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July 4, 2008
Publisher: Silhouette (September 1, 2005)
Mass Market Paperback (480 pages)
(From Back Cover)
The night is filled with mystery, danger,..and romance. Here is the last Night Tales book, reissued for the first time, plus a bonus classic tale of passion and peril by the incomparable mistress of romantic suspense, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts.
Night Shield – She was too much of a cop not to be suspicious of a shady character like Johah Blackhawk…and too much of a woman not to be drawn to him. So working undercover in Jonah’s club was getting extremely complicated. For despite Allison Fletcher’s determined distrust, the smooth-talking tough guy was getting under her skin, and that was too close for comfort.
Night Moves – Some people have skeletons in their closets; Maggie Fitzgerald had one in her yard. She’d retreated from her fast-paced life, seeking peace and solitude. And if surly landscaper Cliff Delaney’s rude manner and irresistible sexuality weren’t disturbing enough, mow an old murder shattered her peace entirely, imperiling her life and forcing her right into the protective arms of the most irritating man alive.
BB’S REVIEW:
In this book you get a double dose of mystery, danger and romance. Both stories are worthy reads. They had good plots with surprises to keep you interested. Of course, they both contained my favorite thing…really hunky guys I fell in lust with. Thinking about these guys will keep you warm at night! The stories and our heroes and heroines are very different, so you will enjoy them both. Nora Roberts’ writing is descriptive, detailed and extremely interesting. I will definitely read more of her wonderful writing!
Rating: 3 Cocktails
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“The publishing world might be hard-pressed to find an author with a more diverse style or fertile imagination than Roberts.” - Publishers Weekly
“You can’t bottle wish fulfillment, but Nora Roberts certainly knows how to put it on the page.” - New York Times
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~ Posted by BB
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July 3, 2008
Artist Natalia Pierandrei, who was featured here at Texty Ladies on May 12, 2008, graciously agreed to an interview with me. Nati’s an awesome woman and a very talented artist so I’m happy to bring you her interview today. Thanks, Nati, for taking the time to answer all my questions. You definitely lead a fascinating life!
You recently moved to Rome. How are you settling in?
I moved to Rome because of my full-time job: actually it was something quite unexpected and consequently my life and my habits have been changing a lot since the past few months. I’ve visited Rome many times and I lived in Tokyo for almost a year so moving from the provinces to a big city wasn’t a problem. I have a double personality, one loves nature and peaceful places, the opposite one loves the confusion and the lively atmosphere of metropolies. I have to content both of them, every now and then! (more…)
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July 2, 2008
What’s This All About Then?
Terry Pratchett, author of the bestselling Discworld novels, has been diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer’s. He has donated half a million pounds (approx $1 million) to Alzheimer’s research and appeared in the media highlighting the low levels of research funding Alzheimer’s receives.
Match It For Pratchett is a spontaneous, grassroots, totally unofficial campaign by loyal readers from around the world to raise money on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Research Trust in the UK and Alzheimer’s research in general around the world.
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July 1, 2008
Congratulations to Leigh Royals, who came up with a fantastic and hilarious entry to the picture posted in this weeks contest. She will now pass through the big red doors into our Hall of Fame! Great entry, Leigh!
sung to the tune of Gilligan’s Island
Just sit right back and I’ll tell a tale,
A tale of convention nerds.
You see this guy in white and blue, he is one of the herd. He is one of the herd.
He dresses up, shows he is a fan, and mugs for the cam-er-as
He put this on though it is too tight.
He loves it just because. He loves it just because.
Its fun to share [with gilligan]
Your nerdiness [the skipper too]
With others of like ilk [a millionaire …]
I wonder if
that skin tight suit is made up of spun silk!
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Check back Monday when I will be posting the next picture for our contest.
~J
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July 1, 2008
Hi everybody! Jane here. I’ve decided today to interview a reader; specifically one who reads ebooks as well as print. As I’ve sold to ePublishers, I want to do my part to get the word out about this huge, wonderful market. Ebooks, like print and audio, simply give us another way to read.
Following is an interview with a reader who was kind enough to answer my questions. Thanks, Barbara!
JJ: When did you begin reading ebooks?
B: About 6 months ago.
JJ: What do you like about ebooks?
B: Easy access without the fuss of making a trip to the bookstore, or waiting for the order.
JJ: What is your preferred ereader? (more…)
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June 30, 2008
Okay, folks, here’s our picture for this week’s writing contest. We ask that you write a poem, song, story, or whatever you like using 200 words or less. You can post your entry in our comments or post a link to your blog and put your entry there. We’ll announce the winner this Wednesday, July 2nd. Good luck!
Jay Maynard
We love you, Jay!
