TBR Challenge 2012 – Series Catch-up Edition
I’ll admit that this month of the TBR challenge was a hard one for me, as it required me to catch up on a series I’ve neglected. I have almost an embarrassment of riches in my…
Eagerly Awaiting in April
April is certainly shaping up to be a month of big releases! More than a few of us are thrilled to see that Meredith Duran and Tessa Dare have new historicals coming out. In addition to…
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Do We Give Paranormal Heroes a Pass?
Think about it. If I read a historical where the hero comes along, tells the heroine she will be his, and they engage in a courtship that seems to consist of bickering, near rapes, and the…
TBR Challenge – A Recommended Read
After one of my columns bemoaning discussing the rise of the light Regency, I got several emails from those who worried about me. And no, dearest emailer, I don’t torment small animals in my free time….
Buried Treasure Reads of 2011
Did 2011 yield some great buried treasure reads? Of course it did! It seems like every year there are some wonderful books that fly under the radar, deserving of accolades but never quite getting the buzz…
Eagerly Awaiting in March
Some months bring more anticipation than others, but the March 2012 new releases list has just about everyone at AAR very excited. Favorite series authors have new releases coming, and there are some new paranormal and…
What Makes Romantic Suspense Work?
I know there are romantic suspense workshops out there for writers. I’ve seen them mentioned at RWA, among other places. But what makes romantic suspense good for the reader? In reviews, we often mention the balance…
TBR Challenge – Category Romance
There’s always a TBR pile or several to be had at my house, so I decided to sign on for the 2012 TBR Challenge. This month’s theme is category romance, which made things easy for me….
Eagerly Awaiting in February
This month, as I looked over the staff picks from the February 2012 release list, I noticed something that was a little unusual. No one book grabbed the attention of many. Usually we have 1 or…
New Year, New Books?
Happy New Year! Now that 2012 has started, everything just feels so fresh and new. I have a new page-a-day calendar, I’m getting used to writing a new date, and somehow after the fun of New…