There is a fascination in the romance industry for the hard living, hard drinking, lawless, overly tattooed man’s man, who finds himself tamed by either the lawful girl next door or the beautiful buxom damsel in distress. This novel gives us a heroine, Haven, who is a bit of both. The MC Biker hero is Dare Kenyon, also all of the above, but mixed in with the tattoo’s and hard living is a decent guy Continue reading “This Chick Read: Ride Hard by Laura Kaye”
K.C. Dyer has written a clever, funny, and sweetly romantic book about a young woman who is out of work and unlucky in love. Emma, a HUGE fan of Diana Gabaldon’s book, Outlander, decides to take what little money she has and travel to Scotland to find her Jamie Fraser, and blogs about her journey. Emma’s blog attracts a loyal following of young women, eager to hear her exploits with Scottish men, and root on her search exuberantly. Continue reading “This Chick Read: Finding Fraser by K.C. Dyer”
This is the third book in the Cedar Ridge series and so far it is my favorite. Jacob Kincaid is Hud’s twin, from the second book in the series My Kind of Wonderful. Jacob left home at eighteen after having an argument with his brother, entered the Army Special Forces, and didn’t speak to his brother again. He returns from a mission, having lost his best friend and brother in arms, and wants to go home to Cedar Ridge and reconnect with his family, and reunite with his brother Hud. Continue reading “This Chick Read: Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis”
I am very excited to have had the chance to interview the author of Eliza Waite, a book that I had previously reviewed and enjoyed. Click here to read my review of Eliza Waite.
Me: Hi Ms. Sweeney, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to interview you about the release of your new novel Eliza Waite. When I read your bio on your website, ashleyesweeney.com, I was not surprised that you had a journalism background because of how descriptive you wrote Eliza’s journey. That must have taken an incredible amount of research. How long did it take you to prepare yourself to write about Eliza and her life in three such disparate settings? Continue reading “Interview : Ashley E Sweeney author of Eliza Waite”
This book was the best action movie I have ever read. Yes, you read that right! And why hasn’t this been made into a movie Mr. Spielberg? As the book was picked for my book club to read and talk about, that was the first thing out of our mouths…why isn’t this a movie yet? Ok, there are similarities to Jurassic Park, but there were enough differences that I think someone should take that chance. The excitement literally started about 25 pages in, and it, did, not, stop! Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly”
Merry, the plucky American heroine in My American Duchess, has broken two engagements at home in Boston, and comes to England to hopefully meet her future husband. Just as she gets engaged for the third time, she meets a strange man on a balcony at a ball and feels an instant connection with him. The Duke of Trent is fascinated by this outspoken, charismatic woman and decides instantly to marry her. Unfortunately for him, she is already engaged… to his twin brother Continue reading “This Chick Read: My American Duchess by Eloisa James”
Nora Roberts delivers a fabulous thriller/love story in The Obsession. Naomi Bowes discovers at the age of 12, when she follows her father in the woods, that he has been hiding a secret. He has been abducting women, holding them for days, raping and torturing and then murdering these women. Naomi, helps her fathers latest victim escape, and leading her to the police, who arrest and imprison him. Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Obsession by Nora Roberts”
Midnight, Texas, has become the crossroads that people are drawn to to kill themselves. Why? We find out in this eye opening third novel in the Midnight Texas series. This series has gotten progressively more fascinating, drawing us into caring for these characters by revealing them a bit at a time. In the last book, we found out Olivia’s true occupation, and in book 3, we see Fiji grow even further into her powers Continue reading “This Chick Read: Night Shift (Midnight Texas #3) by Charlaine Harris”
This novel had what appeared to be the romance trifecta- a woman overcoming heartbreak, a change of scenery to Scotland, and a gorgeous kilt wearing Alpha male. Who wouldn’t want to check this one out? Journalist Caitie MacLeod, newly divorced, confidence low, escapes to her hometown in Scotland after many years away. Continue reading “This Chick Read: To Scotland with Love by Patience Griffin”
I will admit, that even though I was an English major, I have never read a Jane Austen book (American Lit and creative writing minors!). I have, however, watched the movie, Pride and Prejudice, a couple different versions even. I was familiar enough with the characters and references that I don’t think I missed a thing, with this modern retelling of that story. I will say though, that even if you haven’t read, or watched(!) Pride and Prejudice, I think you will enjoy Curtis Sittenfelds quick wit, hilarious characterizations, and the ability to string words together in a way that feels a little formal while still is relevant to how we communicate today. Continue reading “This Chick Read: Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld”
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