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Free at Amazon Sunday Feb. 26

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Spithandle Lane by Ronald Ady Crouch

Rose Cottage hides a dark secret known only to Harry Davidson and his two dogs. The thatched cottage lies nestled among the rolling hills of picturesque West Sussex, England. Constable Alaister McMaster of the Sussex Constabulary stumbles across a fragment of broken china that opens up an investigation leading him to Rose Cottage. Due to his loyalty to a good friend he agonizes over a moral dilemma which prompts the investigation to turn to a new suspect – himself.

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Carousel by Barbara Baldwin

Jaci Eastman is inadvertently drawn through time to 1874 when she photographs a restored carousel. She lands at Wildwood horse farm and must rely on the good graces of its owner, Nicholas Westbrooke.

Nicholas is a man who likes routine, but Jaci unwittingly shatters his illusions about women, passion and love. She tells stories of flying machines and teaches science to his niece. She's outrageous in her dress, manners and language, and yet he finds her irresistible.

Jaci has always believed only reality can be photographed. But then she falls in love with Nicholas. When he begins carving the exact horse that transported her through time, will she use it to return to the present, or stay and create a new reality?

"Wow. Double Wow! Carousel is an outstanding book…I loved that when the passion got intense between the two, Nicholas never forgot his honor as a gentleman with Jaci." ~ Cheryl, 5 Angels and Recommended Read by Fallen Angel Reviews

"Barbara Baldwin just put another keeper on my bookshelf. Jaci is independent and just what the strong, sexy, and oh so enticing Nicholas needs. I loved this book! Sexy and the romance is steeped deep so that you fall in love with her characters and can't help but cheer for them." ~Simply Romance Reviews

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Hansel & Gretel's Real Estate Ventures by Tina Gerow

Tish McCall shows up at her newly purchased cabin in the woods to find a hunky man--Brian Martin--already in residence. When they call the previous owner, Gretel, they instead get her brother Hansel. Apparently Gretel has gotten on in years and didn't remember selling the cabin to two owners. But things turn out for the best when Tish and Brian realize the cabin's magical properties involve giving them what they need, which doesn't always coincide with what they think they want. Add in a blizzard, a persistent ex and an inventively changing cabin and it's a fun-filled weekend for two.

"What a sweet twist on gingerbread. A fun fast romp through a magical fairytale sequel. I think I'll schedule a vacation weekend in this cabin!" ~ 5 Stars, Hope Chase, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

"Hansel & Gretel’s Real Estate Ventures by Tina Gerow is a fun and fast-paced romance story. The two main characters are interesting; the story line captivates your attention and the writing is smooth and free flowing. Tina has written a pleasant get-away from reality. Now if anyone knows where I can buy an old log cabin like that. . ." ~ Frank J. Sconzo, Sr., Facebook Reader

~ Find Tina's titles here

Golden Chances Book 4: The Rebel

by Jane Toombs

Two powerful California Families

A Multi-Generational Saga from Confederation to the 20th Century
Don't miss
the Burwashs and the Gabaldons
The Truths, the Legends

Golden Chances

~ Find Jane's titles here

Now available: Summer Magic by Sydell Voeller

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000

Summer Magic

When her fiancé calls off their engagement, veterinarian assistant Lisa Prentice joins the circus in hopes of escaping the everyday grind. But life under the big top isn't quite what she expected. None of the veterinarian's former assistants managed to please their short-tempered boss, and Lisa fears that her days are numbered, too. Michael Figaro, a dashing young trapeze artist, is also cautious about whether Lisa can stay, and because of that, he tries to keep his distance. Still, Lisa finds herself overwhelmingly attracted to him. Although Michael is the aerialist, it is Lisa who is flying on an emotional high wire. What happened to her safety net? Will their love survive?

"This book is an example of the perfect romance. I enjoyed Ms. Voeller's ability to switch between the points of view of Lisa and Michael. I felt I knew all the characters very well...This is a great story to read in one sitting and spend a few hours swept away in the magic of the circus." ~ Bethany Payne, Roundtable Reviews

~ Find Sydell's titles here

Free at Amazon Saturday Feb. 25

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:20:00 +0000

NOWHERE TO HIDE by Joan Hall Hovey

Eppie Winner ~ Best Thriller

SHE DARED TO CHALLENGE A MERCILESS KILLER

Raised in an atmosphere of violence and unpredictability, Ellen and Gail Morgan have banded together, survivors of a booze-fertilized battleground, forming a fierce united front against an often cold and uncaring world. When their parents are killed in a car crash, Ellen becomes the mother figure for Gail.

When fifteen years later Gail is brutally raped and murdered in her shabby New York basement apartment, practically on the eve of her big breakthrough as a singer, Ellen is inconsolable. Rage at her younger sister's murder has nearly consumed her. So when her work as a psychologist wins her an appearance on the evening news, Ellen seizes the moment. Staring straight into the camera, she challenges the killer to come out of hiding: "Why don't you come after me? I'll be waiting for you."

Phone calls flood the station, but all leads go nowhere. The police investigation seems doomed to failure. Then it happens: a note, written in red ink, slipped under the windshield wipers of her car, 'YOU'RE IT.' Ellen has stirred the monster in his lair … and the hunter has become the hunted!

"Joan Hall Hovey hits another one out of the park with NOWHERE TO HIDE. The Canadian Mistress of Suspense brings her readers another taut, psychological, page-turner. This is an incredible read that will keep you up well past your bedtime late at night. It did to me. A book that is very hard to put down. After reading Hovey's CHILL WATERS and LISTEN TO THE SHADOWS, I thought these would be almost impossible to top. But Hovey does it. This is her best yet. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. The author has a remarkable ability to turn up the heat on the suspense. With great characterizations and dialogue, Hovey writes clearly and concisely with short chapters (a feature I really like) that prompts the reader to keep on turning pages. After fanning the flames of suspense, she ends the book ends with a fiery climax. Overall, a very satisfying read. Don't miss this one. I look forward to reading her latest, Night Corridor, now also available on Kindle." ~ James A. Anderson, Author of DEADLINE

~ Find Joan's titles here

Cultural Alternatives to Drug and Alcohol Addiction by John Wisdomkeeper

In traditional times the problems of Native Youth were of great concern to the entire tribe. The Youth were the hope of the future and their instruction was overseen by wise and loving Elders.

