary romance fan. This was just okay to me. It wasn't a bad story actually, the author moved it along at a good pace without any filler, the characters were real enough, and Ambrose was so lovable. (But then, I am a sucker for any cat story, or any animal story, for that matter. Merrilee was so sweet, and I saw a little of myself in her with her shyness. I was definitely rooting for her. And Zach, while I wasn't exactly swooning over him, he seemed like a nice enough guy for her.
16 February 2012
The Sinner.
Genre: Historical Romance.
Source: Nook Book.
Rating: 3 out of 5.
Book 2 of 4 in the Return of the Highlander Series.
Synopsis from Goodreads.com:
Alex MacDonald is known for his skill as a warrior, his prowess with women, and his vow to never take a wife. But now his chieftain has asked him to make the ultimate sacrifice: wed Glynis MacNeil, a lass famed throughout the Highlands for her exquisite beauty-and defiant ways.
Familiar with heartbreak, Glynis refuses to fall for another handsome scoundrel. Yet when Alex's past sins force an unlikely union, Glynis gives in to temptation and becomes his wife. Will their new found passion be strong enough to fight the enemy that threatens their home, their clan, and their very lives?
My Review:
Much the same as with the first book in this series, while I was reading this I don't remember enjoying it that much, but, something definitely captivated me enough to bring me all the way through to the end. That something, is what I pin solely on our hero: Alex.
Much the same as with the first book in this series, while I was reading this I don't remember enjoying it that much, but, something definitely captivated me enough to bring me all the way through to the end. That something, is what I pin solely on our hero: Alex.
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