Format read: paperback provided by publisher
Genre: literary fiction
Release Date: February 16th 2012
Number of pages: 384 pages
Publisher: Penguin UK
Formats available: ebook, paperback
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Penguin UK, Book Depository (UK), Book Depository (US)
Book Blurb:
What if your best friend tried to ruin your life?
Take two childhood friends: glamorous, rich Chrissie and clever, down to earth Anna. But what was once the perfect friendship – despite their differences – is now a web of lies and betrayal.
Years ago, Chrissie did something terrible to Anna and it caused more pain and heartbreak than she could ever have predicted. Anna must never find out.
But Chrissie’s guilt is suffocating her – especially when the man they both loved walks back into their lives. When she starts to fall apart under the pressure, the one person she wants to confide in is the one person who must never …
Hi there, book lovers! It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you romance author Barbara Wallace. She’s stopped by BLI today to talk a bit about her award-winning contemporary romance, Weekend Agreement (which I loved! – check out my review here), including the book’s long journey through many incarnations to its excellent present form. Please show Barbara a warm welcome!
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Stella: I’ve read on your site about your journey to becoming a published author and saw that A Weekend Agreement is the Golden Heart winner manuscript you submitted in 2007. Can you tell us about how the story came to be back then and why it only got published now? Has it changed much compared to the original prize winning version?
Barbara Wallace: It’s apropos that, the week they announce the Rita and Golden Heart finalists, I’m writing about my Indulgence release, Weekend Agreement.
Hey Everyone!
After a little break Romance and Me is back but this time we are not talking historical romances but a much debated and controversial romance trope: love triangles!
Love Triangles seem to be “in”, wherever you turn it seems every novel or movie features them, from the Twilight saga to the new Hunger Games movie it is everywhere.
And everyone seems to have their opinion about them, you either love or hate them, there is usually little middle ground.
I would say I am pro-love triangles. Maybe it’s because until now I have only encountered ones where
1) it was crystal clear to me with whom the heroine would end up, and
2) I was rooting for that hero.
Of course if I preferred the underdog hero maybe I’d have to revise my statement regarding love triangles (I’m …
Format Read:Paperback copy courtesy of the publisher
Number of Pages: 442 pages
Release Date: March 27th 2012
Publisher: HQN Books
Series: Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor Book 4
Formats Available: Paperback, Kindle Edition
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Book Depository, Author’s Website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble
Book Blurb:
He never saw her coming…
Spencer Lark already knows too many secrets about Arizona Storm, including the nightmare she survived and her resulting trust issues. But in order to expose a smuggling ring—and continue avenging his own tragic past—the bounty hunter reluctantly agrees to make Arizona a decoy. Yet nothing has equipped him for her hypnotic blend of fragility and bravery, or for the protective instincts she stirs in him.
Arizona wants to reclaim her life, which means acting as bait to lure the enemy into a trap. Sure it’s dangerous, especially with a partner as distractingly appealing as Spencer. But as their plan—and their …
Today, we are really honored to be the next stop in The Perfect Storm Blog Tour! I had the chance to read and review the Perfect Storm and let me tell you, I loved it to pieces 🙂 Lori Foster delivers a story full of romance and action and introduces a couple of characters that I promise you won’t soon forget!
So, Lori Foster is stopping by Book Lovers for a brief Q&A and a giveaway of her newest release at the end of the post. For more information check at the end of the post 🙂
Q: What is, in your opinion, the key to a great romance in real life?
A: I’ve only had one real romance – my oh-so-wonderful hubby – so I can only speak from my own experience. He’s my best friend, always there for me, supportive beyond belief, committed to our family, hilariously funny, very, VERY aware …
50% of proceeds go to UNICEF. Rock on.
Format Read: e-Book
Length: Novella
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: March 9, 2012
Formats Available: eBook
Purchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Kindle, Nook, Smashwords
Book Blurb:
Akshay, warrior prince of the earth djinns, earns the title of Crown Prince at a high cost when he loses his best friend in a battle against ancient enemies, the water djinns. Heartsick, he escapes to Earth to mourn.
Nothing gets the biological clock ticking (and elders lecturing) like almost dying in battle, so Maya, princess of the water djinns, travels to Earth for some no-strings-attached sex to fulfill her duty and produce an heir. But the beautiful and tough warrior gets more than she bargained for when she meets Shay.
Their not-so-simple one-night stand is interrupted by assassins and the world, as they know it, is changed forever. As Maya and Shay pull together to survive, …
Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #10) by J.R. Ward
Ever since the death of his shellan, Tohrment is a heartbroken shadow of the vampire leader he once was. Brought back to the Brotherhood by a self-serving fallen angel, he fights again with ruthless vengeance- and is unprepared for a new tragedy. Seeing his beloved in dreams—trapped in a cold, desolate netherworld—he turns to the angel to save his former mate, only to despair at the path he himself must take to set her free.
As war with the lessers rages, and a new clan of vampires vies for the Blind King’s throne, Tohr struggles between an unforgettable past, and a future that he doesn’t know he can live with… but can’t seem to turn away from.
The Alchemist of Souls (Night’s Masque #1) by Anne Lyle (3/27)
The Art of Duke Hunting …
Greetings, fellow book gobblers! It’s my pleasure and honor to welcome back author Mina Khan to BLI today. We get to have a chat about her latest paranormal romance, A Tale of Two Djinns, as well as discuss some of her favorite bookish themes and influences. Mina also talks a bit about the very special connection that her latest book has with UNICEF and its efforts to promote literacy in developing regions. Please give her a warm welcome!
Alisha: Welcome, Mina! So glad to have you back at Book Lovers Inc!
Mina: Thanks so much for inviting me again! I always enjoy visiting with fellow book lovers.
Alisha: Can you describe A Tale of Two Djinns for us–Twitter style (140 characters or less)?
Mina: A Tale of Two Djinns is a sexy paranormal Romeo & Juliet story with genies, feminists, kickass action & adult fun.
Alisha: What is it about the djinn that interests you?
Mina: …
Welcome to this new edition of The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me? This week we will concentrate on efforts on different editions of the same books. As you may have noticed we have a slight cover addiction and our shallowness can be seen in our shelves. BUT there are times even a cover addict has to make a choice. Not only can we choose between pretty and ugly, UK or US but the price always plays a role at times. Or as in Susi’s case a little bit of stupidity (head hangs in shame).
So here take a glimpse at the books we have in shelves- same content different outside.
Susi : These books are a case of Susi going on a book binge without proper caffeination. *le sigh* I bought the first 3 before book 4 was out and I browsed amazon.de and selected them and nearly DIED when …
Format read: ebook provided by publisher
Release Date: 15 March 2012
Number of pages: 210 pages
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Formats available: ebook
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Entangled Publishing
Blurb:
Staid professor Lissy McIntyre believes that choosing a mate should be based on common sense, not runaway passion. And she would certainly never pick a rolling stone like Nick Richards for long-term love. But a red-hot, tropical romance? Oh, yeah. He’s got a body just made for sinning and his sizzling kisses leave her senseless.
When Nick blows into town, he’s stunned to discover that his no-nonsense new neighbor and co-worker is the same sultry creature he seduced for one night of forbidden island pleasure. He’s unaccustomed to staying in one place for long, but he just can’t seem to keep his hands off the multi-faceted woman. Will Nick break loyal Lissy’s …