Drugs and alcohol destroy the body, mind and spirit and make a mockery of the Sundance. The Sundance is an ancient ritual that pays tribute to mother earth and the four seasons.

Sundancers represent the courage, strength and stamina of our people, and in these modern times they are a strong statement of the determination of our Nation not to be destroyed but to rebuild in strength and unity.

Native youth are a vital part of our Vision for the future. Drugs and alcohol destroy that Vision.

~ Find John's titles here

New Interview with author Joan Donaldson-Yarmey

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:55:00 +0000

Joan Donaldson-Yarmey likes to travel and has written seven travel books, the research for which took her throughout Alberta, B.C., the Yukon, and Alaska. She has now switched to fiction writing and Whistler's Murder is the third novel in her travelling detective series. She lives on a small acreage in the Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Follow her blog here:
http://thetravellingdetectiveseries.blogspot.com/

BWL: How long have you been writing and in what genres?

JDY: My first article was published in 1987 in Western People a magazine that came out in The Western Producer, a prairie farmer's newspaper. Since then I have had articles published in Motorhome, Up Here, Life In Canada's North, seven travel books, one poem, one short story, and three mystery novels published.

BWL: Where you do get your inspiration?

JDY: I do a lot of people watching, save articles about people and events, listen to news and sometimes just have an idea pop into my head. My first and third novels ideas were from news items I had heard about; my short story and my third mystery were my own ideas.

BWL: Tell us about your book(s).

JDY: Whistler's Murder is the third novel in what I call my Travelling Detective Series. Illegally Dead and The Only Shadow In The House were the first two. The main character is Elizabeth Oliver, a residential care aide, who spends her holidays researching places for articles for travel magazines. For some reason she gets drawn into a mystery each time. While she is solving the mystery she is also working on her article so the reader gets a glimpse of the places she is visiting. Illegally Dead is a combination of the two genres, mystery and travel. In The Only Shadow In The House I also added poetry to the mix with some of the clues being told through the poems of one of the characters. In Whistler's Mystery, Elizabeth's best friend, Sally Matthews, is also in Whistler attending a Science Fiction/ Fantasy Retreat so Science Fiction is the third genre for that novel.

BWL: What about your next book? Will it be part of a series or a stand alone? Can you give us a taste to whet our appetites?

JDY: My next novel in my Travelling Detective Series takes place in Disneyland. So far in the first three novels I have mentioned a bit about Elizabeth's family. Her father, Phil, is retired. Her mother died of breast cancer. She has fraternal twin younger siblings, Terry and Sherry. Sherry is a breast cancer survivor. In this third novel, they are all attending a family reunion with other relatives in Disneyland. Elizabeth also has identical female twin cousins, one of whom is autistic. When the non-autistic twin is murdered a lot of skeletons sneak out of the closet and a lot of dirty laundry is revealed about each and every one of her family, including her grandmother who is financing the trip.

BWL: Why did you choose to publish electronically?

JDY: I try to keep with changes in life. My grandchildren's generation is growing up in the electronic age and that is their life. Electronic books will eventually replace the paperback just like the vehicle replaced the horse and buggy. I was at Word On The Street in Vancouver last September as part of Crime Writer's Of Canada and many people came to our booth wanting to know which of our books were e-books. By downloading their books they can take twenty or fifty novels on their holiday in their device instead of twenty or fifty paperbacks that take up a lot of room. Right now 1 in 5 people are reading electronic books and that is only going to increase.

BWL: What are your hobbies and interests?

JDY: Definitely reading but I also love to paint, sew, hike, walk, travel, prospect for gold and generally have fun.

BWL: What does the future hold for you?

JDY: I am retiring soon and I have so many book ideas that hopefully I will be writing for the next twenty-thirty years, just like P.D. James.

BWL: Where can readers find you?

JDY: I have a blog at http://thetravellingdetectiveseries.blogspot.com/

BWL: Thanks Joan!

Free at Amazon Friday Feb. 24

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:31:00 +0000

Wishful Thinking by Shannah Biondine

After losing their teaching positions at an Eastern academy for young girls, Effie Scarsmore and Coralee Nye travel west to Silver City, Idaho, where Effie's intended is building their future home. Or so his letters claimed. In reality, the scoundrel has mounting gambling debts and is staging a raffle of the unfinished homestead to placate his creditors. But who will placate Effie? Furious and burning for revenge, Effie rashly offers her hand in marriage as part of the raffle prize. Coralee and the whole town become caught up in a knotty tangle that will require a big dose of divine intervention. Luckily for the two ladies, Silver City is a special western town, complete with its own hovering guardian angels.

"Wishful Thinking is an evocative, humorous, and fascinating look at the early mining towns with a paranormal twist…historical detail created a place right out of history with a touch of magic." ~ 5 Angels, Fallen Angel Reviews

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Time to Love Again by Roseanne Dowell

The man next door, his granddaughter, and her sister’s ghost help bring Rose Asbury out of her seclusion.

Fifty-eight year old, Rose Asbury knows people think she’s a recluse, but she doesn’t care. She just wants to be left alone. She doesn’t need anyone and no one needs her and that’s just fine. At least she didn’t until this year. For some reason this year is different. Suddenly, she’s melancholy and discontent with her life.

And the man next door doesn’t help matters. He insists on speaking to her. So her stomach tumbles every time she sees him, that doesn’t mean anything. Hunger pangs, nerves, she just wishes he’d leave her alone. Or does she? To top it all off, his granddaughter and her friends insist on playing in her yard, sledding, building snowmen and throwing snowballs at her house.

Then her sister’s ghost shows up and Rose’s life changes drastically.

~ Find Roseanne's titles here

Golden Chances Book 3: The Dancer

by Jane Toombs

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Cultural Alternatives to Drug and Alcohol Addiction by John Wisdomkeeper

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New Review of Nowhere to Hide by Joan Hall Hovey

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

"I was afraid of my own shadow. I read the book in trains, planes and airports only. Nowhere to Hide, as the name suggests, does not allow you to hide from your imagination. From the opening pages to the last, Joan Hall Hovey packs them with suspense. This reader is not a great fan of the murder mystery genre, but I found myself turning the pages eagerly, my heart beating furiously as scene after scene came to life before my eyes.

