Sandra Brown has a new book coming out this September 20, 2011. Her newest release is called Lethal, from the synopsis it sounds like Brown might be returning to a more traditional romantic suspense:
When her four year old daughter informs her a sick man is in their yard, Honor Gillette rushes out to help him. But that "sick" man turns out to be Lee Coburn, the man accused of murdering seven people the night before. Dangerous, desperate, and armed, he promises Honor that she and her daughter won't be hurt as long as she does everything he asks. She has no choice but to accept him at his word.
But Honor soon discovers that even those close to her can't be trusted. Coburn claims that her beloved late husband possessed something extremely valuable that places Honor and her daughter in grave danger. Coburn is there to retrieve it -- at any cost. From FBI offices in Washington, D.C., to a rundown shrimp boat in coastal Louisiana, Coburn and Honor run for their lives from the very people sworn to protect them, and unravel a web of corruption and depravity that threatens not only them, but the fabric of our society.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
New York to Dallas Synopsis - J.D. Robb
I decided this morning to see if I could find a synopsis for the next in Death book coming out this September. And I did, the title is New York to Dallas, apparently a one time name change. This mystery leads Eve back to Dallas:
Twelve years ago, Eve Dallas was just a rookie NY cop when her instincts led her to the apartment of Isaac McQueen, a man she discovered to be a sick murderer and paedophile, who was keeping young girls in cages. Now a homicide Lieutenant, Eve is one of the most distinguished officers in the city - and then she learns that McQueen has escaped from jail. Bent on revenge against Eve and with a need to punish more 'bad girls' McQueen heads to Dallas, Texas - the place where Eve was found as a child, the place where she killed her own abusive monster when she was only eight years old. With Eve and Roarke in pursuit of McQueen, everything is on the line and secrets from Eve's past are about to be shockingly revealed.
Twelve years ago, Eve Dallas was just a rookie NY cop when her instincts led her to the apartment of Isaac McQueen, a man she discovered to be a sick murderer and paedophile, who was keeping young girls in cages. Now a homicide Lieutenant, Eve is one of the most distinguished officers in the city - and then she learns that McQueen has escaped from jail. Bent on revenge against Eve and with a need to punish more 'bad girls' McQueen heads to Dallas, Texas - the place where Eve was found as a child, the place where she killed her own abusive monster when she was only eight years old. With Eve and Roarke in pursuit of McQueen, everything is on the line and secrets from Eve's past are about to be shockingly revealed.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Friday Book Trailer
Today's book trailer is for Lisa Kleypas' Sugar Daddy.
I loved this book and have read it about three times now. The first time I read it, I cried at some parts and I stayed up until 3am to finish reading it. Sugar Daddy was Kleypas' first contemporary, I was worried that another historical author had switched over to contemporary. I find that while I love an author's voice in one genre, it loses something in another. Julie Garwood is one example. Her historicals are timeless, quaint, and sweet. Her contemporaries on the other hand leave something to be desired. I can't remember what exactly I don't like about them because it has been so long since I have read one. I stopped reading them after the second or third one. Lisa Kleypas on the other hand has proved to me that she has a compelling voice in the historical and contemporary genres.
I loved this book and have read it about three times now. The first time I read it, I cried at some parts and I stayed up until 3am to finish reading it. Sugar Daddy was Kleypas' first contemporary, I was worried that another historical author had switched over to contemporary. I find that while I love an author's voice in one genre, it loses something in another. Julie Garwood is one example. Her historicals are timeless, quaint, and sweet. Her contemporaries on the other hand leave something to be desired. I can't remember what exactly I don't like about them because it has been so long since I have read one. I stopped reading them after the second or third one. Lisa Kleypas on the other hand has proved to me that she has a compelling voice in the historical and contemporary genres.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Prey by Linda Howard
New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard takes us into the world of outdoor guides for her next novel:
Thirty-two-year-old Angie Powell has always spoken her mind, but in the presence of Dare Callahan she nurses a simmering rage. After all, why give Dare the satisfaction of knowing he can push her buttons and push her to the edge?
Three years ago, Dare returned home to rural western Montana and opened a hunting business to rival Angie’s. Complicating matters is the fact that Dare has asked Angie out (not once but twice) and has given her a gift of butterflies in the process. Angie has no patience for butterflies. They only lead to foolish decisions. And now the infuriatingly handsome Iraq war vet has siphoned away Angie’s livelihood, forcing her to close up shop.