~ Posted by Pamela, Jane & BB
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June 28, 2008
My first review is in! It’s from Fallen Angel Reviews, reviewer Rachel C. I got a FIVE angel review! Thanks, Rachel!
Caught on the road in the middle of a thunderstorm, Alice pulls over to side of the road. When a cop pulls up and offers to wait it out with her Alice is more than relieved to have company. Especially one as good looking as he is. Sexier than he has a right to be Alice wishes she was brave enough to flirt. But she’s just plain old Alice, owner of a book shop; even if she did flirt he’d never be interested. When the storm passes, Alice leaves with nothing more than a first name.
Ronin isn’t about to let the sizzling attraction between them go. Two days later he offers Alice a walk on the wild side; one night with him to live out the adventure of a life time. Once Ronin gets her to his house and in his bed, he’s not about to stop until he unleashes the sexy woman he knows is hiding behind the plain exterior. Will one night be enough for Ronin to convince Alice to take the adventure for the rest of her life or will she hide behind the plain girl she’s always been?
What’s not to like about a sexy cop that comes to the rescue? Ronin is dark and mysterious and dangerous in ways Alice could never imagine. Alice is true to character, the shy woman hides a sexy siren waiting for just the right man to set her free. I loved her struggle with herself, how she badly wants to break free but she’s been the shy book worm for so long. It doesn’t help that her cousin Cassandra does nothing but point out how plain Alice is. Luckily for her Ronin sees through the outer shell and wants nothing more than to touch the woman beneath. Alice’s quirky little book shop holds some interesting characters, adding to the appeal of One Night With You. Jane E. Jones knows how to make sex sizzle. From bed to shower and back to bed, Ms. Jones has the pair burning down the house. For a quick read One Night With You offers a great read, with plenty of heat to steam up your screen.
Reviewed by: Rachel C.
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June 26, 2008
Publisher: Pocket (1995)
Mass Market Paperback
(from back cover)
“Only her beloved grandmother, Lady Esther, knew how devastated Taylor Stapleton had been when her fiancé eloped with Taylor’s cousin. Now dear Esther – one of London’s richest and most formidable matriarchs – lies dying. But first she is going to help Taylor pull off the scam of the season.”
This is my favorite romance book by Julie Garwood. She takes two strangers, who are linked by the same scoundrel, on a fascinating journey from England to Montana. The heroine is a strong, intelligent, driven woman and the hero is one every woman will want to keep for herself…tall, dark haired and handsome, need I say more! The story is detailed and extremely visual as it covers the vast trip they make together. It has twists and turns that keep you interested and touches your every emotion. I could not put this book down…I had to know what was going to happen next. This is one I will re-read just because!
Because of the fact I would actually re-read this book, I give it 4 cocktails!
“Bestselling author Julie Garwood’s classic love story is filled with “the humor, the sweetness, and the sensuality” (Publishers Weekly) that have made her “a trusted brand name in romantic fiction” (People).”
~ Posted by BB
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June 26, 2008
Yes, it’s time for another hot guy list but this one comes with a bite. I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve had a deep, dark crush on this man since the moment his magnetic gaze met mine. I’ll bet many of you have as well. Today’s hot guy is Dracula and the many men who have portrayed him.
To include hot vampires other than Dracula would have made this post entirely too long, so I limited it to the big guy himself. Also, the selections are based on the hotness factor and not so much on portayal or quality of movie or show. Enjoy! (more…)
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June 25, 2008
WINNER!
Cinde (SAVVYONE) (alias Mommie Dearest)
URBAN ANNE BOLEYN
Look up here, can you?
This tower is my life, it is me!
All boarded up, no ray of sun
I’m the finch who couldn’t get free.
I hide my secrets and my sadness
I’m the Urban Anne Boleyn
I prayed to the Maiden Forgiveness
But burnt myself with Sin.
I tried to live it, as it should be
The hard sun singed my pride
And in the haze of regret I see
I couldn’t breathe
A tingle on my pretty neck
Told me it was time
My era was over
I shall withdraw you from mine.
I’m the Urban Anne Boleyn
I’m always here yet never in
My heart is the tower I live
Away from you, away from sin.
Congratulations, Cinde, for being the winner of our first ever Monday Mix Writing Contest! Your poem is spectacular!! Remind me not to enter a poetry slam with you!! 
We’d like to thank each of you who entered and I must say, we were blown away by all of your entries! We have such talented readers!! I know we all look forward to reading the entries for next week’s contest! Many thanks go to Samantha Bradley for allowing us to use her super cool photo of an old, abandoned hospital. Until next time…
(We’re experiencing some difficulties with our MM Hall of Fame page but will post Cinde’s winning poem there as soon as possible.)
~ Posted by Pamela Sweet
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Night Tales - Night Shield/Night Moves by Nora Roberts