The plot focuses on Ellen Harris, a psychologist, and her obsession to track down her sister's killer. Predictably that puts her in harm's way with a brutal killer who has no qualms about subjecting his victims to violent deaths. However, the expectation of this inevitable encounter does not diminish the final showdown when it does happen. It sharpens the senses to it with terrifying effect. The climax does not disappoint.

The words flow smoothly, never faltering, always moving forward with seamless ease. Words laced with menace and filled with foreboding. Words that create a chilling thriller that at once compels you follow the yarn as Hovey spins, and yet sets you free to roam with your imagination." ~ Fong Hsiung, My Writing Side

~ Find Joan's bestselling suspense titles here

Free at Amazon Thursday Feb. 23

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:05:00 +0000

Alien Lockdown by Vijaya Schartz

The year is 3033, and deep in the bowels of the underground galactic prison, something has gone terribly wrong. An artist at heart, Rhonda never wanted this medic prison job. When the civilian personnel vanish and an earthquake damages the nuclear reactor, she must go down to repair it with Captain Perfect himself, Cole Riggeur, who always plays by the rules and never trusted a woman in his life. But deep in the underground penitentiary, the most wicked convicts in the Galaxy are loose, and a treacherous shape-shifter plans his revenge. Disconnected from the Garrison, against impossible odds, Cole and Rhonda now face their greatest challenge... trusting each other in order to survive.

"Packed with tension and action from the first page to the last, Schartz's novel is an exciting adventure. She has a rich imagination and deftly executes it." ~ Romantic Times Magazine

"Vijaya Schartz takes the reader on a thrill ride. Between the prisoners, earthquakes and lava flows, Cole and Rhonda work together to survive. Can they get back to the surface before the planet explodes? Will they find a way to get off the planet? Will they give in to their feelings for each other? Read the book and find out." ~ Candy - Ecataromance - 4 1/2 stars – sensuous

"...suspenseful, gripping saga of survival, betrayal, and hope...the resourcefulness and courage that occurs when a person refuses to admit defeat and die." ~ Dena - Fallen Angel Reviews - 5 Angels

"The action reminded me of an INDIANA JONES movie and the romance was equally intense." ~ Paranormal Romance Reviews

"Why ISN'T this book on the NYT Bestseller list?" ~ Action Girl - Amazon Reviews 5 Stars rating

"...the fantastic anticipation only a ticking bomb can generate, I was enthralled from page one" ~ 4 Stars Ecataromance - Reviewed by Lynn Lowe

"...kept me on the edge of my desk chair, completely mesmerized by the non-stop action and suspense...I recommend "Alien Lockdown" to anybody, and everybody." ~ 5 Stars rating - Phoenix Forrester - Realms Of Love

"...an Action filled sequence from start to finish." ~ Tami Brad, TCM reviews and BookIdea.com

"To be honest with you Alien Lockdown is not my type of book; but when I started reading it I had to finish it before I could put it down. I look forward to reading something else of yours." ~ Tammy Kelley, Romance Junkies 4.5 blue ribbons

"...this book will appeal to men and women alike." ~ Beverly Forehand - Round Table Reviews

"...a super entertaining read. Wow! I cannot wait for the next one! Can you write faster?" ~ Annie Bonneau - Canadian Review

~ Find Vijaya's titles here

Golden Chances Book 3: The Dancer

by Jane Toombs

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Win a Kindle Fire in the Spring Fling Event!

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:38:00 +0000

Books We Love's Spring Fling Event begins March 15th.

Win a Kindle Fire in the final drawing May 31.

One lucky winner will receive an autographed print copy of Mary Leo's latest thriller, Trusting Evil!

One lucky winner will win the Love, Lore and a Wee Bit of Larceny Spice eBook series by Erin Quinn, Calista Fox and Mary Leo.

Each week two winners will receive their choice of two Books We Love ebooks/Spice ebooks, plus they'll get ten extra entries into the Kindle Fire drawing.

Winners must be subscribers to our monthly newsletter. Find the sign up form here:

http://bookswelove.net/contest.php

Bookmark the contest page, come back March 15 and enter to win!

Great reviews for Secrets, Lies and Love by Roseanne Dowell

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

Secrets, Lies and Love

When Meghan Shelby inherits the family home, she returns to her hometown after a ten year absence. Not only does she find the house is in a rundown, dilapidated condition, there’s a dead body in it. She also discovers a heart-shaped locket with a picture of a man and a journal that reveals secrets and deceit from years ago and learns why her parents never returned.

"When Meghan inherits a big Victorian family home from her aunt, she moves to the small town to begin a new life. Shocked by the state of disrepair, she starts to put the house back together, only to discover troubling family secrets, a corpse and undeniable feelings for an old love. Secrets, Lies and Love does not disappoint. Mystery, love, and twists. Excellent story." 5 Stars, Judy Winn, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

"I enjoyed the story line and the way the story flowed. It was a great light read, didn't take me long to read through the whole thing on my Kindle. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author." 4 Stars, Lois M., Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

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Free at Amazon Tuesday Feb. 21

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Snatched by Vijaya Schartz

Snatched from a post-apocalyptic battlefield by galactic traders, Zania is sold to a clandestine ring of fighting Amazons, on a planet lush with green jungles and teeming with deadly felines. She resents the gorgeous and overzealous Viking champion, Svend, who saves her life but too easily accepts slavery. Adulated by a woman who claims to know her, hated by the jealous Amazon queen who fancies Svend, Zania seeks escape...

But Svend knows the price of rebellion, and on this seemingly peaceful planet, ruled and defended by machines, nothing is what it seems, not even Zania herself... Among the rumbles of a volcano threatening to explode, an insurrection is brewing, and no one is safe...

