Musings of a Romance Author
She needed to play. She needed to touch the cool surface of the smooth ivory. The keys beneath her fingers would soothe her aching heart. Sarah was dead. Despite everything she had tried to do to help her through this; Sarah was dead. The child was dead too. Her feet hurried along the hallway to … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Grief
Blurb Angel’s husband had barely left the country when the first attempt on her life occurred. Fortunately, Anna was at home and shot the man as he entered through a window that for some reason had been left open. Now a dead body chilled in the basement freezer. Angel had always known this day would … Continue reading Critters on Tour: “A Better Life” by Liza O’Connor
Part of the Bareknuckle Bastards series Wallflower, Lady Felicity Faircloth, is desperate to be welcomed back into the arms of high society. To do this she makes a deal with Devil, king of London’s dark underbelly, who promises to turn her into a desirable temptress. Unknown to Felicity, Devil has his own plans for her. … Continue reading My review: “Wicked and the Wallflower” by Sarah MacLean
BLURB Ethan Sutton had come to the stunning revelation that he’d fallen in love with his best friend, Sebastian Young. Although friends since childhood, Ethan vowed to keep his feelings for Sebastian under wraps and live the rest of his life with this one secret between them rather than risk a lifelong connection and never see … Continue reading Critters on Tour: “Fall for You” by Valerie Ullmer
Blurb Their torture could not break her, but his kiss shattered her. Sara Dover never met a stranger who didn't become a friend, until Kaos. With him, she never gets it right, no matter how hard she tries. In him, she sees her perfect partner. If she could breakdown his rigid control; Sara knows an … Continue reading Critter on Tour: “Sara’s Kaos” by CeeRee Fields
I’ve written a couple of one-sided posts about beta reading. On the author’s side I’ve moaned about how difficult it is to get any beta readers, let alone reliable beta readers, and how difficult it can be to balance the sometimes contradictory feedback. However, beta reading is a two-sided process. As a reader I’ve had … Continue reading The Other Side of Beta Reading
Book One in the Maiden Lane Series In order to find financial support for her foundling home, widow Temperance Dews, makes a deal with Lazarus Huntington, Lord Clare. In return, she must help him find a killer in the slums of St Giles. The plot meanders along for the first half of the book and includes … Continue reading My review: “Wicked Intentions” by Elizabeth Hoyt
What's a woman to do when a voice follows her home and makes mad, passionate love to her? 6 Things You Need to Know about Capri Gray Interviewer (I) - So, Capri, nice to have you join us. Have seat. Coffee? Capri (C) - Yes, please. Cream. No Sugar. I - Tell a little about … Continue reading Critters on Tour: “Love My Fate” by Daryl Devore
My alarm goes off for what must be the fifth time this morning. With my eyes tight shut I reach out and fumble for my phone as it screeches and vibrates on my bedside table. My fingers slide across the screen, and I pray I touch something that will silence the alarm once more. Once … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Motivation
To Dance with a Lord Author: Gina Danna Amazon - iBooks - Kobo Gerard Jennings had done his duty for God and Country and returned to England to assume a title he had never wanted nor deserved. Sweat and blood were not all he left behind in war-torn France, he'd also left his heart with the woman he'd loved and … Continue reading Say hello to Gina Danna, and her new release “To Dance with a Lord”