Emory Maxwell has come home to the small town of Sweetness, Georgia, with one goal in mind—to get his childhood sweetheart Shelby Moon to marry him. They’ve been in love with the second grade, but Shelby’s father is determined to keep his daughter in Sweetness, not moving around the country as a soldier’s wife. No […]
In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores, Maryland, Susie O’Brien and Mack Franklin’s “not dating” claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie’s thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-ever-after seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis. But […]
When Nicholas Buchanan, the Duke of Dorchester, accepts an invitation to visit a country stud farm, he counters his boredom by striking a wager with his henchman that he’ll bed the poor relation, Alicia Woodley, before the end of his stay. But he reckons without Alicia’s disdain. She’s disgusted by Nick’s cavalier attitude, unimpressed by […]
Denver journalist Natalie Benoit and Deputy U.S. Marshal Zach McBride find themselves captives of a bloodthirsty Mexican drug cartel. Working together, they escape through the desert toward the border, the attraction between them flaring hotter than the Sonoran sun. They fight to stay ahead of the danger that hunts them as forces more powerful than […]
After a whirlwind courtship, Kern Lowery whisked his young bride away to the mountains of Tennessee to start a new life. Unfortunately, Trisha’s sheltered Grosse Pointe upbringing didn’t prepare her for marriage or the hardships of country living, so she left with barely a goodbye. Five years later, an accident brings Trisha back to Tennessee. […]
I Love the 80s by Megan Crane My rating: 5 of 5 stars Boy, did this one bring back some memories!! Celebrating my 40th birthday in December, the 80’s have been on my mind a lot…80’s themed rocker b’day party, listening to the 80’s station on XM, and being subjected to really bad 80’s movies […]
Born of Shadows by Sherrilyn Kenyon My rating: 4 of 5 stars In this installment of the League series, we have Caillan and Desideria. It takes place a couple years after book 2, but many years before book 3. (Sounds complicated, I know). The good thing, you don’t need to read the books in a […]
A Fool Again by Eloisa James My rating: 3 of 5 stars I generally don’t like novella’s because I always feel like the characters are rushed to get to the plotted ending or that I’m missing some huge piece of the story. Unfortunately, this didn’t change my mind (which bothers me because I really like […]
The Bargain by Mary Jo Putney My rating: 2 of 5 stars Wow, this book took forever to finish. I usually can plow through a book, whether I liked it or not, but this one dragged on forever. I loved David and could connect with him from the very beginning. The rest of the characters, […]
Sweet Possession by Maya Banks My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve started this series from the wrong end. I read Micah and Angelina’s story first and now I’ve read Conner and Lyrics. Totally wrong, but at least you aren’t completely confused if you read the out of order. Lyric is a singer/songwriter who has […]
First, let me start off by saying I love all of Marie Force’s books. LOVE! She builds wonderful characters and the yummiest of men. If only all men fell fast and hard for us doubting girls! Maid for Love is the first book in the McCarthy’s of Gansett Island series. From the book cover: […]
New from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a dark, fantastical story about this world . . . and the underworld.Though she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can’t help but feel at once a part of this world, and apart from it. Yet she’s never alone . […]
A Drink, A Book and Holiday Cheer Entries Castle Rock Hot Buttered Rum by Robin Kaye Ingredients:1-pint vanilla bean ice cream—get the really good stuff.¾-cup brown sugar1/2-cup butter¼-teaspoon lemon peel1-teaspoon cinnamon½-teaspoon allspice light or dark rum Directions:Mixture:Let the butter and ice cream soften slightly. With a mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, lemon peel, and spices […]
Here’s some of the cocktail recipes our visiting authors have provided. The following recipes are from author Karen Erickson. These are for her hero/heroine in Game for Marriage. Jared (Quarterback for the San Jose Hawks) Most days after practice he likes to kick back with a cold beer. But every now and again, he likes […]
We are Cocktails and Books, so we like to enjoy a cocktail while reading. Here are some of the cocktails (or other drinks) our reviewer group enjoy. Sweet Surrender 1 1/4 oz Absolut® peach vodka1/3 oz Absolut® vodka2 oz Minute Maid® limeade sodawedge of limes Pour all ingrediants in shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and […]