"A story with plot twists too numerous to list... Alternate Earths... One is an ecological disaster. The other is a paradise... Zania and Svend fight for their lives... spurned lovers... volcano... Can Zania and Svend find happiness when their world is coming apart ?" ~ Candy, Sensual Reads - Sultry - 4.5 stars

"Brimming with action from the first page, this novel starts fast and never relents. It is ripe with hidden agendas, evil villains, toothy tigers, brave heroes, and cowardly sneaks. Oh! And do not forget, exploding volcanoes. A well-scripted adventure, this dystopian novel delivers thrills and chills on each new page. The story is populated with a diverse array of characters endowed with personality and pizzazz. Pick it up and prepare to be swept away in an escapade of intense science fiction excitement." ~ Laurie, Coffee Time Romance - 4 cups

"I loved this book. It is a great Sci-Fi Romance that is action packed from the very beginning... There are mysteries and surprises everywhere in the story that keep you wanting to continue reading to find out what happens... Even if you do not read much Sci-Fi romance, I would recommend this story because it is filled with characters you love and hate... will leave you satisfied in the end." ~ Felicia Wright, Paranormal romance Reviews

~ Find Vijaya's titles here

How Not to Date A Hollywood Star by Betty Jo Schuler

Melissa Martin would love to meet Hollywood teen star, Chad Robb, but meeting an adorable guy while he’s in a coma is not the preferred way. Dating a conscious guy with tanned flesh, toned muscle and a heart that races when you kiss is highly preferable. Lissa’s movie idol makes this a memorable summer when a boat hits him and his spirit exits his body to find her a boyfriend and a life.

"I sat all afternoon and read How Not to Date a Hollywood Star. I really, really enjoyed it. I got caught up in Melissa's life and loved Mandy. Both guys were easy to get attached to. It was fun. (I wanted more...after it ended.)" ~ Cathy, reader

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Golden Chances Book 5 - The Fixer by Jane Toombs

Two powerful California Families

A Multi-Generational Saga from Confederation to the 20th Century
Don't miss
the Burwashs and the Gabaldons
The Truths, the Legends

~ Find Jane's titles here

In the mood for a thought-provoking short story?

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

Penumbra

Travel deep into unknown territory, where life and death are not as they seem; where machines dominate your days; where you have to be careful what you ask for, because you might get it; where magic is the norm, and stars really do grant wishes. These stories will take you beyond the realm of the solid and real, into the deepest, darkest corner of your imagination. Don't forget to bring your flashlight...

"It’s no small wonder that Ms. Delisi is such a good writer; she was born into authorship...What a nice trip into the Twilight Zone with such diverse stories. It’s a perfect book to take along with oneself to the doctor’s office, hairdresser, or any place where the wait for the appointment time can be long or short. The stories are the right length to afford one time to be able to finish a story in a short time. A very well written winner. Try it, you’ll like it." ~ Shirley Truax, All About Murder Reviews, 4 daggers

Mirror Images

When Cassie buys an antique compact, little does she know it can foretell the future--her future. Marjorie, a Florida girl unwillingly transplanted to Vermont, learns there's more to fear from the alien snowfall than just the cold. Neil Dallas's jagged descent from rock and roll singer to drug-addicted has-been is unstoppable...or is it?

Let these eerie tales take you to a place where nothing is as it seems--where the only thing you can rely on is unexpected.

Mirror Images

Featuring:

Mirror, Mirror
Snow Spirits
Music Man
Curiosity Killed the FPS Man
Jury of One

“A collection of short stories by author Elizabeth Delisi. The very first story is titled the same as the entire anthology, Mirror Images. I cannot honestly say which I liked the most! All through the first, I thought This is excellent. They must have placed this one first to hook the readers. Then I read the second story. Woops! There went THAT theory!

It is much like watching "Tales From The Crypt" or "The Twilight Zone". Each are awesome and pull you in quickly, but a bizarre twists will shock your system! A KEEPER! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” ~ Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

"Travel to faraway lands, and some not so faraway, where things are not always what they seem. Where true love can overcome even death or create a means to journey to the gods. Where time is only what you make of it. Learn how the many forms of perfection can include a "magically perfect" suburban family or simply someone who knows how to read and follow instructions. See how wishes can make you appreciate who and what you are, or destroy your life if you become obsessed with them. And know that, sometimes, help comes in the most unlikely places.

This collection of short stories is a remarkable work. Each character and situation is unique and will leave a lasting impression. If you enjoy Stephen King's short stories and the myriad of stories collected in "Tales from the Crypt" and "The Twilight Zone," this is definitely something you'll want to check out." ~ Amy L. Turpin, Timeless Tales Reviews, Rating: 5

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Free at Amazon Monday Feb. 20

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

~ Find Betty Jo's titles here

The Doctor's Dilemma by Janet Lane Walters

Take one doctor who’s made a career of temporary positions and avoiding commitment. Add a nurse who dreams of security and a settled life. Stir in infant twins bequeathed to him by his dead foster sister. Pour them into a small Texas town that wants the doctor to stay. To Dr. Neal McKay, it’s a prescription for a dilemma.

"I loved this book! The storyline was well thought out, characters were believable. The book is very well written, easy to understand even if English is not your first language." ~ 5 Stars, Liispet, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

"I enjoyed the plot. I would read other books by this author." ~ 5 Stars, Teresa, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

~ Find Janet's titles here

Eye of the Storm by Renee Simons

Five years after his imprisonment for treason, Marine Corps Major Michael Stormwalker gets a chance to prove his innocence. The one person qualified to help him uncover the truth, however, has other plans. Convinced he murdered her fiancé, Alexandra McLaren means to see that Stormwalker goes straight back to Leavenworth.

Sparks fly in the clash between a seemingly immovable object and an equally irresistible force. The sexual sizzle ignites Stormwalker's love for the auburn-haired beauty, who becomes as vital to his happiness as the restoration of his honor, the pride of his people and his career.

"Four Stars! A fast-paced, suspenseful read complete with clues and red herrings. . .Description is woven into the action. . .with the addition of some entertaining Indian myth and lore." ~ SimGen Reviews

"Eye of the Storm was great from beginning to end. The story was well plotted with a consistent amount of feeling and mystery. Definitely a page turner!" ~ Rhapsody Magazine

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Blood Hunt by Lee Killough

When San Francisco Homicide Inspector Garreth Mikaelian begins hunting a mysterious red-haired woman who appears involved in the murders of two out-of-town businessmen, he faces a killer unlike any he has investigated before. For unknown to him, Lane Barber is a vampire. When Garreth comes too close, she attacks him and turns him into a vampire, too. Now, even as he struggles to cope with this devastating change in his life without betraying to others what he has become, he is back on Lane’s trail...this time with a vengeance. But can he find her, and find a way to bring her to justice, before she decides to attack again, and this time finish him off?

