Thursday, November 19, 2009

Boys in Blue (various authors)


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By D. K. Stokes - See all my reviews
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This anthology is a little different, in that forms a single story with three romances in it, about three brothers on the NOPD.

* "Jordan" by Rebecca York. This is the first novella, and it introduces the mystery plot: someone drops dead during Voodoo Night at Camille DuPree's restaurant, and her ex-boyfriend, Jordan O'Reilly, is on the spot, moonlighting as a security guard. They have to deal with unfinished business between them, as well as the murder, and someone terrorizing Camille.

* "Liam" by Ann Voss Peterson. Then an ambitious cop, Yancy, arrests Jordan for the murder, and big brother Liam joins forces with defense attorney Simone Jones to get him free and solve the case--and find themselves in danger as well. They also have to deal with the usual cop/attorney animosity.

* "Zachary" by Patricia Rosemoor. In the final novella, illegitimate brother Zachary Doucet is pulled into the case and teams up with Yancy's partner Rebecca Romero, who believes Yancy's gone too far. Zachary and Rebecca were ex-partners, and she's the one responsible for him losing out on a promotion because of bending the rules.

Son of the Morning Linda Howard

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A scholar specializing in ancient manuscripts, Grace St. John never imagined that a cache of old documents she discovered was the missing link to a lost Celtic treasure. But as soon as she deciphers the legend of the Knights of the Templar - long fabled to hold the key to unlimited power - Grace becomes the target of a ruthless killer bent on abusing the coveted force. Determined to stop him, Grace needs the help of a warrior bound by duty to uphold the Templar's secret for all eternity. But to find him - and to save herself - she must go back in time . . . to fourteenth-century Scotland . . . and to Black Niall, a fierce man of dark fury and raw, unbridled desire. .

Beloved Wife Lynda Trent


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By M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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BELOVED WIFE is a most excellent twist to the mail-order-bride stories.
Amity Becker travels west to Texas as a mail-order bride under the assumption that she is pregnant.

Clay Morgan has searched for a bride to thwart his sister-in-law and provide a mother for his children. Amity expects to mother his two daughters, Laura and Rosemary then another shows up - Jamima, well what is one more ?? and Kate ?? and one is missing?? Wow - the olderst is Hallie 13, visiting with her aunt.

What a shock to the girls. Their father is married? Well, that is too bad - they won't have it. Amity has to go. And of course this leads to a bit of trouble. Aided and abetted by Aunt Gretchen.

Apparently Gretchen Harris lusted after Clay Morgan even while he was still married to her sister, Elsa. She was determined to become his wife.

Amity found a friend in Clay's neighbor, Fiona and Sean O'Flannery. The O'Flannerys had five sons and one daughter and Fiona was pregnant at the time Amity meets them.

Clay and Amity help the O'Flannerys when lightning strikes their barn and again when Fiona has her baby.

There are more hi-jinks perpetrated against Amity with the towns-folks by Gretchen and Hallie that makes this story one you will probably want to read again.

These are just the high lights -- certainly more happened that I have jotted down -

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -- thoroughly captivating and definitely hard to put down -- great ending.

Slave to Love Michelle Reid

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Sweet nights, no promises.....After her year-long affair with Solomon Maclaine, it was clear to Roberta that she would never be anything but his mistress. Mac's first marriage had left its scars on him, but he still seemed to give most of his time to his ex-wife and spoiled daughter. Roberta faced a hard decision; if she were to have the commitment and children she craved, she'd have to leave. But could she really give up the love she shared with Mac ? A love that brought with it no promises...but the sweetest nights of passion?

Only You Francis Ray


Essence bestselling author Francis Ray continues to charm and inspire her readers with this new tale about the romantic lives of the Grayson family—and this time, it’s the daughter’s turn to step up to the plate.

UNIMAGINABLE.Sierra Grayson is next in line for love. If her four older brothers managed to get married off, surely Sierra can’t be far behind. At least that’s the outcome her matchmaking mother, Ruth, is hoping for…whether Sierra—smart, too sexy for her own good, and stubborn to a fault—wants it or not. But little does Ruth know what else fate has in store.

UNFORGETTABLE…After a chance meeting billionaire real estate mogul Blade Navarone 'wins' Sierra at an auction. Both are stunned by the intense sexual attraction and fight it for different reasons. A legend in the industry, Blade is known to be ruthless and relentless—a cruel twist of fate taught him to be no other way. But can Sierra trust him to treat her as more than just another acquisition? And if Blade does allow himself to care for her, will Sierra herself be willing to give up her hard-won independence and make a lifelong investment? Or has a mother’s luck run its course?

Island Magic (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback) Bette Ford


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http://www.amazon.com/Island-Magic-Arabesque-Bette-Ford/dp/1583141138/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1258694528&sr=1-1

A Class Apart (Arabesque)


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From Booklist

Sepia Davis is a very successful romance writer, although she was already familiar with the good life. Her parents and her friends make up the wealthy upper crust of suburban Cromwell near Washington, D.C. Sepia would like to change gears and write detective stories revolving around a new female cop character, so she arranges to ride along with a policewoman. When she gets to the station in Crawford, Cromwell's polar opposite, however, she finds not a cooperative policewoman, but rather surly Officer Paul Healy, who is in no mood for this spoiled princess. But shots are fired, Sepia sees the killer running away, and Paul now has to guard Sepia and solve the crime. Paul discovers that Sepia isn't a total snob, and Sepia learns that there's much to admire in this working-class cop. As the list of murder victims grows, so do their feelings for each other in this contemporary twist on a classic theme of love versus social status. Maria Hatton
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