Before Angie is to leave town, she organizes one last trip into the wilderness with a client and his guest, who wants to bag a black bear. But the adrenaline-fueled adventure turns deadly when Angie witnesses a cold-blooded murder and finds herself on the wrong side of a loaded gun. Before the killer can tie up this attractive loose end, a bear comes crashing through the woods—changing the dark game completely.
Luckily, Dare is camping nearby and hears the shots. Forced together for their very survival, Angie and Dare must confront hard feelings, a blinding storm, and a growing attraction—while being stalked by a desperate killer and a ferocious five-hundred-pound beast. And neither will stop until they reach their prey.
Hhhmmm, not quite sure what I think about this. I'm somewhat disappointed, but don't know why. Maybe it's the hunting aspect? Oh well, with the blinding storm there is a possibly of being stranded in a cabin, which I adore. Something about being in a remote location, watching the snow fall outside while (hopefully) snuggling by a roaring fire screams the perfect romance location to me.
Thirty-two-year-old Angie Powell has always spoken her mind, but in the presence of Dare Callahan she nurses a simmering rage. After all, why give Dare the satisfaction of knowing he can push her buttons and push her to the edge?
Three years ago, Dare returned home to rural western Montana and opened a hunting business to rival Angie’s. Complicating matters is the fact that Dare has asked Angie out (not once but twice) and has given her a gift of butterflies in the process. Angie has no patience for butterflies. They only lead to foolish decisions. And now the infuriatingly handsome Iraq war vet has siphoned away Angie’s livelihood, forcing her to close up shop.
Before Angie is to leave town, she organizes one last trip into the wilderness with a client and his guest, who wants to bag a black bear. But the adrenaline-fueled adventure turns deadly when Angie witnesses a cold-blooded murder and finds herself on the wrong side of a loaded gun. Before the killer can tie up this attractive loose end, a bear comes crashing through the woods—changing the dark game completely.
Luckily, Dare is camping nearby and hears the shots. Forced together for their very survival, Angie and Dare must confront hard feelings, a blinding storm, and a growing attraction—while being stalked by a desperate killer and a ferocious five-hundred-pound beast. And neither will stop until they reach their prey.
Hhhmmm, not quite sure what I think about this. I'm somewhat disappointed, but don't know why. Maybe it's the hunting aspect? Oh well, with the blinding storm there is a possibly of being stranded in a cabin, which I adore. Something about being in a remote location, watching the snow fall outside while (hopefully) snuggling by a roaring fire screams the perfect romance location to me.
Review - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb
Treachery in Death is J.D. Robb's 33rd full-length novel featuring Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke. After working out in the old gym, Detective Peabody overhears two cops arguing about their illegal activities and a subsequent murder for cover up. What follows is an internal investigation with the usual team lead by Dallas.
Since the reader is aware early on who the bad guy is, there is little mystery. Instead, the book focuses more on the suspense of leading the dirty cops to their demise. I enjoyed this book, although I might need a cheat sheet with a list of who's who soon. It took me a little while to remember who Webster is. He also gets a love interest in this novel, I'm assuming she is a character introduced in one of the novellas (which I haven't read) because I do not remember her at all. There were some sweet scenes between Eve and Roarke, which I prefer. I get a little tired of each book having the two struggle with their relationship and how they interact with each other.
All in all this was a good addition to the series, the storyline was tight and suspenseful, and 33 books later I am still interested in the characters and their lives.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Friday Book Trailer
Today's book trailer is actually for an upcoming movie, Jane Eyre.
I first read Jane Eyre when I was 10 years old. I started to read it again this past week, and am finding it a bit boring and dry. But seeing this trailer makes me want to push through. There had to be some reason I have kept this book for over twenty years. But what drew me first to Jane Eyre was The Curse of the Concullens by Florence Stevenson:
Lucy Ayers loved to fancy herself the heroine of a great romantic novel. But the moment she moved into ancient O'Hagan Castle, all her fanciful dreams fast took on a nightmare reality.
Beneath her window a wailing banshee foretold doom and destruction. Chained within the bowels of the castle, a young child bared his teeth at the moon and lusted for blood. In the rotting woods an unknown creature lurked, eager to rip out the throats of those who ventured too near.
It was no wonder, then, that two governesses had already vanished. Yet Lucy was determined to stay on. As an outsider, perhaps only she could escape the dreadful Curse of the Concullens...and free the attractive man who lived under it...
I found this Gothic romance with vampires, werewolves, and governesses in my mom's bookshelf and kept it ever since. How did this book make me want to read Jane Eyre you ask? Well it was Lucy's favourite book and the reason she became a governess. So I just had to read it. The book is out of print, but used copies are still available at Amazon.