~ Find Lee's titles here

Great reviews for Snowed in Together by Ann Herrick

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0000

Snowed In Together

What secrets are revealed when six teens get trapped at school on a Saturday?

Wes and his best buds, Tony and Jeff, have enough brain power to fuel the entire sophomore class, but when it comes to their social lives, they are totally inept. So they volunteer to organize the art room on Saturday knowing three certain cheerleaders will be there for practice. Trouble is, none of the guys can come up with a plan to take advantage of the opportunity to be the only six students in the building.

Then, thanks to a freak snowstorm, they're snowed in, which isn't so bad when the girls of their horniest dreams are there, too. Maybe it could give Wes the chance to make his fantasies about Ellyce come true! However, the last thing Wes expects is to be caught in a game that forces everyone to share his deepest secret. He fears if Ellyce discovers the story of his alcoholic father and abandonment by his mother, she'll never want anything to do with him.

"Ann completely stayed true to the characters and their age. Teenage hormones were very active, but not overdone. And I loved how everything turned out in the end for Wes and his friends. Things didn't end perfectly - I mean, it's high school - but the things that really matter, like self-confidence, self-discovery, and self-growth, was accomplished in spades. Ann Herrick's "Snowed In Together" is definitely a five star story!" ~ Zee, Fire Pages Reviews

"Snowed in Together is a young adult novel that has an important message. Wes is not dealing with the things going on in his life…he is hiding them from the world. Only when the students begin to share their deepest secrets does Wes learn that he is not alone and that talking to others about his problems is important.

I really enjoyed the characters from Snowed in Together. It brought back many memories from high school as well as those awkward moments of talking with boys. I could relate to Wes and his friends. The message is very important to the story and one that each child should learn!" ~ MDOBSON, Sizzling Hot Book Reviews

"...funny banter, deep teen insight and interesting bonding." ~ 4 Stars, Sailon at Shelfari

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Free at Amazon Sunday Feb. 19

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:27:00 +0000

Eye of the Storm by Renee Simons

"Eye of the Storm was great from beginning to end. The story was well plotted with a consistent amount of feeling and mystery. Definitely a page turner!" ~ Rhapsody Magazine

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Blood Hunt by Lee Killough

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Golden Chances Book 5 - The Fixer by Jane Toombs

Two powerful California Families

A Multi-Generational Saga from Confederation to the 20th Century
Don't miss
the Burwashs and the Gabaldons
The Truths, the Legends

~ Find Jane's titles here

Playing With Destiny by Jamie Hill

When beautiful witch Calista Canyon discovers the man of her dreams living right next door, she does everything to get him to notice her without using magic. She finally gets his attention, but does Ryan Lenhart know exactly what he's getting? And who is the other witch placing spells on Ryan? Calista is determined to find out who’s trying to fracture their future before it even gets started.

~ Find Jamie's titles here

Great new review for Run to Me by Jamie Hill

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

"Another great read by Jamie Hill - In this follow up to "Hide and Seek", Maddie and Rob are knee deep in sexy domestic bliss when a series of unfortunate events causes Maddie to reflect back on the circumstances that brought her from the halls of Harvard to a small suburb of Oklahoma City. We get to visit with old friends and meet new ones (I do wish that Zoey, the wild room-mate, would have popped in), find out how Maddie got her tattoo, her wild college days and why her relationship with her family has remained so strained. This is another solid outing by Jamie Hill and I really enjoyed getting to visit with Maddie, Rob and the babies again, finding out Maddies back-story, and the fact that, apparently (!!), Maddie has a definite type when it comes to men." ~ 5 Stars, Scarletledder, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

~ Find Jamie's titles here

Free at Amazon Sat. Feb. 18

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:55:00 +0000

Killer Karma by Lee Killough

Inspector Cole Dunavan finds himself in the middle of a parking garage with no memory except of his murder. After remembering who he is and accepting that he is now a ghost, he has more problems. He is a ghost with no idea how being a ghost works. No one sees or hears him. He cannot move objects and initially cannot move through closed doors. He learns to his horror that his body has not been found, and everyone thinks he has run off with a woman who is actually an informant. A woman whose life he may have put in danger. He must save her, find his killer, and show his wife he has remained faithful.

"Killough keeps the action driving forward, but does not neglect character development. We get to know our protagonist's loved ones, and to care about them. We begin to understand why the antagonists do what they do. Will there be any justice? Will anyone find out what happened to him, or will they believe the false report circulating? And if they do find out, what then? Killough does not give us easy answers. The climax of Killer Karma is a marvelous crescendo, both complex and poignant." ~ Sherwood Smith

"Killough has created more than a paranormal police procedural here. This is a novel about love and redemption, about friendship and possibility. Any reader who enjoys a good mystery with strong psychological elements, compelling characters, and a fascinating storyline will relish this one. I highly recommend it." ~ Pari Noskin Taichert, Fresh Fiction web site

~ Find Lee's titles here

Cachet by Shannah Biondine

Falsely implicated in a capital crime, American Rachel Cordell needs a safe place to hide while her father tries to clear her name. She goes to visit her aunt in England, where by twist of fate she is offered the perfect answer her prayers…a position working in the obscure village of Crowshaven in Yorkshire.

Morgan Tremayne expected his partner to hire a sedate, pliable young fellow to serve as their company clerk. Instead Boyd returns from London with a damned female in tow. A damned Colonial female, with luminous dark eyes, lush tresses, and a most irritating tendency to contradict Morgan at almost every turn. She’s clearly intelligent, but shares almost nothing about herself or her life prior to arriving in England.

