The number of series romance authors who are auto buys for me is shrinking down to a very few, but Marilyn Pappano is still one of them. When I saw Somebody’s Hero on the shelf, I snapped it up immediately. It is very loosely connected to two of her earlier titles, Somebody’s Baby and Somebody’s…
For years I considered reading one of Nora Roberts books but never knew where to start. Her large backlist overwhelmed me and I put off taking that first step. When Black Rose came up for review, I decided it was time to learn just what was so fascinating about this best-selling author. And I was…
Sadly, my friends, reality television has now entered into the world of books and Ms. Kelly is an author at the forefront of this new breed of stories. But, frankly, it is not nearly as fun reading about a fictional character humiliating herself as it is to see a real human being do so in…
Blue Dahlia, which combines an intriguing mystery and a compelling romance, just earned a spot firmly on my keeper shelf . Halfway through reading this book I realized I wanted the next two books in the trilogy right now so I wouldn’t have to wait to find out what happens with the Harper ghost and…
Set in rural Tennessee at the close of the War of 1812, this touching romance features engaging characters and an unusual setting. Reardon Valley is home to a community of faith figuring in other novels by this author, and though,I’ve not ready of any of those earlier books, Echo of Hope stands well on its…
When Venus Fell is one of the best books I’ve read all year. Venus Arinelli, former child prodigy and concert pianist, now plays in dives all around the country, lives in an RV and avoids the government. She also protects her fragile sister Ella. Venus distrusts the government because her father felt that it had…