I first read Jane Eyre when I was 10 years old. I started to read it again this past week, and am finding it a bit boring and dry. But seeing this trailer makes me want to push through. There had to be some reason I have kept this book for over twenty years. But what drew me first to Jane Eyre was The Curse of the Concullens by Florence Stevenson:
Lucy Ayers loved to fancy herself the heroine of a great romantic novel. But the moment she moved into ancient O'Hagan Castle, all her fanciful dreams fast took on a nightmare reality.
Beneath her window a wailing banshee foretold doom and destruction. Chained within the bowels of the castle, a young child bared his teeth at the moon and lusted for blood. In the rotting woods an unknown creature lurked, eager to rip out the throats of those who ventured too near.
It was no wonder, then, that two governesses had already vanished. Yet Lucy was determined to stay on. As an outsider, perhaps only she could escape the dreadful Curse of the Concullens...and free the attractive man who lived under it...
I found this Gothic romance with vampires, werewolves, and governesses in my mom's bookshelf and kept it ever since. How did this book make me want to read Jane Eyre you ask? Well it was Lucy's favourite book and the reason she became a governess. So I just had to read it. The book is out of print, but used copies are still available at Amazon.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Viper by Monica McCarty
The fourth book in Monica McCarty's Highland Guard series won't be released until October, but she has posted a synopsis for it at her website:
The war for Scotland’s sovereignty rages on—as Robert the Bruce is crowned king and the Highland Guard, his elite fighting force of legendary warriors, battle for land . . . and love.
Prized for his snake-like stealth and deadly strikes, Lachlan “Viper” MacRuairi is a warrior to enlist but not to trust. His only loyalty is to his purse, his indifference sealed by bitter betrayal. All that changes when Lachlan is tasked to protect and deliver Bella MacDuff to the king’s coronation—and the proud, lushly sensual countess unwittingly challenges him to his greatest battle yet: to love again.
Passionate and devoted, Bella has defied Britain’s king and her own husband to place the crown on Bruce’s head—and pays a terrible price. She loses her daughter and her freedom to her husband’s vengeance. Imprisoned with barbaric cruelty, she vows to reclaim her child, even if it means selling her soul—and her body—to a dark, lethal warrior whose eyes glint like steel, but who makes her skin tingle and her breath race. Together they embark on a rogue mission with sinister twists and turns that threatens not only Bella’s gamble to save her daughter—but also her heart.
The war for Scotland’s sovereignty rages on—as Robert the Bruce is crowned king and the Highland Guard, his elite fighting force of legendary warriors, battle for land . . . and love.
Prized for his snake-like stealth and deadly strikes, Lachlan “Viper” MacRuairi is a warrior to enlist but not to trust. His only loyalty is to his purse, his indifference sealed by bitter betrayal. All that changes when Lachlan is tasked to protect and deliver Bella MacDuff to the king’s coronation—and the proud, lushly sensual countess unwittingly challenges him to his greatest battle yet: to love again.
Passionate and devoted, Bella has defied Britain’s king and her own husband to place the crown on Bruce’s head—and pays a terrible price. She loses her daughter and her freedom to her husband’s vengeance. Imprisoned with barbaric cruelty, she vows to reclaim her child, even if it means selling her soul—and her body—to a dark, lethal warrior whose eyes glint like steel, but who makes her skin tingle and her breath race. Together they embark on a rogue mission with sinister twists and turns that threatens not only Bella’s gamble to save her daughter—but also her heart.I can't wait for this book, Monica McCarty is one of my new go-to authors; especially for Scottish historicals. The history is enthralling and seems to be accurate/believable (I will be honest and admit that I do not have enough knowledge about history to know if that is true). The sex is hot without being gratuitous or there just because a sex scene is needed. With her characters, I feel like I am watching people actually fall in love rather than in lust. I am anxiously awaiting for the release of this book in October.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Friday Book Trailer
For all those Sweet Valley High lovers here is the book trailer for the newest book Sweet Valley Confidential.
It's ten years later. Are Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield still fighting? Is Todd still around? What about Cara and Steve? I have no idea. I started reading this series when I was nine and stopped when I was 13. I think I stopped reading around book number 45. Something tells me I am going to spend the next hour looking for a synopsis for the whole series. Not sure I am going to buy the book, but I might get it from the library if it is available.
It's ten years later. Are Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield still fighting? Is Todd still around? What about Cara and Steve? I have no idea. I started reading this series when I was nine and stopped when I was 13. I think I stopped reading around book number 45. Something tells me I am going to spend the next hour looking for a synopsis for the whole series. Not sure I am going to buy the book, but I might get it from the library if it is available.
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