Attraction grows between them along with grudging mutual admiration, but everything is thrown into turmoil when Rachel suddenly claims she must return to America. Her father is gravely ill. Morgan insists her country is gravely ill and headed toward outright civil war. His business contacts in Atlantic shipping and trade assure him this is no time for travel to the States, but Rachel will not be dissuaded. She’s adamant about making the perilous voyage, despite sea lanes rife with privateers, blockade runners, and hardened mercenaries, not to mention what she may be facing once she reaches American shores.

Morgan sees no choice but to go along and marry her at sea, placing himself squarely in the eye of a different storm. For he has no idea who the woman is he’s abruptly taken to wife, and as they will both discover, some secrets are dangerous to keep…but potentially lethal once revealed. Can two lovers from opposite shores weather the treacherous waters and somehow find peace together?

~ Find Shannah's titles here

The Abduction of Mary Rose by Joan Hall Hovey

A suspense novel interwoven with threads of romance and paranormal.

Imagine discovering everything you believe about yourself to be a lie. And that the truth could stir a killer from his lair.

Following the death of the woman she believed to be her mother, 28-year-old Naomi Waters learns from a malicious aunt that she is not only adopted, but the product of a brutal rape that left her birth mother, Mary Rose Francis, a teenager of Micmac ancestry, in a coma for 8 months.

Dealing with a sense of betrayal and loss, but with new purpose in her life, Naomi vows to track down Mary Rose's attackers and bring them to justice. She places her story in the local paper, asking for information from residents who might remember something of the case that has been cold for nearly three decades.

She is about to lose hope that her efforts will bear fruit, when she gets an anonymous phone call. Naomi has attracted the attention of one who remembers the case well.

But someone else has also read the article in the paper. The man whose DNA she carries.

And he has Naomi in his sights.

"…Ms. Hovey's talent in creating characters is so real, you feel their emotions and their fears. You want to yell at them to warn of the danger . . . and you do! Your shouts fall on deaf ears . . . and you cry!

Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King come to mind, but JOAN HALL HOVEY is in a Class by herself!…" ~ J.D. Michael Phelps, Author of My Fugitive, David Janssen

"…CANADIAN MISTRESS OF SUSPENSE…The author has a remarkable ability to turn up the heat on the suspense… great characterizations and dialogue…" ~ James Anderson, author of Deadline

"Joan Hall Hovey clearly takes her place among today's contemporary writers as this page-turner can compete with any mystery novel on the shelves..." Linda Hersey, Fredericton Gleaner.

~ Find Joan's titles here

Hallow House - Part Two by Jane Toombs

A house built for love and cursed with death. Two children, one will live, one will die. Magic potions and secret rooms. Is there a curse or does evil reside with innocence. What is the real secret of Hallow House?

~ Find Jane's titles here

New interview with author Janet Lane Walters

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Janet Lane Walters has been writing and published since the days of the typewriter. She has 30 plus novels and seven novellas plus four non-fiction books published. Janet lives in the scenic Hudson River valley with her husband, a psychiatrist who has no desire to cure her obsession with writing.

She is the mother of four and the grandmother of five with two children expected to arrive soon from China. Janet writes in a number of genres - Romance from sweet to sensual and from contemporary to fantasy and paranormal. She has published cozy mysteries and medical suspense. She also has a number of YA fantasies published. Visit her Blog: http://wwweclecticwriter.blogspot.com/

BWL: How long have you been writing and in what genres?

JLW: I've been writing since the days of carbon paper and typewriters. My first short story was published in 1968 and the first novel in 1972. I did take some time away from writing to return to Nursing to help fund children's college education. Genres are several. Romance is the first one and the stories are anywhere from sweet to erotic. I have a number of cozy mysteries and one suspense. I also write fantasy for both YA and adults. Four non-fiction books are part of my lists, three were ghost-written for doctors and one is a book on writing.

BWL: Where you do get your inspiration?

JLW: Ideas are everywhere. For me inspiration is what gives me the desire to write. Sometimes this prod comes from people like my friends and my family. Other times something I read inspires me to start a story. Usually something sparks an idea and I'm off and running, though sometimes it's very slow, especially when I start the rough draft. By the time I finish this I have a clear idea of where I'm going and that inspires me to start the re-writes and revisions. Many times when I'm revising a story something triggers another story.

BWL: Tell us about your book(s).

JLW: I have four books with Books We Love. The Doctor's Dilemma is a sweet romance. Take one doctor who’s made a career of temporary positions and avoiding commitment. Add a nurse who dreams of security and a settled life. Stir in infant twins bequeathed to him by his dead foster sister. Pour them into a small Texas town that wants the doctor to stay. To Dr. Neal McKay, it’s a prescription for a dilemma.

A Double Opposition is a sensual medical romance. Nursing supervisor Liz Jordan’s life is hectic. With twin sons who have never known their father, a new job and her reliable sitter moving to Florida, she has no time for love. Her new job allows her to move her boys from the city to a safer environment. At least she hopes so but an older neighbor boy brings trouble. Add widower Alex Carter, neurosurgeon and the hospital’s most eligible bachelor and the problems escalate. Can she afford to admit she’s found love a second time? Can he when he believes his first marriage was perfect?

Heart Throb: Magda Malone likes men and has no desire to marry. She’s been there, done that and got burned. She’s happy with her position as coordinator of the cardiac unit at the hospital. A new neighbor promises many nights of steamy sex. Damon also has no desire for marriage. He had too many steps as a child and sees marriage as a serial sort of game. He doesn’t want to play. When Magda learns he’s a cardiologist, she blows him off. The problem is Damon has fallen in love and he must convince Magda there’s more between them than sex.

Gemstones - When Nicola Gordon and her younger sisters travel from India to England, she goes to a marriage she doesn’t want.

Drew Barlow has no desire for marriage, but his distant cousin and Nicola’s grandfather, ran the estates into debt. Drew agrees to the marriage for the money and to please the Dowager, Nicola’s grandmother, but he has no trust for women or for love.

When the two meet they clash and come together, igniting a blazing attraction they cannot resist.

I also have a lot of other books ranging from mystery, suspense, romance from sweet to spicy, and fantasy from YA to adult.

BWL: What about your next book? Will it be part of a series or a stand alone? Can you give us a taste to whet our appetites?

