October 15th, 2009 — 5 Stars, ARC, About, Genre, S-U, V-Z
I won the Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches' Guide to Romance Novels in the SBTB ARC giveaway contest. When I got it in the mail I ripped the packaging and squeed! About two chapters into the guide my first thought beyond the squeeing was this...
English/Lit grad students working with romance novels: Smart Bitches just pwned your thesis. Scrap what you got and start over. Think I'm kidding? Ignore my advice and you will Not Pass Go and Collect $200 you'll just go straight to FAIL.
My second thought another two chapters down the road was...
SBTB has written the ultimate end all be all guide for romances. You won't be able to talk about romance again without using this book because they've covered it all: lead types, plot tropes, standard clichés, wtf moments, sex, and HEAs.
Sarah and Candy have written a terrific book. Their guide to romances will definitely bring tears of laughter to your eyes as well as enlighten readers to why women love to read romances... the shortcut answer is all about the hero and heroine... or maybe it's all in the Magic Hoo-Hoo? Hmm... tricky. I guess you'll have to read to find out for yourself.
The tone of the novel is set to read like your best friend breaking down the facts of romance for you to understand, potty language and crude jokes included. Pick this book up for no other reason than to read and learn about the different types of heroes and heroines. It's sure to bust your gut because you've probably come across at least one of each... like the too stupid to live heroine.
Overall, 5 Stars out of 5 Stars.
Fans and Scorners ignore Beyond Heaving Bosoms at your own peril... especially the scorners for we just might throw the 80s Rapist Hero at you.
Originally posted 2009-02-14 05:22:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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September 28th, 2009 — 4.5 Stars, ARC, Counts, Marquis, Viscounts, Duchess, Countess, Marchioness, G-I, Great Britain, Guest Reviews, Regency, Rogues and Rakehells, Sports
by Susan Sigler, guest reviewer
A Marquis to Marry exemplifies the very essence of what a romance novel should be. It was superbly written and I’ve added Amelia Grey to my list of top authors. This is a novel I’ll read time and time again!
I recommend this book to every romance lover, regardless of their favorite sub-genre. This was a happy, witty, feel good romantic tale I know you’ll love.
A Marquis to Marry is book 2 of Grey’s (The Rogues’ Dynasty Trilogy). It completely stands alone, and you do not need to read book 1 A Duke to Die For in order to follow the story.
The Marquis (Alexander Mitchell Raceworth) is absolutely stunned, when a young Dowager Duchess by the name of (Susannah Brookefield ) accuses him of having “her” grandmother’s Talbot pearls. The very pearls “his” grandmother (Lady Elder) left to him in her will.
Susannah travels from Chapel Gate to London, with the misconception that all will be resolved quickly. What she didn’t foresee was that Race would be so stubborn! It seems she’s not the only one after the pearls; there are 3 men who also covet them. When the pearls are stolen, it’s a race against time to find the thief and recover the pearls.
Susannah has a lot to accomplish: retrieve the pearls, resist Race’s handsome good looks, convince him the pearls belong in her family not his, and re-enter London’s Polite Society despite her tarnished reputation of youth.
Every time Race calls the Duchess by her Christian name Susannah, it made my heart skip a beat. Grey has you feel the emotion & want, that emanates from the hero.
Things I enjoyed:
- Race’s shock when Susannah invites him to her bedchamber
- The camaraderie between Race, his cousins, and their older friend Gibby
- How Race pursues Susannah
- His informal notes to her
- The way Grey expertly transitions you from reader to character, you’ll feel every emotion as Susannah and Race fall in love
I didn’t grant this book the full 5 stars because of the pugilist (boxing match). It stole time away from the main characters, time I wanted for Susannah and Race.
A Marquis to Marry was absolutely beautiful! I’m eager to read book 3 An Earl To Enchant, which is set to release in April 2010.
Rating- 4.5 Stars
Buy: A Marquis to Marry
Regency Romance, ARC, Trilogy, Sourcebooks, Inc., Casablanca, October 2009, Print Pages 359.
ISBN-10: 1402217609 ISBN-13: 978-1402217609.
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May 26th, 2009 — Contests
I have a once-read ARC of Too Hot to Handle by Robin Kaye up for grabs. Be sure to comment on this post if you're interested in getting it and stop by here to learn more about sexy domesticated males.