BWL: My next book is the second of an alternate Egypt trilogy called the Chosen of Horu. The hero Seth is a burned out undercover cop who has been betrayed and about to be turned over to the bad guys. He has the flyer the heroine of The Warrior of Bast threw away and he makes the call. He is transported to an ancient Egypt and becomes a seven-year slave. He has been given a task. He must rescue the Daughter and find jewelry belonging to the first queen. Merin is the Daughter with a lineage going back to the first queen and Pharaoh. Marriage to her will make the man she chooses the pharaoh. Once he manages to rescue her the adventure begins and they must face any number of those who want to choose the man she weds. Among these is Hebu, a priest of Aken Re. This god was brought to the Two Lands by a force invading from the east. The goddess Bast and the gods Horu and Toth are being cast aside by this new priesthood. They have chosen to intervene.

BWL: Why did you choose to publish electronically?

JLW: I was published by New York publishers but I began writing outside the box. My friend and co-writer told me to try electronic publishing. I did and the freedom to write the way I wanted to tell the stories in my own way was the deciding factor. My first book hit the electronic shelves in 1978 and I've never looked back. Even when these new publishers failed or disappeared, I didn't lose hope. These days with the advent of the new readers, my faith sings.

BWL: What are your hobbies and interests?

JLW: Hobbies and interests have changed over the years. I used to compose music and write poetry. No longer have time for them. My interest in Astrology has continued and though I don't do charts for friends any longer, I continue to read and explore this area. Reading is another of my hobbies. I generally read or re-read several books a week. My last hobby is housecleaning. I figure a hobby is something you do in your spare time. Need I say more.

BWL: What does the future hold for you?

JLW: At my age, each day is a gift and what I've been doing for years I'll still be doing. I'll be writing all my stories, spoiling my 7 grandchildren and trying to age gracefully.

BWL: Where can readers find you?

http://wwweclecticwriter.blogspot.com/ and http://www.angelfire.com/stars4/kswiesner/jewels10.html

http//wwweclecticwriter@blogspot.com

BWL: Thanks Janet!

Free at Amazon Friday Feb. 17

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

The Abduction of Mary Rose by Joan Hall Hovey

She is about to lose hope that her efforts will bear fruit, when she gets an anonymous phone call. Naomi has attracted the attention of one who remembers the case well.

But someone else has also read the article in the paper. The man whose DNA she carries.

And he has Naomi in his sights.

"…CANADIAN MISTRESS OF SUSPENSE…The author has a remarkable ability to turn up the heat on the suspense… great characterizations and dialogue…" ~ James Anderson, author of Deadline

"Joan Hall Hovey clearly takes her place among today's contemporary writers as this page-turner can compete with any mystery novel on the shelves..." Linda Hersey, Fredericton Gleaner.

~ Find Joan's titles here

O'Malley's Cottage by Ronald Ady Crouch

Rebecca Parker-Brown has the perfect life, wealthy husband and loving daughter. Life among Toronto’s elite couldn’t be better. When she discovers the ultimate betrayal, Rebecca and Emma move to a remote cottage on the outskirts of Algonquin Provincial Park to start life over again. A chance encounter with a passing stranger changes her future forever. She endures much heartache and suffering on the journey ahead. When her daughter is lost in the Algonquin wilderness during a severe snow storm, on what should have been their first Christmas together in O’Malley’s Cottage, Rebecca reaches breaking point.

"What a great book! You get to love the characters and they inspire you. The beauty of nature, the animals, and the love of people touch you. A story I won't forget!" ~ 5 Stars, Merry Reader, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

"This book really tugged at my heart strings. I found myself really caring about the characters. It had me laughing and crying. The Omalley's were people that anyone would love to call friends. The Browns came into their lives at a time when the Omalley's needed them. (and when the Brown' really needed them) A great book for people who believe in people and for animal lovers too." ~ 5 Stars, SC, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

~ Find Ron's titles here

Native American Recipes by John Wisdomkeeper

Gifts from the Grandmothers. Recipes gathered from elders by John WisdomKeeper during his journeys written about in the WisdomKeeper Collection and Metis Travels, includes herbal remedies, their uses and preparation instructions.

"I highly recommend this book. I wish I could donate some money to the author. Perhaps I will purchase another book of his, just to recognize his efforts." ~ cej102937, Amazon Reader and Verified Purchase

~ Find John's titles here

Magical Stew by Barbara M. Hodges

A recipe for a great read.

Start with some magic, add suspense, a few tears, lots of smiles, and generously spice with romance. Mix well, serve, and then settle back with no plans to rise until all is devoured.

Magical Stew contains three short pieces of fiction.

In A Child of Prophecy journey to another world whose fate balances on scales, waiting to be tipped into chaos or peace.

In Raindrop Rainbows meet Annabelle Lee who finds more than just great works of art when she ducks into a museum to wait out a rain storm.

With The Golden Avatar journey to Daradawn and learn the tale of the first meeting between Thea and the golden dragon, Zara.

~ Find this title here

Congratulations to the winners of our Valentine's Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

Wonryang Kim will receive a gift certificate to a local Spa where she may choose a manicure and pedicure or a 60 minute massage.

KaLei Peters wins a print copy of Erin Quinn's new romantic suspense Web of Smoke.

Ramona Glass and Colleen Furlong win their choice of any Books We Love or Books We Love Spice ebook.

Dena Walton wins a box of chocolates from Godiva's Valentine assortment.

Winners, if you haven't already, please email bookswelove@shaw.ca to claim your prizes. Congratulations!

Free at Amazon Thursday Feb. 16

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Native American Recipes by John Wisdomkeeper

Magical Stew by Barbara M. Hodges

A recipe for a great read.

Start with some magic, add suspense, a few tears, lots of smiles, and generously spice with romance. Mix well, serve, and then settle back with no plans to rise until all is devoured.

Magical Stew contains three short pieces of fiction.

In A Child of Prophecy journey to another world whose fate balances on scales, waiting to be tipped into chaos or peace.

In Raindrop Rainbows meet Annabelle Lee who finds more than just great works of art when she ducks into a museum to wait out a rain storm.

With The Golden Avatar journey to Daradawn and learn the tale of the first meeting between Thea and the golden dragon, Zara.

~ Find this title here

Embezzled Love by Ginger Simpson

Seems everywhere she looks lonely divorcee, Cassie Fremont, sees advertisements claiming to help find her true love…the man of her dreams. With visions of a fairy tale romance, she follows the link in a SPAM message and joins an online dating service. Imagine her surprise when 'he' responds to her profile with toe-tingling interest. Will the Texas heartthrob be the answer to her prayers, or is she about to book a ride on the roller coaster from hell?

"Based on the true story of the author's sister, this novel builds tension as it goes. It grips the reader and throws them into a whirlwind of emotion from anger to joy and everything in between. It is a powerful book of vulnerability and strength, family loyalty versus true love. A must read for every woman." ~ Mirella Patzer, Historical Author

~ Find Ginger's titles here

Impossible Dreams by Betty Jo Schuler

Lori Hayes never takes a risk but when someone enters her in a Dream Date contest and she meets Chance Dawson, sparks fly. Two opposites who want different prizes and a case of double identity will keep you chuckling.

"Impossible Dreams is a cute little love story...it’s a quick read for a sunny afternoon." ~ Alberta, Manic Readers

~ Find Betty Jo's titles here

Secrets, Lies and Love by Roseanne Dowell

When Meghan Shelby inherits the family home, she returns to her hometown after a ten year absence. Not only does she find the house is in a rundown, dilapidated condition, there’s a dead body in it. She also discovers a heart-shaped locket with a picture of a man and a journal that reveals secrets and deceit from years ago and learns why her parents never returned.

~ Find Roseanne's titles here

Now available: Hope Falls Season 3, Dragons Cove by Jamieson Wolf

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

Hope Falls, the Series

Now Available

Hope Falls - Season 3
Dragons Cove

Things only become more bizarre when Miriam Parker returns, three years of secrets in her mind....

Dragons Cove

Erin, Susan and Miriam want answers.

They know that the final showdown between them and Howard’s Hope Falls empire is coming and the clock is ticking. To find the answers they need, they head to the mysterious Dragons Cove.

Derrick, unsure of who he loves, must find a way to choose between Susan, his second love and Miriam, his first. He wants answers too; it his rumored that his parents also died at the hands of Howard Kowalski and he wants to find out why. His parent’s death shaped his past and the answers he seeks may shape his future.

Erin needs answers more than anyone. She has been followed and watched for years. To what purpose? What game is Howard playing with her? Thankfully, Madder is there to give her support. And when love blooms, they can do nothing but succumb to the passion between them.

But in Dragons Cove, passion can lead to disaster. For the answers they seek may just be their undoing. . .

~ Find this series here

Free at Amazon Wednesday Feb. 15

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:14:00 +0000

Impossible Dreams by Betty Jo Schuler

"Impossible Dreams is a cute little love story...it’s a quick read for a sunny afternoon." ~ Alberta, Manic Readers

~ Find Betty Jo's titles here

Mozart's Wife by Juliet Waldron

Giddy sugarplum or calculating bitch? Pretty Konstanze aroused strong feelings among her contemporaries. Her in-law's loathed her. Mozart's friends, more than forty years after his death, remained eager to gossip about her "failures" as wife to the world's first superstar. Maturing from child, to wife, to hard-headed widow, Konstanze would pay Mozart's debts, provide for their children, and relentlessly market and mythologize her brilliant husband. Mozart's letters attest to his affection for Konstanze as well as to their powerful sexual bond. Nevertheless, prominent among the many mysteries surrounding the composer's untimely death: why did his much beloved Konstanze never mark his grave?

"Ms. Waldron does a wonderful job of recreating an authentic feeling of life in 18th century Austria. I am a music lover myself, and I enjoyed reading the names of the composers and other luminaries he ran across in his brief life: Salieri and Sussmeyer are fairly well known, but other lesser-known names were just as intriguing." ~ Al Past, Amazon reviewer

"I bought this book for my music professor wife, and wound up reading it myself. It's, at once, light-hearted and historically momentous. I was beguiled to walk the streets of Vienna with Wolfi and Stanzi, and watch from the wings as Amadeus's genius washes over the audience." ~ Tim Fleming

~ Find Juliet's titles here

High Maintenance by Jamie Hill

Deidre North is enjoying a ski vacation with her family after Christmas, when an accident sidelines her from the slopes with a cast on her leg. She's depressed about spending another New Year's Eve alone, until she meets the lodge's handsome maintenance man. Rick Beaufort is good with his hands, but is he smooth enough to convince this high maintenance woman to take a chance on him?

~ Find Jamie's titles here

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noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

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Free at Amazon Tuesday Feb. 14

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

High Maintenance

Deidre North is enjoying a ski vacation with her family after Christmas, when an accident sidelines her from the slopes with a cast on her leg. She's depressed about spending another New Year's Eve alone, until she meets the lodge's handsome maintenance man. Rick Beaufort is good with his hands, but is he smooth enough to convince this high maintenance woman to take a chance on him?

~ Find Jamie's titles here

Happy Valentine's Day!

Now available: Heart Strings by Betty Jo Schuler

noreply@blogger.com (Books We Love) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0000

Keely Johannsen idolized Mark Jefferson from the time she was a little girl. He was everything she wasn't: strikingly attractive, irresponsible, daring. They were friends, but then he took her to her first dance and gave her her first kiss. She was devastated when he died racing his Mustang down a residential street. Eight months later, she's still living in a grief-filled haze. She doesn't even look at boys until she meets a stranger outside Mark's house. Jonathan Michael Andrews III ("Tripp as in triple.") is about her age, tall, with light brown hair and coffee-colored eyes. He's everything Mark wasn't: cautious, reliable, considerate. He even volunteers at the hospital, entertaining children in coronary care. Keely finds herself drawn to Tripp, to his sensitivity and honesty, and he seems drawn to her. She's delighted when she discovers he'll be spending the summer with his aunt, Mark's mother.

Keely's heart starts to heal as she and Tripp grow closer, but as the summer reaches its peak, she discovers that Tripp is not who he says he is. He's been lying to protect a secret—a secret that could shatter Keely's heart all over again.

~ Find Betty Jo's titles here