Chest #16
Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky... who's bed is he climbing out of?
Chest #17
He's a little geeky, a little heroic, and definitely funny.
Chest #18
One third of a love triangle...
Confused about what's going on with the parade of gorgeous half naked men? Check out Happy Blog Day Love Romance Passion for more information and a chance to vote for blog improvements.
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May 26th, 2009 — Contests
If you've just dropped in go to this post for the Guess the Chest explanation and learn more about the blog's birthday party. If you're already playing along I'm getting towels ready to help mop up the drool.
One lucky commentator on this post will win a once-read ARC copy of Pemberley Manor by Kathryn Nelson. You don't have to be right on the chests to be entered, you just have to leave a comment guessing them. Let's begin!
The next chest has featured in women's fantasies, both young and old. His chest is a very iconic one in a certain film.
I was surprised by how hunky this next fellow is... I don't know why really as I've always found him yummy on the eyes. I suppose it is because I never think of him when he's shirtless...
Which of course, is now burned into my retinas and is very happily lodged there.
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May 26th, 2009 — Contests, News, Poll
I'm so excited! Today is the first year anniversary for my blog! I'm in good company too as Bitten by Books and The Galaxy Express both had their blog birthday's this month also!
Poll: What features do you want more of?
I want more:
- Defining the Genre Articles (80%, 4 Votes)
- Book Reviews (60%, 3 Votes)
- Polls (40%, 2 Votes)
- Author Interviews (40%, 2 Votes)
- Fun Lists! (20%, 1 Votes)
- TBR Tips (20%, 1 Votes)
- Kiss & Tell (20%, 1 Votes)
- Contests/Giveaways (20%, 1 Votes)
- ARC Reviews (20%, 1 Votes)
- Guest Reviews (20%, 1 Votes)
- Guest Posts (20%, 1 Votes)
- Movie Reviews (0%, 0 Votes)
- Writing Tips (0%, 0 Votes)
- Book Intros (0%, 0 Votes)
- Other... I'll tell you in the comments. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 5
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To celebrate this most glorious of days we're going to play a game to win a contest. Are you ready for fun, fun, fun? Me too!
The game is raunchy and not particularly work friendly if you're not allow to have glorious mantitty on your monitor. I promise however that all the photos used will be of chests and nothing else...
NotHing elsE?!
Why, yes, nothing else as you see this game is called "Guess the Chest!"
Over the course of the day I'm going to reveal 26 fabulous male celebrity chests and it's up to you to figure out who they are. Some will be easy, some hard, and some maybe even impossible, but the real question I know you're thinking is why 26? Because today is the 26th! Oh, that wasn't your question? You want to know what you could win?
The person with the most correct guesses will win... drum roll please...
A New Never Been Read ARC Copy of A Hint of Wicked
by Jennifer Haymore!
(Thank you Jennifer for donating the book!)
This contest is open to all readers, bloggers, random stopping by browsers, domestic and international!
In the event of a tie, those with top marks will be placed in the nifty random generator list-master and a winner will be selected.
I have some other goodies to give away also and those will be announced in the upcoming 25 posts. Get ready to have a blast ladies (and gentlemen)!
Your first chest will now be revealed:
Who is it? You may use the comment form or keep your answers secret by emailing me at reviewromancenovel@yahoo.com with the Subject Header: Happy Blog Day Contest
Photo Credits: *spud*
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February 27th, 2009 — Contests
Hi there gang! I have some books to giveaway... 5 in fact! They're been read before and show varying marks of previous ownership. All of them are free of perfumes and smoke.
Leave a comment and my nifty random generator button just might choose you to get one of them. I will be matching winner to book based on the order pulled by the random generator.
Books Up for Grab:
- Knight's Fork by Rowena Cherry (ARC copy/signed) - LRP Rating 3.5/4 Stars
- Working Man, Society Bride by Mary Nichols - LRP Rating 2.5/3 Stars
- Market for Love by Jamaica Layne - LRP Rating 4.5 Stars
- The Sheikh's Defiant Bride by Sandra Marton -LRP Rating 3.5 Stars
- Can Perfect be Put on Paper by Carmen Shirkey (signed) - LRP Rating 4 Stars
Contest is open to US participants only. Sorry international readers!
Winners will be posted tomorrow!
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